Best Humidifiers for Babies of 2024

What Our Experts Say

This popular humidifier gets our best-of pick for its price, ease of use and effectiveness. With multiple colors, it fits any style. It uses ultrasonic technology to push moisture into the air using sound vibrations, which means no loud fan (yay) or filters to replace (double yay). It works best in rooms up to 500 square feet and features an automatic shutoff when it runs out of water.

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The Crane Drop has a nightlight so you can adjust the mist level in the dark; however, it doesn’t shut off. (We’ve been known to wrap a swaddle blanket around the body of the humidifier to dim the light for little ones who prefer a darker sleep environment.)

What Babylist Parents Say

“We purchased this one right after our baby got sick. She was having trouble breathing through her stuffy nose, and once we plugged in the humidifier she slept better.” -Vivianna P.

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FridaBaby is known (and loved) for smart, innovative baby products—and this humidifier is no exception. In addition to providing cool-mist relief for your congested baby, it’s a diffuser and a nightlight, too. Other thoughtful features include an auto shut-off feature, a mist adjuster and a 12-hour run time.

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Parents report that this humidifer can be tricky to clean since the water tank’s fill hole is fairly small. The brand recommends using a soft bristle brush (like a bottle brush) and descaling the tank with water and white vinegar from time to time.

To use the humidifier as a diffuser, just add the brand’s Vapor Drops or any other aromatherapy-grade essential oil.

What Babylist Parents Say

“The Fridababy 3-in-1 is smaller than most humidifiers, stylish, extremely quiet, and packed with useful features.” -McKinzie

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Before you get too excited, yes, you’ll still have to clean this baby humidifier—but much less often than many others on the market. And it’s a lot easier to do. Win!

This cool mist baby humidifier uses antimicrobial LED technology to kill 99.9% of bacteria and prevents mold growth. There’s also a large tank for 24 hours of run time and an auto shut-off feature.

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The antimicrobial light emits a soft glow between the base of the humidifier and the tank that can act as a night light. Just note that it doesn’t turn off.

What Babylist Parents Say

“Without a doubt this is our best humidifier so far. As a busy momma I have tons of to do’s daily and having one less thing to clean helps so much. 100% recommend this humidifier.” -Jam

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This quiet, low-maintenance cool mist humidifier is just right for smaller spaces. There are no filters, so it’s easier to keep clean than some other humidifiers for babies, and you can insert a VapoPad for soothing menthol vapors.

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The water tank on larger humidifiers can be tricky to fill if you have a small sink. (Think: bathroom.) That’s not the case here, as this .5 gallon tank is easy to manage thanks to its more compact size.

What Babylist Parents Say

“Love the size and how easy it is to fill in bathroom sink. Super easy to fill and has been keeping up with the winter months. We sanitize about once a week and that seems to keep up pretty well.” -Rebekkah

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This baby humidifier has a lot going for it, starting with its size. The one-gallon tank can humidify rooms up to 200 square feet. Next on the pro list is how easy it is to fill and clean. The top-fill design makes getting water in fast and mess-free, and the wide opening means you can easily reach your hand in to give the tank a good scrub.

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There’s also an aroma diffuser and an optional nightlight.

What Babylist Parents Say

“I can honestly say this is the best large room humidifier I have ever used. It really does give enough humidity in a large space and is almost silent which is great if it’s in a bedroom.” -Nat

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Looking for a humidifier for your smart baby nursery? This one-gallon top-fill ultrasonic cool-mist humidifier from Safety 1st can be completely controlled via an app on your phone. You can remotely monitor and adjust the humidity level and the night light and as well as set a timer without ever setting foot in your little one’s nursery (and risk waking them up). (The app also shows you the nursery temp and current humidity level.)

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The Safety 1st Connected App also lets you control and manage every device in the brand’s Connected Suite, including products like the Smart Light and Smart Soother.

What Babylist Parents Say

“I love this humidifier and so do my 2 and 4-year old. Their room is kept perfectly comfortable with this smart humidifier and I can control its strength, humidity and temp all from my phone. Plus there is a parent lock feature so even if the kids want to play with it, they can’t 😃 We also really like the top fill feature. You get the alert on your phone and can easily fill it back up. Also, the mist strength is facial-worthy - way better than other humidifiers we’ve had! Thinking of getting another one for my room.” -BoyMom2

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Complete with a touchscreen, a programmable temperature sensor and nightlight, the Hygro+ from Babymoov is a step up from the standard humidifier. Our favorite feature is the programmable humidity sensor; simply set your desired humidity and the sensor will automatically shut off when that level is reached and turn on again if it dips. (There’s a manual option, too.) The Hygro+ runs for up to 22 hours and can also be used as a diffuser.

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All of these features will cost you. The Hygro+ is one of the more expensive humidifiers on our list, but some parents think it’s well worth the price tag.

What Babylist Parents Say

“I like the sleek look and design - lots of features!!! I can set how much humidity I want in my son’s room and if I want a nightlight, I can choose which color light I want!” -Courtney

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There’s a lot to love about this humidifier, but let’s start with one of our favorite features: the water tank, cap and tray are all completely dishwasher-safe. Zero scrubbing required.

Another huge plus is the air that the Canopy emits. Instead of a mist, it’s simply filtered, hydrated air, so it won’t leave a puddle in its wake. We also love the minimalist design, the embedded UV LED light that helps kill bacteria in the water and the auto sensor that lets you know when it’s time to change the filter and even kicks the humidity into lower gear when it senses light and ups it when it’s dark inside the room. This starter set comes with two aroma oils and two pucks.

What’s Worth Considering

This baby humidifier comes with a hefty price tag. You’ll also need to replace the filter periodically.

What Babylist Parents Say

“This is by far the best humidifier we’ve ever owned. We had tried others and been really frustrated with because they got moldy and were generally low quality. The Canopy looks great in the nursery and increases the humidity without being messy or getting the floor wet. We have all been really happy, breathing freely and sleeping more soundly. Highly recommend!” -Eric

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What can’t this humidifier do? The Hubble 5-in-1 is a cool mist humidifier, an aromatherapy diffuser, a Bluetooth speaker, a night light with seven colors and an LED digital clock all rolled into one. We love a good multi-use product, and this humidifier is just that. There’s also an app you can download for more info and advice.

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If you want to use essential oils with this baby humidifier, they’re sold separately.

What Babylist Parents Say

“The speaker sound quality is not amazing, but it is very easy to connect to through Bluetooth. The diffuser works great. I like that it holds a large volume of water and can run for a long time. It is a bit difficult to select the color you want for the nightlight, but the light is soft and soothing.” -Libby

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If you have two kids sharing a room, this Safety 1st humidifier is an excellent choice. It features two fully rotating mist outlets, making it easy to make sure each kiddo has one directed their way. The humidifier can run continuously for up to 36 hours to moisten the air of rooms 300-500 square feet in size. It also features auto shutoff and doesn’t require a filter.

What’s Worth Considering

Keeping all humidifiers clean and free of mildew and mold is a challenge, and Safety 1st is no exception. You’ll need to clean and dry it on a daily basis.

What Babylist Parents Say

“This has worked great in the nursery. And we bought one for our bedroom too!” -Barbara G.