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)
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:
Video and spreadsheet reviewing kids masks of various brands and sizes:
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)
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!)
Amazon mask reviews
Armbrust bought every mask on Amazon and tested them.
www.armbrustusa.com/pages/mask-testing?mask=armbrust-surgical-mask-review
more updates to come…
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