Table 2 Online survey mask feedback, total n = 55

Mask too loose and slips down face

69

38

“If the ear strap is not tight enough, I have to help them twist it to tighten it”

“Movement causes adults’ masks to dip below their noses, children are no different”

“I am concerned that extended wear will cause discomfort behind the ears”

“Most store-bought masks are too big for smaller children and fall off the nose”

“Too close to mouth makes it enticing to chew”

“…tight fitting masks with multiple layers are hard to breathe through”

Ear straps too loose

64

35

Mask does not stay in place

45

25

 While talking

33

18

 During everyday physical activity

31

17

 During strenuous physical activity

38

21

Discomfort on back of ear

44

24

Mask too large

40

22

Length too long on face

31

17

Width too wide on face

25

14

Mask too close to mouth

22

12

Too difficult to breathe through

22

12

Difficulty fastening behind head

16

9

Length too short on face

11

6

Mask too small

11

6

Width too narrow on face

9

5

Mask too tight on nose

7

4

Mask fogs up glasses

5

3