Which is best for baby? Warm or cool mist humidifier?

Question

The teenager at Babies R Us had no idea. Do you know?

Answer 1

I always used cool mist humidifiers for my little girls. Warm, moist air is a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Cool air is better, and it doesn't make the room feel like you are in the jungle.

Answer 2

All the new things I've heard are for cool mist humidifiers, but I grew up on regular warm mist and use it for my son. I think one of the main concerns is burns, but I never leave my son in a room unsupervised with a humidifier (or any time for that matter, he's a terror!)

Answer 3

It depends on what you want it for. If your air is really dry you would want to use a cool mist humidifier. I only use a warm one when my boys are sick, if helps them breath better. I hardly use it so I don't have to worry about the germs that can build up in it and besides if you take proper care of it, it's not a worry. Safety experts say not to use a warm one because kids can burn themselves on them so make sure they can't burn themselves.

Answer 4

My Pediatrician always recommends the cool mist humidifier.

Answer 5

Cool mist. Warm is a breeding ground for bacteria. Plus, as baby gets older and sticks his/her fingers in front of it, there won't be the possibility of a burn.

Answer 6

my opinion is warm mist humidifier is better for cold days.and cool mist for hot days.

Answer 7

I think it's debatable. Some say that the warm water can harbor more bacteria. You just have to change it often. I have twin preemies, and the preemie book recommended warm mist.

Answer 8

I would say cool mist, it works for my son's conjustion, but I have to use it every night.