Your child’s mask should fit snugly against her or his face and cover the nose and mouth without large gaps. A snug fit keeps the mask from slipping and helps reduce the temptation to touch the mask throughout the day. A proper fit also means fewer of your child’s respiratory droplets will enter the air, which is important in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.

• buy masks with adjustable ear loops

• tie knots in ear loops to adjust the fit

• eliminate gaps at the side of the face with this trick

• buy masks with a shapeable nose piece or add one to improve fit

• consider the style of the mask - some people may have a better fit with pleated masks and others with shaped masks