As parents, we do everything to keep our kids safe, and that means providing them with masks [1] and hand sanitizer amid COVID-19. While hand-washing is the best way to prevent your family from catching the coronavirus, hand sanitizer is a great option when that isn't possible. In July, the Food and Drug Administration recalled 87 hand sanitizers [2] because they contained the toxic substance methanol — otherwise known as wood alcohol — which obviously means they're unsuitable options for little ones.
Fortunately, there are plenty of hand sanitizer brands out there that don't contain any methanol whatsoever, whether you're looking for an on-the-go version to clip to your child's backpack or you simply need to restock. Ahead, find our favourite kid-friendly options, and be sure to stock up before back-to-school season! And if you're feeling particularly inspired, try DIYing some yourself!
The Honest Company 2 oz. Hand Sanitizer Spray
The Honest Company 2 oz. Hand Sanitizer Spray [4] ($3) smells like grapefruit and kills kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria.
More Than Magic 1 oz. Creamy Frappuccino Hand Sanitizer Bottle
Complete with a handy clip for backpacks, the More Than Magic 1 oz. Creamy Frappuccino Hand Sanitizer Bottle [5] ($2) smells like a yummy drink!
Mrs. Meyer 2 oz. Basil Clean Day Hand Sanitizer
Made with aloe vera extract and essential oils, the Mrs. Meyer 2 oz. Basil Clean Day Hand Sanitizer [6] ($4) fits right in your pocket!
Babyganics Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer
The easy-to-use pump makes Babyganics Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer [7] ($18 for three) perfect for tiny hands.
8 oz. Hand Sanitizer by Uncle Bud's Hemp
Keep your family protected with 8 oz. Hand Sanitizer by Uncle Bud's Hemp [8] ($10) that's made from 70 percent ethyl alcohol.
8 oz. Pipette Hand Sanitizer
The 8 oz. Pipette Hand Sanitizer [9] ($5) is fragrance-free and has sugarcane-derived squalane to keep hands moisturised.
10 oz. Hand in Hand Grapefruit Hand Sanitizer
Made with 62 percent ethyl alcohol, the sweet-smelling 10 oz. Hand in Hand Grapefruit Hand Sanitizer [10] ($7) is both vegan and cruelty-free.
2. oz Defendr+ Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer
The quick-drying formula in the Defendr+ Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer - 2 fl oz [11] ($1) is perfect for on the go.