With the problem of dry air in a house or apartment, their inhabitants have to face every year with the onset of the heating season. With the onset of winter, warm air from batteries dramatically upsets the humidity balance in a closed room and leads to a feeling of discomfort. At the same time, dryness and itching of the skin are observed both in adults (especially the elderly) and in babies whose skin has not yet matured. A humidifier, especially relevant for an apartment with a small child, will help to cope with this problem.
The need and benefits of a humidifier
It is especially important to restore the disturbed climatic balance in the children's room. Too dry air and accumulated dust negatively affect the health of the child. If the apartment has a steam or ultrasonic humidifier, problems with susceptibility to viral diseases are solved much easier, since the natural humidity of the air has a positive effect on the health of the baby and children's development. But to realize these possibilities, you will need to choose the right humidifier and adjust it to the required mode.
The developers of the devices initially proceeded from the fact that with their help the required humidity within the parameters specified by the technical specification. But later it turned out that the benefits from them are much greater. In addition to humidification, the devices developed are capable of:
- remove the smallest dust particles from the air;
- clean the air masses from harmful bacteria;
- be used as air-fragrance devices.
The listed advantages of humidifiers contribute to the health of young children. For newborns, maintaining a normal climate in the nursery is the key to the formation of a strong organism in the future.
Types of humidifiers
There are a large number of models of air humidifiers that differ in their technical characteristics and internal structure. According to the principle of action and the method of moisturizing, they are divided into the following types:
- with cold and hot steam (traditional models);
- ultrasonic devices;
- models with an ionizer;
- air washers;
- climatic complexes.
Traditional models differ only in the state of the sprayed moisture and work on the principle of liquid spray with a built-in fan. In ultrasonic (US) devices, the smallest water droplets are formed due to the rapid vibrations of the membrane immersed in the reservoir. The vapor obtained in this way has an optimal temperature corresponding to the climate of the room served by the device. Cool vapors are safe for a small child accidentally approaching the source of ultrasonic vibrations.
Devices with an ionizer work on the principle of saturating the air with the smallest negatively and positively charged particles. Air portions enter the device through the inlet, and then are cleaned in a filter and treated with cold steam. After ionization, they come out through special perforated slots.
Air wash
Appliances of this type are similar to traditional models and operate on the same principle of natural evaporation of liquid.The design of the sink includes discs immersed in the container and blown by a powerful fan. As a result, the total evaporation surface is significantly increased.
The problem areas of these units include their high cost and relatively large size. As a compensation for these inconveniences, many appreciate the quiet operation and increased productivity. Due to the design features, they can easily cope with the maintenance of premises of a large area.
Climatic complexes
The design of these units provides for several stages of filtration, one of which is performed in the form of an evaporative filter or a special aerodynamic module.
Climatic purification systems, in addition to humidifying the air, are able to cope with fine dust particles, as well as bacteria and foreign odors. A distinctive feature of these devices is the almost complete absence of noise when operating in any mode.
Humidifiers in the children's room
The following climatic parameters are optimal for a child's room:
- the temperature in the room is on average + 18-21 ° С;
- air humidity indicator is in the range of 50-70%.
With the beginning of the heating season, air humidity drops sharply to about 20-25% of the nominal. If this indicator is not brought in line with the requirements of sanitary standards, due to a lack of moisture, the baby initially only feels discomfort. Prolonged exposure to such conditions may lead to more serious consequences. Therefore, most adults pay special attention to the correct selection of a humidifier for children.
Humidifier selection rules
To choose a device that allows you to create the necessary conditions for a child, you will need to decide on the most suitable model for these purposes.
From the point of view of the efficiency of humidification and air purification, an ultrasonic device with a set of replaceable filters is considered the best option. With its help, it is possible to maintain the required level of humidity in the children's room and effectively purify the air from dust and other contaminants. Despite the high cost of such a device, it is recommended to use it as the main moisturizer. This is due to the versatility of the characteristics of the ultrasonic humidifier and the possibility of its use for air purification and aromatization.
Rating of the best models
A model for a children's room must first of all comply with quality standards and safety requirements. Therefore, before choosing it, you should familiarize yourself with the rating of the best air humidifiers for children on the domestic market.
The TOP-5 of relatively inexpensive models is headed by the PROFFI PH8749 product, which has a manufacturer's declared power of about 2 watts. The volume of the filling tank is 0.25 liters, which is enough to humidify a small room up to 20 square meters. meters. Its cost does not exceed 700 rubles.
The AIC XJ-297 model is deservedly popular with many parents, as it has a relatively high power - 28 watts. The volume of the tank is 4.5 liters, which is enough to service children's rooms up to 28 sq. meters. The cost of such a device is about 8500-9000 rubles. These products are easy to handle.
The following humidifier sample is represented by the Lumme LU-1556 model with a capacity of up to 20 watts. The built-in water container has a capacity of 2.5 liters. This is enough to handle a room up to 24 sq. meters. The manufacturer's declared cost of these devices is about 900 rubles.
The Dyson AM10 product is rated at 55 watts and has a 3 liter capacity. Such samples of humidifiers are suitable for a children's room and for a small sleeping area - up to 20 sq. meters. The price of the model is approximately 30,000-32,000 rubles.
The last sample of the Ballu UHB-310 humidifier on the list has a power rating of 25 watts. With a built-in container volume of 3 liters, this device is capable of serving a room with an area of up to 40 square meters. meters. Taking into account the characteristics declared by the manufacturers, this model has a relatively low cost - 1100-1200 rubles.
