These Space Heaters Are Safe For Your Baby's Room

Here’s the thing about heaters. They look like, well, heaters. But not this one from Lasko, which can blend in with the rest of your décor. It has two heat settings, as well as a thermostat-controlled setting, so once it reaches the temp you pick, it stays put. There’s even an 8-hour timer, which lets you determine how long the heater will work for, from 1-8 hours, and then turns off when done. It also oscillates, so the whole room will get heated evenly. And did we mention there’s a remote control, too? That way, if you want it warmer (or cooler), you never have to get out from under the bed covers.

If you’re always the one in the office who’s freezing, you’re going to love this little personal space heater from Vornado. Don’t let the size fool ya, though. This tiny but mighty space heater has two heat settings with a fan-only option, too. It has a four-hour timer, so you don’t have to constantly switch up the settings. And because it’s meant to be on a desk or night stand (where the risk of falling over is greater), it has a safety tip-over switch, as well as an overheating protection system in place. It’ll keep you warm while you work, or catch some zzz’s at night.

Is it a speaker, or a heater? This sweet little portable heater from Amazon looks like it could be both. Weighing in at a hefty 23.5 pounds, the heater has adjustable temperature settings from 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit. There are four heat settings that you can choose from, and the heater can heat up a room up to 1000 sq. feet (with a nine foot ceiling height). If you’re concerned about this small unit overheating, it comes with an overheat sensor for safety, so you can sleep soundly with the unit on. The easy-to-read LED display means that you can see exactly how warm it is no matter where you are in the room.

Heating up your entire home (only to live in a few rooms) is wasteful — and expensive. This space heater from Amazon can cut down your heating bills, and keep your home toasty, too. It has an adjustable thermostat, so you can go from low, medium, to high depending on your needs. It’s a compact little heater, too, so you can bring it into any space-challenged room and it won’t take up precious floor space. And when you feel that it’s perfectly balmy in your bedroom, you can switch to the fan-only mode to keep things warm but not too hot.

If you’re always the one in the office who’s freezing, you’re going to love this little personal space heater from Vornado. Don’t let the size fool ya, though. This tiny but mighty space heater has two heat settings with a fan-only option, too. It has a four-hour timer, so you don’t have to constantly switch up the settings. And because it’s meant to be on a desk or night stand (where the risk of falling over is greater), it has a safety tip-over switch, as well as an overheating protection system in place. It’ll keep you warm while you work, or catch some zzz’s at night.

If you’re looking for a machine that’ll warm you up in the winter (and cool you down come summer), this heater/fan from Dyson will do the job. The bladeless fan heater offers 10 speed settings, including a mode that can heat the entire room. The motor allows the fan to move the air at a max speed of 6.6. feet per second — and at temperatures ranging from 33 degrees in the summer to a toasty 99 degrees during the harsh winter months.

This cool-touch heater is optimal for homes with children and pets, as there is tip-over safety protection, it has a "cool-touch safety grille," and there's a really sturdy, wide base. For the energy-conscious parents, it tells you how much energy you're using and there are LED lights that tell you what the room temperature is, as well as the temperature you want it to be. There are three different heat settings, and it self-regulates the amount of electricity used based on the temperature settings. Though it can be used for "personal warmth," there's even an oscillating feature where it will warm an entire room.

With a built-in thermostat to keep the plug from melting or catching fire, this portable space heater is definitely safe for families. It doesn't get hot to the touch, and it even has a humidifier included in the device, which will help with your baby's dry skin and will help keep everyone from drying out from the forced heat. It can heat up large spaces, so if your nursery is on the larger side, this space heater may be for you.

This compact space heater would work for small nurseries, as it's only 200 watts. It's cool to the touch, quiet, and it has an automatic overheat protection system. There's an adjustable thermostat, and a fan-only option. It's tiny size makes for easy storage in those small nurseries.

The Lasko 32-Inch Digital Ceramic Tower heater has an eight-hour automatic shutoff system, which is awesome for maintaining room temperature so you don't feel like you have to go and constantly check if your baby's too hot every few hours. Because of its ceramic exterior, it doesn't get hot, making it safe for pets and children. There's automatic overheat protection, and it can be controlled with a remote — perfect for breastfeeding or when you're rocking a baby to sleep and can't move. As an added bonus, it comes with hand warmers for you. And because of its height, it heats the full room easily.

Who says that a portable heater can’t be pretty? The Vornado 1500-Watt Fan Utility Electric Space Heater sports a vintage style all while making a medium-sized room nice and warm. It has two heat settings (Low/750W, High/1500W), and with its sturdy metal construction, is tough to tip over. It even has a safety shut-off system in case you forget to turn it off before you leave the house.

For heat you can carry with you, the Black+Decker Personal Ceramic Heater has a safety overheat protection and an auto shut-off function should the unit accidentally fall over. You can place it in a quiet corner of your baby’s room so that it’s out of the way, and you won’t run the risk of tripping over at during a 3:00 a.m. diaper change.

Create a swirling vortex of heat with the Vornado VMH300 Whole Room Metal Heater. It offers two heat settings and an adjustable thermostat so you don’t create a desert-like effect in your baby’s room. After all, you want to keep some moisture in the nursery so that your baby’s skin doesn’t become dry and irritated. The unit also comes with an automatic safety shut-off and an added tip over protection in case your equally-exhausted partner almost knocks it over.

There’s something sublime about having a fireplace in your bedroom. The Duraflame 1500-Watt Infrared Quartz Cabinet Electric Space Heater gives you the best of both worlds. The heater offers 5,200 BTU of warmth, which allows you to heat up a space up to 1,000 square feet — that should be more than enough coverage to keep Baby snug in her cradle. The digital thermostat allows you to set the ideal temperature of the nursery, which should be at a comfortable 72 degrees, per Sleep Advisor.

With almost 1,000 reviews on Best Buy, this portable Honeywell Home heater is a hot pick (ha).. It has a motion sensor that allows it to shut off for safety, and the unit will also shut down in case it’s bumped into or knocked over. It can be set for 1, 3, 4 or 8 hours of heating, and makes sure that there aren’t any cold areas in your room. Add to the fact that it comes with a remote control, and you and baby can stay comfortably warm without ever having to get up from your little one’s rocking chair.

Sure, you want a heater that can keep your kiddo’s nursery nice and cozy, but that won’t run the risk of accidentally causing any injuries. The Lifesmart Slimline Wall Huggable Infrared Heater stays cool to the touch while keeping the room heated to your liking. Best part: the heater doesn’t deplete the room of its natural humidity, and it can be placed directly up against a wall safely.

Since you’re going to be spending a lot of time in the nursery anyway, you might as well make it cozy. The ChimneyFree Rolling Mantel Fireplace Space Heater gives you all the ambiance of a fireplace — and a warm room, too. The unit comes on wheels so you can roll it around to whatever spot in the nursery you’d like. You can spend hours gazing at the soft glow of the burning logs while you feed your baby, and imagine reading books together in front of the fireplace for years to come.

The Warmwave Deluxe Digital 30 in Ceramic Tower Heater with Remote Control is ideal when the weather outside is frightful. The lightweight heater oscillates air quickly (and more importantly, quietly), through its heating element to ensure that your nursery will be just the right temperature for baby’s naptime. It comes with a carrying handle so you can take it room to room if need be and has tip over and overheating protection built into the unit.