Our award winning bug repellent is a natural and effective alternative bug repellent that is safe for babies over six months.
Ewg california baby bug repellent.
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No repellent is 100 percent effective so take extra precautions to avoid tick bites.
But check the bottle s active ingredients for concentration percentages.
These ingredients have low safety concerns and offer a high level of protection from a variety of biting insects and ticks.
So what bug repellent ingredients do ewg scientists recommend for kids.
While effectiveness varies and there may be a few exceptions.
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.
Choose a repellent with picaridin at a 20 percent concentration deet at a 20 to 30 percent concentration ir3535 at a 20 percent concentration or oil of lemon eucalyptus at a 30 to 40 percent concentration.
Ewg recommends using an epa registered repellent.
Botanical repellents ewg research indicates that unregistered botanically based bug repellents are often not the best choice.
Ewg s 2018 guide to bug repellents.
Ewg research indicates that in general botanical bug repellents are often not the best choice.
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Ewg s 2018 guide to bug repellents.
Picaridin deet or ir3535 should work well.
Our top picks are deet picaridin and ir3535.
The most common ones contain castor oil cedar oil citronella oil clove oil geraniol oil lemongrass oil peppermint oil rosemary oil and or soybean oil.
Start with repellent ingredients that ewg found to be top picks.
You may also consider oil of lemon eucalyptus pmd or 2 undecanone.
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The most common ones contain castor oil cedar oil citronella oil clove oil geraniol oil lemongrass oil peppermint oil rosemary oil and or soybean oil.
Our deet free natural bug blend harnesses the pure essential oils of citronella lemongrass and cedar which smell lovely to humans but naturally repel annoying mosquitoes.
When vector borne disease is a concern start with the repellents that have most tests showing efficacy in different situations.
California baby products are proudly blended and packaged in our fda registered certified organic solar powered u s a facility.
The eco friendly spray is made from plant based ingredients and is safe for head to toe use avoid contact with eyes.
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.
Avoid using oil of lemon eucalyptus or pmd on kids under 3 years old.