Why Use A Humidifier For Your Baby
Providing comfort and care are a part of a parent’s job description, and a humidifier for your baby can help make the room feel just right. Baby humidifiers help keep the room at a comfortable humidity to prevent dry skin and help alleviate nasal congestion. With a humidifier, you can rest assured that your newborn is sleeping in a comfortable atmosphere, allowing both of you to breathe easier.
How To Choose A Humidifier For Your Baby
When searching for humidifiers for your infant, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind:
- Easy to Use: A wide-tank top is easy to refill and clean! See our thorough instructions on cleaning your humidifier.
- Filtered or Filter-Free: Filtered models are able to use tap water, and the filter should be replaced every 30-60 days. Filter-free models are a great choice for easy maintenance. If you live in an area with hard water, be sure to use distilled water.
- Warm or Cool Mist: Cool-mist humidifiers are generally recommended by pediatricians to avoid burn risks. Learn more about cool mist humidifiers here.
- Adjustable: Optimal room humidity levels are between 30%-60%. See if your humidifier can adjust the humidity setting to keep your room just right.
- Auto-Shut Off: If you like to keep the humidifier running during the night, make sure the humidifier has an automatic shut-off. When the 3-in-1 SleepyTime Humidifier is empty, the humidifier turns off to give you peace of mind.
- Extra Features: Some babies prefer to sleep with white noise and night lights. Our Starry Night Cool Mist Humidifiers provide both those things to help your little sleep soundly. Plus, they come in 2 colors: blue and pink!
Where To Place Humidifier For Your Baby
Place your humidifier on an elevated, flat surface about 3-4 feet away from your newborn’s crib. It should be in a central location to allow for the mist to be diffused throughout the room and at least a foot from the wall. Don’t put anything above the humidifier that could impede mist dispensation, and keep it away from electronics. When plugging in your humidifier, make sure your baby does not have access to the outlet or plug.
When Do You Use A Humidifier For Your Baby
Humidifiers don’t have to be used just during illness; they can be used year-round to provide a cozy atmosphere.
What To Put in Humidifier For Your Baby’s Cough
You can soothe your baby’s cough with the power of Vicks Soothing Sleepy Time Comfort VapoPads. They are inserted into your cool mist humidifier for 8 hours of soothing eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender vapors for added comfort. In addition to this scent there are other VapoPads scents for you to try. For infants under ten pounds, don’t use more than two pads in a twenty-four-hour period. For children ten to twenty-two pounds, don’t use more than six pads in a twenty-four-hour period.
Which Humidifier Is Best For Your Baby
Choosing the best humidifier for your baby (and you) can help all of you breathe easier. Discover our assortment of infant humidifiers: