Best DEET-Free Natural Bug Sprays for Kids for the summer

7 Best DEET-Free Bug Sprays for Kids

One of the reasons many turn to DEET spray is that it is long-lasting. And although proven safe (presently) – most parents opt for as natural as a possible bug repellent for their family.

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Thankfully here at New York Family, we are also parents with kids in camp, kids who live at the park 24/7 or are in the woods, and we know our bug sprays. It is part of our daily summer life. And we all know, especially as those summer days bring those annoying bugs, that bug spray is a must.

We narrowed down the brands to the top 7 repellants; we recommend keeping those bugs AWAY for Summer 2021!

Badger Anti-Bug Shake & Spray

A natural mix of rosemary, citronella, and; Lemongrass. Giving off a fresh odor that kids can live with, but bugs will stay away from. This spray is natural, so we suggest applying the spray every few hours, especially in more woodsy areas.

All Terrain Kids Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent

If you are looking to move from a DEET spray to a non-DEET repellant, you may want to give this one a go. Consisting of six essential oils, All Terrain Kids Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent is ideal for hiking and being in those wooded areas where mosquitoes and ticks thrive. Founded by a climber who had concerns about using DEET, he developed the brand to work for the outdoors for the entire family.

California Baby Natural Bug Repellant Spray

A gentle natural bug spray can also be used for babies and toddlers (check with your pediatrician if you have any concerns). And although those pesky mosquitos are usually the ones we hope to keep away, this plant-based repellant also protects from ticks, flies, and fleas from our little ones.

Hello Bello Mosquito Repellent

This 100% USDA-certified organic lab-tested to repel mosquitoes for up to four hours is perfect for our city kids who will stay out and play in one spot for hours. It is DEET-free minus any synthetic fragrances, phthalates, and parabens and can also be sprayed on your kid’s clothes and pets.

Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Picaridin Towelettes

Parents know that you can suddenly find yourself in a spot where the bugs are biting. Our pick for on-the-go towelettes for the kids. These easy-to-pack towelettes help repel mosquitoes, ticks, and other annoying bugs such as gnats and sand flies. This product contains Picaridin, a synthetic chemical that studies have shown is just as effective as DEET without the greasiness many wearers dislike.

Earthkind Picaridin Insect Repellent Spray

This water-resistant spray repels everything from chiggers, flies, and of course, mosquitoes. There is no greasy residue on this non-flammable spray, and it is fragrance-free. The manufactures boast of a staying power of 14 hours, but we do recommend reapplying post swimming.

OFF! Botanicals Mosquito Repellent

OFF! is famously known for its effective DEET repellant products and has a DEET-free option for us parents who want as naturally as possible yet is effective. A plant-based repellent, it consists of an active ingredient chemically synthesized from pine oil extract. Our research showed no irritation when used on our testers’ sensitive skin; although it did need to be reapplied every few hours, the manufacturer recommends every two hours.

Enabling Devices

Enabling Devices is a family-run business that designs, manufactures and sells adapted toys and accessible devices that make life more joyful and fulfilling for children and adults living with disabilities. &nbsp; It started with a train set, a mercury switch, and a young boy whose therapist thought he couldn&rsquo;t play with toys. In 1975 our founder, Dr. Steven Kanor, walked into a room at United Cerebral Palsy/Long Island and saw a boy sitting in a wheelchair, his head resting on his shoulder. When he asked where the toys were, the OT said, &ldquo;He doesn&rsquo;t have the motor skills to play with toys, and he can&rsquo;t lift his head.&rdquo; But Dr. Kanor was not interested in what the boy couldn&rsquo;t do. He was interested in the boy's potential. The next morning, he was back. He&rsquo;d brought a train set, which he&rsquo;d connected to a mercury switch. The switch, the first capability switch he&rsquo;d designed, was attached to the boy&rsquo;s ear. When the boy raised his head, the switch made contact and the train ran around the tracks. After several weeks of playing with this toy, the boy was holding his head up straight, even when the train was not running. Dr. Kanor was elated. Since that day, he never stopped innovating, never stopped trying to make our products better, never stopped designing new devices. Today, our design team is just as passionate, just as creative, and just as committed to innovation as the man who founded this company. Enabling Devices is the place to find toys, devices and tools that help build more joyful, fulfilling lives. We have an extensive selection of adapted toys, capability switches, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, adapted electronics, mounts, iPad products, sensory items and products for the visually impaired. Over the years, the important constants remain. We&rsquo;re still the same small, family-run company Steven Kanor founded in 1978, with the same values of personal connection and deep product knowledge. We&rsquo;re still committed to providing caring, individualized service to each customer. And we&rsquo;re still grateful for the privilege of sharing in your journey.

Windward School

A coed, independent day school exclusively for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, The Windward School enrolls students in grades one through nine. 98% of Windward students move on to mainstream schools after completing The Windward School's academic program. The Windward School is nationally recognized for its development of instructional programs designed specifically to help students achieve language proficiency. The School&rsquo;s academic curriculum is research-based and multisensory in nature and is designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in school and return with confidence to mainstream educational settings.

Long Island Speech

At Long Island Speech, we recognize the value of every person and are guided by our commitment to excellence. We believe that everyone has the right to better communication in order to improve their quality of life. Our mission is to provide exemplary speech/language and feeding services for each of our patients by our highly qualified clinicians, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients so that they may achieve their highest potential. Through the commitment of our staff, we can maintain a quality of presence and tradition of caring; which are hallmarks for Long Island Speech. Our vision is to be the absolute best speech therapy service provider throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties. We aspire to be the provider of choice in our industry.&nbsp;We have 9 affiliated offices across Long Island, all participating with most major health insurance companies. We also offer evening and weekend hours. Call 844-5-SPEECH to schedule your first appointment.