Air purifiers
Shark NeverChange Air Purifier HP152
Our take
Quiet and nearly maintenance-free, with a filter designed to last years. It's expensive for its coverage (about 159 sq ft) and its odor control adds a scent, which isn't ideal in a nursery.
Long-life filterQuietSmall rooms
Consider instead: Levoit Core 300-P for a fragrance-free nursery purifier.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Nice to have Worth it near wildfire smoke, heavy traffic or pets. Otherwise optional.
Cost per monthAbout $4.17 a month over a typical 60 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Cheaper optionLevoit Core 300-P Air Purifier: About $100, scored 80 (Good).
Secondhand?Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand with a new filter.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Very low upkeep
- Quiet
- Easy to use
Recurring complaints
- Expensive
- Scented odor control
- Small coverage
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 2 checks clear, 1 to know about.
ScentOdor control adds fragrance
RecallsNone found in CPSC air purifier recalls since 2020
When to buy it
Registry
Optional; helpful in dry or smoky climates
By 36 weeks
Set up and run it before baby arrives
Ongoing
Clean or replace filters on schedule
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Sources
- TechGearLab: Best air purifiers of 2026, testedtechgearlab.com
- CPSC recall database: "air purifier" recalls since 2020saferproducts.gov