https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:13:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2918365 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:49:25 +0000 PinkElephant 2918365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@graceandjoy: The Hanna Andersson ones are great for smaller kids (my small for her age 3.5 year old and her average sized big sister both like them); I'm not sure if they are in stock right now though. Old Navy Kids pleated masks are a really good fit for my 6 and 8 year olds (she's smaller as well)...the Cat &amp; Jack masks are big; they fit me (not that I like the cut or prints my kids had selected, haha). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2918359 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:04:07 +0000 MrsSRS 2918359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We prefer the disposable ones, but the Crayola masks are pretty good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2918352 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:53:31 +0000 erinbaderin 2918352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there are any Canadians looking for masks, I just got some I'd ordered from Bien Aller and I really like them - a good size, toggles to adjust the ears, and a nice firm wire across the nose. On the other hand the ones I ordered from Take Care Supply were not great, no nose wire and they were really long, I felt like I could have stuffed a pretty substantial beard in there and still been covered. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2918350 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:17:07 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2918350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@graceandjoy: I used tiny rubber bands to make the ears fit on the Target masks. I'm using kids hair ties. It's the only thing that fits my 3 and 5 year olds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2918344 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:26:44 +0000 graceandjoy 2918344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love ones that someone local makes but they are $15 for one and with 2 kids heading back to school I needed more! But most commercial kid options (aka Target) are too big for them. I just ordered from Januu; will report back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917972 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:14:41 +0000 meadow 2917972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: I got mine last week h noticed the chin was lose....stinks that they changed.</p> <p>I will say it fit my husband well.....so maybe still worth it for bigger faces....hah </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917950 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:58:26 +0000 bees_knees 2917950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: oh wow what a bummer! Especially bc they aren’t cheap :bummed: Thanks for the update! </p> <p>And thanks everyone else for the recs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917945 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 19:00:26 +0000 catgirl 2917945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to come back and update - we ordered more masks from vistaprint since we loved the ones we had. But the new ones are completely different: thinner more slippery fabric, poor stitching, nose bridge piece is flimsy, and part that goes under the chin doesn’t have the same structure to it, and the shape/size of the masks are very inconsistent. We are incredibly disappointed. I can no longer recommend them based on the new ones - sorry if people get them and are disappointed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917320 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:47:42 +0000 CObee 2917320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got some kid and adult sizes from Jaanuu and they are super soft, comfortable and breathable. They’re only two layers (and one is mesh) so maybe not the most effective?? But I’d definitely say they have the best chance at being worn all day by my 4 and 8 year olds. <a href="https://www.jaanuu.com/face-masks?color=black&#038;size=adult" rel="nofollow">https://www.jaanuu.com/face-masks?color=black&#038;size=adult</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917315 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:42:54 +0000 wrkbrk 2917315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePeony: Got it. Thank you so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917314 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:38:28 +0000 PurplePeony 2917314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: filters are just extra layers you put inside the mask (usually made from nonwoven/melt blown fabrics). Additional layers are good, as long as you can still breathe well through the mask. It’s also apparently helpful to have different types of fabric layered together, so for example if you have a 100% cotton mask and add a polypropylene filter in the pocket, it’s more effective than adding another cotton layer. The vented masks are not good because they filter air coming in, but not exhaled air, which defeats the whole purpose of masking (i.e. keeping your potentially germy exhalations from spreading easily all around you).</p> <p>I’ve made all our masks and haven’t tried any commercially-produced ones, so I have no idea what any of them are like! But my DD and I prefer the fitted style while DH likes the pleated kind better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917294 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:45:04 +0000 wrkbrk 2917294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: Oo ok thank you. I’ll google the difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917292 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:36:00 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2917292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: the ones with the vents are the problematic ones, not the filtered masks. (my understanding anyway!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917275 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:55:13 +0000 Ms. RV 2917275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Tiger: Ditto. We have to cross loop the elastic for my two year old and almost five year old but they still are my favorites. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917273 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:21:08 +0000 Aria 2917273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have these and really like them. We had trouble finding ones that fit my small five year old but these worked well. She has a variety of kid sizes and we even got one that will fit my 16mo when she’s a little older and ready to wear a mask. The elastic goes behind the head instead of over the ears so it is more comfortable for my kid. Shipped fast too. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/779400832/4-sizes-kids-adult-face-mask-with-filter?ref=yr_purchases" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/779400832/4-sizes-kids-adult-face-mask-with-filter?ref=yr_purchases</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917271 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:24:22 +0000 HappyBaker 2917271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have tried a ton and all prefer masks from Joah Love. They’re soft T-shirt feeling material with easily adjustable ear loops. I got kids size for my 2 and 5 year olds, and adult s/m for my 7 year old and myself. They are pricey but no one minds wearing them so worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917270 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:15:31 +0000 wrkbrk 2917270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my son (4) we have 3 of hers and they have been great:<br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/781066412/70-designs-kids-mask-childs-mask-ages-4?ref=yr_purchases" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/781066412/70-designs-kids-mask-childs-mask-ages-4?ref=yr_purchases</a><br /> What is the deal with filters? I heard they make the mask less effective but maybe that was inaccurate? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917263 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:02:41 +0000 catgirl 2917263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: we bought some filters but haven’t used them yet. We might use them if she has to wear them at school (if she is there in person?). But I feel good about them even without the filter </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917262 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:54:03 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 2917262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the two for $4 ones from target, both child and adult sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917259 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:21:55 +0000 bhbee 2917259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: I got some on your recommendation and they arrived today! Kids are fans after having elastic ear loops in ones I made. It took about what it said to ship (which was maybe a month or more). Do you add a filter? They do seem thin but I could see that helping in the heat. </p> <p>We got some gap ones also and they are pretty big - like still kind of loose on my 8.5 year old (maybe her face is small, they looked the same on the 5 year old!). But overall they seem comfy enough, $15 for 3 and they shipped at a normal speed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917257 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:54:06 +0000 catgirl 2917257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our favorite masks, for adults and kids, are the vistaprint ones. The ear pieces are soft and adjustable. There is an extra piece of fabric that kind of goes under your chin. And there is a metal nosepiece to help shape to your face. DH wears them for 9+ hour days, five days a week. DD has only worn hers for short periods but she can get it on herself and finds it comfortable. </p> <p>The downsides are that they are pricey and take forever to ship. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-masks#post-2917256 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:40:40 +0000 bees_knees 2917256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>(who would have thought one year ago that this would be a legit question?!)</p> <p>Anyway. Looking for recommendations mostly for our young kids :) We have some homemade ones but the elastic bothers their ears. Suggestions? </p>