Kids Surgical Mask

Kids Surgical Mask 

You can find out how the Kids Surgical Mask should be, what is the importance of using masks in children in detail in our content. Although children are not in the risk group, masks should be used in public and crowded areas during the day. Surgical mask selection, use, set and removal should be correct in children. Disposable types should be preferred in pediatric surgical mask types. Generally, most parents use non-surgical variants made of colored, washable fabrics to make it easier for children to wear masks. Instead of protecting children, these mask types put their health at more risk.

Medizer masks are produced untouched by hand with full ultrasonic machines in special sizes for children. Special patterns for children are selected and sent to print. All of the printed fabrics are produced from non-harmful fabrics approved by the Ministry of Health in accordance with the Turkish Standards Institute. No color fading or deformation can be seen due to the first quality print. Fabric weight varies between 85-95 gr on average. The mask dimensions are 14.5 x 8.5 cm and it completely covers the face.

What Should Be Considered While Buying a Kids Surgical Mask? 

There are points to be considered when buying a surgical mask for children. These;

• The mask must be strictly disposable.

• There should not be any shape or paint on the mask. Such masks carry the risk of carcinogens.

• The mask should definitely be 3 ply. Make sure it has wire on it. Mask wire is important for full protection around the nose and mouth and to prevent air entry.

• The rope or rubber parts of the mask should not disturb both the ears and the face of children. String masks are more suitable for casual wear. In rubber masks, you should pay attention to the correct structure and length of the rubber.

• The mask must be made of a quality and healthy fabric. Otherwise, it will not filter and cause allergic conditions.

• Finally, you should make sure that the size of the mask is suitable for children's faces. Masks that are too large or small will not provide full protection.

Surgical Child Mask Usage Period

The duration of use in children's masks is 3-4 hours on average. You should be careful not to use it for more than 3-4 hours. Due to its nature, children can touch more areas and play with more masks. Viruses accumulated on the hands pose a health threat when the mask is touched. For this reason, the duration of mask use in children should be minimized as much as possible, especially in crowded areas. It will be good for their health if you teach children that they should not touch their masks too much, and that they should wear a new mask when the mask gets dirty or falls off.

Is Patterned and Colored Kids Mask Healthy?

When you wander outside, we see patterned, colorful and washable masks on the faces of most children. The Ministry of Health does not approve the use of such masks for both children and adults. Children often tend to get bored with constantly used objects such as masks. For this reason, colored masks with cartoon characters are usually taken to persuade them and make them use masks. But instead of protecting children, it also puts them at different health risks. Colorful and patterned washable children's masks can cause serious problems such as allergies and respiratory diseases. In addition, since the fabric of these masks is non-surgical and not suitable for filtration, they do not provide any protection. Experts recommend using surgical masks of appropriate size without discriminating between boys and girls when buying masks for children.

In Which Situations Should Children Wear Masks?

• Experts consider the use of masks necessary for children over the age of 2 and entering crowded environments.

• Children must wear masks in places such as kindergartens, nurseries, playgrounds, and common areas.

• Today, most parents take their children without masks to various places such as markets, hospitals, playgrounds. This poses a serious risk for both children and adults to spread the virus. Even if children are outside of the risk group, they should always wear a mask in common areas.

• Since it is not possible to wear masks for children under 2 years old, social distance should be observed. You should not put children under the age of 2 in crowded environments as much as possible. In crowded environments where you have to enter, you must comply with the social distance rule of 1.5 meters.

It is not necessary to use masks such as N95 Mask for children in daily life. If they are going to make long journeys such as airplanes or buses and spend a long time in very crowded environments, you can use N95 Child Mask-style masks. In daily use, the surgical mask type will provide adequate protection. In addition to the mask, you should teach them disinfection rules to protect your children from the virus and prevent the spread of the virus. You should talk frequently about how to wash your hands, not to come into contact with your face and other objects too much during the day, to comply with the 1.5-meter social distance rule, not to kiss-hug-touch with other friends and show them how to protect themselves.