Diving mask for kids

Here on this page you will find the best Kids diving mask for children. Is there anything better than watching the little ones play, dive and explore the water? Especially when they eagerly hunt for treasures on the pool bottom or among the rocks in the sea.

Maybe your child has begun to wonder what hides beneath the surface of the sea? If you can nod in recognition to even one of those scenarios, then it is probably time to find the perfect diving mask for children.

Things that characterize a diving mask for children

A diving mask for children is not the same as one for adults, since children's faces are smaller and narrower. Therefore children's models are designed with smaller dimensions so they fit snugly and comfortably. Although the silicone straps can be adjusted, that does not help if the mask itself is too large.

To ensure a watertight fit, the skirt around the lens is made of soft silicone, which both feels comfortable and seals closely to the skin. If the mask does not fit properly, water will seep in as soon as the child dives.

Many children prefer a model that covers the nose, as this prevents water from entering and makes diving more comfortable. Also remember to check the age range (e.g. 4-12 years), so the mask fits correctly and gives the best experience in the water.

How to ensure a safe and fun diving experience for your child

Diving is a fantastic experience for children, but it requires a certain sense of security in the water and an understanding of safety.

Before your child begins to snorkel or dive, it is important that they feel comfortable in the water and have calm breathing. Therefore the child should have learned to swim - both on the surface and underwater - and know their own limits. Those skills can always be developed, but it should happen at the child's own pace for the best experience.

Diving in a pool where the child can touch the bottom provides security, while open water requires extra attention. Remember, however, that diving headfirst with a diving mask can be dangerous and should be avoided, as the lens is not made for that.

Diving should be fun

When the child feels secure in the water and has control of their swimming technique, it's time to get started!

Diving is both fun and educational and provides hours of play. Children love diving for objects on the pool bottom or competing to see who can collect the most items the fastest. (See our selection of fun items you can dive for on the pool bottom here)

In open water it becomes even more exciting - there is a whole underwater world to explore. Even in Ireland children can experience fascinating sea animals and plants, even if they are not colorful tropical fish.

With the right diving mask and a good dose of adventurous spirit, plenty of fun experiences await beneath the surface!

Is there a difference between goggles and diving masks?

There are swimming and diving goggles as well as diving masks for all purposes in the water. Therefore it also matters what you choose, depending on the needs and wishes your child has.

• A swimming goggle for children only covers the area around the eyes and has a limited field of view. They also do not cover the nose, so if your child is greatly irritated by getting water in the nose, it may become necessary to also buy a nose clip.
• A diving goggle for children is a middle ground between a swimming goggle and a diving mask. It occupies more of the face and therefore provides a larger viewing angle, but it also does not cover the nose.
• A diving mask, on the other hand, occupies the most of the face - including the nose - and thus provides the largest field of view. That way your child can see much more underwater, while you do not have to worry about water in the nose.

Equipment that pairs well with diving masks 

There can easily be many hours of fun with just a diving mask, but you can always expand with other equipment. This is especially true if it is the seabed that piques the child's curiosity.

Here you can advantageously buy a diving mask with snorkel for children or a fullface diving mask for children. Both make it possible for them to breathe calmly and quietly while they patiently explore the sea for life and other exciting things.

If diving or snorkeling in open water becomes a hobby, we would recommend that you also buy swim fins or a wetsuit. It helps reduce fatigue, and extend the time

Something many experience from time to time when they dive is the irritation that the diving mask fogs up. It can ruin the whole experience, as it is impossible to see anything.

You can avoid that by also buying an anti-fog spray together with your diving mask. It helps prevent water particles from, for example, exhaled air, from sticking to the glass in the diving mask.

Maintenance of a diving mask

Before you use your new diving mask, there is one important thing you should do first. Often there will be a layer of silicone residues on the inside of the glass that must be removed so the glass does not fog up.
You can easily remove the silicone residues by:

• Take some fine-grained toothpaste and scrub the glass with a finger or a soft toothbrush
• Rinse the toothpaste off with water

After this the mask should be completely ready for use.

Like many other things, salt and chlorine water are very harsh on swim equipment, and this also applies to diving masks. It is therefore important that you rinse them thoroughly with fresh water after use, and dry them well to avoid lime scale deposits. In addition it is also important that you do not leave them out or dry them in sunlight. Over time this will damage the skirt and the strap.

It is also not a good idea to clean them with alcohol, as it can dissolve the silicone material and thus make the mask leak.
Sometimes you can clean them with a little Rodalon or soap to remove dirt, bacteria or mold that develops over time. To take extra good care of them, we recommend that you place them in a case when you are not using them.

Buy a Kids diving mask here at Watery.ie

Many hours of play and exploration await in a diving mask for children. It is a fantastic way for them both to develop good technique in the water and to make everything a bit more fun.

Most children love water, and with a good diving mask on they are completely ready to just let loose. So buy your diving mask for children here at Watery.ie, and get a number of benefits with:

• 3-5 days delivery, on weekdays.
• Free shipping on purchases over €79.
• Customer support from 08:00-22:00 on weekdays
• 100% price match so you can get the best at the best price

So hurry and place an order and get your little water-lover ready for water play and adventure.