BreatheFrida Review | Tested By BabyGearLab

Frida is headquartered in Florida here in the USA. Its original product, the snot sucker, was invented by a Swedish doctor and changed the playing field of helping sick babies with congested nasal passages. The company calls itself “a solution-based brand” and strives to provide products that make parenthood easier. They offer various products for babies and moms.

Ease of Cleaning

The number of parts a humidifier has and the kinds of tools required are only part of the equation contributing to how hard it is to clean a unit. We also consider the manufacturer's instructions and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance recommendations.

The base of the Frida is fairly easy to clean by rubbing gently with a brush or cloth. Credit: Abriah Wofford The Frida has limited parts, so there is less to clean than some competitors. Credit: Abriah Wofford Previous Next

The opening on this vessel is too small for hands and perhaps some bottle brushes. The tank is not clear, which creates a secondary problem of not being able to see what you are doing, which means you might miss parts of the tank during cleaning. The base itself is easier to clean than the tank, But you'll still need special brushes to reach all the small locations.

In addition to wiping the outside and inside down daily with a cloth, they also recommend descaling every 1-2 weeks with 1tsp of vinegar and water. After the solution sits for 5 minutes, you clean all surfaces with a cloth or soft brush and then rinse. It would be far easier to accomplish all cleaning if the tank had a bigger opening.

Effectiveness

This humidifier performed poorly in our effectiveness tests, offering one of the lowest humidity levels in the group after 180 minutes of testing.

This unit started in a similar level of humidity to the competition. However, but about 20 minutes, it fell significantly behind the competition, some by as much as 10% humidity. At the end of the 180 minutes of test time, the test room had a reading of about 73% relative humidity, while the higher-performing competition was over 90%. Despite the lower readings, if you use this humidifier in a smaller room or close to your child's sleep area, it will likely meet your needs for increased humidity, depending on your goals.

Noise

This ultrasonic humidifier is one of the quietest in the bunch, with a decibel reading below 40 in our tests. Only a couple of competitors were quieter. The loudest product had a reading of over 46 decibels. The noise it does emit is soft and similar to white noise designed to help camouflage ambient noises.

Ease of Use

The BreathFrida has a single dial for humidity output control, and the nightlight operates with a button on the side. The dial is easy to use and can be adjusted based on the level of humidity you want, and you can see the humidity level increase or decrease as you turn the dial. It has a directional adjuster on the top so you can point the humidity toward or away from your little one, depending on your needs.

It has a diffuser and a color-changing nightlight, which are also both easy to use.

The opening on the tank is fairly small, and you won't be able to fit your hand inside it. The vessel's shape is fairly user-friendly to hold, but it doesn't sit on its own in the sink. The smaller opening and the inability to self-stand make it harder to fill than much of the competition.