Crane Animal Humidifier for Kids Bedroom, 1 Gal. Cool Mist Humidifier with Adjustable Settings, Optional Filter, Auto Shut-Off, Hippo

We have a two year-old and about a year ago when she got her first really nasty cold I ran out minutes before the drugstore closed (the one with the abbreviated name like CBS). Ehem. When I lugged the Vick's brand humidifier to the counter they all but held me by my ankles and shook every last coin out of my purse. That was fine -- my daughter was sick -- so if this is what a really good humidifier cost to help her sleep well then I was happy to pay whatever they were asking. I forked over the pirate's ransom (three times what this penguin one costs) to help my child sleep better. When I got it home the disappointed started immediately. It was bulky, heavy, and awkwardly shaped. The lights were so bright my daughter's room may as well have been on the Vegas strip. It made very loud "glugging" noises throughout the night that made my light-sleeper child stir or wake (which is the ultimate in upsetting when we took painstaking efforts to get her asleep while sick). Imagine sleeping next to a busy office water cooler with the big air bubble that goes up and makes the glugging sound after each use; that's what the Vick's is like. To combat the light problem I had to duct tape a black sock to it and then use half a roll of duct tape to cover all of the tank walls where the light shone through the water and lit the thing up like a Christmas tree. It wasn't my brightest MacGyver moment but I had a sick, tired two year-old so I used what I had in front of me. The Vicks one got stinky often (and not from the sock!) plus it was hard to clean. Finally, one day a year later I stumbled across this lovely penguin. I read all the wonderful reviews and wondered what it would be like to have a properly working humidifier. At this price I figured it was high time we found out. WHOA NELLY! This thing is silent as falling snow! I stand there and stare at it in disbelief that it's even on but the steady stream of "clouds" (what my daughter calls the mist) is pouring out nonstop to assure me it's indeed working like a charm. It does have a green light that glows a tad bright for our liking so I doubled up two bandaids and stuck them over the light to cover it -- voila -- dark as night. There seems to be some conflicting info on the size. The box says it's a two gallon tank. Whatever size it is -- I fill it around 9p.m. and it's still half full when it gets shut off around 9 a.m. after being set at full throttle/highest speed all night. You will not be disappointed with this sucker. My only complaint would be that the tank handle could be sturdier so you could actually carry it by the handle when full. That's small potatoes when you consider what I lived through with the Vicks beast and how well much this penguin shames that Vick's model.Bravo Crane.

This is a quiet and an easy to use humidifier. I use Culligan FM-15A Level 3 Faucet Filter to fill up the water everyday. Although, I still have to buy vinegar to clean it, it's working great!!! The mist formation and emission is instantaneous. The moment you turn it on, cool mist is dispensed into the air. I was worried that since no hot/warm mist is dispensed, it might make me feel chilly or make the temperature of the apartment go down, but it do any of that. The mist is more helpful, invisible and a silent companion spread in the house than a continuous source of noise and uncomfortable cold air blower. There is a continuous (not discrete) control system knob that you can turn to get the desired level of mist-dispensing.The head of the penguin is loosely fit, so it falls off if I forget to remove it before tilting the upper body to fill with water. However, the head has it's own use, you can tilt it in any direction and the mist will flow out from that direction. Also the beak of the penguin that vents out the mist is titled upwards, so it makes sure that the mist is dispensed at an elevation.I have keep it on my wooden desk right in front of my face to add additional elevation and direct exposure, however, as the mist falls on the desk too, I am afraid that due to excessive mist, the wood may expand and loose it's shape.I live in a tiny 320 sq feet studio but the humidifier isn't quite upto the task to keep the whole unit humid. I find it much easier to work when it's right on my desk and then much easier to sleep when it's near my bed. Maybe because it's too dry in here in Pittsburgh and I have excessive dryness and allergy problems that no amount of drinking water or lathering up of hydrating/oily lotions help. There is always static electricity popping whenever I touch anything metallic! So, I will need to buy another one of these. I am excited about this, cz they are not very expensive and they look cute!In terms of cuteness of model design, penguin was over-hyped, so I didn't really find it that adorable. It's like a fat, unshapely, too much white and hard Bakelite (plastic that can't be remolded - like the switchboard-material) that looks more like a big dough-kneading machine than a cute penguin. Although, it's just a machine and I shouldn't really complain about aesthetic aspect, but I saw a video on y o u t u b e showing the elephant one, it looks so so so much cuter and adorable in person! Also, the elephant one has the snout/trunk up, so the mist will be dispensed up much higher up in the air, which is all the more desirable. I am definitely gonna buy that one soon!Overall, I think this is the best kind available for the humidifier in terms of its excellent design and value for money.

