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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 3.5 year old and would just like to say to OP and others: I have no problem whatsoever with toddlers going unmasked at the playground!

My DD does wear a mask, but it took us months to get her used to it enough to keep it on for a playground visit. Even now, the minute we're alone at the playground she takes it off because she knows she can. It's hard.

No kid under 2 should be wearing a mask (it's a hazard), and I personally think at 2-4, I extend a lot of grace to parents because I know it's difficult. I wouldn't expect people to say away from the playground for several years for this reason -- that's not a reasonable expectation. And there are tons of gross motor skill benefits of playgrounds at that age. It's why they exist!

I rely on social distancing even at the playground. Does my kids sometimes come within 6 feet of an unmasked toddler? Yes, of course. But never touch each other, and if I see her getting close to another kid not wearing a mask, I just remind her "keep distance". Plus, we're all outside.

People who are uncomfortable with that range of behavior (all of which is legal and within epidemiological guidelines) should not bring kids to the playground. If you are only comfortable interacting with children in public spaces if everyone is masked and complying perfectly, I would recommend making other choices for your family where you can have more control over everyone present. But a public playground is not that place. You either have to accept the minimal risk or choose not to go.[/quote]

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