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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Relieve Cold Symptoms
Humidifiers are appliances that emit moisture into a room. They are commonly used to help relieve cold symptoms, namely congestion. Young children are susceptible to colds and a humidifier can help make the child more comfortable when fighting off a cold.
On the Other: Potential Risks
A warm-mist humidifier or vaporizer boils water and can present a burn risk to a child who gets too near to the appliance. Any humidifier can increase the moisture in the room to unsafe levels (over 60 percent) creating an environment that is hospitable to mold and germs which can be inhaled by a child.
Bottom Line
A cool mist humidifier is preferable to a warm mist variety because it does not pose a burn hazard. Humidifiers can provide much needed relieve for a child who is suffering from a severe cold and congestion. Clean the humidifier before each use to avoid germs and mold and place humidifier out of the child's reach. A humidistat is a device that tests and controls the humidity level in the room; one can be purchased to ensure there is not too much humidity in a child's room.
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