You can’t put a price on sleep so a baby humidifier is definitely worth investing in for those nights your little one needs a little relief. “Baby humidifiers help keep the air moist, which can help prevent irritation of the nasal passages and throat,” says Pediatrician Dr. Bidisha Sarkar of ClinicSpots. “In addition, it can reduce congestion and make breathing easier.”
Children with skin issues will also benefit greatly from a baby humidifier in their room. “Babies and kids have thinner skin than adults making them more susceptible to moisture loss from the skin,” notes Holistic Skin Scientist and Skin Wellness Coach Dr. Jen.
“Humidifiers add moisture to the air, helping to keep skin hydrated, and are great for kids with dry or sensitive skin, as well as those that suffer from eczema.” It’s a feeling the American Academy of Pediatrics echoes. To eliminate the risk of burns, Dr. Jen recommends purchasing a cool-mist humidifier that’s easy to clean.
Other key features to consider when shopping for the best baby humidifier, according to Dr. Sarkar, include:
- Noise level: Humidifiers can be loud so something quiet that won’t disturb your little one as they sleep is a must
- Cleaning system: An effective cleaning system helps to keep the infant’s air clean and free from allergens. A humidifier that’s easy for parents to clean is important too.
- Auto shutoff: This is important for safety reasons and ensures the humidifier turns off when the unit runs out of water
- Adjustable humidity levels: This way, you can set it to the ideal level for your infant’s comfort
The best baby humidifier options 2023
Best overall
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier with Diffuser and Nightlight
Merchant
Frida Baby does it again! We’re suckers for any baby product that does multiple things—and does them well. This parent-approved, three-in-one cool-mist humidifier is extra quiet, space-saving and actually looks good in their room instead of a giant eye sore.
It has a built-in mist adjuster so controlling humidity levels in baby’s nursery is an actual breeze and the ability to run for up to 24 hours straight with an auto-stop feature so it turns off when there’s no water left. We love that it also functions as a diffuser (just add some Breath Frida Vapor drops) to help them breathe easier and sleep better and can be used as a color-changing nightlight so that’s one less thing you have to buy.
Toddlers will especially love choosing their favorite color to snooze to, though you can turn this feature off and just keep the room dark for babes who sleep best with a newborn pacifier when it’s pitch black.
Pros
- Very quiet
- Small footprint
- Mist adjuster
- Can also be used as a diffuser and a color-changing nightlight
- Aesthetically-pleasing design
