Humidifiers?

[GuavaGirl]

For some reason this is one baby item that is sort of a mystery to me. I've never had one before and I understand that they're good for when your baby is stuffed up. What about if you live in a really dry climate? ...and your baby has been a little stuffy? Is it a good idea just to turn one on during sleep every time? Should you add anything to the water. Cool mist or warm mist? Which brand?

Thanks.

[belltree]

We haven't bought one. I find, that just hanging the laundry in the bedroom and letting it dry there or putting a pot with steaming water in a corner is good enough for us. I know some people would consider this a safety hazard. Or we take hot showers with the babe.

I found increased humidity gives great relieve for bronchitis and the like.

[cristeen]

My little guy was born during the warm season and we ran one every night until the rains started. Not only for him, but for me, because I noticed that my nasal passages were super dry after I lost all the extra water/blood my body held onto during pregnancy. During the day I'd notice both of us would get snuffly, but each night it would go away.

definitely cool mist - you can't burn yourself on it.

I just picked up some random one at BRU - I was specifically looking for one that didn't have a filter that would need to be changed periodically - which can add up over time (and who knows if they'd still be making them next time I need to use it?).