An argument: fans, and physics.

[scaryjim]

I'd never heard of fan death before!

I have to say though, as soon as I started reading up my first thought was "hmm, dehydration?" - and wikipedia seems to agree with me, stating that reduced hydration makes it harder to control body temperature which consequently leads to hyperthermia.

So, if the night time air temperature is over 30 degrees (unliklely) and the humidity is over 35%, (more likely) turn your fans off, MSIC!

[coco]

open the window........

[jim]

I'd never heard of fan death before!

I have to say though, as soon as I started reading up my first thought was "hmm, dehydration?" - and wikipedia seems to agree with me, stating that reduced hydration makes it harder to control body temperature which consequently leads to hyperthermia.

No, you're wrong there.

I think you'll find one of the more popular explanations makes a lot more sense. Basically the fan blades chop up all the molecules in the air, so you can't breathe it any more.

Fact.

[scaryjim]

Surely if it chops up the air molecules that'd make it *easier* to breathe, as there's less chance they'll get stuck in your throat?

[jim]

Maybe we'll go with the "creates a vacuum" idea instead then.

[Rob_B]

I was going to comment & say I thought you werent supposed to put fans in baby's rooms, then I read it can apparently reduce therisk of SIDS so I'll just post this instead!