Sun & Bug Protection

A picaridin lotion labeled from six months, a fragrance-free family spray, and the plant-based options worth a place in the diaper bag.

We tested kids sunscreen sprays for protection, spray reliability and eye sting, and picked the cans that suit a beach bag, a pool day or sensitive skin.

We tested wide-brim buckets, play hats and neck-flap caps to find the kids sun hats that shade faces, stay put and survive the pool.

We tested child-sized earmuffs for babies, toddlers, and big kids. Here are the pairs that fit best, plus lighter and stronger options.

We tested baby sunscreens for sensitive skin to find the mineral, fragrance-free formulas that protect without irritation, and the ones to skip.

We tested kids sunglasses from toddler to tween and ranked the pairs that stay on, survive the backpack, and earn their price.

We tested kid-friendly tick repellents, including 20% picaridin lotions and 25% DEET sprays, for daycare, backyard play, and wooded hikes.

We tested kid-friendly mosquito repellents to find the ones that go on without a fight, last an afternoon, and suit babies through big kids.

Which mineral sunscreen survives a squirming baby? We compare zinc-based lotions and sticks on protection, white cast, and reapplication.

We tested kid-friendly repellents — lotions, pumps and aerosols — to find the ones that protect without a fight at application time.