I don't wear the blue masks, but that looks like a good trick.

That looks good. I keep a package of paper masks in the car for when I forget A cloth one, like yesterday. As I went into the store I did notice that it really gapped on the sides. I‘ll try to remember this next time.

I find disposable chidrens face masks are expensive. Buy adult ones and to this instead. I folded one when I saw this and it's easy. Too small for my face but would be perfect for children. I hate the cloth masks because when I inhale I feel I'm sucking in the cloth so I always use paper.

Childrens Disposable Face Mask trick

I take the elastic and twist it and then put on my ears, works like a charm.

Makes an x on your cheek area. You can twist more than once if needed.

Looks a little funny on my big face but the improvement is noticable. The mask has much more in and out movement while breathing, this way. I didn’t quite get how she folded the corners but once on it was easy to tuck them in, so I didn’t bother to rewatch.

Thanks for the tip!

Thank you! I just went to the mirror and did this, and it works very well.

Thanks, socks. Quite an improvement!

I’m using this tip and sharing with friends and family. Thanks.

I use different ones for purposes. If I’m entering a store or office, I double up. I’ve been doing that since March. The n or kn95 under the surgical.

If I’m taking a walk it may be cotton or surgical alone.

I am going to the doctor this morning and am a little nervous about it, so I decided to double mask and wondered which masks to use and how to get that blue one to fit better. I found that tip and glad to know others here like it.

Judy, great idea. I have a very good cloth mask (vog brand, not cheap), but was wondering how to get a better fit. Thanks for sharing that. It might even work on the blue masks.

Michele, same here when walking. I have one simple mask with me just in case, but I go near no one, cross the street if someone is coming, etc. But you never know.....

@socks, thanks for posting this, I was thinking of doing so.

To be effective, there should be a tight fit between the mask and face. If your breath is escaping above, below, or out the sides, it is not providing optimal protection. Using the nose wire is important to form the mask to the face.

Interesting adding a layer of nylon hose was found the be quite effective in improving face mask seal and protection. https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/04/22/840146830/adding-a-nylon-stocking-layer-could-boost-protection-from-cloth-masks-study-find

To all who are masking, thank you!

Great tip, socks. Thank you for sharing.

Like Judy Good I have found that twisting the straps a few times before putting on these blue masks will hold it much more snugly along the cheeks and under the chin.. These are good for general, more casual situations. I have an N95 mask I use for closer proximity to others, as with a few doctor appointments that were necessary.

I have some masks with pony beads on the straps. After watching the video, I slid the beads all the way to the mask, like the knot, and tucked the ends in like in the video. I like it, and it pooches the mask out just a bit in front so there's "breathing room".

Twisting and tucking has not formed the mask better to my face, but knotting like this and tucking helps tremendously. Thank you. I do look like I have an animal snout, but so what? I'll have to try it outside in the cold to see what happens with my glasses.