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Cool mist only, at least 3 feet from the crib, cleaned every few days, with distilled water and the humidity kept at 50% or below. Here is the guidance behind each rule.
Mold grows in two places: inside a neglected humidifier and on damp surfaces in an over-humidified room. EPA's routine and a 50% ceiling prevent both.
Dry air can irritate the nose and throat, and moister air can ease a stuffy nose. A clean cool mist humidifier at 40 to 50% helps; a dirty one or too much humidity makes things worse.
