Advice for getting children to wear face masks following the UK government's new rules
August 27, 2020 - 13:14 BST Kate Thomas Parents have been blindsided by the news that face masks will be compulsory for some secondary school pupils, after the UK government made a dramatic U-turn on Tuesday night.Wearing face coverings in school corridors and common areas in local lockdown areas of England will be mandatory following guidance from the World Health Organization.
HELLO! turned to Antony Arulanandam, Microbiologist and Founder of MasksRUs.uk, for expert advice. Here he answers five of the most common questions about children's face masks…How can parents help make children over the age of 11 feel more comfortable and confident wearing a mask? "The pandemic has been a confusing and stressful time for many children and the idea of wearing a mask may upset some early on. Some of their apprehension is likely to be around what their friends are doing.
"Carefully explaining why people are wearing masks and their benefits will ease some of their worries too. You can even compare them to wearing a pair of glasses — they will quickly adjust to them."What features should parents look out for when buying a child's face mask? "They must be a good fit and made of the right materials. Good face masks will be constructed of at least two layers, and will never be 100% cotton as it is too widely woven to create an effective barrier.
"We recommend using measuring tape to measure their face, from their nose to chin and across their face from ear to ear, and then comparing with mask size charts to work out the correct one to buy."How many masks will children need each day once they return to school? "Pack at least two, in case one gets lost or dropped on the floor, or if one is used for an extended amount of time.
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