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6 Best Doctor-Approved Humidifiers For Bedrooms, Baby Rooms, And Any Other Large Room
No more waking up parched.
Whether you live in a dry apartment, suffer from irritated sinuses, have allergies, or just value glowy, plump skin, a humidifier is a total must-have. A humidifier adds moisture to the air and can alleviate dry skin, nose, airways, throat, and lips, according to Dr. Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist and immunologist based in New York City. FYI, dry air can aggravate allergy symptoms by increasing congestion in your nose, a.k.a. that stuffiness, pressurized feeling. No, thank you.
Peep a few of the best humidifiers, below:
Reducing the dryness in the air and your nose can help clear mucus that’s stuffing you up, and it can be especially beneficial if you put one in your bedroom or your baby's room. "The lining of your upper airways function better when air contains humidity," says Dr. Patrick Colley, MD, an otolaryngologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
"These devices can be helpful for patients dealing with the pain and congestion from a cold or flu, nasal crusting from allergies, chronic cough from a dry throat, and frequent bloody noses.” So, if any of these ring true for you, a humidifier might just be a game changer for you. Plus, sleeping with one next to you will keep your skin hydrated so that you wake up with glowy AF skin.
Don't know where to start? Here are the best humidifiers based on expert recommendations.
Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
This sleek humidifier releases cool mist into the air and is a bestseller for a reason. It not only operates for a continuous 16 hours on its low setting, but also has a small and space-saving design, perfect for bedrooms and tighter spaces.
Plus, it's extra quiet, so you'll be sure to sleep (and breathe) well. Also, the MistAire is easy to clean, which is rare for small humidifiers.
SmartDevil Portable Humidifier
SmartDevil Portable Humidifier
This humidifier one, is adorable, and two, actually works to make the air less dry. It is easy to use and clean, and has a rechargeable battery, so you can move it around without worrying about finding outlets to plug it in. Being this compact means you can bring it with when you travel and make your hotel room more comfortable.
LEVOIT Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart Humidifier
LEVOIT Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart Humidifier
This humidifier offers easy maintenance and reliable performance. It also doesn't leave damp condensation and over-humidify a room. The tank is large, easy to open, fill, and clean.
The best part, though? It has a user-friendly app that allows you to control everything from the LCD display, night light function, to mist level, as well as create a schedule to run your humidifier, set a timer, and customize your target humidity. Now that's high tech.
Canopy Humidifier
If you are extremely sensitive to mold and dust particles floating around your room, the Canopy Humidifier is the perfect choice for you. It's equipped with smart sensors that run until the unit is completely dry, so no water is left behind and leaves no breeding ground for mold.
It also doesn't release visible mist or steam, only filtered and hydrated air. And it's dishwasher-safe and also works as an aroma diffuser. Plus, it works in rooms up to 500 square feet, making it great for larger spaces.
AquaOasis Cool Mist Humidifier
AquaOasis Cool Mist Humidifier
With a six liter capacity, this humidifier is super large, so you won't have to worry about filling and re-filling it often. That and the fact that this humidifier pushes out cool (not cold) air makes this a great option for a nursery or any space in which you'll be spending lots of time with your baby.
Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier
Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier
For ultimate congestion relief, Vicks doesn't just make the meds you've come to trust. The brand's warm mist humidifier delivers, especially during the winter. With a one-gallon tank, it can go for up to 24 hours at a time. You can get back to breathing and sleeping well with this filter-free and quiet humidifier. To up its effectiveness, try using this device with Vicks VapoSteam.
Neha Tandon is the senior commerce editor of Women's Health—she's an expert in discovering the best products and services you can buy and giving recommendations. She discovered her love for magazines when as a teen, she started stealing her mother's magazines. Determined to see more women who look like her and her family members on the glossy covers of magazines, she was guided by seasoned editors and mentors to write for brands including New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, BRIDES, Harper's Bazaar, Business Insider, Byrdie, and Well+Good. When she’s not grilling dermatologists about the latest skincare trends, she’s doing candlelit yoga or watching Humphrey Bogart movies over vegan pizza. Follow her on Instagram.
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