It is usually more appropriate to maintain the humidity of the baby’s room at 40%-60%.
General indoor humidity maintained at 40% -60%, is more suitable for the baby living environment. If the humidity is too low and too dry, it may cause unnoticeable water loss from the baby’s skin, and the amount of water lost through respiration will increase, which will easily lead to dehydration in babies.
In addition, low humidity in the room can lead to dryness and itching in the infant’s throat, which can easily be combined with upper respiratory tract infections and other problems.
Therefore, when the humidity in an infant’s room is too dry, parents can increase the humidity in the room by using a humidifier to provide a comfortable environment for the baby.
Similarly, too much humidity is not conducive to the health of infants, and prompt medical attention is recommended in case of discomfort.