Why I Love It: The Air Purifier That Became a Must-Have for My Newborn

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Why did she get it?

When lifestyle creator and mom of two Sara Martinez welcomed her newborn, Olive, she thought she knew what to expect. But life with a toddler and a baby quickly became a new balancing act. Then her 3-year-old got sick, and Martinez suddenly had to figure out how to keep her 8-week-old healthy, too.

“With my toddler starting preschool, there are a lot more germs to think about,” Martinez said. “So I think I am a little bit more nervous this time around with a newborn because before I could try to control what was coming in my house.” 

If that wasn’t enough to put air quality at the forefront of her mind, living in Los Angeles, a city known for its smog, also concerned her. 

“The fires were in Altadena and I lived in Pasadena [about 10 minutes away],” she recalls. “And now I'm in Burbank, but still, I've experienced what it's like for the air quality to be normal one day and then really crazy the next.”

That combination—preschool germs and unpredictable L.A. air—made finding ways to protect her family’s environment even more important. So when she tried the Shark NeverChange Compact Pro Air Purifier, she was hoping for something simple that could make a noticeable difference without adding to her mental load.

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Why does she love it?

Ever since adding the air purifier to her family’s routine, it’s become a staple in her home, especially because it’s so simple to use. 

“It pretty much runs all day,” she shares. “I don’t have to think about it—if the air quality dips, it automatically adjusts. It’s like one small part of our routine that takes care of itself, which I really appreciate.”

Because it’s so lightweight and portable, Martinez moves it wherever Olive is. 

“At night, it’s in our room since that’s where she sleeps, and during the day I move it into her nursery for naps,” she shares. “Then it usually ends up in the kitchen/living area because that’s where we spend most of the day (and where my toddler brings home every preschool germ imaginable). It’s light enough to move around, and it blends in with my decor, so it never looks out of place wherever I put it.”

Here’s what else she loves about the Shark NeverChange Compact Pro Air Purifier: 

• Noticeable air quality improvement: “The first thing I noticed was how much faster the air in the kitchen cleared after cooking,” she said. “No lingering smells or stuffy air. And in Olive’s room, it just feels fresher—especially on days when the windows stay closed or the air feels heavy. It’s subtle, but you can really feel the difference.”

• Easy set-up: “Honestly, setup was as easy as taking it out of the box and plugging it in,” she said. “It started working right away—no complicated filters to snap in or endless buttons to figure out. It felt very ‘set it and forget it,’ which is kind of all a new mom can handle.”

• Added peace of mind: “Knowing that it’s constantly filtering out up to 99.98% of allergens, dust, and irritants makes me feel like I’m doing something good for my girls even when I’m not thinking about it. Plus, since the filter lasts for years, it’s not another thing I have to remember to replace every few months.”

• Real-time display: “I love seeing the air quality number climb,” she said. “It’s weirdly satisfying and reassuring.”

Who would she recommend it to?

Getting a handle on a new routine with two kids can take any parent some time to adjust, but it’s always nice to have one less thing to worry about—including air quality. Martinez believes the Shark NeverChange Compact Pro Air Purifier is ideal for any parent trying to create a calm, healthy home without extra hassle.

“Any parent—especially new parents—who are spending a lot of time at home with a baby,” she said. “It’s one of those things you don’t realize you need until you have it running quietly in the background. It gives you peace of mind without adding one more thing to your mental load.”

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