Humidifier – choosing the right one for your kid
Cold and upper tract respiratory blockages are pretty common among kids. If your kids are also facing similar symptoms, you can help your little one relieve the cold and nasal congestion with the help of a good humidifier.
A high-quality humidifier helps your kids reduce cold and nasal congestion so that they can get better sleep.
A good humidifier can help prevent illnesses beyond cold, like dry skin, eczema, sinus infection, and nosebleeds caused by dry air. The moisture content in the air that increases due to the humidifier ensures that a majority of viruses do not survive the environment. This helps kids stay healthy.
There are so many humidifiers and vaporizers on the market. That may confuse you about what is best for your kids. This is the reason we have created this post to help you choose the right humidifier.
Choosing the right humidifier depends on multiple factors like your room size, budget, and your preferences. First of all, we will discuss types of humidifiers and their pros and cons.
Types of humidifiers
There are five types of humidifiers on the market.
- Central humidifiers:
Central humidifiers are built in your home’s air conditioning or heating system.
Pros:
Ideal for adding humidity throughout the house.
Cons:
Very expensive
- Steam vaporizers
As the name suggests, they produce steam by heating water. And cool it down before expelling the steam into the room.
Pros:
Inexpensive, portable, and available at your nearest medical store.
No risk of expelling pathogens into the air.
Cons:
Not kids friendly, as it may cause accidental burns to the kids.
- Evaporators
Evaporator humidifiers use fans to evaporate water and expel it into the air.
Pros:
There is no heating element involved like in steam vaporizers, so they are considered safe for kids. They are affordable too.
Cons:
Fans are noisy. Filters require regular cleaning to avoid the growth of bacteria and molds.
- Impeller humidifiers
Use a rotating disk to produce a cool mist in the air.
Pros
They are safe to use. Kids friendly with no heating element involved.
Cons
Regular cleaning is required to avoid pathogens.
- Ultrasonic humidifiers
This type of humidifier produces a cool mist with the help of ultrasonic waves.
Pros
Best choice if you have kids in the home, as they are safe and produce zero noise.
Cons
Regular cleaning is required to avoid the growth of harmful microorganisms.
So, if you are looking for humidifiers for your kids, ultrasonic humidifiers can be the best choice, if you keep them clean regularly as per the company guidelines.
Points to remember while choosing the humidifier
Here are some other points to remember when you purchase a humidifier:
- Check the sound level of the humidifier. Some humidifiers are loud and produce noise above the recommended level and can disturb your kid’s sleep.
- If your kid is asthmatic or has other underlying medical conditions then talk with the doctor before choosing the humidifier.
- Check whether your humidifier removes impurities and white dust or not.
- Check how much time the humidifier can run without refilling. A humidifier with a 20 to 24 hours water tank is good.
- It is recommended to buy a humidifier that is capable of humidifying at least an average-sized home, ask the seller while purchasing it.
- Some humidifiers offer a function that allows you to direct the mist to your kid’s bed. Such features are good for better sleep.
Keep the humidifier clean and opt for maintenance services regularly. It will help your kid get a good sleep. Feel free to connect with us to know more about the details.
At MediHouse, we have a range of Humidifiers of high quality and durability.
Contact us for booking orders and home deliveries
Phone Number – 9400630000
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