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If you’re looking for a comfortable, protective mask that kids won’t complain about wearing, our young testers found Happy Masks to be so wearable that they forgot to take them off. Read More
Made in the USA with an eye towards sustainability: Each order includes a prepaid return label so you can send your used masks to be recycled. Read More
These kid-sized masks are made of three layers that claim to block 95% of bacterial and viral particles. Read More
Reviewers say these masks are soft yet strong and they praise the sturdy nose clip, adjustable ear loops and excellent breathability. Read More
These masks are the closest thing we found to a true N95 for kids. Read More
Editor’s Note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that different kinds of masks and respirators provide different levels of protection against COVID-19. Loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, while well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer more protection. Well-fitting NIOSH-approved respirators (including N95s) offer the highest level of protection.
If you're the parent of children over the age of 3, chances are that you've spent the better part of the last couple of years listening to a lot of whining about having to wear a face mask. Hey, I get it: There's very little that's fun about covering your nose and mouth with a piece of fabric—especially when it's hot outside. But the reality is that masks are likely here to stay for a while, so it's important for kids to have a comfortable mask that they won't complain about too much.
We know that you’re busy so we went ahead and researched the best face masks for kids- that they’ll actually want to wear.
Our testers preferred Happy Masks for their comfort and breathability.
Over 97% filtration rate
Adjustable nose piece
Ear loops aren't adjustable
Easy to find dupes
If the mask doesn't fit well, your kid is going to spend all day fussing with it, and that means they're not likely to want to wear it again in the future. Not to mention the fact that an ill-fitting mask that doesn't cover the nose and the mouth is one that won't do much to protect anyone from a virus. The key is to look for a mask that's specifically sized for kids and that features adjustable ear loops.
It's a lot harder to convince a kid to wear something that they don't like, and that's especially true with face masks. Find a brand that offers plenty of appealing kid-friendly prints, and let them select the ones they're most excited to wear every day. Never underestimate the power of a child's buy-in.
School days are long, and school days with a mask can feel even longer. Your child is going to be way more enthusiastic about going to school in a mask if they have one that doesn't hurt their ears or make them feel like they're gasping for breath. Plus, kids who live in perennially warm climates will want a face mask that doesn't feel thick or make them sweat too much.
Anna Lane was Reviewed's parenting editor, covering topics related to pregnancy, babies, toddlers, big kids, tweens, teens and beyond. She has a son and a daughter who she often uses to help test products in order to get their unfiltered reviews.
Prior to joining Reviewed, Lane worked as a freelance writer and editor. Her published bylines include The Washington Post, Refinery29, Playboy, and Romper, among others. A graduate of New York University, Lane previously worked as a touring stand-up comedian, entertaining audiences throughout the United States.
Janelle Randazza is a writer/mother hybrid and taco enthusiast based out of Los Angeles, California.
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