Smart Machines to Keep the Sneezes at Bay
Which is your favorite Air Purifier?
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Everyone sleeps a little more soundly knowing that baby is breathing easy, thanks to one of these air purifiers. From models that integrate with your preferred smart home system to no-frills machines that are incredibly intuitive to use, our list of purifiers spans the spectrum. If space is tight in your home, no problem; many of our picks are compact and also double as sound machines. Need something larger? A few of the purifiers can handle rooms as large as 1,000 square feet. We recommend getting one of these before baby arrives to totally air out your little one’s nursery for extra peace of mind.
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...
- Smart Air | The Sqair Air Purifier
- BlueAir | Pure 511i Max
- Rabbit Air | A3
- Dyson | Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09
- FridaBaby | 3-in-1 Air Purifier
- GermGuardian | AC4150
- Smartmi | Air Purifier P1
- Coway | Airmega 150
- FreAire | Air Purifiers
- Crane Baby | 2-In-1 Desk Top Air Purifier & Fan
Favorite Air Purifier of 2025 Winners
Smart Air | The Sqair Air Purifier
With its Scandinavian-style design, this cute little machine blends right into a minimalist nursery. The Sqair Air Purifier’s intuitive control dial lets you choose from three different speed settings, the lowest of which is barely louder than your baby’s breath, and there are no light-up features to disturb that all-important sleep. This no-fuss model cleans quickly, providing a small room with healthy air in just five minutes.
BlueAir | Pure 511i Max
Known for its simple, unassuming design and high-performance machines, BlueAir is one of the most popular choices for air purifiers. The Pure 511i Max is a perfect example of its well-earned fame. This smart model has four layers of filtration and tracks pollutant levels and filter lifetime in its app. Extra perk: The rounded shape means you won’t have to worry about accidental bumps when baby starts walking.
Rabbit Air | A3
Looking for an air purifier for a larger room? The A3 by Rabbit Air can cover up to 1,070 square feet using a six-stage filtration system (with filters that only need to be changed once a year!). You can mount the A3 to a wall to avoid any mishaps and add one of the available art pieces to the front to blend it into your nursery’s theme.
Dyson | Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09
Air out your nursery’s new paint, furniture, and mattress with the powerful Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09. A fully sealed HEPA H13 filtration system with a catalytic filter destroys dangerous gases and catches pollen, dust, bacteria, and mold. Interested in what this purifier removes from your air? Check the MyDyson app to see, set up schedules, and link with voice assistants.
FridaBaby | 3-in-1 Air Purifier
If versatility and a space-saving design are important to you, the 3-in-1 Air Purifier is a clear winner. This model is tiny enough to fit in your hand, so it works for the smallest of nurseries, and its built-in night light and sound machine mean you can free up more surface space for diapers, toys, or blankets.
GermGuardian | AC4150
The AC4150 not only uses a True HEPA filter to knock down dust, pollen, and smoke, it also uses a UV-C light to reduce airborne mold and nasty germs that can pass along to baby. While moms are relieved by the cleaner air in their baby’s nursery, little ones love the dazzling nighttime scenes this machine projects above their crib.
Smartmi | Air Purifier P1
The Air Purifier P1 from Smartmi scores well with tech-savvy moms. It seamlessly connects to three major smart home systems and allows you to manage it via the Smartmi app. You’ll also get real-time monitoring and feedback via its air quality sensor, alerting you if there is an increase in pollutants. The built-in leather handle makes it easy to move the purifier to the living room for daytime use.
Coway | Airmega 150
Coway’s Airmega 150 has a modern, award-winning design that comes in three colors, making it easy to coordinate with any nursery. Cleaning 214 square feet in less than 13 minutes with a True HEPA filter, this purifier constantly strips allergens and dust from your baby’s air. Dirty diapers also don’t stand a chance against its three-stage filtration system that includes a deodorization filter.
FreAire | Air Purifiers
Keep your nursery fresh with the FreAire Air Purifier, offering an impressive CADR of 215 square feet in just 12 minutes. Its quiet noise levels (think whisper) and three ambient light settings ensure no one sacrifices sleep for clean air. When your baby gets a little bigger, you can start using the essential oil feature to add soothing smells to your days and nights.
Crane Baby | 2-in-1 Desk Top Air Purifier & Fan
If you live in an older house or apartment with less than desirable airflow, check out Crane Baby’s 2-in-1 Desk Top Air Purifier & Fan. It’s a compact powerhouse with an H13 True HEPA filter and a three-speed fan that has a 90-degree tilt. At 1.8 pounds, the machine is highly portable which is a plus if overnight stays out of the house stir up the sneezes.
