A 39-year-old female asked:
my baby will be born end of january. can i use vaporizer for him? cool mist or steam? humidifier or vaporizer, which are better?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Anita Sinha answered
16 years experience Pediatrics
Cool mist: Humidifiers can help with congestion in young children if needed during dry weather.
Answered on Jan 13, 2016
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Dr. Louis Cooper commented
47 years experience Pediatrics
Heating systems dry out air and make infants uncomfortable. Cool mist vaporizer or humidifier is always helpful Must be kept clean and cleaned on a daily basis. Follow info with machine or speak to your doctor.
Nov 16, 2014
Dr. Nguyen Nguyen answered
49 years experience Pediatrics
Humidifier: In January, you might be using heating, which make the air dry. So a cool humidifier is what we recommend. I have some tips for new parents here:http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/decisions-to-make/Pages/Buying-Furniture-and-Baby-Equipment.aspx
Also:https://www.evernote.com/l/AAXEzhJqFiVLnrBOTwjjYuCl8pK5SWePRLg
Enjoy your new baby!
Answered on Nov 17, 2014
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
45 years experience Pediatrics
Humidifiers/ misters: When you heat your house you dry the air which can parch the airways & lead to sore throat/congested nose/headaches/ cough at any age.Babies are more susceptible than older kids/adults. Humidifiers are basically a fan that draws air thru a wic that adds unseen water. They improve the environment but must be cleaned (Mold,germs) regularly.Vaporizers add humidity but tend to wet the room/linen/ kid
Answered on Jun 12, 2016
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Same: Humidifier or vaporizer both add moisture to the air to help keep our secretions moist and thin. I think they basically do the same.
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