Dealing With Baby Illness: Crane Humidifier Review

ByJulie Kieras
290 Comments

Hear that sound? No? That because there's hardly any... which is a relief for this mama who has listened to her baby coughing for the past four days. The dreaded first illness has hit. It was preceeded by a week or so of teething - FOUR teeth! My baby got so congested from the process. And now he's trying to work it all out.

I could give some over-the-counter medication, but, he is acting fine, not like he is sick at all, so I am going to favor comfort measures instead. Of course, one item I have turned to is my Crane Humidifier!

Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier

crane humidifier

I received their newest design - the Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier. We are running it downstairs during the day to keep the air moist as baby plays. We also run one upstairs at night.

The best feature on this humidifier is that it does not need a filter (although demineralization filters are available). One thing I hated about our former humidifier was the filter ALWAYS had to be changed after each major use. And I could never FIND filters. Talk about frustrating - when you are not feeling well having to run around trying to find a filter so you can get some relief!

My second favorite feature is the great directional spout - you can rotate it 360 degrees to point in the direction you want the mist to flow. And the mist knob goes from barely there to full blast. Well, not that "blast" is probably the right word but... some serious misting happening. See:

  • Comes in 5 colors (love my favorite spring green!).
  • Is super quiet (like, really, can't hear it).
  • Auto-shuts off when empty.

And I just like the mod design. Don't you? You're gonna want one of these to keep everyone comfortable during dry winter months, trust me!

Crane makes animal shaped humidifiers too!

Crane's animal shaped humidifiers are adorable and just as effective! Giving a Crane humidifier as a baby shower gift idea is always a good move!

Check out my blog post on helping babies sleep better at night. Also, see my YouTube review of the Crane Frog Humdifier:

Buy it: You can get your own Crane Humidifier (or one of their cute animal shapes!) on Amazon, or at Target.

Disclosure: I was sent a product to facilitate this review. I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions are 100% my own.

As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualified links. 

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290 Comments

  9. We slather on the vicks and use a humidifier. I'm sad, my crane died this winter. I need to get a new one. They are so wonderful.

  10. We slather on the vicks and use a humidifier. I'm sad, my crane died this winter. I need to get a new one. They are so wonderful.

  11. It's usually lots of liquids, get plenty of rest, chicken soup and vicks vaporub. Thanks for having the contest. This would be nice to have.

  12. It's usually lots of liquids, get plenty of rest, chicken soup and vicks vaporub. Thanks for having the contest. This would be nice to have.

  15. liked them on fb and I like the solid white humidfier best.
    rich hicks
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  16. liked them on fb and I like the solid white humidfier best.
    rich hicks
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  17. We make sure we get lots of fluids, nice warm room and no distractions when ill

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  18. We make sure we get lots of fluids, nice warm room and no distractions when ill

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  23. When our kids are sick they get lots of TLC. Plenty of fluids, ice cream, soft tissues, back rubs and lots of xoxo's.

  24. When our kids are sick they get lots of TLC. Plenty of fluids, ice cream, soft tissues, back rubs and lots of xoxo's.

  33. Like Crane on FB and dd's favorite one is the Hello Kitty. *I like the pink one above and even more so becasause a portion of the proceeds go to fight breast cancer!

  34. Like Crane on FB and dd's favorite one is the Hello Kitty. *I like the pink one above and even more so becasause a portion of the proceeds go to fight breast cancer!

  37. I like to make a comfy spot on the couch with a pillow and warm blankets, a nearby table holds tissues and juice, and the tv can be tuned to whatever the patient finds enjoyable.

  38. I like to make a comfy spot on the couch with a pillow and warm blankets, a nearby table holds tissues and juice, and the tv can be tuned to whatever the patient finds enjoyable.

  43. If my daughter has a runny nose, I slide a thin pillow under her mattress to elevate her head for the night. I also give her lots of cranberry juice and we do use a humidifier as well. My husband and I usually stick to some tea with lots of honey and lemon in it.

  44. We use a humidifier. Our current one has a filter which is a pain, and Crane does NOT, so that is good.

  45. We use a humidifier. Our current one has a filter which is a pain, and Crane does NOT, so that is good.

  48. My kids are grown and gone, so they are pretty much on their own if they have the flu. For myself, I am rarely ill, and generally just staying in bed with maybe some OTC meds seems to take care of it pretty well.

