So I am so confused on which to use warm or cold vaporizers or humidifiers. My son has small nasal passagages and I thought this would help with his congestion. Any tips?
THANK YOU all so much for your responses. This website is a life saver!!! I researched, looked at all your responses and talked to my pedi and I went ahead and got the Vicks Cold Mist Vapo. Worked great last night and I especially love the Vicks medicine pads that can be used along with the mist to ease breathing. THANKS!
Cool Mist, especailly at night. If you find one that isnt to loud let me know, thats the only annoying thing with them!
Good Luck,
A.!
For in his room at night, always use a cool mist humidifier. My daughter has allergies and is often congested - my ped told me always use the cool mist humidifier - the warm one will overheat your child and end up making his room stuffy and a perfect place for mold and other allergens to grow.
I would suggest using the vaporizer during the cold days because it runs on warm water and the vaporizer on warmer days because it use cold water
Hi again... I'm not sure what the differance is between the both, but I have allergies and sinus issues and my doc reccomended the cool mist. Eithr way the moisture will help. I will give a note of caution. I also have a warm vaporizer for when we have colds and while it produces lots of steam, it's very dangerous. My 24 month old got to close one evening and burnt her finger pretty good... so just a heads up. We had it up high where she couldnt get to it, but a baby who is curious enough will find a way. So there's my lesson learned...lol. Anyhow good luck in finding a good one. If you still aren't sure just ask your baby's doc.
You should definitely use a cool mist humidifier. My friend's daughter received a 3rd degree burn on her hand from a "warm" mist vaporizer that required numerous reconstructive surguries. Ouch!
I just bought an invisible mist cool mist humidifier (made by Vick's) at Rite Aid for $32.99. I've always read to use cool and to NEVER put any sort of Vick's or smelly stuff in them (coats the lungs with a film?) If you want to use Vick's Vapor Rub on a baby, they have a separate formula for that in a jar. The regular kind is for 2 and over. You should apply that on the body, not in the humidifier.
Cool mist is definately what you want. I'm and RN and a mom. My older guy has asthma and allergies. Be careful. We stopped using our b/c I couldn't find one that was easy to clean. You must empty water and clean daily. Working FT didn't allow for adequate cleaning. Mildew can build up quite easily which is conterproductive to my sons other issues. Good Luck.
I don't think it matters. I purchased a humidifier for my girls and on the instructions it tells you to put in cold water but once it begins to let out the steam then it's warm. I think warm would be better only because when people are sick usually warm things help more than cold things.
Get cold air! Hands down!
Warm ones are sauna like and they make the walls/ windows wet, which is a breeding place for bacteria.
I can tell you this from experience. I just switched to cool air after I noticed mold growing on windowsills. Also- I have had many close calls with BURNS.
cold air ones are a little more involved as far as preparation before use, but so worth it!
take care! =D
Depending on his age/size use Breathe Right strips. They stick over the bridge of your nose and pull the nostrils open. I use them on my age 7 son when he is sick and they really work.
When my daughter was born she had a lot of congestion, my doctor recommended the cool mist humidifier. I still use it because she has really dry skin and the added moisture helps. The cool mist doesn't make the room feel muggy you hardly notice it at all. All of the recommendations I have heard have been for the cool mist but double check with your advice nurse or doctor to be sure what is best for your son. Good Luck.
