Buying a humidifier for a baby’s room can help make your little cherub—and you—a bit more comfortable. But can it help maintain or improve their health? “Humidifiers help to keep the nares (nostrils), ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. When kids are congested, many of us turn on a humidifier to add moisture to the air and ease these uncomfortable symptoms like ...

With drier winter air settling in, a humidifier can help your family sleep more comfortably. But if you're using a humidifier near an infant or small child, you'll want one that's safe for them. In a ...

Humidifiers and vaporizers add water vapor to the air and reduce dryness. The mist from a vaporizer is less likely to contain contaminants as it works by heating water. Humidifiers have no heating ...

When you’re shopping for a humidifier, matching the unit to the size of the room is key. A humidifier that’s too small for your space probably won’t provide relief from cold-weather symptoms like dry ...

You may be able to add humidity to your home with a DIY method, such as boiling water or making a fan humidifier. Having dry air in your home can be uncomfortable, especially if you have asthma, ...

When kids get a bad cold, parents often run humidifiers or vaporizers in their rooms in an attempt to ease their congestion. But — sadly — this practice may give comfort but is not actually effective.