A soft light that comforts her — on a fan that keeps her safe all night.
So you can lay her down, and let go with peace of mind.
You know the moment. She's warm against your chest, heart to heart, finally settling. And then it's time to lay her down — and your arms come away, and that closeness breaks. For a second, something in you catches. Is she still okay without me?
That's the moment this is made for. As you lay her down, the light is already glowing soft and warm above her, and the fan is already keeping her air fresh and her safe. You can lower her into the crib, feel the calm instead of the catch, and walk out of the room knowing she'll sleep well — and sleep safe.
And that's when you finally rest. Mom can rest. Dad can rest. She sleeps safe. You sleep well.
Peace of mind.
The most loving thing you can place over your sleeping baby.
A fan over the crib keeps the air moving instead of settling — fresh air, always circulating, in the room where she spends most of her first year.
The most-cited study, a 2008 paper in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, found that fan use during sleep was associated with a 72% lower risk of SIDS. The researchers believe a sleeping baby breathes out carbon dioxide that can settle around her face in a still room — and swaddled, she can't clear it herself. A fan keeps that air moving, so nothing builds up around her.
No one calls it settled science, and neither will we. But it's real, it's easy, and it's why we only sell fans we'd put over our own children's cribs.
Safety.
The freshest air in the house should be the air she breathes.
Here's something most parents never hear: the EPA finds indoor air is often two to five times more polluted than the air outside. A ceiling fan keeps that air moving instead of letting it settle. Open the window — a little or a lot — and let the fresh air in: the fan pulls it through the room and keeps it circulating around her, instead of leaving her to breathe the same still air all night.
It's the simplest way to give her something better to breathe.
Specifications
Brand / Model
Fanimation TorchAire
Sizes
52″ and 64″ (size-selectable)
Motor
6-speed sensorless DC motor, reversible
Airflow
52″ up to 5,630 CFM · 64″ up to 7,134 CFM
Light
True up + down light — 12W uplight + 30W downlight, opal frosted glass
We also help families who can't afford a fan get one, installed free by our licensed electricians.
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The TorchAire's true up-and-down light suits standard 8–9-foot ceilings on its included 6-inch downrod, and it's slope-compatible to 27° for angled ceilings.
Built for the nursery, and damp-rated to handle salt air and humidity — just as at home in a beach house, a lake house, or on a covered patio. For the family whose life doesn't stay in one place.
Common questions
How dim does the uplight go, and what color is it?
The TorchAire's uplight is fully dimmable, with five selectable color temperatures from a warm 2700K to a bright 5000K. For a nursery, dial the uplight warm and low — a soft glow through the opal frosted glass at 2 a.m., with no hard light in her eyes.
What's the difference between the uplight and the downlight?
Two separate lights, independently controlled. The uplight (12W) glows up for soft, indirect ambiance — the one you want for late-night feeds and changes. The downlight (30W) points down for real task light when you need to see clearly. Both dim and tune 2700–5000K through the opal frosted glass.
Which size should I choose — 52″ or 64″?
For most nurseries the 52-inch is the right fit; step up to the 64-inch for large or open rooms, where a bigger blade moves the same gentle air across more of the room. Tell us your room and we'll help you pick.
Will it fit an 8-foot ceiling?
Yes — the TorchAire installs on its included 6-inch downrod and suits standard 8–9-foot ceilings, and it's slope-compatible to 27° for angled ceilings. Tell us your ceiling height and we'll confirm the right drop before we install.
Is it safe to run over a crib all night?
Yes — a fan keeps the air over her moving instead of settling. The most-cited study, a 2008 paper in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, found fan use during sleep was associated with a 72% lower risk of SIDS; the researchers believe moving air keeps carbon dioxide from pooling around a sleeping baby's face. No one calls it settled science, and neither will we — but it's real, it's easy, and it's why we only sell fans we'd put over our own children's cribs.
How do I control the fan and the lights?
The TorchAire is WiFi-enabled with fanSync plus the included TR361 handheld remote — set the six speeds, reverse for the seasons, and dim both the uplight and downlight from the remote or your phone.
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