11 Face Masks Your Kids Can Wear (Fall 2021 Update)

In the past for two years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided intricate — and occasionally conflicting — instructions on whether or not to wear a mask if you are not vaccinated inside, outside, or vaccinated. In all the confusion, it’s easy to miss a huge demographic that remains unincorporated: children under the age of 12 are still unable to make any shots. They will soon be returning to school in large numbers as well.

I have two small children myself, and seeing them fit into the climate they wear masks has been a strange and proud thing to do. My son went into a pandemic when he was a 2 year old resistant mask. At the age of 4, she now quietly asks for a mask and wears it before playing on the playground.

We know that all children under the age of 2 who are not vaccinated will need to wear face masks in public spaces, which means that if your child returns to school, you will need to refresh your face mask deposit.

I have been putting masks on my kids for two years. These are the ones that have worked best. Don’t take my last word, though. I am constantly testing and updating our recommendations, and I am also updating the guide the best adult face masks.

And if you’re looking for ideas to entertain your little ones (or not so little ones), check out our guidebooks entertaining preschoolers during their forties and how to set up a virtual workspace for your children.

August 2021 Update: We’ve added current information, Happy Masks, and new Dr. Puri face masks, and updated our supplement recommendations.

Adrienne So is the lead author of this guide. Louryn Stramp also tested and assisted in this guide.

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