Is DEET over 30pct Safe for Babies 12–24 months?
For toddlers 12–24 months, DEET over 30pct is best avoided. AAP recommends no insect repellent of any kind for infants under 2 months; and a maximum of 30% DEET concentration for older children.
Why this rating?
AAP recommends no insect repellent of any kind for infants under 2 months; and a maximum of 30% DEET concentration for older children. Higher concentrations are not appropriate for children.
Other age group
Is DEET over 30pct safe for babies 0–12 months?Sources
- AAP — regulatory_or_public_health_body
Reviewed by Morvarid Nikousokhantayar, MSc Nutrition, Certified Naturopath & Nutritionist — last reviewed September 27, 2026.
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