Sleep Soundly Beneath a Scenic Sky with the New Vicks® Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier

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.

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ⁱⁱ Environmental Health 2010, 9:55: http://www.ehjournal.net/content/9/1/55

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