LEVOIT - Classic 160 Top-Fill Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

tbh biggest factors for a Levoit humidifier in a shared bedroom: noise + coverage. https://www.amazon.com/LEVOIT-Humidifiers-Humidifier-Shut-off-BPA-Free/dp/B0C2C9NHZW?maas=maas_adg_18F94377F2343EED2B772B19CEB305E8_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1 small quiet ones won't fill a 2-person room, big ones can hum like crazy. i ended up with mid-size, low noise, adjustable output works for both sides of bed. cleaning easy = bonus, lol. YMMV, but comfort + quiet wins over fancy features in my experience.

The great thing is that you don’t need to buy an expensive humidifier. We had a large unit that was almost $200 from QVC. When it stopped working we bought a Levoit 2.5 ml Humidifier from Amazon it’s on sale now for $29.99 & regular price is $39.99. You will need to buy Distilled water to fill the humidifier. You can’t use tap water. We were happy with the Levoit one that we used in 2024 & looking forward to using it in 2025!

I’ve been using this and it’s been great - https://amzn.to/4juhyS7

Quiet humidifiers exist, but most of the stuff on shelves is built to be disposable. The fan in cool‑mist units is the main noise source, and warm‑mist units trade that for a heating element humming away. Still quieter, just a different kind of noise. The part that actually matters for holding a steady humidity is the sensor. The cheap built‑in ones drift fast, then the thing short cycles itself to death. An external capacitive sensor does a lot better, but most manufacturers skip it to save a dollar. The tank and body should be thick ABS or polypropylene. The clear plastic stuff cracks once you put it through a few heating cycles. If you go warm mist, look for a stainless steel boil chamber. Aluminum pits, scales up, and turns into a mess after a season or two. Ultrasonic units are fine as long as the ceramic disc is replaceable. The sealed ones die the moment that disc wears out. Mechanical relays last longer than the tiny solid state boards that fry when the heater kicks on a few thousand times. Some of the older Vicks warm mist units got these details right, mostly because they weren’t trying to be “smart”. Levoit’s Classic line isn’t perfect, but at least they don’t fall apart instantly. Skip anything with a touchscreen. Those panels cook themselves from the steam path and the whole thing becomes landfill in a year.

Been using a Levoit for about 2 years now and it's solid, just don't slack on the weekly cleaning or you'll regret it lol. The top-fill design is clutch when you're lazy about refills

I’ve tried multiple and I feel like no matter what they get moldy🥲 best I’ve found is the Vicks 3-in-1, it serves us well when emptied and dried daily, and fully cleaned every few uses. Frida baby 3 in 1 immediately got moldy, as did our levoit top fill. But the ultimate winner is a whole home humidifier. We splurged($1000 for install and humidifier) because we have number 2 coming in August and I despise the upkeep of room humidifiers.

I recommend Levoit's top-filling models instead. They're not at Costco, but they work great, are much easier to fill and clean than bottom filling ones, and the brand is pretty solid. Just make sure to keep up with cleaning, ultrasonic humidifiers require it or they get nasty. I clean with both vinegar and bleach (separately, of course) and mine have been working for years.

I just ordered a levoit brand one, having had other levoit ones that last a long time. The difference in the new is it is top fill, and has a big opening, and made specifically for easy cleaning. I will also make it a point to never put tape water in it, distilled only. I used to use the additives that supposedly make it not gunk up, but in the Midwest/Ohio valley area, our water has a lot of dissolved minerals (limestone especially) and is very "green" with lots of living organisms too small to be seen, even when treated.

I have the Levoit top-fill and I like it. Long-term use is kind of vague. It shouldn't break on you at all, and you should just give it a quick wash once a week to keep it from developing any mold

You should use a cool mist humidifier for baby. We have a levoit and like to a lot. It has an auto shut off feature which is nice.  If the air is too dry in the whole house you may want to consider a whole home humidifier 

You should use a cool mist humidifier. We have a Levoit that works well. But we use it in addition to our whole house humidifier we recently had installed. The whole home humidifier was an investment but worth it