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What are the Best Nursery Humidifiers?
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Whether your baby is congested or your house just runs dry during the winter, these are some of the best nursery humidifiers to help your child breathe easy all night long. In curating this list, we’ve considered factors like ease of cleaning, effectiveness, noise, and temperature of mist. Many of these models offer dishwasher-safe components, so no more crazy hand gymnastics to get tiny crevices clean! But if style is more important, you’ll find several options to complement your existing nursery decor.
Our nominees were researched and selected as the top products in their category. We then turned to the experts—the Motherhood Community—to place their votes and determine the best of the best! The votes are in, and the winners are...
- Frida BreatheFrida The 3-in-1 Humidifier
- Canopy Nursery Humidifier
- Crane Adorable Humidifiers
- Dorel Juvenile Safety 1st Smart Humidifier
- Vicks Filter Free Plus Cool Mist Humidifier
- Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier (HCM-350)
- Crane Drop 2.0
- Carepod One- Stainless Steel Humidifier
- Pure Enrichment PureBaby Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
- Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier
Best Nursery Humidifier of 2024 Winners
Frida BreatheFrida 3-in-1 Humidifier
Known for its modern design and trusted for its innovation in the world of baby products, Frida has produced a quiet, small-footprint machine with auto shutoff that can replace up to three different products in your nursery. The BreatheFrida 3-in-1 Humidifier can raise the humidity of your child’s room with calming scents through the diffuser while providing a soft glow via the color-changing night-light.
Canopy Nursery Humidifier
Modern design meets functionality in Canopy’s no-mist Nursery Humidifier, made from dishwasher-safe materials. A UV light and Smart Persistent Airflow Technology inhibit mold growth, and the included filter captures bacteria, metals, and more, keeping them from making it into your baby’s air. Built-in sensors and a 2.5-liter tank also maintain optimal moisture levels for up to 36 hours.
Crane Adorable Humidifiers
Older babies and toddlers are sure to love Crane’s line of Adorable Humidifiers, which features 14 different animal faces or a train design. While your child coos at a cute mini fox face, you can set up the vapor pad tray for aroma therapy before turning on this “whisper-quiet” machine. Parents can also upgrade to a full-gallon model to enjoy a 24-hour run time.
Dorel Juvenile Safety 1st Smart Humidifier
Tech-savvy parents love that the cool-mist Safety 1st Smart Humidifier allows them to check room temperature and humidity levels without leaving the couch. Its three different settings—auto, manual, and hold—also give users as much or as little control as they want. Other features like a reusable filter, 24-hour run time, and a child lock make this a solid choice for little ones with colds.
Vicks Filter Free Plus Cool Mist Humidifier
You can skip the nightly refills of your baby’s humidifier with the Vicks Filter Free Plus Cool Mist Humidifier, which has an impressive 40 hours of run time. Its filter-free setup means no cleaning or replacing parts between uses. Once your child grows, you can further relieve congestion with dual VapoPads that fit in the side compartment of this compact product.
Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier (HCM-350)
The Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier has a large tank that can run 24 hours between refills and is fairly easy to clean, thanks to its dishwasher-safe parts. Still worried about germs making it into your baby’s air? The wicking filter was designed to inhibit mold growth and catch minerals from the water as well as large airborne particles that pass through while it runs.
Crane Drop 2.0
Simplify your baby’s room with the four-in-one Crane Drop 2.0, which can function as a sound machine, night-light, diffuser, and cool-mist humidifier all at once. No more just-out-of-reach cleaning frustration: the easy top-fill feature opens large enough to thoroughly clean the humidifier with your hand. Variable output settings, a one-gallon tank, and the 360-degree mist lid keep your child breathing easy for up to 24 hours.
Carepod One Stainless Steel Humidifier
This filter-free, stainless-steel humidifier was designed by a doctor to specifically discourage mold and bacteria growth. Ideal for parents overwhelmed by sinks filled with dirty bottles, the Carepod One has a simple three-piece design that can easily be disassembled and washed in the dishwasher. With three mist settings and a built-in timer, you can choose the perfect setting for your child’s room.
Pure Enrichment PureBaby® Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
Featuring a cute teardrop shape in pistachio green, the PureBaby® Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is an affordable option for parents already maxed out on baby gear. The included night-light emits just enough glow for a quick check or dream feed, and the machine’s hushed sound is barely audible. No need to worry about turning it off; the auto shutoff kicks in when the water runs out.
Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier
Perfect for little ones mesmerized by light, the Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier offers a projector that displays a dreamy night sky on your ceiling. The wide-mouth top makes it easy to fill, but since the humidifier can run 24 continuous hours, you won’t have to worry about constant refills. This ultra-quiet humidifier also has a slot for VapoPads for older kids.
