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A member 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?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Cool mist: Humidifiers can help with congestion in young children if needed during dry weather.
Answered 1/13/2016
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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 11/17/2014
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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 6/12/2016
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