Comfort Curve Tip for Small Faces

I just wanted to let people know that after trying 6 different masks I have finally found great success with the Comfort Curve. I have a combination of issues which made it difficult to find a good mask. I have a very small face with small features (I actually wondered if they made children's sizes) plus I have very sensitive Irish skin that reacts to everything, and I am a side sleeper. I tried everything -- full face masks, nose masks, nasal pillows, and everything either didn't seal properly or left severe red marks (from over tightening to make a better seal).

My first impression of the comfort curve was that it was very comfortable, but I had a little trouble with getting a good seal, even with the smallest nose insert, especially when side sleeping, so I considered giving up on this too. Then I read in this forum that some people were adding various kinds of padding to the cheek pads. I experimented with a number of things and found the best thing for me was some wedge shaped make-up sponges. This flattens out the way the mask sits accross my face and then the nasal interface creates a much better seal. It also holds in place better for side sleeping and is so amazingly comfortable it's like a dream come true.

The wedge-type make-up sponges are easily available at any drug store, and they're inexpensive and washable.

I owe many thanks to other comfort curve users who have passed on their tips for inspiring me to find my creative solution. I hope this helps other small faced people to find the comfort they deserve in a mask.

~ Oh to breathe

Thanks, O2B! Every tip that you and anyone else can pass along is almost sure to help someone out there. You're a good lab rat.

O2B -

Where do you place the sponges?

I put the wedges between the cheek pads and my face, with the narrow part of the wedges pointing toward my nose and the wide part facing my ears. This seems to broaden my face and flatten out the mask, resulting in a better seal on the nasal interface. Depending on the size of your cheekbones you might have to experiment with moving them toward or away from your nose to get the best fit. It just occurred to me that there is probably more than one size of wedge sponges and you may need to try a few types to get the best fit. Best of luck to you!

~ O2B (P.S. Thanks for the shorter nickname. Now I really feel welcomed!)