Kids Guide Muzzle Mouth Tape

A comprehensive guide to help your child get the best sleep possible

Before You Begin

Kids' mouth taping is a new habit, not everyone gets it right first. That’s normal. It may take a few nights for your child to adjust. Practice makes perfect. The key to success is when and how it’s applied.

Best Time to Apply

Right before bedtime Option 1

Right before bedtime

  • Have your child lie down, close their eyes, and prepare for sleep.
  • Apply the tape gently over closed lips.
  • Hold firmly for 15 seconds. Avoid talking/moving afterward.
After they fall asleep Option 2

After they fall asleep

  • Wait 1.5–2 hours (deepest sleep cycle).
  • Walk in quietly and apply tape while they are fully relaxed.

Step-by-Step Application

Make sure your childs face and lips are completely dry (no lotion, no lip balm).
If needed, trim tape with scissors to fit their face.
Gently stretch the tape while placing it over the mouth.
Press and hold for 15 full seconds.
Avoid speaking or moving the face once applied.

Cool sleeping environment helps adhesion. Sweating may cause lifting.

STEP 1
Make sure your childs face and lips are completely dry (no lotion, no lip balm).
STEP 2
If needed, trim tape with scissors to fit their face.
STEP 3
Gently stretch the tape while placing it over the mouth.
STEP 4
Press and hold for 15 full seconds.
STEP 5
Avoid speaking or moving the face once applied.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake
How to Fix It
✕

Mouth still opens

✓

Tape wasn’t stretched properly. Stretch tape slightly when applying.

✕

Child removes tape at night

✓

Apply when they’re in deepest sleep (1.5–2 hrs after bedtime).

✕

Tape falls off (not self-removed)

✓

Indicates restlessness (rubbing on pillow). Improve sleep quality with consistent use. Apply during deep sleep + avoid lotions + press for 15 sec.

✕

Tape too large

✓

Trim with scissors as needed.

The first few nights may not be perfect — that’s okay and expected. Consistency improves sleep quality, which reduces restlessness over time. Once the child adjusts, most families report better sleep, easier mornings, and increased willingness to continue taping.

The first few nights may not be perfect — that’s okay and expected. Consistency improves sleep quality, which reduces restlessness over time. Once the child adjusts, most families report better sleep, easier mornings, and increased willingness to continue taping.

When It’s Working

You’ll know proper usage when:

  • The tape stays on all night
  • Your child wakes feeling rested
  • No dry mouth in the morning
  • Less tossing/turning during sleep
When It’s Working

Pro Tips for Best Results

Oils, lotions, or even a little residual moisture can affect adhesion. A quick wipe with water and a gentle dry-off helps the tape stay secure all night.

Start with clean, dry skin: Oils, lotions, or even a little residual moisture can affect adhesion. A quick wipe with water and a gentle dry-off helps the tape stay secure all night.

After placing the tape, gently press and hold to warm the adhesive so it bonds better and stays on during sleep. Once applied, avoid talking unless necessary, as it can loosen adhesion.

Press and hold for 15 seconds: After placing the tape, gently press and hold to warm the adhesive so it bonds better and stays on during sleep. Once applied, avoid talking unless necessary, as it can loosen adhesion.

Apply the tape during their deepest sleep (about 1.5–2 hours after bedtime). If they wake without it, this usually signals restlessness or difficulty adjusting, and applying it while asleep can help.

Apply after they’ve fallen asleep: Apply the tape during their deepest sleep (about 1.5–2 hours after bedtime). If they wake without it, this usually signals restlessness or difficulty adjusting, and applying it while asleep can help.

Every face is unique. If you’re using the adult Strong Hold version, you can trim the edges or widen the center opening for a more personalized feel.

Customize the fit if needed: Every face is unique. If you’re using the adult Strong Hold version, you can trim the edges or widen the center opening for a more personalized feel.

For little ones, turning it into a “sleep challenge” or offering small incentives helps them stay engaged and reduces resistance during the adjustment period.

Keep it playful and positive: For little ones, turning it into a “sleep challenge” or offering small incentives helps them stay engaged and reduces resistance during the adjustment period.

It’s normal to need time to adjust. With consistent use for 2–4 weeks and proper placement, it becomes smoother—especially for restless sleepers who may remove the tape while tossing and turning. Nasal breathing reduces restlessness over time, so stick with it.

Be consistent and give it time: It’s normal to need time to adjust. With consistent use for 2–4 weeks and proper placement, it becomes smoother—especially for restless sleepers who may remove the tape while tossing and turning. Nasal breathing reduces restlessness over time, so stick with it.

Still Struggling?

It’s totally normal. Feel free to reach out via customer support — we’re here to guide you through the adjustment process.

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