Better masks

[moonpie]

I feel like we’ve already discussed this, but I’m not coming up with anything in the search results. Things are bad here and I want to upgrade from our cloth masks.

What non-cloth masks do you like for yourself? For your kids?

[niq]

We use the the Dr Puri KF94 masks. They come in two sizes for kids, and one adjustable size for adults. O (almost 5) is size small, and V (8.5) is a medium.

O's daycare provides and uses Armbrust procedure masks. They're pretty good, and they make kid sizes.

[bee20]

For toddler sizes, my friend gets hers here:
behealthyusa.net/

I get adult sized masks from the below link, they ship very fast and also sell a kids size that is more of a school age/small womens face size if you go into the menu.
bonafidemasks.com/Powecom-kn-95/

If you want them today, Staples and Home Depot have been selling N95 (US standard, but has straps around the head) and KN95 (better filtration but the straps go around your ears so not as tight, this is a non-US standard).

[timorousbeastie]

We have kid masks from behealthyusa.net/collections/masks (both the Blue KF94 2D Mask and Blue KF94 Tiger 3D Mask, but DD doesn’t like the tiger mask for some unknown reason) and from shopvida.com/products/kids-fda-listed-kn95-face-mask.

[lilac05]

We just got these for the adults:

Limited-time deal: ApePal 30PCS 5-Layer Disposable KN95 Face Masks Wide Elastic Ear Loops Masks,(White,Black,Grey) www.amazon.com/dp/B08LPZNDLK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_H1SEP616HQ6QNC0ECCBN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And these for the kids:
Kids KN95 Face Masks, OPECTICID 50PCS Black Kids Disposable Face Mask for Children Kids Size Filter Efficiency≥95%, 5-Ply Breathable Layer Filter Certified Masks www.amazon.com/dp/B08SK6TTTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RFD7EG9JRPZY4FNCX21S

My H and I have both worn the adult ones and found them comfortable. We haven’t tried the kids ones yet. My youngest is wearing a kids’ surgical mask we got in a box from Aldi.

[lilac05]

If anyone has XL N95/KN95 mask recs, I’d love to see them! My H can wear the regular ones, but would be more comfortable in something bigger.

[dcn]

My kids use the armbrust masks! They also make KN95s.

www.armbrustusa.com/products/child-surgical-masks?variant=34779748565125

[IndiaInk]

Dec 20, 2021 10:21:24 GMT -5 niq said:

We use the the Dr Puri KF94 masks. They come in two sizes for kids, and one adjustable size for adults. O (almost 5) is size small, and V (8.5) is a medium.

O's daycare provides and uses Armbrust procedure masks. They're pretty good, and they make kid sizes.

I second the Dr Puri recommendation.  My small 7.5 year old wears the size small to school.  She prefers them over cloth masks at this point, and I can see why - they are really soft. 

[starburst]

Dec 20, 2021 12:04:47 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

If anyone has XL N95/KN95 mask recs, I’d love to see them! My H can wear the regular ones, but would be more comfortable in something bigger.

These KF94 masks run big.  They were the biggest out of all the brands I've tried.


kollecteusa.com/collections/kf94/products/botn-korean-kf94-adjustable-strap-adult-size-black

[ohgillian]

My kids wear Happy Masks. They're hard to get, so you have to sign up for the waitlist and then get invited to a restock.

www.happymasks.com/

[felicity]

Dec 20, 2021 10:26:39 GMT -5 bee20 said:

For toddler sizes, my friend gets hers here:
behealthyusa.net/

I get adult sized masks from the below link, they ship very fast and also sell a kids size that is more of a school age/small womens face size if you go into the menu.
bonafidemasks.com/Powecom-kn-95/

If you want them today, Staples and Home Depot have been selling N95 (US standard, but has straps around the head) and KN95 (better filtration but the straps go around your ears so not as tight, this is a non-US standard).

These are the two places I've been getting our masks. DS has been wearing the Bluna Facefit in small from Be Healthy the entire school year. The BOTN brand also fit him well. 

I'm going to try the kids masks from Bonafide Masks next since they are a little cheaper. I've had a good experience with them for the adult KN95 masks. 

[goldengirlz]

DD and I like these: www.mybarriere.com/

I also like MaskC.

[raangoli]

I like the Shop Vida KN95 kids masks. They also send you a prepaid label to send them back to be recycled. I had to tie knots in the ear staps for BB but they also fit my face comfortably. I have a tiny face?

[moonpie]

Thanks everyone! I ordered several styles last night and I’m going to add more tonight. Hopefully if we try enough we can find the perfect fit for each person in the family.

I do wish there was a better resource for ordering though. It seems like each supplier only stocks a couple brands.

[erbear]

We’ve been wearing Enro masks (cloth but seem to have good filtration). They are very comfortable and come in sizes small enough for my tiny kid and large enough for my husband’s giant head.