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Is it safe to have the ceiling fan on with baby in the room? i heard that open car windows cause them to forget to breathe. will this do the same?
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Myth: There is no association between an open car windows and apnea in infants nor is there is any problem having a ceiling fan on in their room.
Answered 6/21/2016
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