Lemongrass Farms
Lemongrass Farms Trek Natural Insect Repellent for Kids
The verdict
Parents love this natural insect repellent for its pleasant lemongrass scent, non-greasy feel, and effective bug protection without harsh chemicals.
What parents love
- • pleasant natural smell
- • non-greasy formula
- • works as well as name brands
- • safe for kids
- • easy to apply
Beyond the listing
Parents and reviewers report mixed results with Trek Kids insect repellent. Some praised its non-greasy, natural formula with a pleasant lemongrass scent and said it works effectively, but others found it ineffective against mosquitoes despite multiple applications, with a few reporting it seemed to attract insects instead.
Holds up elsewhere
- non-greasy and non-sticky formula
- pleasant natural lemongrass scent
- safe for kids' delicate skin
- works when effective
Comes up as a drawback
- inconsistent mosquito protection
- may not work against all insects
- reportedly attracted mosquitoes in some cases
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on September 7, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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Read what we tell people to skip ›How we read it: distilled from 29 Amazon reviews, last checked August 19, 2026. We carry no affiliate links and no brand pays to be featured — here's how we work.
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