It’s almost time to get your humidifier out again! As we head into the colder winter months, a humidifier is a must to help your child sleep and ward off illness this cold and flu season.

One of the best-looking humidifiers out there is the Crane 1 Gal. Drop Cool-Mist Humidifier, and I must say, it is a game-changer for dry indoor air! Just look at its sleek design! It’s a good size and fits perfectly in any room without taking up too much space. The 1-gallon tank provides plenty of water for continuous cool-mist emission, so you don’t need to worry about running out of water during the night.

Let me tell you why you should use a humidifier. When we get into the cooler months, we turn the heating on, and this can dry out the air especially if you have forced air heat. This can dry out your child’s nostrils and throat, making them more uncomfortable and likely to wake. Mucus in your and your child’s nose and respiratory tract helps trap viruses we breathe in before they can cause infection. But in drier air, the nose and respiratory tract dry out, impairing its ability to protect against infections.