The inhabitants of the house have to deal with the problem of dry air in a house or apartment every year with the onset of the heating season. With the advent of winter, warm air from the batteries dramatically upsets the humidity balance in an enclosed space 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. An air humidifier will help to cope with this problem, especially relevant for an apartment with a small child.
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 can be solved much easier, since the natural humidity positively affects the baby’s health and childhood development. But to realize these capabilities, you will need to choose the right moisturizer and set it to the desired mode.
The developers of the devices initially proceeded from the idea of providing with their help the required humidity within the specified TK parameters. But later it turned out that the benefits of them are much greater. In addition to humidification, the developed devices are capable of:
- remove the smallest particles of dust from the air;
- to clear air masses of harmful bacteria;
- used as devices that flavor the air.
The listed advantages of humidifiers contribute to the health of young children. For newborns, maintaining a normal climate in the children's room is the key to becoming a strong organism in the future.
Types of Humidifiers
There are a large number of models of humidifiers that differ in their technical characteristics and internal design. According to the principle of action and the method of hydration, they are divided into the following types:
- with cold and hot steam (traditional models);
- ultrasound devices;
- models with an ionizer;
- air washes;
- climatic complexes.
Traditional models differ only in the state of sprayed moisture and work on the principle of spraying liquid with a built-in fan. In ultrasonic (ultrasound) devices, the smallest drops of water are formed due to the rapid vibrations of the membrane immersed in the reservoir. The vapors thus obtained have an optimum temperature corresponding to the climate of the room served by the device. Cool fumes are safe for a small child accidentally approaching a source of ultrasonic vibrations.
Devices with an ionizer work on the principle of saturation of air with the smallest negative and positively charged particles. Air portions enter the device through the inlet, and then are cleaned in the filter and processed with cold steam. After ionization, they come out through special perforated slots.
Air wash
Devices of this type are similar to traditional models and operate on the same principle of natural evaporation of a liquid. The design of the sink includes discs immersed in the tank, blown by a powerful fan. Due to this, the total evaporation surface increases significantly.
The problem areas of these units include their high cost and relatively large sizes. As compensation for these inconveniences, many appreciate the quiet operation and increased productivity. Thanks to the design features, they easily cope with the maintenance of premises of a large area.
Climatic complexes
The design of these units provides several stages of filtration, one of which is performed in the form of an evaporative filter or a special aerodynamic module.
Climatic cleaning complexes, in addition to air humidification, can cope with small particles of dust, as well as bacteria and odors. A distinctive feature of these devices is the almost complete absence of noise when working in any mode.
Humidifiers in the nursery
The following climatic parameters are optimal for a children's room:
- the temperature in the room is on average + 18-21 ° C;
- the humidity indicator is in the range of 50-70%.
With the start of the heating season, air humidity drops sharply to about 20-25% of the nominal. If you do not bring this indicator into line with the requirements of sanitary standards, due to moisture deficiency, the baby at first feels only discomfort. With a long stay in such conditions, more serious consequences are possible. Therefore, the competent selection of a humidifier for children, most adults pay special attention.
Humidifier selection rules
To choose a device that allows you to create the necessary conditions for the child, you will need to decide on the most suitable model for these purposes.
From the point of view of the effectiveness 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 clean the air of dust and other contaminants. Despite the high cost of such an apparatus, it is recommended to use it as the main moisturizer. This is due to the universality of the characteristics of the ultrasonic humidifier and the possibility of its use for purification and aromatization of air.
Rating of the best models
The model for the children's room must first of all comply with quality standards and safety requirements. Therefore, before her choice, you should familiarize yourself with the rating of the best humidifiers for children on the domestic market.
The TOP-5 of relatively inexpensive models is headed by the PROFFI PH8749 product, which has a capacity of about 2 watts declared by the manufacturer. The capacity of the filling tank is 0.25 liters, which is enough to moisten a small room with an area of up to 20 square meters. meters. Its cost does not exceed 700 rubles.
Model AIC XJ-297 enjoys well-deserved popularity among many parents, as it is characterized by 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 square meters. meters. The cost of such a device is about 8500-9000 rubles. These products are easy to handle.
The following sample humidifier is presented by the Lumme LU-1556 model with power up to 20 watts. The capacity of the built-in container for water is 2.5 liters. This is enough to process a room up to 24 square meters. meters. The manufacturer claims the cost of these devices is about 900 rubles.
The product of the brand Dyson AM10 is designed for power of 55 watts and equipped with a capacity of 3 liters. Such samples of humidifiers are suitable for a children's room and for a small sleeping area - up to 20 square meters. meters. The price of the model is approximately 30,000-32,000 rubles.
The last sample Ballu UHB-310 humidifier has a power rating of 25 watts.With the volume of the built-in container 3 liters, this device is able to serve 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.
