The Best Kids’ Face Masks They’ll Actually Wear

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Face masks, whether for adults or kids, are one of the easiest and most effective ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. It’s simple – coronavirus is spread through droplets, and face masks stop them from careening from one person to the next. The hard part is getting kids to wear face masks. Without an understanding of the life or death consequences of slowing the spread of COVID-19, to kids, (and kid-like adults) face coverings might seem like nothing more than an inconvenience. But the best kid’s face masks are comfortable, adjustable, and most of all, appealing to kids thanks to bright colors and child-friendly patterns.

According to the CDC, the only people exempt from mask-wearing are those under the age of 2, those who have trouble breathing, or those who cannot remove a mask themselves. So, kids that are older than 2 years old have to get used to wearing a mask, and their parents are going to have to get used to pulling it up over their face when they inevitably pull it down in public. A good, kid-friendly, comfortable mask, in a breathable fabric, can help.

The CDC recommends face masks that have multiple layers, fit snugly around the face, are secured with ties or ear loops, are breathable, and can withstand machine-washing. These masks are sized down to fit kids’ faces, though many come in a range of sizes. If a kid will be wearing the face mask for an extended period of time — say, a whole day at daycare or camp — a mask with ties may be more comfortable than one with ear loops.

Jessica Alba's lifestyle brand now has masks, and these are made with a double layer of cotton. They have adjustable silicone sliders on stretchy round elastic for a great fit around the area. There's an interior pocket for a filter.

Each of these face masks, which come in adult and kid sizes, features an activated carbon inner layer that helps them be more breathable. They also have a water-resistant outer layer and wicking lining.

Fun prints make these cloth cotton masks more appealing to kids, and the two elastic ear straps keep them in place.

The brand makes a number of different masks, but this double-layer is our favorite. Way? It's contoured enough that it's comfortable, with an elastic binding and adjustable sliding beads to customize your fit.

These stylish masks are made from two layers of a cotton, hemp, and recycled polyester blend. They have space for a filter, and for every 3-pack purchased, a mask will be donated to a Philadelphia resident experiencing homelessness. Plus, the company, United By Blue, is committed to removing 1 pound of trash from a body of water for every product sold.

These two-layer cotton masks have a elastic under the chin to keep them in place, and an interior lining made from a blend of tencel and jersey cotton to be extra soft.

Breathable and lightweight, these masks wick away moisture, so they're great for kids who tend to overheat or who complain about wearing masks on hot summer days. The straps are adjustable, and have room for extra filters. Note that they take 2-3 weeks to ship.

These cute cotton face masks come in a set of two. They're soft, washable, and whimsical. They're also on the smaller side, so best-suited for kids 6 and younger.

These washable cloth masks with ear loops and a nose shaping flex-wire come in a variety of bright colors and are shaped for full coverage.

These pixar themed masks are made from two layers of polyester, which is said to be a decent alternative to cotton, if not 100% as good. They come in youth small and medium.

Nature lovers can wear their favorite scenes with these National Geographic masks. They have two layers of polyester and elastic ear straps.

This preppy seersucker mask contours to the face and comes in separate sizes (ages 2 to 4, 6 to 8, and 10 to 14) for a snug fit. It's 100 percent cotton, double-layered, and has an insert for a filter. With each purchase, the company will donate to Baby2Baby, an organization providing baby essentials to families living in poverty.

These washable masks have stoppers for ear loops. They're contoured, which is a good thing, because there's less margin for error.

This polyester mask proves that all superheroes should wear face coverings.

Vistaprint's DC Comics series features a slew of superheroes from Batman to Wonder Woman. If that's not convincing enough, the masks wick away moisture and are machine washable.

Blue Cut is known for their high-quality chef gear, and now they're making beautiful, water-resistant kid's masks. The kid's masks are made of two layers of a super soft cotton blend fabric with a micro-suede finish, have adjustable ear loops, and feature a name tag inside.

The structured shape of this mask keeps it up off the face for extra comfort. It has a filter, nose wire, and adjustable ear straps too. 10% of proceeds go to the the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, which works to combat anti-Asian harassment and violence against women.

Any self-respecting Marvel or DC Comics fanatic will want to wear this triple-layer cotton mask.

Crayola got into the mask game with this set of five, one for each school day. Each one has a name tag, so you can keep track of which kid has worn it. They have a 3D face design, secure fit adjustable ear straps, and a nose clip.

Speak to kids in the language they understand: emojis. Jokes aside, the contoured design, nose bridge, and adjustable ear loops on this mask provide seriously full coverage.

Here's a concept we can all get behind: Cloth masks, delivered right to you. You get two reusable and sustainable fabric masks made with different colors and original patterns. They have an with an adjustable nose band and are made of super-soft fabrics, and make mask-wearing an experience.

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