Should Babies and Toddlers Wear Face Masks? Doctors Say No

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Should Babies and Toddlers Wear Face Masks? Doctors Say No
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How to keep your baby safe outside.

"The American Academy of Pediatrics states clearly that babies should not wear masks," Rebekah Wheeler, a, told POPSUGAR."Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age two, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance."

"Some say that children even under three do not need to be masked given the difficulties of keeping a mask on," Dr. Chitra Akileswaran – the cofounder ofSo, if our youngest children can't wear masks, how do we keep them safe from the coronavirus? If your baby is in a stroller, consider positioning the seat so the baby is inward-facing. Cover it with a clear plastic rain cover or the awning down. You could also cover it with a light blanket under which they can breath comfortably, like you would if it were a sunny day.

All of these qualifications might make some new parents wonder if they should be taking their baby outside at all.

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