HoMedics Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier helps soothe kids to sleep

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by Lorain County Moms

By Maggie O’Neill, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

The HoMedics Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier with Built-in SoundSpa gives you a way to moisten the air in your home while also helping your children (or you!) find a good night of sleep. That’s because its SoundSpa system features four relaxing sounds that can be turned on to play all night; or, if your kids don’t want to hear the sounds of nature for quite so long, a pre-set option can be selected for play for half an hour.

The four sounds, including a heartbeat, lullaby, nature and white noise, can be adjusted in volume through a knob. Be warned: The cricket-based nature noise could gain high popularity in your home and cause mom to go directly to sleep; no passing go.

This cool-mist model offers good coverage in a large room and quickly moistens the air. The level of desired moistness can be adjusted with a knob and the mist is actually visible coming out of the top in column-like style (bonus: fascinating to young kids). However, keep the knob near a low to medium setting to avoid build-up of moisture on nearby items.

Although this model was built with infants and toddlers in mind, its whisper-quiet design also benefits adults. Other assets include its antimicrobial technology that helps prevent growth of mold and mildew and an automatic shut-off when the one-gallon tank empties. The HoMedics Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier with Built-in SoundSpa, available for $59.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond, is a true keeper.