https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:36:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401721 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:24:43 +0000 DesertDreams88 2401721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So apparently my husband is the only person in the world that suffers instead of benefits from humidifier use.... hopefully LO takes after me and not DH; eczema + allergies + asthma + nasal polyps = hard to live. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401710 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:17:49 +0000 littlebug 2401710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use it all winter long because our house gets so dry in the cold weather. It helps with the daycare stuffies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401694 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:09:56 +0000 Finfan 2401694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use ours all the time. Our house is very dry, especially in the winter. DH and I sleep with a humidifier as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401690 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:07:23 +0000 FaithFertility 2401690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in FL so tons of moisture in the air even in winter, I used it during her last cold just incase </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401688 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:06:53 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2401688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use ours in the winter, once the humidity drops into the 30s or lower. I believe there's some science that shows viruses have an easier time surviving in dryer air, plus it just makes it easier to breathe when it's not so dry. We're in VA, so once it starts getting warmer, our humidity hovers in the 60s on a good day and way higher otherwise so we only use it if it's dry. I do think it helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401668 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:56:26 +0000 Alba4 2401668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use one all winter due to dryness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401621 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:40:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2401621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use it nightly in the winter since it's so dry! We put it on low normally but crank it up if DD has a cold. It helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401331 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:05:13 +0000 PawPrints 2401331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only use it when she has a cold, which so far has only happened during winter months. It helps prevent her snot from crusting up around her nose overnight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401315 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:29:29 +0000 travellingbee 2401315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used when he was sick-- he got croup multiple times. Other than that we didn't use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401307 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:04:26 +0000 Mamasig 2401307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think they "need" to on a nightly basis. I only used it when sick and congested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401282 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 22:10:43 +0000 Foodnerd81 2401282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only use one when she has a cough. We both had a cold a few weeks ago and I know I felt a lot better sleeping in her room with the humidifier on- less sore throat and stuffy nose. But we only use it if she is congested or coughing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401134 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:19:40 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2401134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't start using one until DD was 6 months old and started getting winter colds. The pediatrician said the extra moisture in the air would help with her colds, especially when they included a cough. We'll quit using it again once winter is over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401132 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:19:00 +0000 regberadaisy 2401132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When a young baby, or even a child, gets sick there is so little you can do for them. A cool mist humidifier is often recommended if they cough at night. I often add a few drops of eucalyptus oil as well because it's supposed to help with the cough. I don't know "scientifically/medically" why but I swear it helps both my girls. And also the winter air is so dry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babies-with-humidifiers#post-2401122 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:13:09 +0000 DesertDreams88 2401122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why do babies "need" to sleep with humidifiers? "Need" is subjective, I know, but it's a common recommended tip on HB. </p> <p>I sleep with a humidifier about 10-15 times a year when I have a sore throat due to dryness (I live in AZ), but DH can't sleep with w/ a humidifier because between his asthma and tendency towards nasal polyps, humidifiers make it hard for him to breathe. It gives him congestion and a headache. I don't want to subject LO to the same thing..... </p>