  49. My kids are grown and gone, so they are pretty much on their own if they have the flu. For myself, I am rarely ill, and generally just staying in bed with maybe some OTC meds seems to take care of it pretty well.

  52. When we are sick we use a lot of medicine, hot baths, vapo rub, and plenty of rest!

    Thanks!
    Theresa

  53. When we are sick we use a lot of medicine, hot baths, vapo rub, and plenty of rest!

    Thanks!
    Theresa

  54. When my little darling is sick I turn the heat up a little, give her a nice soothing bath, rock her to sleep and put her in bed with me so that I am near by if she needs me.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  55. When my little darling is sick I turn the heat up a little, give her a nice soothing bath, rock her to sleep and put her in bed with me so that I am near by if she needs me.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  58. When we are sick in our household I like to use soothing lotions and a humidifier. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

  59. When we are sick in our household I like to use soothing lotions and a humidifier. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

  60. When I, or my family, has the flu or cold I boil fresh ginger and have them inhale the vapors. I also make everyone as comfy as possible, a nice cozy nap place on the couch, plenty of yummy liquids, and an abundance of TLC. 🙂 Thank you.

  61. When I, or my family, has the flu or cold I boil fresh ginger and have them inhale the vapors. I also make everyone as comfy as possible, a nice cozy nap place on the couch, plenty of yummy liquids, and an abundance of TLC. 🙂 Thank you.

  62. When the kids get sick we push fluids, we blow noses (or suction if they're under 2), they get lots of cuddle time, and we pile everyone into one room at night so we can all share our one-and-only humidifier.

  63. When the kids get sick we push fluids, we blow noses (or suction if they're under 2), they get lots of cuddle time, and we pile everyone into one room at night so we can all share our one-and-only humidifier.

  64. Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway! Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
    =]

  65. Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway! Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
    =]

  66. I give my daughter honey for a cough, use vapor plug-ins over night and also minty tea. Thanks!

  67. I give my daughter honey for a cough, use vapor plug-ins over night and also minty tea. Thanks!

  68. Already like Crane on FB. Ruth Jacob. Although I really love the animals (penguin and pig especially!) I think the sleek tear drop shape will grow better with the soon to be baby. I like the White Drop Shape Humidifier.

    rutheadler at gmail.com

  69. Already like Crane on FB. Ruth Jacob. Although I really love the animals (penguin and pig especially!) I think the sleek tear drop shape will grow better with the soon to be baby. I like the White Drop Shape Humidifier.

    rutheadler at gmail.com

  70. Lots of fluids! I make soup and tea with honey and lots of it. Then tuck myself (or my hubby) into bed.

    rutheadler at gmail.com

  71. Lots of fluids! I make soup and tea with honey and lots of it. Then tuck myself (or my hubby) into bed.

    rutheadler at gmail.com

  72. My family has humidifiers going most of the year cause of allergies but have alot of old remedies also from my mother in law in mexico

  73. My family has humidifiers going most of the year cause of allergies but have alot of old remedies also from my mother in law in mexico

  82. i kinda love the elephant one... for me. elephants are awesome and elephants would totally cheer me up when i am sick.

    fb fan them: xferriza2 (Danielle b)

  83. i kinda love the elephant one... for me. elephants are awesome and elephants would totally cheer me up when i am sick.

    fb fan them: xferriza2 (Danielle b)

  84. i hate to admit this... but when I am sick I just knock myself out with nyquil and hope i feel better when i wake up. If not I repeat. I try and sleep through it. 🙁

  85. i hate to admit this... but when I am sick I just knock myself out with nyquil and hope i feel better when i wake up. If not I repeat. I try and sleep through it. 🙁

  86. I fix them a pot of honey and lemon tea, and put on a pot of chicken soup.
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  87. I fix them a pot of honey and lemon tea, and put on a pot of chicken soup.
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  92. So far, knock on wood, all I've had to do is snuggle, nurse, and some time in the bathroom with a hot shower running. I hate when my baby is sick 🙁
    skklemm at gmail dot com

