Good masks that fit kids?

[luv2fly]

Asking for a friend who has two daughters in school and they don't have a virtual option.

I think I have seen a few discussions here about quality masks for kids but I can't search so I am asking... any help VERY appreciated.

[Rhiannon12866]

1. I know they're available since every kid I see around here is wearing a mask in public

They've been required in schools since the previous school year. I went to a family funeral back in June and the little boy who sat in front of me - was there with his parents and couldn't have been older than 5 - wore his mask through the entire service, he was obviously used to it. Everyone was masked. I've even seen kids with special masks, the little girl in the checkout line ahead of me with her Mom had a Disney Princesses mask. I complimented her.

Here are a couple of searches:

https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/n95-and-kn95-masks-for-kids/

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-buy-face-masks-for-kids.html

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/g38583669/best-kids-face-masks/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2022/01/05/kn-95-kf-94-masks-for-kids/9103427002/

https://wellbefore.com/products/kids-kn95-fda-5-layers-individually-wrapped

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-face-masks/

[luv2fly]

2. Awesome thanks so much!

I'm sure these will be helpful so on behalf of their parents, thanks!

[secondwind]

3. You are a good egg, Charlie Brown 😎

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thanks!

As I said, every kid I see in public is wearing a mask now, since they're required in schools, they've gotten used to them. Even when they rescinded the mask mandate here in New York between July and December, the parents may have not been masked, but the kids still were. They key is that every kid is wearing a mask. They're also required on school buses, so I've seen even the youngest kids in my area getting off the bus, still wearing masks.

[ProfessorGAC]

5. A Heads Up

Despite unscientific opinions that cloth masks are "useless" (no matter who proffers said opinion), fit is just as important as the medium. The "useless" opinion appears rooted in a misunderstanding of fluid dynamics and surface chemistry effects. Some people are experts in epidemiology, some are experts in surface chemistry. I'm the latter.
A full face respirator that isn't fitted is not close to it's intended efficacy. So, fit is critical.
Cloth masks provide reasonable protection (less that KN95? Sure!) , but can be sized to fit properly.
Doubling them up adds a significant extra level of protection as the probability of substantial free fluid flow path is reduced. The chances that all the fibers in both masks are perfectly aligned is nearly zero. A mask need not be an absolute grade filter to impede particulate flow.
Just get masks that fit snugly.
As long as it fits well, any mask medium offers protection.

[luv2fly]

8. Fit fit fit

A good reminder for all of us, thank you!

[Alliepoo]

6. I ordered some for my twin grands-

On Amazon. SeekSeed brand, 60 masks, bright colors. The twins are 6 years old. They like a little tighter fit so I just tie a knot at the end of the ear loops for a custom fit. Their brother who is 11 said he likes them too. These are the 3-ply surgical type masks. The kiddos said their classmates love the colors of the masks so I guess that makes them more fun to wear!! Hope this helps a little bit. If all 3 kiddos are wearing these I’m going to have to order another box or two pretty soon!

[luv2fly]

7. Thanks I'll check them out

Bright colors sound very appealing!