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Here’s where to buy N95 and KN95 masks for kids

Heres where to buy N95 and KN95 masks for kids
Looking to upgrade your kid's mask? Also known as respirators, N95s and KN95s provide the highest level of protection against COVID-19.

Looking to upgrade your kid's mask? Also known as respirators, N95s and KN95s provide the highest level of protection against COVID-19.

Scientists have learned a lot about COVID over the past few years, and increasing evidence tells us that the virus is spread through tiny particles that hang in the air. As a result, mask recommendations have evolved. According to the most recent guidelines from the Public Health Agency of Canada, medical masks or respirators (like N95s and KN95s) can be more effective against the spread of COVID-19 than non-medical or cloth masks.

If you’re looking to arm your little ones with the highest level of protection, just keep in mind that fit plays an important part; if a child is constantly fiddling with or adjusting their mask, you may need to try out a few options to find the right brand for your kid. The fit should be snug around their face, with no gaping fabric.

As the omicron variant spreads and more Canadian children return to the classroom, here are our top picks for N95 and KN95 masks for kids, plus a few other respirator options.

(Note: with such high demand, inventory sells out regularly and back orders are common. Please check back frequently for availability. Some websites, like Canada Strong, also have the option to receive an email notification when they’re back in stock.)

1. CANADAMASQ CA-N95
Girl wearing a CA-N95 respirator mask

Photo: CANADAMASQ

$19/pack of 10, canadamasq.com; $16/pack of 10, well.ca (black), well.ca (white)

2. Children’s CAN99e 
White Can99e respirator mask

Photo: Vitacore Industries

$25/box of 10, vitacore.ca; $20/box of 10, canadastrongmasks.com

3. Good Manner Kids KF94
Kids' KF94 Mask

Photo: Good Manner

$19/pack of 5, goodmannermasks.com

4. Canada Strong CA-N95
Boy wearing a CA-N95 mask

Photo: Canada Strong

$17/pack of 10, canadastrongmasks.ca (blue), canadastrongmasks.ca (black), canadastrongmasks.ca (white)

5. Can Gard Kids CA-N95
Box of CA-N95 masks

Photo: Can Gard Care

$15/pack of 10, cangardcare.com (black), cangardcare.com (white)

6. Dent-X Kids FN-N95
White N95 respirator mask

Photo: Dent-X Canada

$17/pack of 10, canadastrongmasks.com; $17/pack of 10, masksupplycanada.com; $17/pack of 10, safetmed.ca (white) or safetmed.ca (black); $17/pack of 10, smithsafetygroup.ca; $17/pack of 10, pinecresthealthandsafety.com; $18/pack of 10, goodstuffcompany.ca; $25/pack of 10, ppe-supply.com

7. PPE Supply Kids KN95 
Kids' KN95 masks in white and black

Photo: PPE Supply

$50/pack of 20, ppe-supply.com

8. Ready First Aid Child’s KN95
Box of kids' KN95

Photo: Ready First Aid

$33/box of 10, 72hours.ca

9. Eclipse Horizon N95 Equivalent Respirator
Kids' N95 equivalent respirator

Photo: Eclipse Innovations

Size small recommended for youth 9-14

$25/pack of 25, canadianshieldppe.ca; $40/pack of 25, supplyandprotect.ca

10. Evolve Together Santorini Mask
Kids' KN95 in navy blue

Photo: Evolve Together

$21/pack of 5, evolvetogether.com

11. MASKC Kids KN95Girl wearing a pink KN95

Photo: MASKC$36 USD/pack of 10, shopmaskc.com

12. Brave New Looks Kids KN95
Kids' KN95 in blue

Photo: Brave New Look

$127/pack of 20, bravenewlook.com

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