2006-12-01 09:43:23 · 6 answers · asked by Rebecca R 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I just had this discussion with the pharmacist at our local Walmart because my daughter was sick and SO stuffed up! A vaporizer gives off warm air and is good when you are using it to deal with colds but only for a SHORT period of time. A humidifier does the same job with keeping moisture in your home but blows out cooler air and is good for LONG term usage. Also with a vaporizer I found it got very wet where it was blowing so you may want to put a towel down if you choose to go that route..Good luck :)
2006-12-01 10:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by rkonkin226 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The doctor told us to use a cool mist humidifier for our 10 month old who had a cold. It puts moisture in the air and helps you breathe easier.
2006-12-01 18:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by missie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vaporizer uses warm/hot steam and a humidifier puts moisture into the air but it is not warm/hot - it's room temperature. A humidifier is better in most cases.
2006-12-01 17:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by tas211 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending on the baby's age, put some vick's on their throat and the soles of their feet (then put socks on top). Humidifier is more for when they are stuffed up. Oh and vicks also sells this plug in that has a soothing scent which i find to help my son alot during the night.
2006-12-01 17:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by jen 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A humidifier is best for those with respiratory problems. Humidity in the air helps.
2006-12-01 17:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my son has a cold..he is only 3 weeks old..he cant take any meds but his doc told me to use a humidifier and i did and it has helped plus all depending on how young your child is...saline drops/spray for a stuffed up nose is good too.
2006-12-01 21:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by lovedove662000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