Air Purifiers for Baby Room

natalyaisamommy · October 2014

My friends have been saying I need one I need one, so after some searching I found one through a facebook discount offer post. It looks really nice for $199.99. What do you guys think? Some people said they are noisy and wakes the baby up at times but this one seems to be fairly quiet.

The main site at https://go-clair.com has it for 219.99 but the facebook post offer had it for $20 off which I dont think its too bad. Should I get one?

dogperson11 · October 2014

Seems very unnecessary, unless someone is smoking inside the house (in which case they should stop immediately)

sallyspeaks · October 2014

I don't think air purifiers are useless .Indoor air quality is a matter of concern for infants https://newparent.com/mom/three-ways-to-boost-indoor-air-quality-for-babies .My sister uses a Honeywell air purifier for the baby room but it is very noisy and sticks out like a sore thumb. I just checked your link .This Clair range looks very fancy and the price is quite reasonable. Infact even I'm planning to get an air purifer for the baby room and am looking for something compact which blends in with the theme and decor .

dogperson11 · October 2014

sallyspeaks said:
I don't think air purifiers are useless .Indoor air quality is a matter of concern for infants https://newparent.com/mom/three-ways-to-boost-indoor-air-quality-for-babies .My sister uses a Honeywell air purifier for the baby room but it is very noisy and sticks out like a sore thumb. I just checked your link .This Clair range looks very fancy and the price is quite
reasonable. Infact even I'm planning to get an air purifer for the baby
room and am looking for something compact which blends in with the theme and decor .

Unnecessary and useless are two different things. Is the kid going to live in this one room with the purifier his/her childhood and never venture to the "unpure" areas of the house? Unless you have a medically fragile child it just isn't practical to make your kid a bubble room.

asm07 · October 2014

While I don't think an air purifier is unnecessary, I definitely wouldn't spend that much on one for a nursery. My husband and I have extreme allergies to molds, dust mites, etc so our allergist told us that sleeping with an air purifier in our room would help with that. Our pediatrician said it was a good idea for the baby's room as well. Just because we don't have pets or smoke in our home doesn't mean our family doesn't benefit from a purifier. Target, Walmart or Amazon have ones that are just as good for a lot less money.

sallyspeaks · October 2014

dogperson11 said:

I don't think air purifiers are useless .Indoor air quality is a matter of concern for infants https://newparent.com/mom/three-ways-to-boost-indoor-air-quality-for-babies .My sister uses a Honeywell air purifier for the baby room but it is very noisy and sticks out like a sore thumb. I just checked your link .This Clair range looks very fancy and the price is quite reasonable. Infact even I'm planning to get an air purifer for the baby room and am looking for something compact which blends in with the theme and decor .
Unnecessary and useless are two different things. Is the kid going to live in this one room with the purifier his/her childhood and never venture to the "unpure" areas of the house? Unless you have a medically fragile child it just isn't practical to make your kid a bubble room.

I'm not making my kid a bubble room and have no intention of debating the difference between unnecessary and useless. I am like any other concerned mom who wants to ensure safety of her LO. Allow me to throw some light on the issue . The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published many reports declaring that the air in our homes is two to five times as polluted as outdoor air.As a matter of fact children breathe in 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults do. Since the lungs of babies are are still developing, it is very important to keep the air as clean as possible. I don't want to wait for my baby to pick up allergies and respiratory disease . I'd rather take the necessary precautions and invest in a good air purifier.

dogperson11 · October 2014

sallyspeaks said:

dogperson11 said:

sallyspeaks said:
I don't think air purifiers are useless .Indoor air quality is a matter of concern for infants https://newparent.com/mom/three-ways-to-boost-indoor-air-quality-for-babies .My sister uses a Honeywell air purifier for the baby room but it is very noisy and sticks out like a sore thumb. I just checked your link .This Clair range looks very fancy and the price is quite
reasonable. Infact even I'm planning to get an air purifer for the baby
room and am looking for something compact which blends in with the theme and decor .
Unnecessary and useless are two different things. Is the kid going to live in this one room with the purifier his/her childhood and never venture to the "unpure" areas of the house? Unless you have a medically fragile child it just isn't practical to make your kid a bubble room.

