Pediatrician's Corner

Hi, I’m Dr. Brown. I’m going to share my tips on how to pick with best masks for kids and help your family stay safe and healthy.

Safety Is a Team Effort

  • Encourage family members who are 12 years and up to get vaccinated! 
  • Choose the best mask for protecting children and adults. Our LL95 and 3-ply ASTM 3 Face Masks are the best masks for kids, whether using it as a school mask, travel mask or work mask we have tested and proven protection.
  • Provide gentle reminders to stay safe, for example to wash hands before eating
  • Give positive encouragement for remembering and sharing the safety tips - acknowledging children’s successes goes a long way
  • Play a game to see who can remember the most tips

Practice Makes Perfect

Going to camp, school, or outside to play?
  • Practice wearing your face mask and face shield at home to make the transition to the classroom or camp easier
  • Practice washing or sanitizing hands after touching or adjusted your face mask or face shield
  • Practice not touching your face
  • Practice social distancing (staying at least 6 feet from others)

Have Some Fun With It

  • Make colorful signs of the safety tips
  • Post signs about the right way to put on/take off your Face Shield near the front door
  • Post signs in the bathroom to remind your family to wash hands for 20 seconds (or while singing happy birthday 2X)
  • Make up a fun hand washing song and dance
  • Take "social distance” walks together to make sure you are keeping active while staying safe

Touch Base

Kids can easily become scared, upset, angry, and overwhelmed when they don't understand. Knowing someone who is sick or fearing someone they love may get sick can be really scary. Checking in with children can help ease their fears. Ask your kids how they are feeling. Listen to them. Children do not always know how to put their feelings into words. Help children find ways to express their emotions.

Changes in their daily routines, including a school quarantine, not being able to play with neighborhood friends or see grandparents, can be challenging for kids. Children may act out, have trouble falling or staying asleep, and/or want you to stay close at all times.

  • Let children know adults are responsible for keeping them safe
  • Help think about ways they can calm down if they feel scared or upset. Taking 10 deep breaths or having them close their eyes and think of something they love often helps
  • Empower kids by letting them know how they can help (remembering safety tips; asking questions; help making signs; remembering ways to calm down; helping siblings calm down)

Dr. Brown’s Library Suggestions

Books are a great tool for helping children open up about their experiences and feelings. Here are a couple to start with:

  • "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst
  • "Gettin' Through Thursday" By Melrose Cooper, Illustrated by Nneka Bennett

Disclaimer: This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. ​If your child is experiencing any symptoms or illness or if you have any questions about any possible illness, or other medical matter, consult your doctor or other healthcare provider without delay of any kind.