karvol vaporizer, any good???

[Carameli]

Has anyone got any experience of using the karvol vaporizer and whether they make a difference. My dd(just turned 1) has a terrible cold and cannot sleep. We have put her bed up, have pots of karvol and hot water, give her medised(works for a little bit) so wondered if I'd try this.

[melsy]

Ive tried the viva one and boots electric one, I think they are fab for babs with colds. As the drops seem to lose there potency after a while and vaporisers last a lot longer. The viva one only lasts 8 hrs though and the boots electric one lasts about 10-12 hrs which I feel is better for baby sleep times. The only thing is that you need at least 3mx3m room.

[throckenholt]

we usually put a few drops on a tissue near the bed - seems to work for us.

[Softie]

Hi Carameli
Have you tried Calrub, similar to vicks but specially made for young ones. Same people who make Calpol. Rub a little on the chest, I know it's a bit old fashioned but it really worked for my one .
Good Luck
Softie.

[Hayls]

We've used it and it did seem to help, but we had to turnit on and close dds bedroom door for a good hour or so before her bedtime to give it time to work its way round the room. I think each capsule worked for a couple of nights

[Thunderbird1]

We use the Boots one & found it to be very good. The little pad things last all night & do help.

[JiminyCricket]

I think the karvol vapouriser is fab! Always take it on holiday just in case and invariably dd (or dh!) gets a sniffle and we use it. I'd say if you switch it off in the day they usually need a refill after three days, and its really not much use unless you can shut the door.

[Flik]

The boots vaporisor is great, it really helps to clear throat and chests. Definatly my best buy in amongst a load of rubbish that have bought since having children.

[funkydiva]

We have got a humidifier from Argos, it was about £25, with a space to put Karvol/ Olbas oil next to where the steam comes out, so it fills the room. It is brilliant and really helps ease a cough and cold, especially when used alongside Medised. Hope she feels better soon