Humidifier for children: which one is the best to protect against dryness

Tags:Living room and bedroom, Children's room

This equipment should be purchased with special care, as the child's health will depend on the right decision. You have to study a lot of data to find optimal humidifier for children, which is the best of the many different options. To make it easier to find a solution, use the algorithm outlined in this article. It implies in-depth research, from the theory of maintaining comfortable parameters to the analysis of current offers on the modern market.

A quality humidifier ensures a healthy indoor environment

The content of the article

1 General information
2 Air humidifier review: which one is better to choose in the modern market
3 Useful tips and conclusions
4 Ultrasonic humidifier: my reviews and DIY minor repairs (video)

General information

In order to accurately choose a humidifier for children, which one is better in terms of technical equipment and other parameters, it is necessary to find out the principles of operation. It is also useful to take into account the features of future operation. In any case, you need to remember about safety. Appropriate technique will not harm the child in any way.

Air humidifier: what is it for?

In accordance with the current sanitary and hygienic standards, a relative humidity of less than 40% is considered harmful to humans. If you do not follow this rule, the condition of the skin and protective systems of the body, mucous membranes will worsen. Sleep disturbances, fatigue, mood swings are possible.

Negative factors have a stronger influence on the child. Pediatricians recommend increasing up to 45-50% in the children's room. For a quick recovery from colds, the normal level is increased by 10-15%.

Additional difficulties can be created by the modern equipment of a comfortable apartment. In winter, operating radiators actively remove water from the air. Frequent ventilation does not solve the problem. The fact is that in frosty conditions the humidity level is very low. In summer, in hot weather, they worsen the composition of the atmosphere in the room conditioners... In such operating modes, the humidity drops to 25% or even lower.

A working air conditioner in a children's room can only be used for heating and cooling while maintaining normal humidity levels

To the question, “Do I need humidifier in the apartment? ", the above information allows you to give an exact affirmative answer. It should be noted that lowering this parameter below normal is also harmful for adults, pets, and indoor plants.

Operating principles and different designs

The simplest functional device you can do it yourself. Moistened towels hung around the room will do. You can put a pot of water of a suitable size on the radiator. But such solutions come with inconveniences. They are eliminated using the following types of techniques.

The above method is implemented using a fan that drives air through a porous material (cartridges) saturated with water.

Cold Steam Technique

Simplicity of design reduces cost and improves reliability. Such devices are characterized by low power consumption. A small disadvantage is the decrease in the air temperature in the room. You should also take into account the presence of noise at high fan shaft speeds.

The next device works on the principles of a teapot. The water is brought to boiling point, which ensures the destruction of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. The positive is the creation of the smallest particles and the ability to quickly moisten large volumes. The negative characteristics are listed below:

High steam outlet temperature. It is necessary to place such equipment out of the reach of children.
Excessive work efficiency. Careful control of moisture levels is required.
An increase in the air temperature in the room.
Relatively high power consumption.

Note! It is better to use well-purified water in such devices. In the presence of calcium and magnesium salts in the liquid, solid deposits will worsen the functional parameters of the equipment.

Air humidification with hot steam

Ultrasonic devices create fine water particles using mechanical techniques. The working tool (plate) vibrates at a high frequency. Water is dosed on it. The created airborne mixture is fed into the room using a built-in fan. This solution allows you to get the following "pluses":

low noise level;
precise adjustment of performance;
lack of hot steam;
low power consumption.

Do-it-yourself ultrasonic humidifier

A factory product looks prettier than a homemade one. This humidifier is safe for the baby.

Previously, this technique was expensive. But nowadays, there are many cheap models. The relatively high prices are usually attributed to better equipment. The disadvantage is the possibility of the formation of deposits from salt compounds. But, as in the previous version, this problem is solved by removing harmful impurities from the water.

For high-quality cleaning, the capabilities of a standard household reverse osmosis system are quite enough.

Specialized cleaning devices work on the principles of passing air through wetted filters. The increase in humidity in this case is a secondary function.

Air cleaning is more difficult and more expensive

"Air cleaning" is more complicated and more expensive

Related article:

How to choose an air purifier for an apartment. Air humidification without preliminary cleaning is not the most rational way. For the most demanding microclimate, our special publication.

The use of the most expensive types of air humidifiers will help purify the air using multi-level filtration schemes. This technique is better equipped. Built-in electronics monitor the atmosphere and restore its normal parameters in automatic mode.

Equipment of the "climatic complex" class

The dust collected by the "complex" is periodically thrown into the trash along with the filter

Modifications and additional functions

Studying the following equipment options will help you find the humidifiers for children that are best for certain consumers:

A hygrometer will allow you to control the level of humidity. In some models, it is paired with a device for turning on equipment.

A separate device for controlling humidity and temperature can be placed in the child's room

If the addition of aromatic oils is acceptable, then the technique is suitable for inhalation.

Combined device: fragrance-humidifier

The timer is useful for raising the humidity in the room in advance.

Humidifier with timer, clock and alarm

When the night mode is turned on, the display is lit with a lower brightness.

Large display for easy handling

The built-in ionizer saturates the air with useful compounds.

Transparent segment in the tank wall makes it easier to control the amount of water

Which humidifier is best for children: selection criteria

It is impossible to answer exactly which humidifier is better than an ultrasonic or steam. Each option has certain advantages and disadvantages. But in any case, when choosing, the following factors should be considered:

Performance should match the volume of the room. The respective manufacturers indicate in the technical data sheet for a specific product.
It is better to exclude the increased noise level.
Preference should be given to models that provide for blocking of incorrect user actions.
Automated devices work more accurately and are more convenient to use.
Some models are capable of air purification and other additional functions.

Air humidifier review: which one is better to choose in the modern market

The following table provides data on the current state of this market segment:

Table 1. Average cost of humidifiers

Humidification technology	Model, brand	Room area in sq. M.	Price
Ultrasound	HDS-108, Supra	20	1900 - 2500
	AIC ST2701, Air Intelligent Comfort	35	5600 - 7100
	EHU-2510D, Electrolux	50	8900 - 10100
Cold steam	AB CL HM E1, AOSTA	50	3100 - 3500
	HU4706 / 11, Philips	25	5200 - 6800
	Air-O-Swiss E2441A, Boneco	40	9500 - 10300
Hot steam	Hot steam AB CL HM V1, AOSTA	60	3100 - 3800
	Jack Black, Stadler Form	40	9300 - 10200
	Air-O-Swiss S450, Boneco (combined ultrasound / hot steam)	60	16300 - 18900

Useful tips and conclusions

There are not enough reviews to find out which is the best humidifier. Personal study of the possibilities of modern technology is necessary. A comprehensive analysis of consumer characteristics, taking into account the purchase price and costs that will arise during operation, will be useful.