What kind of children’s masks are good to buy? How to choose children’s disposable masks?

Children’s immunity is relatively low, so they should pay more attention to protection in daily life. Ordinary adult masks are not suitable for children. So what kind of masks should children wear? Let’s teach you how to choose children’s masks. standard.

What kind of mask is best for children?

When choosing a mask for children, you should choose a child-specific mask.

Because adult masks are relatively large, if used on children, they will not fit their faces and have poor virus protection effect, so it is best to use children's masks.

How to choose disposable masks for children

On May 6, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation officially released the recommended national standard GB/T38880-2020 "Technical Specifications for Children's Masks". This standard It is suitable for children aged 6 to 14 years old to use masks, which also provides a good basis for us to choose children's masks.

1. Select the level.

Nowadays, children’s N95 masks can be purchased online and in pharmacies. Do children have to buy N95 masks?

Earlier, media reported that when school first started, there were two incidents of students wearing N95 while running. Sudden death while wearing a mask. Tang Yongjun, a professor of respiratory medicine at Xiangya Hospital, said that children's cardiopulmonary function has not yet been fully developed. If they run wearing N95 masks, their bodies will be deprived of oxygen.

When parents buy masks, it depends on the age of their children and the place where they are used. The higher the level of protection, the better.

National standards divide children's masks into two categories according to the level of protection: children's hygienic masks and children's protective masks. In terms of protective performance, children's protective masks require a particle filtration efficiency of not less than 95 and a protective effect of not less than 90; children's sanitary masks require a particle filtration efficiency of not less than 90 and a bacterial filtration efficiency of not less than 95.

Therefore, protective masks (F) are suitable for highly polluted environments or high-risk places, and hygienic masks (W) are suitable for children to wear in daily environments. Parents can purchase children's masks according to different usage needs.

2. Select the material.

Another criterion for choosing a children's mask is the comfort of the mask. When we choose or buy a children's mask, we can touch the mask. If we can feel sharp tips and sharp edges, then the mask is Unqualified.

In addition, according to standard requirements, the inner material of the mask should not be printed or dyed, and the printed pattern on the outer layer of the mask should not fade. Parents can wash the masks after buying them. If the color fades, it means the mask is unqualified.

In addition, there are also many washable cotton and gauze masks on the market. These masks comply with the "Safety Technical Specifications for Textile Products for Infants and Children" and can keep babies warm, but they are not contagious to bacteria. , the virus cannot be filtered adequately.

3. Select the size.

When many parents do not buy suitable masks for their children, they will wear adult masks for their children. In fact, this approach is wrong. Never put adult masks on children.

Because the size of the mask is critical. If the mask is too large, the airtightness is not good, and it will not have a protective effect; if the mask is too small, it will pinch the ears and make it uncomfortable.

Children's masks generally come in three sizes: large, medium, and small. Generally, mask sizes are divided according to the age of 0 to 3 years old, 4 to 7 years old, and 8 to 14 years old. When purchasing, we must choose based on the child's fatness and weight, not entirely based on age. Especially babies aged 1 to 3 years old grow and develop quickly, and each baby's weight and weight vary greatly. You must wear the mask you purchase to try it on for size. The principle when wearing a mask is that it should not significantly affect the child's field of vision.

4. Choose the suit.

Many parents will find that they bought masks for their children, but their children are unwilling to wear them.

In the spring, animal-shaped masks became popular for a while. When children saw others wearing them, they would want them themselves. Some masks have a 3D design, which will also make the baby's breathing easier.

Therefore, the current children's masks pay more attention to children's psychology in color and style design, with more colors. Many children are also willing to wear masks because they like the pattern of the mask. When parents buy masks, they can let their children choose their own colors, so that they will be more willing to wear them.

What should children pay attention to when wearing masks

1. Wearing place: Disposable medical masks can be worn in crowded public places, such as supermarkets and wet markets; Disposable masks may be worn where the risk of exposure is low;.

2. When children wear masks, parents should teach or assist their children to wear them correctly, and observe whether there are any adverse reactions after wearing them. If there are breathing, allergies, etc., they should seek medical treatment;

3. Children should not wear masks when engaging in moderate and above-intensity sports, such as running;

4. Children should not wear masks for too long, generally no more than 4 hours, and the time is longer. You need to replace it with a new one, of course, but you don’t have to wash it before using it;

5. Remind your children that they cannot exchange used masks with other classmates or children.

Are printed masks safe?

The most popular among children is the printed cartoon mask. However, regarding the question of whether printed masks can be purchased, experts explained: " "Be careful when buying beautiful masks," because the pigments used in children's printed mask patterns must meet food-grade safety standards. Only such masks are healthy. On the contrary, if not, it may cause some negative effects.