Facts about Picaridin

Picaridin is an odorless synthetic ingredient found in some bug repellents. It is relatively new in the United States but has been used in Europe for more than 10 years. It is similar to deet and provides long-lasting protection against bugs. Products with Picaridin can be used on babies as young as 2 months.

Continue reading for the complete guide by Parents' Andrea Cooley here.

LAST UPDATED

October 18, 2024

Written by
Photo thumbnail Blog Author

Parents

Media Mentions from Parents

Parents Magazine (parents.com) helps you navigate parenthood.

Explore More Content

Media Mentions

Sawyer’s donation of water filters represents a significant shift away from the cumbersome logistics of bottled water, offering a faster and more efficient solution.

John Dicuollo
Public Relations Director at Backbone Media

Media Mentions

Summer tick season used to be a problem only in the southern part of Ontario, but tick populations are moving north as the climate grows warmer.

TVO Today
Media Mentions from TVO Today

Media Mentions

Mosquitos are nasty creatures. They bite, they transmit terrible diseases to people and pets, and from what I read, they have absolutely no redeeming value in the ecosystem.

ArcaMax
Media Mentions from ArcaMax