The 5 Best Fans For A Baby’s Room

Specially designed for the nursery, this Vornadobaby fan moves air up to 50 feet and has two speed settings that operate at 37 and 45 dB, per the brand’s website. The fan has a topple-resistant base, a finger-proof cover over the blades, and a child-lock switch that prevents the settings from being changed. For added safety, there’s hidden and covered cord storage. Though this fan does not oscillate, it can be tilted to direct airflow.

One positive review: “Best little fan for kiddies who like to press buttons. It’s so nice not having to worry about my little ones messing with this and hurting themselves. [...] It circulated the air nicely, but doesn’t blow too hard directly so I don’t have to worry about my baby catching a chill. It’s also awesome that I can take it apart and clean the dust out. Will buy again!”

Type: Tabletop | Bladeless: No | Speed settings: 2 | Oscillates: No | Tilts: Yes

Also available on: Home Depot, $70

Measuring at just 13 decibels on the lowest setting, this bladeless fan is nearly silent. There are an additional 11 settings to choose from for a stuffy room or if you’d like a little more white noise. The fan also has 90-degree vertical and horizontal oscillation and a 30-foot reach. Plus, it comes with a remote control and has an auto-shutoff timer that can be set for up to nine hours.

One positive review: “Wanted a white, safe fan to use in a child’s stuffy bedroom. This fits the bill perfectly! This operates all the way from an almost silent low setting all the way up to noisier high wind setting. Can oscillate or not, and be turned up or down to blow where you want. The remote control for air flow and oscillation setting is terrific. Very pleased!”

Type: Tabletop | Bladeless: Yes | Speed settings: 12 | Oscillates: Yes | Tilts: Yes

Also available on: Home Depot, $99, and Staples, $100

Another bladeless option, this tower fan has six speeds to choose from, as well as normal, natural, and sleep modes. In sleep mode, the fan slows down every 20 minutes, gradually reducing the sound from 48 to 34 dB, and the LED lights dim. There’s also an auto mode that will adjust the fan speed based on room temperature, so you won’t need to fiddle with settings. The tower fan has 90-degree oscillation and comes with a remote control that you can use to set a timer for up to 12 hours. Reviewers estimate it has a reach of about 25 feet. And this fan is a hit with Amazon shoppers, earning a 4.6-star overall rating after 12,200-plus reviews.

One positive review: “This fan does a great job of being quiet, while circulating a huge amount of air. We use it to keep our newborns room at around 70 degrees. Since we’ve got it, she’s been sleeping like a baby (no pun intended).”

Type: Tower | Bladeless: Yes | Speed settings: 6 | Oscillates: Yes | Tilts: No

This pedestal-style fan has a great price while still having many customizable features. The fan is height-adjustable, and it has an oscillating head (its angle can be adjusted) to keep air moving. There are three speed settings to choose from, as well as three breeze options: nature, sleep, and normal. Though the brand doesn’t provide the decibels, one reviewer measured the noise level at 33.3, 50.4, and 63.8 dB on the various settings — so the low and medium speeds should be quiet enough to use in a nursery. The exact coverage isn’t listed, but this fan is recommended for medium to large rooms.

Another pick that gets shoppers’ approval, this Amazon Basics fan has more than 24,500 reviews and an overall rating of 4.6 stars. It comes with a remote control and has a timer that can be set in 30 minute increments. But since this is a dual blade fan, it’s not the best one to use around curious toddlers.

One positive review: “Bought this for the baby’s room and it’s so quiet and still really effective in cooling the room down!”

Type: Pedestal | Bladeless: No | Speed settings: 3 | Oscillates: Yes | Tilts: Yes

This bladeless fan is equipped with a HEPA filter that removes 99.97% of dust, pollen, and dander. The fan itself has three modes, including a sleep mode that operates at 32 dB with an auto-shutoff timer that can be set for up to eight hours. There are nine speeds to choose from, and according to the brand, the fan operates at just 35 decibels even at the fastest speed. The air outlet is adjustable up to 30 degrees and the fan has 90-degree oscillation.

This pick can cover rooms up to 320 square feet, and you can control it using the touchscreen or included remote. The HEPA filter should be replaced every three to six months.

One positive review: “I love that it does double duty as an air purifier and as a fan. It’s very quiet and provides very good air circulation. [...] I’m impressed that you get so much in a small-profile fan.”

Type: Tower | Bladeless: Yes | Speed settings: 9 | Oscillates: Yes | Tilts: Yes

Also available on: Wayfair, $140