If you’ve ever tried to wrangle a toddler into shoes while simultaneously swatting at mosquitoes, welcome to the club. Outdoor season is here—along with its unwelcome tagalongs: bugs, bites, and full-body itching. Look, I love a good sunset walk and a backyard s’mores sesh as much as the next mom, but I draw the line at donating blood to the mosquito population.
Enter: Sawyer insect repellents. AKA, your new favorite item to throw in the diaper bag, beach tote, or overstuffed suitcase that definitely doesn’t zip all the way.
Why Sawyer? Because My Kids Are Sweet (Apparently to Mosquitoes)
You know those bug sprays that smell like a chemical science experiment and melt the lettering off your kid’s Crocs? Yeah—this isn’t that. Sawyer uses pediatrician-recommended Picaridin, which is super gentle on skin (even baby skin!) but still has bugs screaming “BYE.”
Even better? Their Permethrin spray is made for clothing and gear—not skin—so you can spritz your kids’ sneakers, backpacks, your strollers, car seat, and picnic blankets without turning them into walking citronella candles. It’s used by the actual military, which I’m pretty sure means it can handle a playground in July.
Ticks, Zika, West Nile? Not On My Watch
As fun as summer is, we’re not messing around when it comes to disease-carrying insects. Sawyer’s products are clinically proven to repel the nasties that bring Lyme disease, Zika virus, and West Nile. Because nothing says “ruined family vacation” quite like a tick bite and a month of antibiotics. Hard pass.
Where We Use It:
- Parks & Playgrounds: Spritz the kids before they turn the mulch into their personal war zone.
- Hiking & Camping: Because bug bites do not go with trail mix.
- Beach Days: Sand, sun, SPF, and Sawyer—our four beach essentials.
- Traveling Anywhere That Has Nature: Sawyer is our MVP for vacations that don’t include four walls and air conditioning.
Pro Mom Tip: Spray the gear the night before and let it dry. Then, in the morning, just apply the skin-safe Picaridin and you’re good to go. No wrestling with sticky sprays while someone’s already climbing the slide in Crocs and a bathing suit.
Peace of Mind in a Bottle
Bottom line: Sawyer gets it. Their products are made for families who are just trying to enjoy the great outdoors without turning into a buffet for bugs. They’re effective, family-safe, non-greasy, and won’t ruin your cute travel gear. Win, win, win.
So if you’re packing for summer camp, planning your next road trip, or just hoping to survive mosquito o’clock in your own backyard—Sawyer needs to be in your bag.
👉 Check them out here and stock up before your next “fun family outing” ends with five bug bites and a meltdown in the minivan.
Because nothing ruins a magical summer faster than an itchy toddler and a mom who forgot the bug spray. You’re welcome. 🐜✌️
