Ewg Baby Insect Repellent

Oil of lemon eucalyptus and its synthetic derivative pmd learn more 2 undecanone learn more.

Ewg baby insect repellent.

When using repellent on a child apply it to your own hands and then rub them on your child. Never apply insect repellent to children younger than 2 months. Do not apply repellent to children s hands because they sometimes put their hands in their mouths. But check the bottle s active ingredients for concentration percentages.

30 concentration 19 pmd provides up to six hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks. In efficacy testing picaridin performs like deet appearing to repel a wide range of pests. Avoid their eyes and mouths and use repellent sparingly around their ears. You may also consider oil of lemon eucalyptus at a 30 to 40 percent concentration or pmd at a 10 percent concentration unless your child is under 3 years old see note or 2 undecanone.

So what bug repellent ingredients do ewg scientists recommend for kids. Avoid the eyes and mouth. Ewg s 2018 guide to bug repellents. Ir3535 whose full chemical name is 3 n butyl n acetyl aminopropionic acid ethyl ester is structurally.

Oil of lemon eucalyptus ole paramenthane diol pmd 2 undecanone. Don t use bug repellents on infants under 6 months old. Putting fine netting over strollers and baby carriers is the best solution. Visit our website for recommendations for older children.

These ingredients have low safety concerns and offer a high level of protection from a variety of biting insects and ticks. Oil of lemon eucalyptus with enhanced pmd concentration. Our top picks are deet picaridin and ir3535. Instead spray a little on your hands first and then rub it on your child s face.

Choose a repellent with picaridin at a 10 to 20 percent concentration deet at a 7 to 10 percent concentration or ir3535 at a 20 percent concentration. Most effective botanical ingredient. Other good repellent choices. Do not spray insect repellent on cu ts wounds or irritated skin.

Never spray insect repellent directly onto your child s face. Use products in lotion pump or towelette form.