11 Safe Bug Sprays For Babies and Kids, According to Pediatricians

Natrapel Insect Repellent Spray ($22)

Though DEET is effective, some families may prefer to avoid it. Others may have had skin irritation. "Picaridin is a good DEET-free option that is safe to use," Dr. Stovall says. The ingredient imitates a compound found in pepper plants (Piperine) to keep bugs like ticks and mosquitoes at bay. Parents can use it on children over 2 months old, and it's safe to apply while pregnant or breastfeeding. The fine-mist continuous spray is a cinch to apply, even on the wiggliest of littles.

Top review: "I rarely leave reviews, but this is one of my staples. I discovered Natrapel when my kids were small, and we'd visit Colorado in the summer during years when biting flies & mosquitoes were horrendous...I bought every DEET-alternative insect repellant I could find and tested them all. This one, by far, worked the best and smelled the best."