In the winter the indoor humidity gets down to about 30-32% which can be quite shocking. I was looking for a humidifier that could put the most amount of water in the air in the shortest amount of time. I've tried many different humidifiers which promise high water output and have been nothing but disappointed. They're expensive and don't seem to output enough water ... enter the Crane Cute Animal Humidifier.Care Abouts :Hours/gallon - this was my #1 concern, how much water can it get into the air and how fast.Noise level - I wanted it to do so quietly.Cost - I wasn't looking for medical grade or payment plans, I wanted affordable/low cost.I bought this Crane humidifier on a whim. The marketing fluff showed it had high water output for its price compared to the other humidifiers I've tried, so why not? What's one more disappointment in a long line of disappointments, right? I was pleasantly surprised.Pros :High water output - On full blast the Elephant puts 1 gallon of water into the air in 12 hours. Best in class for sure.Cool mist, nearly silent operation - You can hear the faintest of fan noise from about a foot away, any further and it's silent.Cost - This has the lowest cost for the volume of water output I've found.Nebulizer - Instant mist as soon as you turn it on.Cons :The water tank has what looks to be a handle on it but isn't. It's very tempting to carry a full water tank by what's not a handle.After years of faithful service my Frog quit working, my fault, I didn't follow the cleaning instructions. Follow the instructions and use white vinegar and all will be fine. You can use tap water in the tank but I use the cheapest distilled water I can find. It lessens the amount of cleaning required.Would I buy this product again? After my Frog broke I bought 2 Elephants.

I have very mixed feelings about this humidifier.Pros:It gives out a noticeable amount of humidity, and I can see the noticeable rise in humidity levels when I use it - so it gives me the primary benefit one expects from a humidifierIt is very quietIt is cuteIts capacity is pretty goodCons:It is an awkward shapeIt is difficult to clean thoroughly - I don't worry about the cleanliness of the humidity produced, because it's ultrasonic. But when I run it for a few days, or want to put it away into storage in the spring, it is challenging to clean out the base. And the water tank wouldn't significantly be cleaned by being put in the dishwasher - there's a small opening in the bottom. You have to fill it with water, add bleach, and let it sit a while to clean the canister. I'm not confident about how clean I can get the base. I don't want mold growing in there!My main area of dissatisfaction: You take the tank, hold it upside down to fill it with water, put the cap on and turn it right-side up. The tank is now heavy with water, and wet from being held under the spout. Which means I dropped it within 2 days of opening it - and the plastic tank shattered and big pieces broke off, rendering the humidifier unusable. I ordered another (unbreakable tank) humidifier, then checked the Crane website and found I could order a new tank -- that came quickly and I'm now using this humidifier again. But it's only a matter of time before I drop the slippery, heavy tank again. I moved it from the room for which I originally purchased (which has hardwood floors) to my bedroom (which has carpeting. I am being extra careful).Summary: I actually really like this humidifier. It does what I need - it provides enough humidity on dry days and is quiet. I can run it overnight on a tank of water so the capacity and output are good. But: I am concerned with how easy it was to shatter the tank, and I'm only willing to buy so many replacement tanks

