Top 10 Best Mosquito Repellents For Babies (2020 Review)

These towelettes are individually wrapped in resealable packets and impregnated with a proven 7.15 percent DEET formula to repel mosquitoes, biting flies, chiggers, fleas, gnats, and ticks.

Towelettes give you a controlled way to apply DEET to exposed skin on your face, neck, and arms. Once applied, the low percentage of DEET means it will only last for about 2 hours, so you’ll have to reapply it frequently.

The wipes aren’t greasy or oily when you apply. Instead, they feel light and clean on your skin. When properly stored, they remain moist for several years. Toss a few in your pocket or picnic basket and you can use them as needed.

These individually wrapped towelettes contain 10% Picaridin, a DEET substitute that is less irritating to sensitive baby’s skin. It will protect your baby from biting flies, biting midges, deer ticks, gnats, mosquitoes, and no-see-ums.

It comes in a bag of 8 towelettes, which makes it easy to carry or toss in your backpack or picnic basket when you head outdoors. In addition to the Picaridin, it also contains Vitamin E and Aloe Vera to act as a soothing moisturizer.

It has a strong woodsy-type of scent. Some people have complained that it’s too strong.  Other than that, this is a good mosquito repellent for babies.

This is an all-natural pump spray containing oil of lemon eucalyptus, the only one of the essential oils that has been systematically tested and found to be an effective insect repellent. It gives you hours of protection, up to 6 hours at a time.

This is a natural insect repellent that is safe and effective. However, it hasn’t been lab-tested to determine if it’s safe for young children under 3 years of age. Based on our experience, we suspect it is safe but we can’t actually prove it.

The natural ingredients are non-toxic, non-greasy, non-sticky, and won’t stain your clothes.

This is a natural mosquito repellent using essential oils. The active ingredients are soybean, castor oil, lemongrass, citronella, cedar, rosemary, peppermint, and geranium. Overall, it has a slight lemon scent.

An important note: the lemongrass oil is not the same as oil of lemon eucalyptus, so don’t get them confused. Furthermore, it’s not as effective a bug repellent as oil of lemon eucalyptus, DEET, or Picaridin.

It comes in a small, 4-ounce spray bottle so it’s quick and convenient, the perfect size to take on a family outing. It has been USDA approved as tested by dermatologists to be safe for the most sensitive skin, so it is completely baby safe.

Another repellent is this stick balm from Badger. The stick form gives you total control over where it is applied and how much you put on. It is certified 100% organic and the active ingredients are castor oil, citronella, cedar, rosemary, and geranium.

It protects your babies from bug bites by using the power of essential oils to repel mosquitoes, sand flies, gnats, and other biting insects. Be aware though, some people have reported that it attracts bees.

The scent is fairly light and it moisturizes your skin as it repels mosquitoes. It’s rather greasy though and needs to be reapplied every 2-3 hours.

This spreadable cream contains water, food-grade mineral oil, beeswax, borax, and cosmetic grade citronella oil to create a gentle and natural skin moisturizer that will also protect your baby from mosquito bites.

This cream is excellent for moisturizing dry, cracked skin and helping any existing bug bites to heal quickly and painlessly. It is safe for sensitive baby’s skin and the mild citronella won’t overpower you. You can also use it on pets.

In addition to repelling mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other biting insects, it also acts as a mild sunscreen when you’re out at the beach or the park.

This mosquito repellent comes with waterproof wristbands as well as 2 towelettes, all with geraniol oil, lemongrass, and citronella in them. Since it’s not a bug spray, there’s no worries about getting it in baby’s eyes, nose, or mouth. Instead, you just wear it.

That means the wristbands are 100% child safe, even for newborn infants. You can even wear them in the water when you’re swimming and they won’t lose their effectiveness. The high-quality silicone band has enough essential oil in it to last for 120 hours.

There’s no need to worry about messy sprays or creams, and it works regardless of what clothes you’re wearing. Unfortunately, it only repels mosquitoes. Other biting insects are unfazed by it.

These wristbands are made for children and can be worn on their wrists or ankles. Each polyethylene wristband contains citronella oil, lemongrass, and geraniol essential oils to keep mosquitoes away from your children.

These individually wrapped bands are advertised as DEET-free, containing only natural products. These stretchy bands are easy to adjust for any size child over the age of 3, making them perfect for any outdoor activity such as hiking, sports, or just laying back on the beach.

It is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a safe product that will last up to 18 months in its individual packet.

Mosquito nets are an excellent way to prevent insect bites if the edges of the net can be properly secured. This net, designed for strollers, car seats, bassinets, and carriers, has an elastic drawstring so you can pull it as tight as necessary to keep out the bugs.

It has 1000 tiny holes in every square inch of the net, allowing plenty of air and sunshine to enter, but the holes are so small that insects are kept out. This means you don’t have to use any bug spray, lotion, or wristbands.

Put this on the stroller when you go out and your baby will be completely protected.

This pop-up baby tent is perfect for the beach, the park, or just out in the back yard. It only takes a few seconds to set it up or take it down – no assembly required. It’s lightweight and folds up nicely so it doesn’t take up a lot of room.

The mosquito netting keeps out mosquitoes, gnats, sand fleas, and other biting insects while letting in fresh air and sun. If your baby needs to sleep, there are outer flaps that come down to block the sun but a band of mesh netting along the bottom still lets in fresh air.