How to choose the quietest and most inexpensive air humidifier for children: ranking of the best

A child is not as resistant to harmful bacteria and infections as an adult, so his immune system needs help. In addition to standard methods such as vitamins, nutrition and walks, parents have air humidifiers at their disposal. They have a beneficial effect on the child’s immune system and support its functioning.

The right microclimate promotes healthy sleep and prevents the development of allergic reactions. We looked at humidifiers of different price categories and modes of action, and selected the most suitable ones for children. According to the famous doctor Komarovsky, they do not need many of the functions of devices for adults. For this reason, the rating includes both the most basic units and advanced models.

Cleaner

Installing climate control systems in a children's room is not advisable , first of all, from an economic point of view. The main disadvantage of these devices is their high cost, which completely outweighs the possible benefits of its use. Moreover, such an application will not bring any special benefits.

Climate complex

Read our article on which air purifier to choose for your apartment.

How to choose a humidifier for kindergarten

What to do? Until concern for air quality in children's institutions becomes part of the federal child welfare program, take matters into your own hands. Each group has a parent committee that resolves pressing issues of the children's group. In general, not much is required; first, install a thermohygrometer in the group (a special measuring device that records the temperature and humidity of the air in the room), it will help you figure out how serious the situation is, and what parameters to focus on when choosing a humidifier.

So, the first (ideal option): thermostats are installed on the batteries in the group, with the help of which the teachers make sure that the room is not very hot, the group is constantly ventilated. In this case, you can install two types of air humidifiers: an ultrasonic air humidifier or an air washer.

The second option (the most common): there are no thermostats on batteries, the room is rarely ventilated. Only an ultrasonic humidifier can handle this. The fact is that the performance of an ultrasonic humidifier does not depend on environmental conditions; it releases a certain amount of moisture in the form of mist. The performance of an air humidifier depends on its technical characteristics (membrane oscillation speed, water tank volume, fan power that expels water mist outside, etc.). Taking into account all these and other parameters, most companies indicate the overall performance of the device, measured in g/h; The higher it is, the more efficiently the device humidifies the air, and the larger area it can serve. Regular tap water can be quite hard, and since the teacher's assistant will not have the opportunity to pour bottled or filtered water into the humidifier, it is better to take care in advance of purchasing an anti-calcium cartridge, which is inserted inside the device and prevents sediment and impurities from leaving along with water mist out.

To prevent children from reaching the device, it is better to install the humidifier outside the children's play area, or at a high level, for example, on a shelf. Well, all that remains is to choose a humidifier that will not only effectively humidify the air in the kindergarten group, but will also be able to decorate it.

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Children's humidifiers as a product segment: a marketing ploy or a special technology?

Currently, children's air humidifiers are presented as a separate category on the climate control equipment market. The leaders in the production of humidifiers for children's rooms are:

• B. Well (UK) is a company that creates affordable and high-quality medical devices.
• Ramili (Great Britain) is a brand specializing in the creation of children's products.
• Ballu (China) is one of the leaders in the creation of climate control equipment.
• Crane (USA) is a well-known manufacturer of climate control equipment.
• Royal Clima (PRC) is a manufacturer of climate control equipment.

It is appropriate to note that the basic operating principle of a baby humidifier is no different from the others. But its design features are designed for use in a children's room. Thus, most children's humidifiers are ultrasonic with minimal noise levels. They are characterized by small size and weight. Often, models of children's humidifiers have the function of aromatizing the air with essential oils, etc. Often, devices for use in a children's room are equipped with a night light.

Why does a child need moist air?

You might wonder why you need a humidifier for your baby? Humid air is necessary for any person, including adults. Optimal humidity is beneficial even for pets, compact plants and furniture. For a person, this is a matter of not only comfort, but also health.

Here are some reasons why you should choose equipment for your room:

• Humid air prevents the occurrence of many respiratory diseases ranging from bronchitis to pneumonia.
• It has a beneficial effect on the skin, preventing aging and ailments resulting from lack of moisture.
• Dry air negatively affects the mucous membranes of the larynx and nasopharynx, as well as the body’s overall immunity, making it more vulnerable to harmful bacteria and infections.
• Optimal humidity does not allow the human body to suffer from dehydration.
• A humid environment has a positive effect on the condition of the visual organs.
• Dry air has a bad effect on the nervous system: it can cause poor sleep, irritability and fatigue.

A child's body is many times more sensitive to all negative environmental factors. Therefore, the issue of optimizing the microclimate is very acute. The child's body does not yet have sufficient resources to independently combat the consequences of lack of moisture. This is what a humidifier is for in a nursery.

However, it should be taken into account that an excessively humid environment is also harmful, especially for children. High humidity creates favorable conditions for the growth and development of pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, it is important to choose and use a humidifier so as to find a balance between dryness and humidity. This depends, among other things, on the technical characteristics of the device itself.

Air washers and climate control systems

In addition to their main functions (air purification, microclimate control), climate control systems and air washers can also humidify the air.

Climate complexes

Almost all climate control devices include an ionizer, a fan, and sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, and air pollution.

If necessary, the device cleans the air from large dust and animal hair, warms it up and humidifies or dehumidifies it. Some models can fill the room with pleasant aromas, as they can use special aromatic capsules.

The climate complex is convenient due to its versatility, as it has many functions for controlling the entire microclimate. But here are some of its disadvantages:

• price.
  The device costs from 13 thousand rubles and requires the periodic purchase of additional materials (filters);
• there is no flow of fresh air.
  Some manufacturers of climate control systems assure that the device is capable of reducing carbon dioxide levels and relieving households of stuffiness. However, this requires an influx of fresh air, which the complexes do not have.
• noise.
  Many models of climate control systems are noticeably noisy and can disturb a child’s sleep.

Air washers

Air washing maintains the natural level of humidity and purifies (“washes”) the air in the room. This occurs due to uniform humidification of all the air in the room. Due to recirculation, moisture spreads throughout the room and, like raindrops, “beats the dust to the ground.” A humidifier most often works locally.

Using the example of air washing and climate control systems, we can consider the objectivity of purchasing multifunctional devices or individual devices.

The climate control system is convenient and versatile, but its cost is often high and there is not always a need to operate all the functions that the complex devices are equipped with.

Air washers are also expensive, and some users are not satisfied with the quality of air purification that devices of this type provide.

Breezer

Tion Breezer 3S is a compact fresh air purifier that can cope with even the smallest and dangerous particles of dust and harmful gases that can sneak into an apartment from the street.

Unlike the above-mentioned climate control devices, the breather has an influx of fresh air from the street, so the device is able to ventilate the room even with the windows closed. Three-stage air purification helps cope with allergens and germs.

When there is a baby in the house, you want to isolate him from any dangers and not expose him to the development of allergic reactions at such an early stage of life. That is why it is so important that the air is fresh and clean.

For high-quality cleaning, air humidification and ventilation, you can use a breather and a humidifier together. The breather will clean the air, both supply (street) and indoor (thanks to the recirculation mode), and ventilate the room.