Coronavirus continues to be a threat, and by now, we all know the drill; wash your hands often, social distance, and wear a mask. As adults, we understand that when social distancing isn’t guaranteed, properly wearing a mask can help protect ourselves and others. But how do we convey that to our kids?
Like adults, children should wear masks indoors and outdoors when social distancing isn’t possible. Exceptions are when eating and napping or if the child is unable to remove their mask on their own.
Regulations vary by state, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends masks for all children over the age of 2. Easier said than done, right?
Unless your little one has been in preschool or daycare during the pandemic, they may have little to no experience with wearing masks. And with the holidays and potential gatherings or flights coming up, you’ll need them to be comfortable with wearing a mask. So how do we introduce mask-wearing to our toddlers?