Company launches 'Sneeve' to capture children's coughs and sneezes

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.  - Sneeve on Sunday launched the Sneeve, a soft, stretchy, absorbent little sleeve that kids wear over their arms, shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts or pajamas to catch coughs and sneezes.

 

The Centers for Disease Control recommends coughing and sneezing into the upper sleeve to help stop germs from spreading. Given that kids in the U.S. average about 10 colds a year, that’s a lot of coughing and sneezing into a whole lot of sleeves. the company noted.

 

Each disposable Sneeve will last most kids for a full day, absorbing phlegm and mucus and protecting clothing from becoming a landing pad for germs. An anti‐microbial application kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria on contact.

 

The bright blue Sneeve fits comfortably on most kids 3 to 8 and reminds them to cough and sneeze into their arms. It resembles the compression sleeves that athletes use. The anti‐microbial application, used in hospitals, is made from citric acid and silver. 

 

The Sneeve, made entirely in the U.S., is available now at TheSneeve.com, and will be available at chain drug stores and other retailers early next year. Price online is $9.99 for a box of 7, with free two-day shipping with the purchase of two boxes or more.