  93. So far, knock on wood, all I've had to do is snuggle, nurse, and some time in the bathroom with a hot shower running. I hate when my baby is sick 🙁
    skklemm at gmail dot com

  94. Just like my Mom did with me & my 7 siblings (big family, I know) whenever we got colds or flu, I gave my kids lots of fluids, plenty of rest, used Vicks Vapor Rub, made homemade chicken soup, and one other thing that my wise Mom didn't do. I would give my son or daughter a small dinner bell to ring to get my attention if they were sick in bed with a sore throat and needed me. My son rang that bell constantly. 🙂 My daughter has her own 2 little girls now and she's following in my footsteps with treatments for cold/flu with my granddaughters.

  103. When I am sick (am right now!), I drink warm herbal teas and use a sinus rinse.
    When my kids are sick (one is now), I try to get them extra sleep, cuddles and juice.

  104. When I am sick (am right now!), I drink warm herbal teas and use a sinus rinse.
    When my kids are sick (one is now), I try to get them extra sleep, cuddles and juice.

  111. When my LO gets sick, I give him a vapo~bath, rub his chest with northern essence vaporub & run his vicks vaporizor, along with extra vitamin C. It gets him feeling better in a couple days.

    ziggy28028 at yahoo dot com

  112. When my LO gets sick, I give him a vapo~bath, rub his chest with northern essence vaporub & run his vicks vaporizor, along with extra vitamin C. It gets him feeling better in a couple days.

    ziggy28028 at yahoo dot com

  113. When my kids are sick to help comfort them i make them a nice warm bath with jasmine and i wash all there bedding daily while they sick, I set up a table next to there bed with tissue, a mini trash can. I make them juice popsicles.

    texaswaitress (at) live (dot) com

  114. When my kids are sick to help comfort them i make them a nice warm bath with jasmine and i wash all there bedding daily while they sick, I set up a table next to there bed with tissue, a mini trash can. I make them juice popsicles.

    texaswaitress (at) live (dot) com

  121. I sing to them, read stories, make chicken soup and serve it to them, darken the room, use a humidifier, and watch a DVD with them!

  122. I sing to them, read stories, make chicken soup and serve it to them, darken the room, use a humidifier, and watch a DVD with them!

  123. The kids get to lay in bed and watch TV with juice and snacks.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  124. The kids get to lay in bed and watch TV with juice and snacks.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  125. Heating pads, hot herbal tea, soft music and a hot bath is our usual cough/cold regiment. A humidifier would be really helpful!

  126. Heating pads, hot herbal tea, soft music and a hot bath is our usual cough/cold regiment. A humidifier would be really helpful!

  127. Comfort measures I use are: sitting in the bathroom with the door closed and the hot shower going- I add a couple drops of essential oils to the tub and it makes a nice sauna! Lots of tea, soups and of course some snuggle time!

  128. Comfort measures I use are: sitting in the bathroom with the door closed and the hot shower going- I add a couple drops of essential oils to the tub and it makes a nice sauna! Lots of tea, soups and of course some snuggle time!

  131. Whenever I get sick I love to eat vegetable broth, lots of garlic, get lots of sleep, and get into a hot bath (if there's no fever).

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

  132. Whenever I get sick I love to eat vegetable broth, lots of garlic, get lots of sleep, and get into a hot bath (if there's no fever).

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

  135. my kids favorite comfort when they're sick is just being loved on and cuddled by me and to always have their blanket

  136. my kids favorite comfort when they're sick is just being loved on and cuddled by me and to always have their blanket

  139. We do lots of warm baths or stem showers, and lots of snuggling. Lots of fluids and Vit. C.

  140. We do lots of warm baths or stem showers, and lots of snuggling. Lots of fluids and Vit. C.

  145. We use a warm steam vaporizer most of the time -- but we need a good cool mist humidifier 😉 ngiraldi @ gmail . com

  146. We use a warm steam vaporizer most of the time -- but we need a good cool mist humidifier 😉 ngiraldi @ gmail . com

  149. Chicken soup, sit in the bathroom while I steam it up with a hot shower, hot tea with honey.~lovemyhnk@yahoo.com

  150. Chicken soup, sit in the bathroom while I steam it up with a hot shower, hot tea with honey.~lovemyhnk@yahoo.com

  155. With bad coughs I take my baby in the bathroom dim the lights run a hot shower for the steam and rock her.

  156. With bad coughs I take my baby in the bathroom dim the lights run a hot shower for the steam and rock her.

  163. Lots of rest and I give my kids corn syrup or honey for the cough and since we don't have a humidifier we steam up the bathroom and sit them in there for a while.
    anw1107@aol.com

