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Vicks Starry Night Humidifier: Review and Giveaway

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This morning when I left my home for work, the temperature was 72.  When I returned, the temperature plummeted to a nippy 55!  That is a HUGE difference during an 8 hour shift.  And guess what?  My sinuses and allergies are already going crazy.  Winter in New Orleans is indeed Cold and Flu Season and while none of my family have been hit just yet, I have a feeling it’s coming any day now.

In 2008, we had the privilege of testing out a Vicks humidifier and we still love it to this day, two years later!  It has definitely served us well through two years of stuffiness, allergies and sinus infections.  In fact, I was sure there was no way to improve on this model…..and then Vicks proved me wrong.

Vicks Starry Night Humidifier not only provides moisture and soothing vapors from the Vicks VapoPad Scent Pad, it also projects color changing stars onto your child’s ceiling.  The night time scene comforts your child in order to allow the good night’s sleep necessary for healing.

While no one is sick right now (knock on wood), we tested out the humidifier’s new starry night feature without the benefit of the soothing vapors.  The great part is that the starry night and humidifier are controlled by two separate knobs, so my girls can enjoy the scene even when they are not sick.  They both loved the color changing feature and were completely quiet watching the stars float by.

I am still not looking forward to the day when my little ones become ill, but at least I feel prepared with the new Vicks Starry Night Humidifier.  I am also checking out the tips from nationally renowned pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg on the Cold and Flu Central Facebook page.  I figure we can use all the help we can get in order to ensure the health of my family this holiday season.  Here,  you can also find coupons for Vicks and Braun products!

GIVEAWAY

Are you battling the bug at your home?  Vicks would like to help by giving away one Starry Night Humidifiers to TWO lucky readers (ARV $69)!!

How to enter:

1. Visit the Cold and Flu Central and tell me one of the prevention tips!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog and Cold and Flu Central (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog and Cold and Flu Central on Facebook.

5. Place my blog banner on your sidebar.

6. Subscribe to my Feed.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 14th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This product review is the opinion of the Experimental Mommy. Others may have a different experience. Vicks supplied me with a sample for review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

441 thoughts on “Vicks Starry Night Humidifier: Review and Giveaway”

  9. The best prevention tip I learned from the link was to get plenty of sleep and drink lots of water….we are all sick and doing that now.

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  14. Also, replace your sick child’s toothbrush with a fresh new one once the illness has passed to eliminate germs that can remain on the old toothbrush.
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  15. Encouring your child to get rest, as hard as that may seem, is the best way to help them get better sooner. Plenty of sleep and water.

  19. One of the tips is to Soothe sore throats and help the medicine go down by gargling with salt water.

  40. Tip: keep Disninfecting wipes close by and use frequently to sanitize items to prevent spreading illness!

    wendym at cableone dot net

  55. One prevention tip I found: Enforce an early “lights-out” and make water the drink of choice.
    Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  76. You and all other family members also need to wash your hands carefully, especially before meals and after bathroom use.
    cjwallace43 at gmail dot com

  87. One of the prevention tips was early lights out and water the choice of drink…interesting though that they mentioned not to give children 12 months or younger water…never heard that one before!

  119. One tip I seen is Break out the cleaning crew, wipe down shared surfaces such as counters, keyboards.
    flophasit at yahoo dot com

  121. I LIKE you & Cold and Flu on facebook – I’m victoria liester
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  137. Wiping down keyboards and phones. I always forget to do that but of course that’s going to help! I could really use this humidifer for my sister. She gets sick often and her asthma does not make it any better. She almost always has allergies.

  146. Use a humidifier in your home. During the winter indoor air is especially dry. Using a humidifier keeps the air at comfortable humidity levels, which helps ease congestion and soothes sore throats.

    enchantedtree(at)homtail.com

  163. It’s interesting that they listed gargling with warm salt water. My parents always told me to do that and I always wondered if that really worked.

  168. one tip is:
    Before tossing out an old phone book or using it to prop a door, try propping something else. Lying down can worsen congestion and increase sinus pressure and pain. Place a phone book or two under your mattress at night to elevate the head and lessen over-night congestion.
    billdebstanton at hotmail dot com

  195. One of the tips was to “Become the hand-washing police,” which I think is definitely one of the best tips.

  213. using a humidifier makes sense no matter what your symptoms are. And should you have a cold or cough, humidifiers can help ease congestion and soothe sore throats

  214. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog and Cold and Flu Central on Facebook.
    FACEBOOK FOLLOWER I follow both on Face book as Laurie Harrison (geneveve2 at gmail dot com)

  226. I think that keeping containers of wipes around your home and reminding your family to “clean it before you use it” is a great tip!

  318. one of the tips:
    During sleep, the immune system goes to work to restore your body and protect it from illness. A lack of sleep works against your immune system, making it vulnerable to sickness. Water hydrates your body to help your immune system optimally function. A child under the age of 12 months should not be given plain water unless you are directed to do so by a physician.

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

  319. following you on twitter @left_the_stars
    I tweeted your giveaway

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  353. Using a humidifier keeps the air at comfortable humidity levels, which helps ease congestion and soothes sore throats.

  367. I read that we should Become the hand-washing police! This season, I have made a rule that everytime we come home from anywhere, we all have to wash our hands. We’ve all been much healthier and it’s amazing how something so simple can make such a difference.

    Thanks for the chance!
    MusingsfromaSAHM at gmail dot com

  384. Getting the flu shot is one way to keep from getting the flu. I love this humidifer. Thanks for having the contest and Happy Holidays to all!

  392. One prevention tip is wiping down shared surfaces such as computer keyboards, phones, countertops, and TV remotes with antibacterial wipes can kill flu germs.

  410. Get the flu shot.
    Flu shots can be beneficial for most children and adults. They are especially important for individuals in certain high-risk groups. Check with your physician to find out if you or your family members are in this category.

  417. Wiping down shared surfaces such as computer keyboards, phones, countertops, and TV remotes with antibacterial wipes can kill flu germs. Keep containers of wipes around your home and remind your family to “clean it before you use it.” Also, replace your sick child’s toothbrush with a fresh new one once the illness has passed to eliminate germs that can remain on the old toothbrush.

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