Tap water is a wild cocktail of minerals. Think calcium, magnesium, and even a dash of lead in older pipes. Your humidifier doesn’t care—it just turns that cocktail into a white dust storm. That dust isn’t snow; it’s mineral grit for your baby’s lungs.
Babies have tiny airways. They don’t need a mineral exfoliation. So, no, tap water isn’t ideal. But let’s not panic—there’s nuance here.