  164. Lots of rest and I give my kids corn syrup or honey for the cough and since we don't have a humidifier we steam up the bathroom and sit them in there for a while.
    anw1107@aol.com

  171. Lots of Liquids, Lots of rest! Resting is something we don't do enough of for ourselves when we are sick.

  172. Lots of Liquids, Lots of rest! Resting is something we don't do enough of for ourselves when we are sick.

  175. like crane on FB (Tamara Solheim Yancy) and really like the hello kitty humidifier

  176. like crane on FB (Tamara Solheim Yancy) and really like the hello kitty humidifier

  177. I try not to reach for the medicine when my daughter gets sick. I give her warm baths with eucalyptus or tea tree oil, lots of liquids, rest and cuddling.
    wazzuroo at gmail dot com

  178. I try not to reach for the medicine when my daughter gets sick. I give her warm baths with eucalyptus or tea tree oil, lots of liquids, rest and cuddling.
    wazzuroo at gmail dot com

  179. Comfort Measures: Medicines, lots of liquids, ice cream 😉

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  180. Comfort Measures: Medicines, lots of liquids, ice cream 😉

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  187. When we are sick we just try to remain comfortable! Vapo rubs, hot chicken soup, and plenty of bedrest!
    vschilke at gmail dot com

  188. When we are sick we just try to remain comfortable! Vapo rubs, hot chicken soup, and plenty of bedrest!
    vschilke at gmail dot com

  195. When the kids are sick, we use lots of "special" items that they don't normally have like juice boxes and lollipops to keep them hydrated and soothe sore throats.

  196. When the kids are sick, we use lots of "special" items that they don't normally have like juice boxes and lollipops to keep them hydrated and soothe sore throats.

  205. Hydration, hydration, hydration! That gets the fever down FAST! And also helps loosen the mucus along with a humidifier if you have one.

  206. Hydration, hydration, hydration! That gets the fever down FAST! And also helps loosen the mucus along with a humidifier if you have one.

  207. We use the Vicks Vaporub and set up the computer in their bed for movies.
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  208. We use the Vicks Vaporub and set up the computer in their bed for movies.
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  211. luckily we haven't had lots of experience with sickness, but definitely liquids and warm soups, etc. lots of cuddles and movie time!

  212. luckily we haven't had lots of experience with sickness, but definitely liquids and warm soups, etc. lots of cuddles and movie time!

  217. When my 1 year old has a cold we just give her extra liquids, prop her head, extra rest, and use a nasal aspirator.

  218. When my 1 year old has a cold we just give her extra liquids, prop her head, extra rest, and use a nasal aspirator.

  219. Drink lots of liquids (soups, hot tea with honey, etc.)

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

  220. Drink lots of liquids (soups, hot tea with honey, etc.)

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

  221. we could use this right now! Comfort measures I use during colds is lots of hugs...I've got my tot on my lap right now just hugging it out! 🙁

  222. we could use this right now! Comfort measures I use during colds is lots of hugs...I've got my tot on my lap right now just hugging it out! 🙁

  223. I picked up
    pediasure for my sick husband yesterday to help him after a nasty g & i bout.

  224. I picked up
    pediasure for my sick husband yesterday to help him after a nasty g & i bout.

  227. Blankets, push fluids, and read a good book to keep my mind off being sick.

  228. Blankets, push fluids, and read a good book to keep my mind off being sick.

  229. I like crane on FB. I like their animal humidifiers,especially the cow and frog!

  230. I like crane on FB. I like their animal humidifiers,especially the cow and frog!

  233. homeopathic remedies, saline, steam, vicks baby rub, breast milk
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  234. homeopathic remedies, saline, steam, vicks baby rub, breast milk
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  235. Soup and lots of water plus Boogie Wipes help with all the snot. A humidifier is helpful too.

