The Best Bug Sprays for Babies and Toddlers

No one likes getting bug bites. Even worse is seeing your baby suffer from itchy mosquito bites or a latched-on tick. And with the different diseases that insects can transmit, including Zika and West Nile virus from mosquitoes and Lyme disease from ticks, insect repellent should be top-of-mind before any outdoor adventure (second only to a great sunscreen, of course)—especially in the summer.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays for babies and toddlers, written by Amylia Ryan.

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Amylia Ryan

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Babylist: The Best Bug Sprays for Babies and Toddlers

Amylia Ryan

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January 23, 2026

| 5 min read

The Best Bug Sprays for Babies and Toddlers

No one likes getting bug bites. Even worse is seeing your baby suffer from itchy mosquito bites or a latched-on tick. And with the different diseases that insects can transmit, including Zika and West Nile virus from mosquitoes and Lyme disease from ticks, insect repellent should be top-of-mind before any outdoor adventure (second only to a great sunscreen, of course)—especially in the summer.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays for babies and toddlers, written by Amylia Ryan.

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Amylia Ryan

Amylia Ryan is the Associate Editor at Babylist, specializing in the topics of health, wellness and lifestyle products.

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Amylia Ryan

Amylia Ryan is the Associate Editor at Babylist, specializing in the topics of health, wellness and lifestyle products.

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Babylist: The Best Bug Sprays for Babies and Toddlers

Amylia Ryan

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January 22, 2026

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The Best Bug Sprays for Babies and Toddlers

No one likes getting bug bites. Even worse is seeing your baby suffer from itchy mosquito bites or a latched-on tick. And with the different diseases that insects can transmit, including Zika and West Nile virus from mosquitoes and Lyme disease from ticks, insect repellent should be top-of-mind before any outdoor adventure (second only to a great sunscreen, of course)—especially in the summer.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays for babies and toddlers, written by Amylia Ryan.

Associate Editor

Amylia Ryan

Amylia Ryan is the Associate Editor at Babylist, specializing in the topics of health, wellness and lifestyle products.

/

Associate Editor

Amylia Ryan

Amylia Ryan is the Associate Editor at Babylist, specializing in the topics of health, wellness and lifestyle products.

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Medya Mansyone

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.

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