The Best Baby Cold Remedies—And The Ones You Should Avoid
Updated Feb 17, 2026
08Humidifiers
Humidifiers add moisture to the air in your house, which can help keep snot and mucus from drying out and relieve congestion. However, the Canadian Paediatric Society doesn’t recommend parents use humidifiers—both hot and cool mist humidifiers can breed mould and bacteria if they are not washed thoroughly each day.
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