I'm not making my kid a bubble room and have no intention of debating the difference between unnecessary and useless. I am like any other concerned mom who wants to ensure safety of her LO. Allow me to throw some light on the issue . The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published many
reports declaring that the air in our homes is two to five times as
polluted as outdoor air.As a matter of fact children breathe in 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults do. Since the lungs of babies are are still developing, it is very important to keep the air as clean as possible. I don't want to wait for my baby to pick up allergies and respiratory disease . I'd rather take the necessary precautions and invest in a good air purifier.

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I'm a Respiratory Therapist. I understand lung development and pollutants. OP said her friends told her she needs one. My oppinion is that she doesn't need one. My oppinion is that an air purifier in one room of the house is like saying you'll brush your teeth only after you eat broccoli. Great, your teeth are clean a fraction of the time, but there's still gunk and germs all the rest of the time. The air in our homes would be WAY less polluted if homeowners would replace heater/AC filters on recommended intervals. The air in our homes would be WAY less polluted if homeowners would not wear shoes in the house. Both of these are simple solutions that will cost much less then $199 and will benefit the entire homes atmosphere, not just a single room.

ETA: https://www.dosomething.org/actnow/actionguide/11-ways-reduce-pollution-home

https://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/12-ways-to-improve-indoor-air-quality

asm07 · October 2014

dogperson11 said:

sallyspeaks said:

dogperson11 said:

sallyspeaks said:
I don't think air purifiers are useless .Indoor air quality is a matter of concern for infants https://newparent.com/mom/three-ways-to-boost-indoor-air-quality-for-babies .My sister uses a Honeywell air purifier for the baby room but it is very noisy and sticks out like a sore thumb. I just checked your link .This Clair range looks very fancy and the price is quite
reasonable. Infact even I'm planning to get an air purifer for the baby
room and am looking for something compact which blends in with the theme and decor .
Unnecessary and useless are two different things. Is the kid going to live in this one room with the purifier his/her childhood and never venture to the "unpure" areas of the house? Unless you have a medically fragile child it just isn't practical to make your kid a bubble room.

I'm not making my kid a bubble room and have no intention of debating the difference between unnecessary and useless. I am like any other concerned mom who wants to ensure safety of her LO. Allow me to throw some light on the issue . The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published many
reports declaring that the air in our homes is two to five times as
polluted as outdoor air.As a matter of fact children breathe in 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults do. Since the lungs of babies are are still developing, it is very important to keep the air as clean as possible. I don't want to wait for my baby to pick up allergies and respiratory disease . I'd rather take the necessary precautions and invest in a good air purifier.

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I'm a Respiratory Therapist. I understand lung development and pollutants. OP said her friends told her she needs one. My oppinion is that she doesn't need one. My oppinion is that an air purifier in one room of the house is like saying you'll brush your teeth only after you eat broccoli. Great, your teeth are clean a fraction of the time, but there's still gunk and germs all the rest of the time. The air in our homes would be WAY less polluted if homeowners would replace heater/AC filters on recommended intervals. The air in our homes would be WAY less polluted if homeowners would not wear shoes in the house. Both of these are simple solutions that will cost much less then $199 and will benefit the entire homes atmosphere, not just a single room.

ETA: https://www.dosomething.org/actnow/actionguide/11-ways-reduce-pollution-home

https://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/12-ways-to-improve-indoor-air-quality

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I totally agree with you on what you have to say. I just want to add that we do those things you mentioned. We use high quality filters that are changed regularly. We don't wear shoes in the house. We have hardwood floors and very few window treatments and plants to reduce dust/allergens. For some people air purifiers make a huge difference, even if it's just in the bedroom. While we can't live in a bubble, and I certainly wouldn't want to, I like to do whatever I can (wherever I can) to improve our breathing/allergies/quality of life.

ETA: Definitely not trying to hijack this post or say one person is wrong/right. I've just spent many years being miserable from extreme asthma/allergies, so it's hard to read that what I'm doing is pointless in a way. I value your input and work as a RT! Thanks for your insight, @dogperson11!

natalyaisamommy · October 2014

"My oppinion is that an air purifier in one room of the house is like saying you'll brush your teeth only after you eat broccoli. Great, your teeth are clean a fraction of the time, but there's still gunk and germs all the rest of the time."

