THE COMPLETE NURSERY SET-UP
Humidifier + Air Purifier + White Noise — bought together, delivered together, one delivery fee. Our most-requested baby shower gift.
Humidifier + Air Purifier + White Noise — bought together, delivered together, one delivery fee. Our most-requested baby shower gift.
Babies breathe faster than adults and spend most of the day in one room — so the air and sound in that room matter more than anywhere else in the house.
Humidifier — for dry air: Dry air dries out a baby’s nose and throat, which is why coughs sound worse at night and blocked noses wake them at 3am. A cool-mist humidifier holds the room at a comfortable 40–60% humidity, easing dry coughs, congestion and flaky skin.
Air Purifier — for clean air: Babies take in more of whatever is in the room than adults do. A HEPA purifier captures dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke drifting in from outside and cooking fumes, instead of letting them circulate. Most noticeable in dusty seasons, near busy roads and in homes with pets.
White Noise — for steady sound: Babies are used to constant sound from the womb. Steady white noise masks door slams, traffic, TV and siblings — the sudden noises that startle a sleeping baby — so naps last longer and night wakings drop.
Dehumidifier — when the room is damp instead: If walls feel cold and bedding smells musty, the room already has too much moisture and a humidifier would make it worse. A dehumidifier pulls the excess out and helps prevent mould.
→ White noise machine
→ Humidifier
→ Air purifier
→ Humidifier
→ Air purifier
→ White noise machine
→ Dehumidifier
→ All three
Cool-mist humidifiers are the type recommended for children — no hot water or steam. Place it on a firm surface out of reach and away from the cot, empty and rinse the tank daily, and use clean water. Aim for around 40–60% room humidity.
They solve different problems. A humidifier adds moisture to dry air; a purifier removes dust, pollen and dander from it. Dry cough or blocked nose → humidifier. Dust, pets or allergies → purifier. Many nurseries eventually run both.
Widely used and generally considered safe at a moderate volume, placed away from the cot rather than beside the baby’s head. It should sit in the background, masking sudden noises rather than dominating the room.
No. If walls feel cold and bedding smells musty, the room already has too much moisture and a humidifier would make it worse. That’s a job for a dehumidifier, which pulls excess moisture out and helps prevent mould.
Follow the symptom: night coughing → humidifier; dust, pets or allergies → air purifier; a baby who startles awake → white noise machine. Message us with what’s happening and we’ll advise honestly, even if it’s the cheapest option.
These items are delivered direct to your door. Pay on delivery is available within Nairobi, and we deliver countrywide by courier — M-PESA, card and bank transfer all accepted.
AromaBox supplies humidifiers, air purifiers and white noise machines for nurseries, baby rooms and family bedrooms across Kenya — for parents preparing a nursery before the birth, settling a newborn who wakes at every sound, or easing a toddler through a cold.
Indoor air is often drier than we notice, especially in dry season and air-conditioned rooms. Dry air irritates a baby’s nose and throat, thickens mucus and dries delicate skin. A cool-mist humidifier raises humidity to a comfortable 40–60% RH, easing dry coughs, helping a congested baby breathe at night, and reducing flaky skin and chapped lips. Empty, rinse and dry the tank daily, and use clean water.
Babies breathe faster than adults and spend most of the day indoors, taking in proportionally more of whatever is in the room. A HEPA air purifier captures household dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke drifting in from outside and cooking fumes. Families near busy roads, in dusty neighbourhoods, or with pets and allergy-prone children feel the difference most. Run it with windows closed for best effect.
Babies spend nine months surrounded by constant sound, which is why total silence rarely settles them. A white noise machine provides steady, unchanging sound that masks doors, traffic, television and siblings. Parents typically report longer naps, easier settling and fewer night wakings, especially in apartments and busy households — and the machines are just as popular with adults, shift workers and students.
Each device solves a different problem — moisture, air quality and sound — and a nursery usually has more than one of them. Buying together means a single delivery and one delivery fee, which is why this set has become one of the most practical baby shower and new-baby gifts we deliver.
We are based in Nairobi and deliver these items direct to your door, with pay on delivery available in Nairobi and courier delivery countrywide — Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Kiambu, Machakos and other towns. Buying as a gift? We can deliver straight to the recipient with your message.
General wellbeing information only — not medical advice. If your child has persistent breathing difficulty, a high fever or a worsening cough, please see a paediatrician.