When choosing the best humidifier for babies, you have to understand some of the considerations that must be made in order to make a purchase.
- Price
Though there is an entire range of products out in the market, we typically recommend not purchasing the cheapest ones. The benefits in price typically do not justify the quality of product that you are receiving. Having said that, you also don’t have to go out spending an arm and a leg to buy a humidifier for a baby (or for yourself). The typical humidifier should cost between $40-$100 dollars depending on some of the features, quality, brand, warranty, etc… that you are looking for.
- Safety
We understand that this is an electrical appliance which uses water. That can be scary- especially for first-time parents and that is why you should consider doing your research (which you are doing right here!) and making sure that this is exactly that product that you want. If you do not feel comfortable with the warm mist humidifier, we recommend you consider choosing the cool mist humidifier for your child.
- Noise
Though they vary, cool mist humidifiers can, at times, be louder than warm mist humidifier because they have a fan. Some models do have silencing features, which allow for them to be quieter. This can be beneficial especially if you have a baby that is sensitive to noise.
- Water Quality
Many humidifier companies and pediatricians do recommend that you filter your water. This is due to the fact that tap water has minerals that can clog up the unit, which will stop it from creating mist. Filtered water can be purchased for under a dollar at the store, or you can install a water filter in the home for relatively cheap. This may be beneficial so your humidifier lasts longer and maintains its quality.
It is vital to make sure that the humidifier is performing as well as it can. Typically, the warm mist humidifier takes more cleaning and maintenance than the cool mist humidifier. You should always look for a humidifier which requires less maintenance and also has less overall maintenance price.
General Tip: Some units actually have replaceable filters. In order to clean these filters, you can either replace them every few months or soak them in hot vinegar water about once a week.