OTTAWA -- With masks being mandatory for kids in grades 4 to 12, and recommended for younger kids, reusable cloth masks will be part of every family's back to school kit, for those returning to in class learning.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca has compiled a list of some local mask sellers who offer kid-sized masks at affordable prices.
- Are you selling child and youth-sized masks? Email us at ottawanews@ctv.ca
If you live in Ottawa and do not have the means to purchase a mask, call 3-1-1 or email the City's Human Needs Task Force (HNTF@ottawa.ca) to find out how to get one.
MIJAYS
MIJays offers masks in both adult and child sizes in a variety of patterns for between $5 and $7 each. They are available in cotton, linen, polyester, and rayon.
OTTAWA REUSABLE FACE MASKS
Ottawa Reusable Face Masks sells a three-pack of non-woven fabric masks in child sizes for $15. Masks are available in wine red or pink.
https://www.ottawareusablefacemask.ca/collections/kids-non-woven-fabric-masks
BEADWORK WITH EVA
Beadwork With Eva makes a variety of masks in child sizes for age 3-6, 7-12, and teenager. Students masks are priced at $7 each.
https://www.facebook.com/beadworkwitheva/
OH SEW NEAT
Oh Sew Neat, based in Stittsville, makes child and youth masks with a variety of fabrics at $8 each.
https://www.facebook.com/Oh-Sew-Neat-100728251645709/
BY CARRIE CREATED
By Carrie Created is based in Carleton Place, Ont. and offers pleated, 100% cotton, with a nose wire and cloth covered elastics. Child masks are $8.
https://www.facebook.com/By-Carrie-Created-103206371505276/
TEXTILE ARTS BY LYNN
Based in Old Barrhaven, Textile Arts by Lynn makes cotton masks with a side pocket for a filter and a pipe cleaner at the top to help fit the mask to the nose. $10.
https://www.facebook.com/Textile-Arts-By-Lynn-109623487435709/
IRVING RIVERS
Irving Rivers in the ByWard Market has masks for sale at $10 each, in adult and youth sizes.
PRETTY YELLOW HOUSE
Carleton Place's Pretty Yellow House has pleated masks for kids in several different patterns, from butterflies to dinosaurs and more. Each mask is cotton and costs $10.
https://prettyyellowhouse.ca/collections/surgical-style-masks/products/pleated-kids-mask-small
PAY IT FORWARD MASKS
Pay It Forward Masks Canada makes child sized masks and sells them two for $20. Proceeds from the masks will be donated to school breakfast and lunch programs in Carleton Place and Almonte.
https://www.facebook.com/Pay-it-Forward-Masks-Canada-106943614380820/
KIKI SEW CUTE
Kiki Sew Cute is an Ottawa based seller making masks in a variety of styles. Prices range from $10.99 to $13.99, with free shipping.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kikisewcutecreations/
SLOWLY SEWING CRAZY
Slowly Sewing Crazy is located in Summerstown, Ont., not far from Cornwall. Child-sized masks are available in many patterns and colours and ship across Canada. Masks are priced at $5 to $12.
https://www.facebook.com/slowlysewingcrazy/
MILK
Milk Shop in the ByWard Market sells face masks in kid sizes for $12 each. These masks are colourful and come in many different patterns. You can also get face shields for $10.
https://milkshop.ca/collections/kids-masks
ABOUTFACE
Aboutface Masks has several different patterns in sizes for kids and teens for $13.50 per mask.
https://aboutface-masks.com/collections/new-childrens-collection
UNITED WAY FACING FORWARD
If you want to buy in bulk, United Way East Ontario's Facing Forward campaign sells masks in adult and youth sizes in packs of 25. A single 25-pack costs $374.75, which works out to $15 per mask. Larger orders mean a lower cost, as well. Masks are printed with a message on the front in either English or French.
https://www.unitedwayeo.ca/facing-forward/
NVIZIN MARKETING
This local company offers bulk purchases of masks in adult and child sizes and sells both reusable and disposable masks.
https://www.nvizin.ca/specials.htm
BEAUSEJOUR CLINIC PHARMACY
The Beausejour Clinic Pharmacy at 1220 Place d'Orléans Drive sells youth-sized three-layer cotton masks at $6.99 each. Adult masks are $7.99