We love the Elephant! This is our third one to buy for ourselves and family. Cute and blows out steam you can see! Easy to use

I love this little guy. I had one many years ago but lost it among moves across states. I recently got another one to help combat the winter dryness that makes my skin super itchy and my throat too dry. I have thermometers on the walls that also measure humidity so I can quantify how well it’s working with numbers in addition to feeling more comfortable. The tank has a little handle on top that makes carrying it easier, and the opening is wide enough to allow for a little plastic filter fish that I bought separately. I literally cannot hear it when it’s turned on, even at the highest setting. I can leave it on overnight and if it runs out of water it automatically stops and the light turns red to remind me to refill it. I’m sure other humidifiers are also effective but I gotta say I love this one for the shape and colors. It’s quirky and cute and makes something rather dull (look at me, I have to humidify my enclosure because I am basically a giant complicated houseplant) a bit more fun. I should also mention it works great for my 400 sq ft studio apartment with radiators (not forced air heating) so if you have a larger space and/or forced air you may need more than one. You might need a flock of adorable blue penguins. An army of adorable humidifiers, if you will.

I purchased mine a couple of weeks ago and have had zero problems with it. I set it up, filled it with water, and plugged it in. Less than 10 seconds later, cool mist was coming out of it.Performance: I use mine in my master bedroom, which is quite large and has high ceilings. I constantly run it on high in order to get the results I want. The water reservoir lasts about a day on this setting.Noise: Even on high, it makes very little noise. Your air conditioner/furnace probably makes more noise when it's running. It periodically makes a short gurgling sound that was a little weird until I got used to it. I hear the gurgling sound maybe every 30 minutes. I'm not really sure about that because I've gotten used to it and don't really hear it anymore. I suspect you would hear it less frequently on a lower setting.Leakage: Absolutely none. The only problem occurs when you need to refill the reservoir and you take the decorative piece and the reservoir apart to do it. Condensation collects under the decorative piece and there are a few drips from the bottom of the reservoir. I take a washcloth/small towel with me to catch those and then hold it under the bottom of the reservoir as I carry it back and forth.Convenience: Not having to deal with a wick is wonderful. The only thing you have to do is refill it with water, dump the remaining water out of the bottom once a day, and rinse it out with a bit of white vinegar once a week. That's it. It's kind of a pain to have to unplug it to dump the water out and clean it, but that's a very minor thing. A bigger water reservoir might be nice, but it would also be a lot heavier after you filled it. This is probably the right size.The elephant was a bit of a whimsical choice on my part, but I love it.

I am quite upset about this purchase. It was working perfectly fine when I received it on December 24th, then not even 2 weeks later it no longer produces any steam. I have been using it nearly every night since I got it due to having the flu. It worked wonderfully and now, as of today, January 5th, it doesn’t produce any steam :( I’ve tried a few different things to trouble shoot the issue to no avail (I empty the basin and replace the water everyday, only pouring the basin water as directed, turning off then back on, unplugging and plugging it back in, setting the level to low, medium, high, ensuring the tank is completely full, trying with the tank half full, trying with the tank nearly empty). I purchased it for $35.55 and am wanting to have it replaced but am not able to because the same item is now being sold for $48.99. Meaning I will now have to use my time to take it to a place to be returned then spend an additional near $15 for a replacement one that I can only hope doesn’t stop working like this one did. I’m very disappointed. I don’t think I can justify the price difference just to potentially run into the same issue again. I really loved using this and am sad that I won’t have a cutie lil fox aiding me in my sickie slumber anymore :(

CRANE Humidifier is great product, but this one being sold by this seller is not CRANE brand. This is a false advertisement.

The product was damaged but sipping

Very nice for a children bedroom

It leaks water. There was a puddle in the floor every morning, which is unfortunate because it was perfect for the woodland decor in my sons room.

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