Kids

Face covering and face masks give us a degree of protection from sharing and contracting the illness when we are out in public. But they are dangerous for infants and young toddlers, and American Academy of Pediatrics warn parents and guardians not to put them on any child under the age of 2 ever.

Also, it is important to note that a face covering can be distracting to children older than 2 years old and cause they like to touch their face more than usual. The guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests reconsidering the use of a cloth face mask when it causes your child to touch their face more frequently than when they are not wearing it.