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Choose from standard humidifiers that work well in any room or adorable designs that complement your nursery’s décor. Air purifier & cleaners help reduce airborne allergens & particles in rooms. The owner manuals listed below are formatted as PDF documents. Best Room Humidifier for Baby – Reviews and Guide 2016 Reviews, Single/Baby Room Humidifiershome image air purifier (hi-9020) reviewBabies have sensitive skin and even more sensitive respiratory systems. roadpro 12v mini air purifierDuring the winter time, when central heaters are turned on and indoor humidity drops to 10 percent or less, the dry air can irritate a baby's skin, nose, and lungs. mclean air duct cleaningThis cold, dry air also helps viruses to grow.

Furthermore, when babies come down with a cold or respiratory infection, they cannot take the same over-the-counter drugs that an older child or an adult can; their small bodies are too fragile for strong medicines. For all of these reasons, pediatricians frequently recommend humidifiers for babies<, especially in dry climates. By moisturizing the air, babies experience relief from congestion and cold symptoms. The vapor from the humidifier helps to loosen the mucus clogging their nose, throat, and chest, making it easier for their bodies to recover from sickness and keeping them more comfortable as they fight off a cold or infection. Additionally, the moist air produced by a humidifier helps to relieve skin problems. Chapped lips, dry eyes, and itchy skin can all irritate babies who live in dry climates or whose climate becomes dry during the winter. According to some parents, an added benefit of humidifiers is that they help babies sleep. Although humidifiers may not help every baby sleep, the rhythmic hum of a humidifier provides a soothing white noise that will lull certain babies and toddlers into dreamland.

There are so many choices of humidifiers available to parents that knowing which one to pick can feel overwhelming. Here is a closer look at the various types of humidifiers, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each kind. The first choice to make regarding a humidifier is between cool mist humidifiers and warm mist units. Some pediatricians strongly advocate for cool mist humidifiers; others insist that warm mist is much better for the baby. Which pediatricians are right? To make a decision, consider the pros and cons of each. Cool mist humidifiers do not have any type of heating element, so the vapor they produce is room temperature or cooler. The main advantage of a cool mist humidifier is that it eliminates the risk of babies or toddlers being accidentally scalded; a baby who gets too close to a warm mist unit can burn themselves. Besides this advantage, cool mist humidifiers are especially recommended in cases of croup. Some doctors prefer that parents use warm mist humidifiers.

Warm mist, they argue, kills germs and viruses in the very process of creating the warm mist. Furthermore, these doctors state that warm, moist air makes it easier for babies to breathe. The warm air helps breathing passages to relax and expand, which, in turn, reduces the build-up of mucus and enables easier breathing. Warm mist humidifiers tend to be more expensive to buy and more expensive to run because of the addition of the heating element. The next choice to make regarding humidifiers is what size to choose. A tabletop humidifier is small, portable, and humidifies only one room. Most parents who buy a humidifier for their nursery choose a tabletop humidifier. A console humidifier, on the other hand, is a much larger unit that can humidify the entire home. These humidifiers can hold anywhere from five to nine gallons of water at once. Units with wheels make them easier to move from room to room as humidifying needs change. As one might imagine, the large capacity of a console humidifier also means that they are significantly more expensive than tabletop models.

Another choice for humidifying the whole house is the in-duct humidifier. As the name suggests, these humidifiers are installed within the actual air ducts of the home. The advantages of an in-duct system are many, including: The disadvantage of in-duct models is mainly price. In-duct humidifiers can cost several hundred dollars; plus, homeowners should plan for the additional expense of professional installation. Parents considering an in-duct humidifier should first determine if the size and scope of an in-duct humidifier is really necessary or if they would be served just as well with a single-room humidifier for their infants. A vaporizer is not technically a humidifier, but many parents use vaporizers with the same goal of moisturizing the air for their baby's health. A vaporizer differs from a humidifier in that it boils the water inside of it to produce steam. Some parents prefer vaporizers to humidifiers for moisturizing the air because boiling the water and then emitting steam means that there is less risk of accidentally spreading germs.

In addition to the different types of humidifiers detailed above, parents should also consider the following design features before making their purchase: A humidistat is a built-in humidity meter enabling the user to measure the level of moisture in the room. Ideally, humidity levels should be between 30 and 50 percent. An automatic shut-off saves energy. Humidifiers without this feature will keep running even when there is no water in the machine. Some humidifiers use silver ion or UV light to kill germs and prevent any mold or mildew from growing inside the unit. Humidifiers with anti-microbial technology do not need to be cleaned as often as units without it. Not all humidifiers have filters or wicks. Those that do come with either a permanent filter/wick or one that must be regularly changed. Units with replaceable filters cost more to operate over time and require more maintenance. Most humidifiers are either ultrasonic, which means that they use high-frequency sound waves to produce mist, or impellers, which means that they use a high-speed fan to produce mist.

Of the two, ultrasonic machines are generally considered to be higher quality. Humidifiers are safe when used properly. However, there are some safety precautions parents should take to ensure that the humidifier always helps their baby and never harms him or her. Humidifiers need to be regularly cleaned and disinfected. If the unit is not cleaned, bacteria and mold can easily grow on the moist surface of the humidifier. In fact, it only takes 48 hours for mold to grow on a damp surface. Parents should follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding maintenance of the machine and should regularly disinfect the humidifier with a bleach solution. Tap water contains some trace amounts of minerals. Especially for homes with hard water, these minerals can build up within the humidifier and then be blown throughout the room or house. For this reason, it is usually better to use distilled water. Curious babies and toddlers should not be able to accidentally pull the humidifier off the dresser or table where it has been placed.

Keep the machine unplugged and out of reach from inquisitive hands. This humidifier provides a good value as a one-room humidifier. The auto shut-off function is perfect for busy moms and dads who might forget to turn off the humidifier before they leave the house for the day or who want the machine to shut off automatically after running for a certain length of time. When the tank is full, users can expect the humidifier for about one day before it needs to be refilled. As for noise levels, users report that this humidifier is no louder than a pot of water boiling one room away. For its price, the Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off is one of the best in its class. One manufacturer with several very popular models of baby humidifiers is Crane. Crane creates mostly cool mist humidifiers of different shapes, sizes, and price ranges. A popular feature of Crane humidifiers is their selection of cute animal shapes. Crane has penguin-shaped humidifiers, elephant-shaped humidifiers, owl-shaped humidifiers, and many others.

Their award-winning designs are child-friendly while still perfectly functional. For parents who can't decide between warm mist and cool mist options, get a model that provides both. This Sunpentown, or SPT, humidifier has both warm mist and cool mist settings. Unlike the Crane humidifiers mentioned above, this SPT humidifier is not particularly attractive; however, its narrow design means that it can fit almost anywhere. The easiest way to find a humidifier for an infant on eBay is to go to the eBay homepage and use the search bar to look for "baby humidifier." Alternatively, go to the eBay homepage and click on the Browse by Category tab, located directly to the right of the eBay logo. Under the category Home, Outdoors & Decor, click on the sub-category Baby. Once on the Baby category homepage, use the search bar to search for the word "humidifier." This search will bring up active listings for humidifiers specifically for infants and toddlers. A well-maintained baby humidifier provides multiple health benefits for children who are too young for over-the-counter medications.