A humidifier is an electrical device used in homes to
increase the humidity or moisture in a single room or in the whole
house. Humidification normally becomes a must in chilly climate when
constant heating turns the air very dry. This inturn creates an
unpleasant air quality and increases static electricity. Of the many
types available in the market, the steam humidifier or vaporizer is the
one required during baby care. So it's popularly also called a baby
humidifier.
Humidifiers boil water, simultaneously releasing steam and moisture into
the air. Often when an infant is suffering from cough and cold, a
medicated inhalant is added to the steam vapor as medication. Babies
catch cough and cold and respiratory tract infections around six to
eight times in a year. Baby humidifiers tend to increase air moisture,
which helps the congested child feel better.
Normally its better to employ a cool mist vaporizer or humidifier over a
steam or warm mist one as it reduces the risk of getting the child
accidentally burned. With so many different varieties of humidifiers
available, you can easily pick the best for babies. Among the portable
humidifiers include those which are ultrasonic, producing a cool mist by
ultrasonic sound vibrations. Evaporative humidifiers use a fan to blow
air through a wick or filter.
Humidifiers tend to diffuse minerals into the atmosphere. So it's
advised to always use distilled water in baby humidifiers. Normal tap
water contains a lot of minerals and if used, can cause a powdery kind
of white dust to settle on the surface in your home. This may also cause
the inside of the baby humidifier to turn into a sort of breeding ground
for micro-organisms.
Apart from dispensing minerals, baby humidifiers can also cause germs to
disband into the air. In order to stop this from happening, always
follow the instructions of the manufacturer and clean the humidifier on
regular basis. Baby humidifiers can sometimes boost dust mites and mold
in your home. As such, they should be avoided if your child has an
allergy to dust mites or mold. Also do not forget to replace filters or
wicks regularly.
