Masks for under 5

[HeatherLassell]

But the younger ones who are unvaccinated are still expected to wear a mask while the vaccinated 5+ don't...hence OP's assumption 2 yr olds will need a mask at the nursery. I haven't seen any first-hand reports, though.

I have no idea about the masks but I do sail on Saturday so I will let you know if you don't know before then.

 

[Kariyaffa]

They actually don't split them anymore. That changed back in April.

I meant by who has to wear masks and who doesn’t. Sorry for the confusion

 

[Geomom]

I would assume no masks while sleeping, just distancing from other children. The CDC said no masks while sleeping (even within the 5 day period following quarantine), it is listed in the early childhood education guidance. My own experience is with girl scouts. When our local council started camps/overnights back up, they required masking except while sleeping and want distancing and ventilation whenever possible while sleeping.

 

[tvguy]

You have time to get him used to a mask. My Granddaughter will be 3 next month and has no issues wearing a mask all day at her daycare. She wants to be a big girl and wear a mask like mom and dad and Grandpa and Grandma.

 

[CVTmarie23]

When he is awake he will need one, not if he is having a nap.

Thanks!

 

[TinkLoverSam]

My experience this week on the Wonder was that they didn't even ask for a mask for my 2yo. I tried a bit at the first day open house and he kept ripping it off. Some kids did have masks on in the nursery but they never asked me to mask him.

 

[Freeman867]

Most likely vaccines will be available before August for a 2 year old, so prepare yourself for that possibility as well. If it becomes available, DCL will likely require it shortly thereafter to cruise.

 

[RedHead0186]

You have time to get him used to a mask. My Granddaughter will be 3 next month and has no issues wearing a mask all day at her daycare. She wants to be a big girl and wear a mask like mom and dad and Grandpa and Grandma.

My niece, who is about to turn 4 and so was 2 when pandemic started, is the one telling us (and perfect strangers, lol) to put on masks. She is so darn good about it. I actually got her and I matching masks from Disney World and she loved it!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

My niece, who is about to turn 4 and so was 2 when pandemic started, is the one telling us (and perfect strangers, lol) to put on masks. She is so darn good about it. I actually got her and I matching masks from Disney World and she loved it!

2 at the start and turning 4 now is miles different than born at the start and turning 2 now. Most two year olds are non-verbal. They can't be reasoned with.

 

[RedHead0186]

2 at the start and turning 4 now is miles different than born at the start and turning 2 now. Most two year olds are non-verbal. They can't be reasoned with.

That's valid. I wasn't trying to provide any argument one way or another. I was merely responding to the poster who talked about their granddaughter liking to wear a mask and was sharing a similar anecdote.

 

[DMMarla07860]

My niece, who is about to turn 4 and so was 2 when pandemic started, is the one telling us (and perfect strangers, lol) to put on masks. She is so darn good about it. I actually got her and I matching masks from Disney World and she loved it!

This is awesome and love hearing kids who are good about it

 

[TinkLoverSam]

My 6yo is a pretty good mask wearer. My 2yo will often ask for a mask when the rest of us are wearing them but tends to pull them off quickly especially as we live in an area where he doesn't need one in his day-to-day life (in that they are not required of him).

 

[tvguy]

2 at the start and turning 4 now is miles different than born at the start and turning 2 now. Most two year olds are non-verbal. They can't be reasoned with.

Well, my Granddaughter is 2 and has been verbal for at least a year. As for be reasoned with, I can't disagree. But they love to mimic what they see adults do. Lead by example.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

My 6yo is a pretty good mask wearer. My 2yo will often ask for a mask when the rest of us are wearing them but tends to pull them off quickly especially as we live in an area where he doesn't need one in his day-to-day life (in that they are not required of him).

Yeah we're:

7 - Perfect, no complaints, happy to do it, did Hawaii direct from Boston no problem
4 - No complaints, but a messy eater/sneezer. Mask gets soggy and gross very quickly. Needed 6 masks to get to Hawaii
2 - Rage monster, no chance, not going to bother training him

Well, my Granddaughter is 2 and has been verbal for at least a year. As for be reasoned with, I can't disagree. But they love to mimic what they see adults do. Lead by example.

It has nothing to do with "lead by example." My two older kids have been wearing masks the whole time with no problem. It's not a matter of parenting style, some kids are just different than other kids.

 

[TinkLoverSam]

Yeah we're:

7 - Perfect, no complaints, happy to do it, did Hawaii direct from Boston no problem
4 - No complaints, but a messy eater/sneezer. Mask gets soggy and gross very quickly. Needed 6 masks to get to Hawaii
2 - Rage monster, no chance, not going to bother training him

I will caution you that my parents' flight to Vancouver the flight attendants claimed that everyone over 2 needed to wear a mask. I did not have the same experience on my flight to Vancouver operated by the same airline (or my flight home, also the same airline) and that government policy is 6 and over but YMMV and I don't know that I would start a discussion with the flight attendant over the policy and risk being removed.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I will caution you that my parents' flight to Vancouver the flight attendants claimed that everyone over 2 needed to wear a mask. I did not have the same experience on my flight to Vancouver operated by the same airline (or my flight home, also the same airline) and that government policy is 6 and over but YMMV and I don't know that I would start a discussion with the flight attendant over the policy and risk being removed.

Which airline? Pre or post the US dropping its own mandate?

 

[TinkLoverSam]

Which airline? Pre or post the US dropping its own mandate?

May 14th WestJet

 

[EliOliAli]

We are cruising September and am going to try and prepare my toddler with the mask. If she won't use it she won't be able to join in.