Where to put humidifier in Baby's room?

mtc2009

So this might be a stupid question- but where do you put a humidifier in the baby's room?  We have a crane - the elephant shaped one.  The instructions say not to place it on carpet, a towel, wood or metallic surfaces.  So since we have carpet, where are we supposed to put it? Where do you put yours?

nybride10

our LO's crib is in our room because we have a 1 bedroom. we put the humidifer on the night stand that is right by him. 

mamastich

dumber question, how do you know when to use it??

memali26

You could get a plastic tray to set it on top of a dresser or night stand. Look in the stores by the disposable kitchen pans and stuff.

mtc2009

mamastich:

dumber question, how do you know when to use it??

our doc recommended we use one because ds is pretty congested and saline drops are not quite making it better long term.

camiea

We have carpet and cut out a piece of cardboard from one of the many boxes that seem to come with having a baby and set it on that.  I change it about once a month. We use it every night since he is still in our room and we like it on for our congestion issues. We spent a week visiting someone without one and could tell the difference. 

JaysonandKristin

Pediatrician recommended that we put it as close to the baby as possible.  We use it when it's hot and dry, and when it's cold out.