 Hi, I'm Dr. David Bronstein, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente, with some important information about kids and wearing masks. Even though kids are much less likely than adults to become seriously ill with COVID-19, they can still spread the virus to other, more vulnerable people in their family and in their community. Just like the rest of us, it is recommended that kids over the age of two wear a mask when they go out. Now, I know that it can sometimes be really hard to convince a child to actually wear a mask, so here's what I would suggest to help them become more comfortable with everyone's newest fashion accessory. Make cloth masks with your kids, use a fun material, or let them decorate it. Practice wearing it at home. Play superhero games, put masks on stuffed animals, use your imagination, and have fun with it. For older kids, talk with them about why everyone is wearing a mask and remind them how they can play an important role in protecting others who are more likely to get sick. Let them know that they're part of the team that's helping protect their family and their community from the virus. Finally, remember that kids under two should not wear a mask since they could be at risk of suffocation, but for all kids over two who can safely wear one, we should encourage them to do so to keep all of us safe.