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A member asked:

I am using a humidifier in my babies room. is it safe to use bacteriostat in the humidifier? thank you in advance.

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Yes: Bacteriostat is normally not recommended for use with short term use or humidifier. However it's concurrent use causes no harm to baby.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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