At present, the epidemic is still in a high incidence period, and the scope of the epidemic is constantly expanding. During the epidemic, masks are the first line of protection against the new crown virus, and it is very important to choose them correctly.
So how should preschool babies and school students wear masks to protect themselves? How should masks be chosen and worn?
Today we will talk about the children's masks.
One
How old can children wear masks?
Regarding children's masks, there is no medically mandatory rule. However, The father believes that if it is not necessary, infants and young children are not suitable for mandatory requirements to wear masks (infants and young children especially refer to babies aged 0-5 years old), especially babies under 1 year old, on the one hand, there is no mask suitable for children of this age; on the other hand, children at this age cannot express discomfort and cannot remove the mask on their own.
Two
Under what conditions do I need to wear a mask?
Usually, at home, outdoors, in the case of low density of people, good ventilation can not wear a mask. Children are required to wear disposable medical masks when entering and leaving places with high density of people, such as shopping malls, elevators, hospitals, railway stations, etc., as well as by public transportation such as subways and buses.
It is not recommended that children wear N95 masks here, because children wearing masks will affect breathing, while N95 masks have poor breathability, and young children wearing masks will cause breathing difficulties, so N95 masks are not suitable for children.
Three
How to choose a children's mask?
Children cannot wear adult masks because adult masks do not fit well into children's mouth, nose and face, and cannot play a protective role. Masks appropriate for children's ages and face size should be chosen. The right mask can fit the child's mouth, nose and face, reducing the chance of infection and thus playing a protective role.
Four
Can I buy a dyed mask?
There are many kinds of children's masks on the market. Dyed printed masks are loved by parents and children because of their aesthetics. The group standard of "Civil Sanitary Masks" stipulates that the masks must not be dyed in direct contact with the skin.
However, this article requires the inner layer of the mask in direct contact with the skin and does not apply to the outer layer of the mask. Whether the outer layer of the mask is dyed or not has various patterns is designed by the enterprise itself, and the standard is not required.
Here to remind parents is that children dye masks should be cautious to buy, if purchased, children's mask dyeing pigments to be able to meet food-grade standards, if long-term wear with chemical raw materials dyeing masks, will have a negative impact on children's health.
Five
What should I do if children don't like to wear masks?
If children are reluctant to wear a mask, pay attention to whether the mask is comfortable and breathable in the choice. Avoid ear cramps and poor breathing when wearing a mask.
In addition, strengthen the guidance for children to wear masks. Role-playing games can be done to make children doctors, dads patients, and moms nurses to make them interested in wearing masks. You can also do some situational games to let children know the importance of wearing a mask and the dangers of not wearing a mask.
Parents should pay attention not only to urge their children to wear masks, but also to insist on wearing masks themselves, and only by leading by example can children better adapt to the environment of wearing masks.
Six
When do I need to wear a mask?
If your child is going to wear a mask all day, it is recommended to bring 2 to 3 masks with you so that you can change them at any time. Masks should be replaced in a timely manner when:
1. The mask is damaged, which is easy to cause pollution;
2. The mask is soaked with saliva and sweat, and the protective function is reduced;
3. The mask is splashed by other people's sneezing droplets and other secretions;
4. When staying in crowded places for too long, change the mask in time.
Seven
Under what circumstances can I not wear a mask?
When the child is sick, irritable, breathless and vomiting is not suitable for wearing a mask, parents should always observe the child's breathing status and subtle changes.
Eight
What should I do if I can't buy a mask?
1. During the epidemic management period, minimize the opportunity to go out and contact the crowd. If you must go out, change your clothes, wash your hands, and disinfect them when you get home.
2. Wash your hands frequently. If possible, wash your hands with running water and soap, and if you don't have water, you can wipe your hands with a water sanitizer and a wipe containing 75% alcohol to clean and disinfect your hands.
3. Pay attention to personal hygiene. It is necessary to take a bath, cut nails frequently, change clothes frequently, and keep clothes clean and tidy.
4. Observe respiratory etiquette.
Etiquette when coughing. Whether sick or not, when you want to cough or sneeze, use tissues, handkerchiefs or hands to cover your mouth and nose to prevent the spread of germs.
If you can't find a tissue, you can use the "sleeve masking method", that is, covering the mouth and nose with the inside of the sleeve of the clothing, which can also prevent the spread of germs.
Etiquette after coughing. Wash your hands in time after coughing and sneezing; otherwise, germs from your hands can be transferred to the surface of other objects in a variety of ways.
For example, door handles, water glasses, computer keyboards, etc. When talking to people, you should keep a distance of at least 1m, do not speak to people, and avoid splashing on the other person.
Pay attention to the use of tissues do not throw casually, be sure to throw them into the trash can in time.
Immediately after coughing or sneezing, hands should be washed with soap or hand sanitizer to avoid secondary spread of germs.