Our baby's room was basically a sauna last summer. I tried everything before landing on this setup and now it stays perfectly cool without blasting the AC all night.
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Fans That Actually Work
Portable ACs & Coolers 🧊
Blackout Curtains
Temperature Monitors 🌡️
Breathable Bedding
Smart Extras
Fans That Actually Work
I went through three fans before finding ones that were quiet enough for a sleeping baby but still moved real air. These are the winners.
this one is SO quiet on the lowest setting. baby sleeps right through it.
Honeywell QuietSet 8-Speed Oscillating Tower Fan Black HYF290B
tiny but powerful. fits perfectly on the dresser without taking up space
Vornado Fans: Portable, Quiet & Efficient Air Circulators
the oscillation is smooth and it has a sleep mode that dims all the lights 🌙
DREO 42" Cruiser Pro T1 Oscillating Bladeless Remote Tower Fan White
bought this on a whim and honestly it might be my favorite. whisper quiet.
IRIS USA WOOZOO Fan with Remote, Oscillating Fan, Desk Fan
great for when it's REALLY hot. I point it at the ceiling to circulate air around the whole room
Honeywell TurboForce Fan | Oscillating & Portable Cooling
uses barely any energy which is nice since it runs all night every night
Vornado 623DC Energy Smart Air Circulator Fan White
Portable ACs & Coolers 🧊
For those brutal July weeks when a fan just isn't cutting it. These saved us during the heat wave last year.
this thing cooled the nursery in like 20 minutes flat
BLACK+DECKER 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Wifi & Remote
a friend recommended this one. easy to set up and the app control is really handy 📱
Midea 8000 BTU: Portable AC with Dehumidifier & Smart Cooling
if you can do a window unit, just get this one. trust me.
GE Appliances 6000 BTU Electronic Window Air Conditioner Unit
we use this in the playroom. adds a little humidity too which helps in dry climates
Honeywell Indoor Evaporative Cooler & Fans | Best Cooling Solutions
pricier but it's been running two summers now with zero issues
8000 BTU Room Air Conditioner | Portable & Window Units
good for a small space. I keep it on the nightstand during naps
Arctic Air Pure Chill
Blackout Curtains
Blocking the sun made a HUGE difference. Like easily 5-8 degrees cooler just from keeping the afternoon sun out.
these block heat AND light. our room stays so much cooler now
adalyn blackout curtain eclipse
the white backing reflects heat really well. noticed a difference day one
Sun Zero Oslo Theater Grade Blackout Curtains
cute prints for a nursery and they actually block light. win win 🎉
Pillowfort Blackout Curtains for Kids
budget friendly and they do the job. nothing fancy but they work.
