The Best Insect Repellents For The Whole Family

A summer hike, a family camping trip and a family holiday abroad. All three are fabulous way to keep little, and bigger minds, alike entertained and enlightened, but all have one little biting point… those pesky insects.

Insect bites can also be potentially dangerous and well as down right annoying; little children get hugely frustrated with these irritating spots, and scratching away can lead to infection. Protecting your family from the great outdoor’s nastiest inhabitants has to be a priority when considering spending time in the great outdoors. Once prevailing concern for parents however, are the chemicals found within many traditional repellents. Plastering little ones with unknown elements deters many from sourcing a potential solution to this itchiest of problems. There are however, a growing wealth of chemical-free insect repellents available to the UK market, and we’ll now take you through our top suggestions:

1. Alfresco

This British company provides a range of superb solutions to chemical-free insect deterrents. Their range of products are also beautifully scented- harsh chemical scents can be hugely unappealing to children, and plastering them with strong-smelling products can be tricky. Alfresco’s scintillating range of products perfectly complement one another, with both perfume and moisturisers available, all of which have been developed from their 300 year old garden.

2. Vie

Vie is another all-natural, effective solution to biting insects. It’s light formula which has been dermatological tested in sensitive skin, is simple to use. Simply spray on the skin, making it perfect for little ones who don’t like staying still! Their spray is also available in pre-soaked wipes, again perfect for slipping quickly over young skin

3. Mosi-guard Natural.

Mosi-gaurd Natural is a plant based deterrent, that provides upto 10 hours of cover for biting insects. Due to its plant-based origins, it’s available for babies, children and pregnant women alike. The spray is also available in a stick and roll-on format for ultimate ease of application. Its oil of Lemon-Eucalyptus base, means it has a lovely light scent.

4. Babyganics Natural Insect Spray

This sweet smelling oil, is again plant based, with its base ingredients including Rosemary, Peppermint & Lemongrass. The spray is easy to apply and will give 90 minutes of protection to even the smallest of outdoor adventurers

5. Babylabs Bug Spray(Organic)

This organic spray provides upto 3 hours of relief from biting insects.  Using Sunflower, Lavender and Rosemary, this gentle-smelling product is ideal for young, sensitive skin, while is moisturising qualities provide nourishment when its most needed. Also suitable for Vegans, it is available as both a lotion and spray.

Protecting your little ones from biting baddies will help save many hours of anxious scratching and allow you to enjoy the time that’s most important to you and your family. Our natural product list provides 5 fabulous alternatives to traditional chemical-based solutions and will let you treat your children, safe in the knowledge that their gently skin is also being cared for.