Best for Nurseries & Kids
Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier
$160-$190Pediatrician-approved and tested by parents with babies, this quiet evaporative humidifier runs for 36 hours in sleep mode and includes a soft night light. It's the safest choice for nurseries.
what experts say
- >“The Levoit Sprout Baby Humidifier earned perfect scores from our testers, including Lab experts and consumer testers with babies at home, for its ability to add moisture to the air and improve overall air quality in small rooms.”— Good Housekeeping
- >“The wide opening makes it easy to wipe clean, and the tank is also dishwasher safe, saving time and effort. What stood out most was the quiet performance, especially in sleep mode. The Sprout runs at noise levels as low as 20 decibels, making it ideal for nurseries and light sleepers.”— Good Housekeeping Lab tester
- >“In Lab tests, the top-fill water tank was able to hold nearly a full gallon and ran through the night without needing a refill.”— Good Housekeeping
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Runs up to 36 hours in sleep mode, perfect for overnight nursery use without refilling
- +Whisper-quiet operation at 20 decibels in sleep mode, won't disturb sleeping babies
- +Evaporative technology releases invisible cool mist without over-saturating the room
- +Dishwasher-safe tank with wide opening makes cleaning quick and easy
- +Includes soft night light, dual filters that remove 99% of particles 0.5 microns or larger, and child lock
[-] what's not
- -Higher price point at $160-$190
- -Invisible mist output means some parents might think it's not working
- -Requires filter maintenance and replacement
