This a common question that comes in your mind while purchasing Humidifier or Vaporiser. The answer for this question is simple and clear- steam Vapourisers and cool mist humidifiers are equally beneficial to humidify the air indoors and circulating characteristic relief humidified air can be given to the child who are suffering with major nasal congestion. Nevertheless, there exists some drawbacks for both of them which have to be taken into account before making a purchase decision.

Cool-Mist Humidifier
Cool mist humidifier works by creating water vapor via rapid turning disk present in the water of the humidifier. As the vapor generated from this machine is unheated, there’ll be no risk of child getting hurt by the machine when water spills out. One major drawback for cool mist humidifiers is that the cool water in this machine can lead to growth of bacteria and mold. Hence, it is vital to follow the instructions given by manufacturer that include steps such as cleaning the tank regularly using water or soap. Also, these machines are very effective at scattering the minerals present in the tap water that can create health issues themselves. Therefore, distilled water must be used in case of cool mist humidifiers.

Steam Vaporiser
Steam Vaporiser has less tendency for the growth of bacteria and mold, but it has risks of burns. The vapor is generated in the devices by steaming a heating element. This approach doesn’t disperse minerals in to air. Hence, tap water is usually used with these machines thus reducing their expenses to run. Nevertheless, owing to high temperatures of water, young children should be kept away from this device.

Ultrasonic Humidifiers
Ultrasonic humidifiers can create vapor by generating ultrasonic vibrations in the water. Earlier, these devices are considered as best as they have less risk of diffusing molds, bacteria and minerals. Nonetheless, this is not always been found to the case. On safety basis, these machines are far better than steam Vapourisers and tend to diffuse very less bacteria and mold when compared to cold mist humidifiers. Lastly, they are also efficient in dispersing minerals in air and hence distilled water has to be used.

With the consideration that risky to children, I would completely steer strong for the steam humidifiers. So take your decision on buying a normal cool mist humidifier or ultrasonic vaporiser considering factors- complexity of maintenance and cost.
To finish, a word of caution on humidifiers in common. Though these devices usually gives good relief to the child who is suffering with cold, the air humidity allows bacterial development in the carpets or other areas in the house. Specifically for the children suffering with Asthma, exposure to mold is dangerous. Hence, if your kid has chronic respiratory problems or asthma, consult your physician before investing on a humidifier. I hope this information is helpful for you. If you have any questions or feedback to share, comment below.

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