The CDC has recommended that in instances where social distancing is impossible, people over the age of 2 wear non-medical masks, saying this is meant to slow the spread of the virus, and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. In Harris County, a new order mandates that everyone over the age of 10 wear a face covering when outside their home. This is in addition to maintaining a social distance of at least six feet. Order will be in effect April 27 – May 26. Though children younger than 10 are not required, it is strongly encouraged that kids over 2 wear them.
If you’re looking to purchase cloth face masks, several online retailers are now selling them. Some of them in fun patterns and many are even giving back for each purchase made or simply charging to cover the expenses of making the masks.
We have gathered a list of local shops/Moms as well as online places where you can purchase these masks, below:
Local Options:
Creatively Dunn
Local Mom and Preschool teacher! Shipping is available through her etsy shop but she is also offering porch pick up with no contact payments.
Keller Kreation
All sizes! Toddler, kid, women, men, and even an extra-large mask!
Kid and adult sizes. The kid options include choices like toy story and little mermaid. I will share about these in my stories when my order arrives!
Savvy Rae Knots & Bows
Sending FREE masks to ALL first responders + healthcare workers in need of them!
Rose Poole (717) 615-7673
This local Mom is helping take orders for her high school daughter, who is making masks
Two Local Women: Bee Si Designs
Both Navy Veterans, they have a 4 person team. Proceeds go right to purchasing more material
Online Options:
Kid and adult sizes.
Fits ages 10 – adult. First name monogram available on the mask.
Masks & Gloves available in matching patterns.
For every mask purchased, one will be donated a worker on the frontlines.
Profit from the sales of safety masks will be donated to WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
For every pack sold, the brand has committed to donating a pack to someone on the front lines in need of protection within the community.
Child & adult sizes available.
Child & adult sizes available.
All purchases help fund the brand’s production of surgical masks and medical gowns.
Available in child and adult sizes. A portion of the proceeds from face covers will go to those in need of them within the Providence, RI community.
MaskClub
For every mask purchased, one is donated to First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Child & adult masks available. Proceeds go to @wearFIGS Frontline Responders FUND.
Toddler, youth & adult sizes. For every mask sold a mask will be donated to Person to Person.
Adult & child masks, monogram available.
The CDC warns that cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
*Online options originally appeared on Stamford Moms