A few years ago, my husband and I visited the One of a Kind Show in Toronto where we purchased three diffusers, one for each of our bedrooms. The diffusers we purchased for the kids' rooms also doubled as a night light since they had an LED lamp. The capacity was 100 mL, which I thought would be sufficient, but we ended up using it a lot more frequently than I had anticipated and I would have to refill the reservoir quite often. An upgrade was definitely in order. Then, earlier this month, I received an Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser / Ultrasonic Cool Mist Aroma Humidifier from AUKEY for review and I knew this would be the perfect replacement.

This ultra-silent aromatherapy diffuser is an excellent example of form meets function. Its contemporary teardrop design suits the modern home or office and the built-in LED lamp with seven colour options easily adapts to your mood. You can choose from dim and bright lighting, as well as changing or fixed colours. The timer lets you run the diffuser for 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours or continuously, and the auto shut-off feature will turn it off once the water is used up. 

Aside from the obvious benefit of having a diffuser with a capacity that is three times as large as our old diffuser, I really like how quiet it is, especially given the fact that we use it frequently throughout the night. It is very easy to use and the humidifier comes in extra handy during the winter months when we experience very dry air. Our favourite essential oils to use with our new diffuser are eucalyptus radiata, tea tree, lemon and orange - sweet.

The Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser / Ultrasonic Cool Mist Aroma Humidifier from AUKEY, available for purchase on Amazon.ca, currently retails for $44.95 and is eligible for free shipping.

Just when you thought Dyson engineers couldn't possibly get more innovative, they invent a humidifier unlike any other. The Dyson Humidifier is the newest fan technology to launch in Canada and with it comes state of the art technology that will have you thinking twice about your next humidifier purchase. We all know that dry household air can lead to dehydrated skin, blocked sinuses and an increased susceptibility to colds and flus. But have you ever thought about the potential bacteria that can breed inside your humidifier? It is one of the reasons why I recently tossed out my daughter's old humidifier. Instead, I will be taking advantage of the Ultraviolet Cleanse technology in our new Dyson Humidifier and rest assured that it will kill 99.9% of bacteria in the water. 

Recalling how easy it was to assemble our Dyson Pure Cool Link Air Purifier, I was eager to set up our Dyson Humidifier review unit until I saw there were a few extra parts to consider. I reviewed the manual to become better familiar with all the parts and followed the instructions for first time use. I filled the water tank with cool tap water and placed it on top of the base by holding onto the convenient red handle, then plugged in the unit.

After taking a brief moment to admire the beauty of its design, I watched as water trickled into the base.

I then turned on the Dyson Humidifier and waited approximately three minutes while the water passed over a UV-C emitter, ensuring that it was 99.9% bacteria-free. Once it started to mist, I adjusted the settings using the remote control which allows you control humidity target levels, increase or decrease air flow, set a sleep timer or toggle between humidifier and fan mode. There is also the option to switch to automatic mode which uses Intelligent Climate Control to measure both the temperature and moisture in the air to create a comfortable environment.

Our family loves the new Dyson Humidifier and the ability to switch between humidifier and fan modes. I also love how smart it is and that it makes it easy for me to maintain ideal humidity levels, similar to the Dyson Link App. We just need to make sure we stay on top of weekly and monthly cleaning. We also registered our unit to receive free 2 year parts and labour warranty, which is fantastic given the hefty $599.99 price tag.

To introduce you to this newest technology, Dyson will be attending The BabyTime Show at the Metro Convention Centre from November 11-13. The BabyTime show is a forum for families and parents-to-be to discover the latest and greatest in baby products and services, hear from parenting experts and enjoy toddler entertainment. This year, I have a set of two tickets* to give away so one lucky reader courtesy of Dyson! Simply complete the Rafflecopter form below.

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Disclosure: I received product to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

To help relieve cough and congestion, check out the Vicks Starry Night cool mist humidifier. Featuring a projector that comforts your child, it creates a calm night perfect for children of all ages.

The Starry Night humidifier has two speed settings and offers quiet operation for comfort during the night. The best part is that the projector operates independently from the humidifier so you could use as a night light. It projects a sea of stars on the ceiling while changing colours.