Do you need a humidifier for your baby’s room? If you have dry air in your home, chances are the answer is yes. While there are other ways you can moisturize the air in your child’s nursery, a humidifier is the fastest and most effective option.
However, there is a lot you need to know before you add a humidifier to your child’s room. Here are a few key facts we think you should keep in mind.
Your Baby Won’t Just Be in Their Room
This is so obvious, but it is also something we fail to take into account when planning things like humidification. Yes, your baby will likely sleep at night in their crib and even take naps there, but what about dry air at other times of day?
If you want to prevent your baby from experiencing the negative effects of dry air, you need whole-house humidification. Your HVAC service in Atlanta, Roswell, and Sandy Springs can likely install a humidifier on your existing HVAC system. This way, you can enjoy comfort throughout your home and not worry about your baby’s air quality when in the living room or other spaces. Your residential heating and air conditioning service can also perform routine maintenance at the time of installation.
Not All Humidifiers Are Safe for Babies
Most humidifiers sold in the baby section at your local box store are either cool mist or warm mist. Cool mist humidifiers are generally safe for babies, though you still want to make sure they cannot pull them down or tip them over. However, a warm mist humidifier for baby is very risky.
These humidifiers heat the water inside them until it is hot enough to produce a warm mist, which is then pushed out into the room. If your child gets too close to the mist, they can end up with burns. Should they manage to pull the humidifier on top of themselves, they can even end up scalded. Be sure to steer clear of warm mist humidifiers and be conscious of where to place the humidifier in your baby room.
Humidifiers Can Get Dirty
Whether you choose professionals for HVAC Buckhead humidifiers or go for a tabletop unit, there is a risk of the humidifier getting dirty, growing mold, and causing a variety of health issues. If you want to make your air moister and healthier, you need to be mindful of how clean the water and humidifier are at all times.
For assistance with whole-house humidifiers, contact Moncrief Heating and Air Conditioning.
