Crane Animal Humidifier for Bedroom, 1 Gal. Cool Mist Humidifier for Baby Nursery with Auto Shut-Off, Easy to Clean, Penguin

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.

Cutest humidifier ever! It’s super quiet and easy to clean. My son loves it. I highly recommend!

1/10/13 UPDATE: In lieu of my original review below when I received my first humidifier in the shape of the lovely blue penguin, I decided to order another one which I received a few weeks ago.. This second time, I wasn't lucky compared to my first one.The second one did not work AT ALL when I plugged it in. I checked the manual that came with the product to make sure something has been added/updated compared to the one I already owned. No difference. So then, I thought maybe that outlet was just bad but that couldn't be true considering I had just used that same outlet earlier with a table lamp and that was fine. Anyways, doesn't hurt to try.Tried another outlet and same thing happened - so I contacted Crane as their manual stated if the product is experiencing issues. I am aware other Amazon folks have had similar issues with their products as well, of course, I didn't encountered this with my first one... Anyways, Crane Operator tells me after a 30 minute hold I should cut 4 inches off the cord and send it to them for examination to prove it's their product and not something else before they will provide a replacement which will be another 7-10 business day BTW. Now that is the most stupidest thing I've ever heard. If I do that, the humidifier is useless (not to mention I can't ask for a refund with Amazon - my next option). I told the Operator "That's the most ridiculous suggestion a manufacturer can ask of their customer on a defective product - not to mention the hilarity of what you're telling me to do." And *clicked* I went with the phone. Screw that - I'll go to someone with more common and business sense instead.Amazon - do you hear me now? Yes. Good - I need you. *POOF* out comes my Amazon fairy.........and 5 seconds later, return label in my email and refund reflected in my account. None of that useless BS of telling me to cut part of the cord to prove the product's defectiveness etc. Amazon once again have come through and continues to be the ruler (at least in my book), of customer service.I'll keep my star rating the same because my first two humidifiers both are awesome and I experienced no issues at all to date. All I have to say is, if you order this, you definitely want to try it out because you really don't know if yours will turn out to be a lemon! <(^.^)>================================1/16/12 Review: Another product from my registry I received and boy am I glad my husband forced me to add this to our registry! I personally have never used or have much knowledge of what a humidifier does but my husband - being the more knowledgeable one *surprise!* where health and safety is involved insisted that we needed it for our baby especially during the winter months and we start using our heaters etc.Because the item itself is new to me, I read the instruction manual it came with cover to cover to make sure I understood how to operate and maintenance it later on. I have not experienced any of the problems mentioned from some reviewers (i.e. leaking, cracking, extreme moisture etc) and I credit spending the time reading and understanding the instructions for not experiencing those things.We use the penguin in my daughter's nursery as when our heater is on, her room warms up the quickest and we also have the cow version in the playroom. Both versions have been wonderful and it definitely does the job in keeping moisture levels during winter seasons or during extremely dry conditions as doctors and other parents have informed me that certain weather conditions can cause nose bleeds etc (apparently, my daughter have not experienced this but I DID before I had these humidifiers!!). The machines are user friendly and really easy to operate - again, assuming you have spent the time to read the instructions, this product is extremely easy to use. The size for water is right for us and it lasts well into next day (depending on the level of moisture you have set it to) so we don't need to constantly refill etc like some other models out there.I do want to credit the reviewer who did the video review for this product as if it wasn't for his video, I would not have been convinced this was the right product for my family so thank you!! <(^.^)>

The penguin head turns all the way around so you can direct it towards you and not just straight up. With the mist falling above me, it helps me stay cool at night!The machine is fairly quiet, it does make a glug glug noise when the water level goes down. And depending on how much mist you like depends on if you hear the trickling sound it makes. That all turns into white noise after a while. But I love the trickling sound, I find it relaxing.One thing I don't like is lifting the body off the base to unscrew the cap to add water.The water level lasts all night. I run it toward the high end of low.Other than hot flashes, my sinuses are happy I'm running a humidifier while I sleep.Kinda wish it had night lights to light up the penguin. Too cute to not see it at night.The power button light kinda works as a night light but it's not very bright.