  236. Soup and lots of water plus Boogie Wipes help with all the snot. A humidifier is helpful too.

  237. I am now an e-mail subscriber!! 🙂
    haras76 at live dot com

    thanks again!!

  238. I am now an e-mail subscriber!! 🙂
    haras76 at live dot com

    thanks again!!

  239. we push the liquids (water, mr. freeze's), watch movies/netflix, and lots of cuddle time with mom & dad!

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Our family could definitely use this!! Would love to win!

  240. we push the liquids (water, mr. freeze's), watch movies/netflix, and lots of cuddle time with mom & dad!

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Our family could definitely use this!! Would love to win!

  241. We use saline nasal sprays, decongestants, soothing drinks (warm lemonade with honey is a favorite), and lots of rest.

  242. We use saline nasal sprays, decongestants, soothing drinks (warm lemonade with honey is a favorite), and lots of rest.

  243. When my kids are sick, the key is total distraction. They get whatever they feel like eating, and new toys/video games. But they have to be pretty sick 😉 Thank you for the giveaway!

  244. When my kids are sick, the key is total distraction. They get whatever they feel like eating, and new toys/video games. But they have to be pretty sick 😉 Thank you for the giveaway!

  245. humidifier, warm steams, clear liquids, soup, love and hugs
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  246. humidifier, warm steams, clear liquids, soup, love and hugs
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  251. honey. It really is something I can't live without when I'm sick. And now that my babe is over a year, I gave it to her and boy does it help! I still need a humidifier. I always had them growing up but haven't bought one yet.

  252. honey. It really is something I can't live without when I'm sick. And now that my babe is over a year, I gave it to her and boy does it help! I still need a humidifier. I always had them growing up but haven't bought one yet.

  253. That's a really interesting shape and great selection of colors.

    We use all sorts of remedies including the humidifier, warm showers, peppermint oil, warm or cold compresses. And I am open to modest amounts of tylenol or ibuprofen to ease fevers and aches/pains - usually alternating between the two.

  254. That's a really interesting shape and great selection of colors.

    We use all sorts of remedies including the humidifier, warm showers, peppermint oil, warm or cold compresses. And I am open to modest amounts of tylenol or ibuprofen to ease fevers and aches/pains - usually alternating between the two.

  257. Humidifiers and honey water are great for when she's sick. When she was little there was lots of comfort nursing!

  258. Humidifiers and honey water are great for when she's sick. When she was little there was lots of comfort nursing!

  261. Well my baby is only 4 months so she is exclusively nursed so I don't do a lot as far as food or drink. But I always use a humidifier and love the saline nasal sprays. And lots of hugs and kisses.

  262. Well my baby is only 4 months so she is exclusively nursed so I don't do a lot as far as food or drink. But I always use a humidifier and love the saline nasal sprays. And lots of hugs and kisses.

  265. For my twins, I nurse to comfort them...my toddler- I rock/hold him. For me? I'd love to dose myself with NyQuil and SLEEP but who am I kidding, that never happens!
    thanks!
    farrah dot ritter at gmail dot com

  266. For my twins, I nurse to comfort them...my toddler- I rock/hold him. For me? I'd love to dose myself with NyQuil and SLEEP but who am I kidding, that never happens!
    thanks!
    farrah dot ritter at gmail dot com

  267. It may sound weird... but warm Jell-o; make it, but don't put it in the fridge... my mom always did it for me and I do it for my kids 🙂

  268. It may sound weird... but warm Jell-o; make it, but don't put it in the fridge... my mom always did it for me and I do it for my kids 🙂

  269. Lots of cuddles and rest. Also warm showers, lots of liquids and comfort foods. That's how we deal with illness.

    obsessionsottw at gmail.com

  270. Lots of cuddles and rest. Also warm showers, lots of liquids and comfort foods. That's how we deal with illness.

    obsessionsottw at gmail.com

  271. We use the nosefrida aspirator to clear out her nose...she hates it, but it works!

  272. We use the nosefrida aspirator to clear out her nose...she hates it, but it works!

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