It’s hot outside, and you’re worried that your baby might get cranky and not enjoy stroller rides this summer.
You’ve already installed a sunshade, but it feels like an oven inside the stroller.
What solution is left to ensure your outings aren’t ruined in the heat ?
Have you ever heard of baby stroller fans, especially those designed for strollers ?
A USB-powered and battery-operated fan that attaches to your stroller, providing your baby with cool air for over 10 hours.
I happen to own one of these fans for years, which I’ve used on my YOYO stroller, although all models are universal and suitable for all strollers.
Here’s my guide and advice for choosing the best stroller fan.
Is a fan good for a baby ?
A fan for your baby can only bring benefits. Among the numerous advantages of having a fan for your baby, here are three that I find most relevant:
- Beating the heat during summer and heatwaves. That’s its main function.
- Providing white noise that babies love, helping them sleep better in the stroller.
- Offering an entertaining accessory that babies can touch and play with.
How to choose the best stroller fan ?
There are many options for choosing a stroller fan online, ranging from good to bad.
To help you make the right choice, here are five key elements I recommend for an optimal stroller fan that you can also use at home:
- Fan with blades: A fan with blades will always be more efficient than more stylish fans like those from the Dyson brand.
- Flexible and versatile tripod: Allows you to mount the fan on various surfaces. I recommend a foldable tripod.
- 720° rotation: Allows vertical and horizontal adjustment of the fan for your baby in all situations.
- High-capacity battery: Minimum 3000mAh for use depending on the selected mode, between 3 and 15 hours.
- Choice of fan speed: Ideal for adjusting according to the heat and your baby’s needs.
The AMACOOL fan, the best fan for your baby
If I had to choose just one stroller fan on the market, I’d go for number one: the AMACOOL fan.
It ticks all the boxes, and at a low price too:
- High battery capacity: 24-hour autonomy
- Easy multiple attachment: on the stroller or on your child’s bed
- 4 fan speed settings: The MOMCOZY fan’s speed can be perfectly adjusted to suit the temperature.
- A fan that goes everywhere with its small size : an excellent mini-fan for baby.
I can’t recommend the AMACOOL enough for you and your children.
Even while walking !
I’ve been to Japan, and the Japanese have built-in ventilators around their necks right in the street.
And babies in strollers have fans like the AMACOOL attached to the stroller.
Where to install the fan on your Stroller ?
I’m going to base myself on a YOYO stroller, the world’s best-selling stroller model.
To provide a cool breeze for your baby while using the Stroller, there are two ideal locations.
Installing the fan on the stroller’s protection bar
The YOYO bumper bar is ideal for installing the fan.
The guardrail has enough surface area for you to choose whether to install the fan literally in front of baby, or on one side.
Installing the fan on the stroller frame
Your Stroller has drop-down bars on the side.
This is an ideal choice for attaching the fan and orienting it towards your baby.
What’s more, if your baby likes to touch the mini fan a little too much, you can place it higher up, so that it’s not within reach of his wandering hands 😉
Versatile installation, not just on the Stroller
As with the Rockit stroller rocker, the Stroller fan can also be used in other situations, not only for your baby but also for you!
A versatility that will make this product a must-have for you when the heat is on!
The fan can be used in your baby’s bedroom:
- On the bars of his bed for a good night’s sleep
- Next to him when he’s playing in his room
But it can also be used by you:
- Working at your desk
- When you’re out and about, hanging directly from you (Japanese style) or holding it in one of your hands
- During your sporting activities: for example, directly on the frame of your bicycle
- Or even as a cell phone in your car!
How does a mini stroller fan work ?
Most mini stroller fans operate on battery power and recharge via a USB port.
It takes between 2 and 3 hours to fully charge the baby stroller fan.
After that, depending on the battery’s power and the fan’s rotation mode, the battery can last between 3 and 15 hours.
So, pay attention to the battery capacity. The higher it is, the longer the stroller fan will last.
Where to buy a stroller fan ?
I discovered this accessory for my YOYO stroller while browsing on Amazon.
Personally, I’ve never seen one in a store.
So, I recommend looking at online shopping sites to make your selection.
