Kids’ Masks

How to find protective masks and respirators for children. Kids’ disposable and reusable options available. Check out the video review testing various brands!

Disposable Masks / Respirators for kids

Where to buy kids masks: a great thread with lots of links for different sizes. Aaron Collins tests these masks for filtration and fit himself. (see video)

[1/4]Here is the recommendations right now, and remember buy a few of a variety of sizes, faces are unique and there is a huge range. Some 12 year old have small faces, and some 8 year olds have buckets. So let's kick it off.
— Aaron Collins (@masknerd) August 8, 2021

Links to masks from above tweet thread

Age	Name	Link
Ages 2-4	Bio – You and I Toddler Size – KF94	kollecteusa.com
Ages 2.5-4.5	GoodDay Happylife XS – KF94	kollecteusa.com
Ages 3.5-7	Bluna Kid’s Mask	kollecteusa.com
	Bluna Kid’s Mask	behealthyusa.net
	Blue 3D Tiger Mask	behealthyusa.net
	Posh Printed Designs – Small – KF94	behealthyusa.net
	BOTN Size Small – KF94	behealthyusa.net
	Birdy Mask – Not KF94 approved yet but tested by @masknerd	everydayemall.com
Ages 7-11+	HappyLife GoodDay Youth Size	kollecteusa.com
Ages 7-11+ (cont, these are a bit bigger)	BOTN Medium -KF94	behealthyusa.net
10+ (getting into adult mediums)	Dr.Puri KF94 Mask Medium White	behealthyusa.net
all sizes (small fits about 6-10)	Dr. Puri manufacturer site	kmact.com
	additional options
	Lutema M95c (@masknerd)	lutema.com

Big thread here with lots of recommendations in comments:

Great source for kids masks. https://t.co/z568KAtxKy. Click on show more. (Pics below)

Gives you links to be able to buy authentic.

He really knows his masks. KF94 options are great!https://t.co/gSZGteKJ6F

Really recommend you watch these! (Great videos, @masknerd !) pic.twitter.com/e2MrPpNAXp
— Lazarus Long (@LazarusLong13) August 6, 2021

Video and spreadsheet reviewing kids masks of various brands and sizes:

Some interesting home-testing of #masks by @masknerd; reports all data here:https://t.co/dEEfIdF0Ej

Testing methods a bit different than standard, so don't read into specific values.

Video e.g. for some kids/small #N95 masks tested. (ht @sueblackberry)https://t.co/tK4NlSAID7
— Dr. Alex Huffman (he/him) (@HuffmanLabDU) July 21, 2021

Small respirators / masks from vetted project n95

Project n95 is a trusted source for vetted PPE. Link to small sized masks and respirators, check with them on what size faces these will fit best.
shop.projectn95.org/masks/respirators

Armbrust USA

High quality American made surgical masks for kids, in orange, red, blue, and pink.

“Our Pediatric Medical Masks are constructed using N95-level filtration, made from raw virgin polypropylene to block 99.2% of bacteria and particles down to 0.1 microns. And, our masks feature our proprietary Electrostatic Armor Meltblown filtration within the inner layer for the utmost protection available.”

www.armbrustusa.com/products/child-surgical-masks?variant=39276765773957

Pair with a mask brace for great protection!

Mask Fitter – Badger seal

Adding the Badger Seal to a 3-ply disposable mask reduces the effective particle penetration by typically 15x. DIY instructions here can be customized for smaller faces.

Reusable Masks / Respirators for kids

Name	Image	Link
FLO mask		flomask.com Elastomeric respirator for kids
Softseal		NIOSH n95, v-fold style comes in small size, fits children with or without exhalation valves silicone seal molds to face softsealmask.com
Airgami		Meets NIOSH N95, and EU143 and EU159 FFP2 standards In white or many colors available Reusable, Heat disinfectable Ear loops or head straps Small size can fit children (sizing) specs www.airgami.life
Readimask		strapless, adhesive NIOSH certified N95 optional integrated eye shield METAL FREE – MRI friendly great for haircuts small size fits kids readimask.com shop.projectn95.org/readimask
Cambridge mask		us.cambridgemask.com/collections/non-valve
Happy mask		www.happymasks.com
Enro mask		enro.com/collections/kids
Vogmask		www.vogmask.com

Kids masks / respirators in Canada

www.canadamasq.com/product-page/ca-n95-flat-fold-respirator-small (on pre-order as of Aug 11, 2021)

Hi @Fluffyfire. Several Canadian manufacturers are working hard to bring high-quality, child-sized masks online in time for September, including @TreborRx, @CanadaMasQ, and @Dent_X_Canada. https://t.co/13cbMI0ggc
— Canadian Association of PPE Manufacturers (@CAPPEM2) August 11, 2021

CAPPEM tweet re child sized masks

Looking for masks / respirators for adults?

Visit our masks page for how to choose, and some reputable sources to find adult masks, respirators, including Elastomeric Respirators (reusable, comfortable, and money saving!)