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
Minka Aire Foxden (F778L)
Blade span
53 inches, 3 blades
Motor
6-speed silent DC motor, reversible
Airflow
Up to 5,384 CFM
Light
30W integrated ambient LED, 2,091 lumens
Color temperature
Selectable 2700–5000K (5-CCT; set warm for nursery), CRI 80, dimmable
Location rating
Indoor (dry-rated)
Smart control
Handheld remote included; Bond smart-control compatible
Ceiling fit
Slope-compatible to 18°; 6" downrod included
Warranty
Lifetime motor warranty · 1-yr components
Price
$759 (MSRP)
We also help families who can't afford a fan get one, installed free by our licensed electricians.
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The Foxden's design-forward profile fits standard 8–9-foot ceilings on its included 6-inch downrod, and is slope-compatible to 18° for angled ceilings.
Common questions
How dim does the light go, and what color is it?
The Foxden's integrated ambient LED uplight is fully dimmable, with five selectable color temperatures from a warm 2700K to a bright 5000K. For a nursery, set it warm and low — a soft glow overhead, enough to see by at 2 a.m. without ever putting hard light in her eyes.
Will it fit an 8-foot ceiling?
Yes — the Foxden installs on its included 6-inch downrod and fits standard 8–9-foot ceilings, and it's slope-compatible to 18° for angled ceilings. If your ceiling is on the lower end, tell us and we'll confirm the right drop for your room.
Do you install it, or do I arrange that?
Our own licensed electricians — Specialty Electric, CSLB #1113915 — install throughout San Diego County and the Coachella Valley. One call, one crew, permit to final. If you're outside that area, you can have any licensed electrician hang it; ask us and we'll tell you exactly what to hand them.
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 light?
The Foxden comes with a handheld remote, and it's compatible with Bond smart control — so if you already run a smart home, you can fold it in and control it from an app or your voice. No subscription required.
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