As more NJ businesses begin to reopen, we all need to be prepared with face masks. The CDC does not recommend children under age 2 wear face masks, but you’ll need to find well-made masks that fit your kids. Here are options we love that adhere to CDC guidelines.
Disclaimer: Face masks may be on backorder or sold out. Keep checking back as new options and stock are added.
Avocado
These machine-washable face masks are stitched out of 100 percent organic cotton canvas and should be washed regularly. They also have internal pockets where a filter (not included) can be inserted (like a coffee filter), which are optional but not essential. $30 for four.Â
These reusable, washable masks are made with a pocket for filtering. Children’s sizes should be ordered based on what size clothing your child wears, not age. There’s a variety of prints to choose from, including Minnie Mouse, Thomas the Tank and Trolls. $12.99 for one.
Boomer Naturals
This 65 percent cotton, 35 percent polyester blend is hypoallergenic, non-toxic and can be worn and washed up to 30 times. New patterns are added every week. $7.40 for one.
Disney
These washable cloth masks come in Disney character designs like Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Stitch, Marie, R2-D2, Forky, Mike Wazowski and more. Comes in small, medium and large sizes. $19.99 for four.
Etsy
This organic cotton mask from ilandistyle on Etsy comes in eight styles and has two layers of 100 percent cotton (three layers total) and is designed for ages 4-7. If you order two or more masks, your package will include a bag of party balloons. $7.99 for one.
Etsy
This reversible cotton mask from LittleMiaBella on Etsy comes in nine patterns, like tie dye and camo, plus kids and adults sizes. $6 for one.
Etsy
Made from three layers of fabric, each machine-washable mask purchased from shopMEGoriginal’s Etsy store also ensures the cost to make and ship a medical professional or first responder is covered. $9.50 for one.
Food52Â
These adjustable masks can fit all faces and currently come in nine patterns from paisley to stripes. They’re 100 percent cotton and are made in Chicago. $22 for one.
Old Navy
Old Navy’s reusable cottons masks come in sizes for the whole family, plus patterns like plaid and paisley. $12.50 for five.
Sanctuary
These unisex PPE masks, made of cotton muslin, are scaled to fit ages 2-10 in prints like dino, camo and leopard. Masks can be washed on short cycles and disposed of after a few uses. They also include a 100 percent polypropylene meltblown filter. $25 for five.
You can also check your local pharmacy or area clothing stores and boutiques if they carry masks for the kids.
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