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It's that time of year again, when days and nights are filled with runny noses and kids coughing. So we decided to put a few flu and cold products to the test to get you prepared for another germ invasion. All of these products are available at local stores or online at the major retailers.
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- Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers, Crane, $39.99-$45.99
The owl-shaped humidifier we tested was adorable and the double row of mist spewing out of its head was moist and comforting. This one was also easy to fill and clean. The teardrop-shaped humidifier blew out a nice stream of cool mist and was attractive enough even to be used in mom's room. We also liked that Crane is a local company-it's headquartered in Bensenville.
