They’re more breathable, for one.
, like cotton. “We know that less breathable materials like denim may be slightly better at blocking viruses from going through the mask, but these will almost certainly be intolerable for children,” says Fradin. “Children are more active than adults and breathe more per minute so we should allow them to wear a mask they can breathe through easily. This will also increase the likelihood they will wear the mask,” she says.
Just as I’ve realized with my own children, Fradin says that most kids ages two to six will find it difficult to wear a mask without touching it often for long periods of time. “In truth, if your child is touching their face often while wearing it, it may do more harm than good,” she says. She recommendsthe mask after every use. And she has one more tip: To keep kids from tearing the thing right off their face, make a game out of it.
, because even a homemade face mask can be a vital step to help protect your family and your community.
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