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Power: Plug-in | Timer: No | Sounds: No | Best for: Suitable for three months and over Reasons to buy There’s no definitive answer to this question, like most parenting conundrums. Your child will likely grow out of any attachment to a night light by the time they are four or five years old, but this largely depends on the child.
With a choice of four soothing sounds including white noise and lullaby options, Ollie also comes with adjustable volume and light levels and a timer that shuts the sounds off automatically after 20 minutes.Ewan is lovely, I wouldn't hesitate. My 4 yo still uses it every night."(Recommended by Mumsnet user Topjoe19) Our verdict Some children struggle with nightmares or a fear of the dark throughout the primary years, and a night light can be a great help. What’s important is that the light is dim to keep any effect on the body’s natural rhythms to a minimum. What’s the best night light for babies? Our favourite features? With a built-in white noise and Bluetooth speaker, you can also play music or calming sounds and control all the functions via remote control. Our favourite features? The Hatch Baby Rest comes with its own app, allowing you to control the night light remotely. This is a real plus point, meaning there is no need to sneak into your baby’s room and risk waking them with a creaky floorboard, a feature that parents love. Power: AA battery powered | Timer: Automatic | Sounds: Yes - white noise and lullaby | Best for: Babies Reasons to buy
Power: Mains-powered | Timer: Yes | Sounds: Yes | Best for: Newborns, toddlers and beyond Reasons to buyOur favourite features? A great option for creating a subtle light in nurseries and children’s bedrooms, as well as landings and hallways, the Lindam Nursery Night Lights are lightweight and portable and come with a Dawn till Dusk sensor, automatically switching off when the room gets light. Our favourite features? Fully adjustable and controlled from your phones, the Hue bulbs can help create just the right amount of light to breastfeed, prepare a bottle or change nappies during the night. Our favourite features? Simple to use and providing up to eight hours of relief, the refillable vapour tab slots in before plugging into the mains. The night light then creates a subtle but reassuring glow whilst sending lavender and chamomile vapours and aromatic oils around the room. Our favourite features? Unlike brighter projector lights, Ewan's soft pink night light glow is subtle, cleverly designed to mimic their experience in mum's tummy. This can help to settle your newborn or toddler into a peaceful slumber, thanks to the comfort and familiarity they will feel. I really like the very simple plug-in Lindam ones. They give off a soft blue light. It’s not very much but enough that you can move around the room without banging into stuff and see faces if close-up. Kids have them and we have them on the stairs too." (Vetted by Mumsnet user PiratePete’sPyjamas) Our verdict
When it came to the best night light on our list, the Hatch Rest Baby Rest Night Light was certainly the most versatile choice. It offers a smart and adjustable night light solution to help families from the newborn days right up to early childhood. Whilst it’s quite a significant initial investment, the fact it isn't targeted simply at a particular age group means you’ll certainly get your money’s worth. Appealing design - Will your child like the night light? Is it a friendly and appealing character design? Can it be cuddled? Will it soothe and calm your baby or is there a risk of it overstimulating and exciting them? A dim red light has been scientifically proven to be the least disruptive to the body, whereas blue lights can impact melatonin production and actually interfere with sleep patterns. Most night lights tend to offer a subtle gold or white glow, whereas others can alternate between a variety of colour options. What should I look for in a night light? I had a Philips Hue lightbulb in my overhead lamp that I could dim on my phone, which was quite useful too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter edgeware) Our verdict Our favourite features? The Shunggle Moonlight is a fully portable night light that creates a soft glow with low blue light levels.
8. Best multifunctional night light: Tommee Tippee Grofriend Ollie the Owl Nightlight and CrySensor
We use this one from IKEA in my LO’s room. I have tried a few and this is by far the most gentle light (and also the cheapest)."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Treaclespongeandcustard) Our verdict Age - Some night lights are targeted to soothe, comfort and calm a young baby, whereas others are more suitable for toddlers, preschoolers or older children. Look at the key features to consider which are most suitable for your child’s needs. Our favourite features? The Tommee Tippee Ollie the Owl Light and Sounds Sleep Aid not only has a warm glowing ‘heart’ to comfort and reassure, but comes with an innovative cry sensor that activates the light and sounds if your baby wakes. Some active little minds need more help than others to switch off and relax at bedtime. If your child is best soothed by a moving light show, then this is the best projector night light we’ve found. Almost a million Ewan the Sheep toys have been sold worldwide and it’s easy to see why. Super cute and cuddly, Ewan replicates the comfort of the womb with a selection of soothing sounds, making this an excellent choice for encouraging sleep. But you can choose the sounds if preferred - the options include white noise, rainfall and even a vacuum cleaner!
Power: Battery-powered | Timer: Yes | Sounds: Yes | Best for: Newborns and young babies Reasons to buy Whether you’re after a soft glow to help navigate around your baby’s crib at night, something to assist with the bedtime routine or a tool to help your child who’s scared of the dark, the best night lights will come to the rescue for babies, toddlers and older children alike. I have the Shnuggle moonlight and it's just right. Have it on parent mode then when baby is older can have as a night light."(Vetted by Mumsnet user splishsplashsploshsplishsplash) Our verdict
11. Best night light for colds and congestion: Calpol Vapour Plug and Night Light
I second using calpol plug ins. I put one in the living room during the day as well in the bedroom at night."(Tried and tested by Mumsnetter ToastCrumbsOnAPlate) Our verdict Ah, the famous Ewan. If you’re not a parent then you likely haven’t heard of this little fella but, trust us, you’re going to want to take a look. Item: 126126420653 NEW LIndam Portable Light My Way Night Light Owl. Brand new sealed. Add a touch of whimsy to your child's bedroom with this adorable owl night light from Lindam. Designed to be portable, this white night light is perfect for illuminating your child's path during those midnight trips to the bathroom. The light features a sensor that turns on when it detects low light levels and turns off automatically when the room is bright enough. With its cute owl character and easy portability, this Lindam night light is a must-have for any child's bedroom. Brand new sealed. Add a touch of whimsy to your child's bedroom with this adorable owl night light from Lindam. Designed to be portable, this white night light is perfect for illuminating your child's path during those midnight trips to the bathroom. The light features a sensor that turns on when it detects low light levels and turns off automatically when the room is bright enough. With its cute owl character and easy portability, this Lindam night light is a must-have for any child's bedroom. Because we know that there’s nothing like a recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which night lights discerning Mumsnet users had bought and rated themselves. We thoroughly analysed these suggestions, noting the pros and cons of each. Portability for travel - If you're planning to travel or visit family, how easy is the night light to take with you? Is it portable and small enough to fit in your case?