If you're a respiratory therapist, the analogy you gave doesnt seem to fit properly. A fraction of the time for clean teeth vs the many hours my baby stays in the nursery doesnt quite fit. But thank you for your opinion

I live in a highrise but on the 4th floor and when I open the windows a lot of dust just swooshes inside, so much its very visible. As for turning my baby room into a bubble, I believe taking steps in preventing a baby to develop a healthy immune system is far different than preventing the baby from breathing in dust and unorganic particles.

I purchased one anyways and i'll let you all know how it goes after I get it. Thank you all so much for the opinions.

sallyspeaks · October 2014

natalyaisamommy said:

"My oppinion is that an air purifier in one room of the house is like saying you'll brush your teeth only after you eat broccoli. Great, your teeth are clean a fraction of the time, but there's still gunk and germs all the rest of the time."

If you're a respiratory therapist, the analogy you gave doesnt seem to fit properly. A fraction of the time for clean teeth vs the many hours my baby stays in the nursery doesnt quite fit. But thank you for your opinion

I live in a highrise but on the 4th floor and when I open the windows a lot of dust just swooshes inside, so much its very visible. As for turning my baby room into a bubble, I believe taking steps in preventing a baby to develop a healthy immune system is far different than preventing the baby from breathing in dust and unorganic particles.

I purchased one anyways and i'll let you all know how it goes after I get it. Thank you all so much for the opinions.

I second this. I am SAHM with a degree in environmental engineering (which I don't want to flaunt in this forum). The indoor air quality these days especially with the rise in pollution levels of our cities is a major concern. If it can lead to respiratory problems in adults how much more toxic would it be for our little ones who have narrower airways and smaller lung capacity meaning the dose of pollutants they receive is more concentrated than in adults.

Btw which one did you purchase? Did you opt for the Clair purifiers? I was planning on purchasing Austin Air baby’s breath air purifier in pink from Amazon but these purifiers look better than that. But aren’t they a tad bit small? Do you have any idea if I can find it on one of the online retail stores here in the states?

dogperson11 · October 2014

natalyaisamommy said:
"My oppinion is that an air purifier in one room of the house is like
saying you'll brush your teeth only after you eat broccoli. Great, your
teeth are clean a fraction of the time, but there's still gunk and germs
all the rest of the time."

If you're a respiratory therapist, the analogy you gave doesnt seem to fit properly. A fraction of the time for clean teeth vs the many hours my baby stays in the nursery doesnt quite fit. But thank you for your opinion

I live in a highrise but on the 4th floor and when I open the windows a lot of dust just swooshes inside, so much its very visible. As for turning my baby room into a bubble, I believe taking steps in preventing a baby to develop a healthy immune system is far different than preventing the baby from breathing in dust and unorganic particles.

I purchased one anyways and i'll let you all know how it goes after I get it. Thank you all so much for the opinions.

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I think you're missing my point. If your air quality is that bad, why only purify one room?

sallyspeaks · November 2014

dogperson11 said:

"My oppinion is that an air purifier in one room of the house is like saying you'll brush your teeth only after you eat broccoli. Great, your teeth are clean a fraction of the time, but there's still gunk and germs all the rest of the time."

If you're a respiratory therapist, the analogy you gave doesnt seem to fit properly. A fraction of the time for clean teeth vs the many hours my baby stays in the nursery doesnt quite fit. But thank you for your opinion

I live in a highrise but on the 4th floor and when I open the windows a lot of dust just swooshes inside, so much its very visible. As for turning my baby room into a bubble, I believe taking steps in preventing a baby to develop a healthy immune system is far different than preventing the baby from breathing in dust and unorganic particles.

I purchased one anyways and i'll let you all know how it goes after I get it. Thank you all so much for the opinions.
--------- I think you're missing my point. If your air quality is that bad, why only purify one room?

I got your point but I think it also depends on individual preference. Room air purifiers as the name suggests are meant exactly for that purpose . There is no point in buying a dozen room air purifiers at one shot and keeping it in every nook and corner of the house . If the air purifier has a decent CFM rating I can use it both in the baby room as well as living room provided its a small and portable unit.Also the lungs of babies are more susceptible and prone to respiratory disease and allergy and thereby if I'm buying one just for the baby room it makes perfect sense.

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