From bug spray to pool alarms, here are 14 summer safety must-haves

The essentials for fun in the sun all season long.

From soaking up the sun on the beach to enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, summer days can sometimes seem like nothing could go wrong — that is until the sunburn sets in, the bug bites start itching and other disasters strike.

This summer season, don't let yourself be caught unprepared. Instead, check out some of these products that will elevate your summer safety game so you can continue having fun in the sun.

Lori Bergamotto, style director for Good Housekeeping, shared 14 summer safety must-haves on Hoda & Jenna. Read on to shop products that will help you say goodbye to annoying bugs, peeling sunburns and more, Kathryne McCann.

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