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

Babyganics Insect Spray ($23)

Babyganics' popular insect spray is made with a mix of plant and essential oils, including citronella, peppermint, rosemary, and lemongrass. The EPA and AAP have not seen evidence to prove this formulation is an effective way to reduce insect bites, but it has a 4.6-star rating based on more than 11K reviews on Amazon. The formula also doesn't contain parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, or dyes — but it's not recommended for kids under age 6 months.

Top review: "I took this on a summer camping trip to Colorado. There were a ton of mosquitoes and black flies. This certainly helped to repel the black flies but not so much the mosquitos! Everyone who tried the product was still getting bitten. The product itself is a little oily, so you have to spray and then spread it. The scent is wonderful."