SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.,
Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- This cold & flu season, the new
Vicks® Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier brings a
dose of magic to the nighttime routine with themed dreamscapes that
are projected on the bedroom ceiling to comfort and entertain
little ones. Designed to inspire dreams, the Vicks Sweet Dreams
Humidifier offers three interchangeable themes, so that instead of
counting sheep, kids can now choose to fall asleep beneath a
safari, sea, or star-filled sky! The humidifier also provides
essential, restorative moisture to help temporarily relieve the
most dreaded cold and flu symptoms, and help Mom sleep easier,
too.
The captivating images projected on the ceiling by the Vicks
Sweet Dreams Humidifier can be played on their own as a nightlight
to help calm children's nighttime fears or used in conjunction with
the humidifier's cool moisture output. The cool mist is quietly
released into the air to counteract the effects of harsh, dry air
and help ease congestion, stuffy noses, dry skin and chapped lips
for a better night's sleep. Cool mist humidifiers are recommended
by the American Academy of Pediatrics in a baby's room or nursery
to help temporarily relieve cold and cough
symptoms.i
"Tired of bedtime battles, the Vicks Sweet Dreams Humidifier was
developed by a mom who set out to make the evening routine easier
by creating colorful projections that can soothe and send children
off to dreamland, and even have them looking forward to bedtime,"
said Lara Peterson, VP of Healthcare
at Kaz USA, Inc., which designs
Vicks humidifiers. "The humidifier's cool mist also aids in keeping
the relative humidity of indoor air between 40 and 60 percent,
which makes it a perfect addition to Mom's flu-fighting arsenal
this winter."
Recent peer-reviewed scientific studies have suggested that
maintaining relative humidity levels in the optimal range of 40 and
60 percent can help reduce the survival of the flu virus in the air
and on surfaces such as countertops, door knobs, faucets and other
household items.ii
Designed for medium-sized rooms, the Vicks Sweet Dreams
Humidifier's 1-gallon tank can run up to 24-hours on the lowest
output setting. Its filter-free operation makes maintenance for Mom
that much easier, and a variable humidity control allows her to
customize the output of moisture. It can also be used with two
Vicks® Scent Pads for long-lasting and soothing
menthol vapors.
The Vicks Sweet Dreams Humidifier, available in pink or blue
colors, will be online and at major baby and pharmacy retailers
this September for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of
$59.99. For more information about
the Vicks Sweet Dreams Humidifier or other humidification products,
visit VicksHumidifiers.com.
About Kaz
A world leader in high quality healthcare
and home environment products, Kaz is a state of the art,
dynamically-managed, global leader in healthcare devices, home
comfort and water filtration products that operates in over 65
countries on six continents. The branded product portfolio
includes PUR® Water Filtration products, Vicks® Thermometers and
Humidifiers, Honeywell® Humidifiers, Heaters, Fans and Air
Cleaners, Braun® Thermometers, SoftHeat® Heating Pads, SmartTemp®
Hot/Cold Packs, Febreze® air purifiers and more. Kaz
USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Helen
of Troy Limited. For more information about Kaz, please visit
www.kaz.com.
About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited
(NASDAQ, NM: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company
offering creative solutions for its customers through a strong
portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including:
Housewares: OXO®, Good Grips®, Soft Works®, OXO tot® and OXO
Steel®; Healthcare/Home Environment: Vicks®, Braun®, Honeywell®,
PUR®, Febreze®, Stinger®, Duracraft® and SoftHeat®; and Beauty:
Revlon®, Vidal Sassoon®, Dr. Scholl's®, Pro Beauty Tools®, Sure®,
Pert®, Infusium23®, Brut®, Ammens®, Hot Tools®, Bed Head®, Karina®,
Ogilvie® and Gold 'N Hot®. The Nutritional Supplements segment was
formed with the acquisition of Healthy Directions, a U.S. market
leader in premium doctor-branded vitamins, minerals and
supplements, as well as other health products sold directly to
consumers. The Honeywell® trademark is used under license from
Honeywell International Inc. The Vicks®, Braun®, Febreze® and Vidal
Sassoon® trademarks are used under license from The Procter &
Gamble Company. The Revlon® trademark is used under license from
Revlon Consumer Products Corporation. The Bed Head® trademark is
used under license from Unilever PLC. The Dr. Scholl's® trademark
is used under license from MSD Consumer Care, Inc. For more
information about Helen of Troy Limited, please visit
www.hotus.com.
This product is distributed by Kaz USA, Inc. under license from The Procter &
Gamble Company. Vicks and other associated trademarks are
owned by The Procter & Gamble Company.
i https://www.aap.org/
ii Environmental Health 2010, 9:55:
http://www.ehjournal.net/content/9/1/55
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