Best Humidifier Humidifier For Baby?
Richard asks…
if i use a humidifier for baby pet rats ,will it be harmful to them if i put essential oils in humidifier?
i only use 100% good quality oils mainly lavandar,neroli and grapefruit.if humidifier makes room to humid,can this damage thier health?can the inhalation of oils be harmful to baby rats?
answers:
Rats have very delicate respiratory systems, so something soothing and light for people is much more irritating to them. I haven’t heard of any specifics regarding essential oils, but its always better safe than sorry!
Also, it is *never* okay to release domesticated rats into the wild, so don’t follow above posters advice please!
Nancy asks…
Is it dangerous to have Humidifier on and a door closed to a baby’s room?
I just bought a humidifier for baby 10 months. He seemed to enjoy it this afternoon at his nap time, the room was warm and he was coughing so much , it allowed him to sleep longer. When I checked on him, he seemed very comfortable. I was checking him periodically, thinking about it now, this may have allowing steam to escape a little. I worry now about the length of time he’ll be in his room with it on tonight. I won’t check him as frequent and he will sleep longer, he does in the evening hours. I usually close the door, I worry about the cats getting in there. They are hairy and lay all over his changing table and I fear in his crib.But worried it may get to warm or steamy. Can he suffocate? I have a monitor on but if he suffocates can I hear him? The door is cracked now because I’m stilll awake. My hunch is to leave the door cracked. Curious, if anyone knows more about this.
Any help out there appreciated.
answers:
He will not suffocate on steam in a room unless the room is sealed tight (no houses or rooms are in normal homes). Close the door and don’t worry. The biggest problem you will have in the morning is a wet carpet from where the steam dropped all night. At least that is the problem I have.
I have 2 kids and have always closed their doors, even with humidifiers.
Susan asks…
Which is better for a baby – Humidifier or Vaporizer?
Please tell me which specific units you have used with success and feel free to call out the cons on bad units.
answers:
I just had to purchase two units for my boys. The doctor recommended a hot steam humidifier for my oldest ( 19 mos) and a cool mist humidifier for the youngest (9 weeks). He also recommended not using any of the “medications” you can put in them (like Vicks, etc.). From what I understand for the hot steam units, a humidifier and a vaporiser are the same thing.
Just for the record ~ We live in a tropical climate and thought the dr. Was nuts (more humidity? Was he kidding!?), but we did as instructed and they really did help with the congestion.
Hope this helps!
