Which masks are best for kids as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads? A look at N95, KN95, surgical and cloth masks, according to experts.

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.

Two studies on children used N95 masks, which are more sophisticated than the masks most school children will use, but even these found no significant impacts on breathing.

The discomfort of a mask distracts some children from learning. By increasing airway resistance during exhalation, masks can lead to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

The lawmakers take aim at the mask guidelines for children 2 and older, saying they are hindering early childhood development and are out of step with mask requirements elsewhere.

Unless vaccinated, children should wear masks when playing indoor sports (except for sports in which the mask may become a hazard) and outdoors sports that have close contact.

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.