Question 1

can i put vicks in my son's humidifier?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: In the cool mist humidifiers which are recommended now, the Vicks will just clog up the system. Hot steam vaporizers are not recommended around children at all due to the risk of burns. The Vicks doesn't "cure" the cold, and isn't necessarily effective. Increased moisture in the air is the main thing that helps your child feel better.

Question 2

can vasorub be put in a humidifier?

Accepted Answer

I don't advise it: This product is marketed with the idea that stinky medicine smell is therapeutic. It replicates the aroma  therapy indian tribes uses in sweat lodges with pine pitch. I don't recommend it for kids under 2 as the smell often aggravates congestion.

Question 3

is it ok to put vaporub in a humidifier?

Accepted Answer

Use if you wish: I NEVER recommend it for small children.Their airways are often irritated and react to the stuff with increasing cough and congestion.Adults seem to do well with it.

Question 4

how much eucyluptus oil do you put in a humidifier?

Accepted Answer

We don't use oil.: As a pediatrician, we do not recommend the use of eucalyptus oil in a humidifier. Just the cool water mist seems to be effective enough to help loosen most head or chest congestion in my patients. If you or your child are truly suffering more serious respiratory or head congestion then this might best be managed by an office visit. Don't suffer any longer. You deserve better than that. See your md.

Question 5

if i melt some vicks vapor rub and put it inside my daughter's coll mist humidifier will it work effectively?

Accepted Answer

I avoid it: I avoid any fragrance producing products in vaporizers/humidifiers in infants and toddlers. Although they are popular, i find they often trigger cough and nasal congestion like any other irritant.

Question 6

can you put himalayan salt or tao salt in a humidifier?

Accepted Answer

Only in cool: Only use in cool mist humidifiers. Not units that create heat.

Question 7

how many feet should u put a cool mist humidifier from a baby for maximum benefit? thank you

Accepted Answer

For young infants, : put a cool must humidifier across the room up to a maximum of 50% humidity, because, in theory, you could overload them with water if it's too close. I guess that's probably 7-9 feet in most bedrooms. Keep the humidifier &amp; its cord up where a 6-month-old &amp; older can't pull it over. Run it with a 10% Clorox solution to clean it when baby's not in the room, followed by a cycle of fresh water.

Question 8

can i put disinfectant into a humidifier to run?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: As it will be eventually inhaled and it can cause a chemical pneumonitis. Talk to your GP if having symptoms otherwise.

Question 9

air con seems to be to dry for 8 mth baby, is it better to put humidifier in the room? will it help baby with sensitive nose?

Accepted Answer

Humidify: Central air runs through the same forced air ducts as winter heat does. It's very dry, even when there is a central humidifier attached. In-window air conditioners also tend to dry the air especially if the house is tight & well insulated. So yes a good humidifier would be helpful. Saline nasal spray before and after sleep is also very effective. Use the ones made for babies.

Question 10

is it safe to put vicks vapor rub in mist humidifier for infant?

Accepted Answer

Age ??: Early infancy is marked by marked sensitivity to irritants ; dependence on narrow nasal passages for breathing. Later childhood employs mouth breathing to bypass much of the congestion. I hate Vicks steam; consider it air pollution. A lifestyle audit to eliminate any odors/irritants in a kids sleeping area + humidity or steam as long as the measured humidity.

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