Vicks Mini Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier (compact, quiet, for better sleep, cough and cold, comfort, essential oils, humidity, rooms up to 15m2) VUL525

A lifesaver for dealing with the kids coughs! Each year, my daughter gets the usual coughs and colds, and really really struggles shifting the cough. Aside from the usual keeping hydrated, calpol, cough medicine and propping her up, I have felt like there is little I can do to help. She's struggled through restless nights, as I have having broken sleep due to coughing episodes. I bought this after some research suggested this would help, and it's been a lifesaver. It has made a considerable difference to her ability to get better sleep, less disturbed by coughing. It's a good size, not too small, and adequately works in her rather large room. There's no jarring or disturbing light, and it also runs very quietly. It feel well made, and I have shown my daughter how to operate it herself (she's 6). I am using this with the vicks pods, which you can easily load and remove in the side. These also I would recommend. It's easy to fill, and I've not noticed any puddles of water or spillages as some report with other devices. I haven;t had to clean or sterilise it yet, but I generally use Milton tabs so would imagine submerging this in the sink will do the job.

I got this humidifier as me and my babies have had dry coughs and congestion for a few days. I’ve turned it on today and already see an improvement in symptoms. The machine is a perfect size for us and so easy to use. I have used the vapour pads in the machine and it smells great, not as strong as some Vicks products but enough to have a pleasant smell. Overall it’s a great quality machine with basic settings making it easy for everyone to use

I like this little Vicks humidifier, especially when using the Vicks pads - I can smell them clearly, though my husband couldn’t smell them at all, so that might vary person to person. The humidifier itself feels like it’s doing its job, and it’s nice and compact and quiet. The only downside is that it doesn’t have a built-in humidity monitor. I had to buy one separately, which would’ve been so much easier if it was included. Otherwise, it’s a handy little unit for small rooms.

Unfortunately, this unit failed after only seven refill pads’ worth of use. For something that’s only brought out occasionally when someone in the family has a cold, that’s very disappointing. Trying to navigate the warranty claim process was extremely frustrating and overly complicated, which ultimately led me to replace it with a Dreo humidifier instead. This model runs at a constant vapour output with no ability to regulate or maintain a set humidity level. In contrast, many modern humidifiers can automatically stop once a desired humidity percentage is reached and restart when needed. That basic feature alone makes a big difference. It also limits you to proprietary refill scent pads, with no flexibility for alternative use (such as essential oils, if desired). Overall, it feels like a cheaply made product with questionable quality control. The issue is that most people won’t use this daily… it tends to come out during illness. When it fails, you may not notice immediately, and by the time you realise there’s a problem, the return window may have passed. Based on my experience, look elsewhere.

Easy to use. Not noisy on any mode. Perfect balance of humidity into a double bedroom. My baby slept peacefully. Look is simple. Two modes, fast and slow. We used fast mode because my baby had worst congestion. Use water quickly. Comes with two pads.

Great product, really helps with coughs and blocked noses.

It makes everywhere damp

Purchased this humidifier in 2022 for my son. After 3+ years, it's been used for my 2nd one and it works very well. It had helped both my kids whenever they had cough or cold and helps them sleep better. It's durable, does what it says and more. Just to be mindful of the refills which I found are slightly expensive..