crane cool mist humidifier droplet

FAQ

WHY SHOUDL I USE A HUMIDIFIER?
the real question is why shouldn't you? humidifiers increase moisture in the air that can otherwise be removed by other external factors such as air conditioners and heaters

having the right balance of moisture in the air can be used for coughs, dry tickly throats, congestion and colds

IS IT SUITABLE FOR BABIES & TODDLERS?
yes, this is designed for use with your baby or toddler

the cool mist technology makes it safe to have in the home, unlike hot steam vaporisers which can be a burns hazard

NB: it is recommended you use the non-medicated scented vapour pad for ages 3 years and up

HUMIDIFER OR VAPORISER?
humidifier is also the name for what is usually called a vaporiser in nz and australiait is important to note that crane adorable, drop and travel humidifer/vaporisers are cool mist ultrasonic vaporisers, not to be confused with warm mist or steam vaporisers

the terms humidifier and vaporiser is used interchangeably when referring to crane products

WARM MIST OR COOL MIST?
the major difference is that a warm mist humidifier is heating the water to produce steam vapour

cool mist humidifiers use an ultrasonic nebulizer that vibrates at a very high frequency to produce an extra fine water mistwhen it comes to humidifying a room, there is not much of a difference between the two types - both are equally effective - however, paediatricians and parents alike recommend cool mist humidifiers for babies and children because there is no heating element, which could be a safety risk for a child

cool mist humidifiers can also save money on energy costs

CAN I USE ESSENTIAL OILS?
no, as traditional essential oils will interfere with the operation of the ultrasonic membrane in your humidifier and cause the plastic to break down over timea glass or ceramic diffuser is more suited for use with oils

this crane product has a vapour pad slot to replace the need to add essential oils to the tank, you can pop your essentials oils on to the vapour pad directly

however it is primarily the cool mist produced by the humidifier that is designed to increase moisture in the air and can be used for dry coughs, colds, nose bleeds, itchy eyes, dry scratchy throats and congestion

the nz ministry of health recommends using a humidifier to increase moisture in the air as a form of self-care when you have a cold

newborns are obligate nasal breathers, meaning that they can only breathe in through their nose for the first 4-6 months of their lives

their nostrils are so small that even the tiniest clog can make everything from feeding to sleeping difficult and frustrating

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN?
yes, to reduce excessive humidity we always suggest to leave the door slightly ajar to increase air circulation in the room

you can also easily adjust the mist intensity to a lower output setting

if you see the mist going up and straight down, this is a key indicator that the mist setting is too high for the humidity level in the room