Back when face mask guidelines first came out, we may have thought this was a fleeting thing we’d be doing. That’s why many of us made do with haphazard methods of putting face masks on our children — giving them scarves, bandannas, and grown-up surgical masks without really hunting for something perfect and kid-friendly. But now that it looks like masks are here to stay, and may even be a requirement for schools, it’s time to get serious about our shopping for kids face masks.
For our ultimate convenience, the many, many retailers of Amazon are offering up a wide selection of masks that will fit our children from age 2 (the youngest-recommended age for masks) to teen (the age most likely to ignore mask requirements until you put your foot down). Some manufacturers have been in this game a while, since people in Asian countries adopted mask-wearing after the SARS pandemic of the last decade. Other masks in stock look like they were created with the dust storms of Burning Man in mind. Then there are the companies who snatched up this opportunity just a couple months ago and are moving quickly to supply us with cute, breathable, face mask protection.
None of these kids face masks are guarantees against virus transmission, but researchers believe they go a long way to helping us flatten the curve. We’re hoping that in this list, you find the masks that will fit your kids’ perfectly, and appeal to them aesthetically.
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Oaxygen Washable Mask with Bear Valve
Good job, whoever came up with disguising those plastic valves as bear decals! Now it’s not a vaguely threatening technical feature but a new little friend. The mask is cotton and comes with filters.
Odd Masks Space Pizza
Struggling to get a tween or teen to wear their masks? Maybe something as silly as this space pizza design will convince them.
iHMDD Seamless Cartoon Masks
The manufacturer promises these masks won’t “induce discomfort.” These penguins will probably induce squeals of delight, though.
Maikoa Orange Cartoon Bear Mask
We’re beginning to wonder why there is such a strong association between cute bears and face masks. We would ask the little guy on this mask, but he’s busy doing laundry.
Cubcoats Mask
Your child can transform into a cute puppy or tiger upon wearing this mask. That makes it a toy and a health accessory all at once!
Minecraft & Dinosaur Neck Gaiters
Your kids might prefer a balaclava-style face covering, which some people think is more breathable during exercise. These offer UV protection too.
LiteBee Cotton Masks With Breathe Valves
These masks combine activated carbon filters with cotton, featuring kid-friendly prints (you’ll get an assortment). These are 3-D shaped masks, which might be more comfortable to some than the flat, pleated variety.
Ecnobia Disposable Dinosaur Masks
Whether laundry is your mortal enemy or you know you’ll be in places where you’ll just want to throw away the mask the second you’re home, disposable masks definitely have a place in this pandemic. These dinos have the grown-up blue-and-whites beat in one category for sure: There’s little chance your kid will be accidentally wearing it on the wrong side.
Rabbit Skins 2-Ply Mask
Your kid might enjoy the simplicity of this single heart that looks like a kiss. Or you can take the manufacturer’s suggestion and try to tie-dye it!
Ruziyoog Cartoon Masks With Valves
Turn your children into walking, talking comic strips with these cotton masks. They come with filters and valves.
Unik Kids Cloth Face Mask
A Los Angeles-based kids clothing company recently added masks to its repertoire. That explains why you’ll find their masks in a pretty wide variety of prints and patterns, but they’re all two-layered and washable.
Seamless Lady Bug Mask
This mask is made of spandex, which means it will stretch to fit your child’s ever-changing face. It will also dry faster than cotton masks.
Aoaoingy Cotton 5-Layer Mask
Every once in a while, we recommend an Amazon item that’s a bit of a gamble. We can’t tell where these come from, and there are only four reviews. But they’re only $10.60 for three, so maybe you’re willing to roll the dice with us!
Tiwiw Breathing Protection Stars Mask
The star print on this mask really speaks to us (it also comes on pink and black backgrounds) — maybe it’s our longing to find a new planet and leave this one behind? It’s soft cotton with a valve that comes with a filter, no rocket ship out of here.
CIKIShield Ayo and Teo Masks
For the uninitiated, Ayo and Teo are a dance duo from Michigan who were wearing masks long before they were cool (we’re talking 2017, not, say, February). It’s unclear whether they designed these masks, but they do have a very boyish sense of humor.
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