How often do you use humidifier?

lexmtown

Just wondering how often you use a humidifier and for how long?

juliane2004

I put one in DD2's room for 4 hours one evening and never again. It was wayyy too hot.

vanessaNOV2

I got a cool humidifier for kids room. I leave it in there up to 3 weeks if kids have colds. I only run it during nap time and bed time.

kpearse99

Are cool mist humidifier's better than warm mist ones?

Lo is getting his first cold (or cutting his first tooth) either way he is so stuffy and I put the warm mist one on last night for him.  It's the only one we have.  I kept it on low though because I didn't want his room over heating and I kept the temp of the house lower just in case.

danieliza1127

We all have colds so my LO has been really stuffy and snotty for 2 weeks now.  I just bought a cool mist humidifier this week and have had it on the last two nights in his room, only at night while he's sleeping.  I haven't noticed any difference in his nose though.

TechieGirl1

I've done research on this. There is a huge difference between warm and cool mist humidifiers. Warm mist is better for when its cold out because it makes the air feel warmer, and when its warm outside use a cool mist. I found a humidifier that does both at walmart. Hope this helps!

bearkatjen

I didn't get one until DS was 18 months old and got sick for the first time. I only use it if he is congested. It's a cool mist humidifier and very effective. I would use it during naps and at night for a few days at most.