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Best Baby Humidifiers | Top Humidifiers for Babies updated Sat Feb 4 2012 3:35 pm EST
Here are the top baby humidifiers, and a breakdown of the best warm mist, cool mist, ultrasonic, and baby vaporizer models. Most of these tabletop models are small and work well in a childs bedroom.
Popular styles of baby humidifiers include animal shapes like polar bears, owls, penguins, pigs and dragons from respected manufacturers like Crane, Sunpentown and Vicks.
Why do you need a kids humidifier? The humidifier offers many benefits, including helping to keep our homes moisture level stable, softening skin conditions such as eczema and chapped lips, and making breathing easier due to nasal congestion and colds.
First, lets discuss the different types of humidifiers.
Warm Mist Humidifiers/Vaporizers:
Heats Water then dispenses a warm steamy mist
Can include a medicine cup for nasal congestion or coughs
Does include a heating element
Children should be kept away from the unit
Heat prevents impurities from being released
Regular cleaning/maintenance is best
Cool Mist Humidifiers:
Ideal for children & babies because they do not produce steam
Release cool moist air
Unheated water can release impurities
Requires maintenance/cleaning - some require filter/wicks
Ultrasonic Humidifiers:
Produces cool mist with no heat
Very fine and less 'wet' mist
Unheated water can release impurities
Requires regular maintenance/cleaning
Overall, the consensus is that the best baby humidifier is a cool mist humidifier that will be safe for toddlers and kids of all ages. With some minor maintenance, your humidifier will be supplying moist air and healing runny noses in no time.
Below are some of the top humidifiers for babies by type and price, so you can make the best choice for your family.
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