Night lights can be the best way to gently illuminate a room in the evening without having to use the main light.
In this article we review the best night lights currently available in Australia.
After our reviews, we list the key things you’ll want to watch out for when choosing to help you make the best choice for you and your family.
1. VAVA Baby Night Light (Top Pick)
The beautifully designed VAVA Baby Night Light for kids is completely safe for your child.
Made with toy-grade materials and with anti-blue LED technology, it does not flicker or make a sound and does not cause any compromise to your child’s eye health.
Created to be controlled using touch, parents can easily turn the light on and off, and phase it into night light mode for breastfeeding in the middle of the night, or even conveniently place it on a clock timer to help your child get to sleep.
Parents with a love of practical features will appreciate the easy-to-use charging base which is sturdy and connects to a USB for additional portable charging away from the home.
Regular campers? You can even take the VAVA light camping with its 30% brightness increase for outdoor visibility, built-in silicone handle and IP65 waterproof build.
What We Like:
- Portable and perfect for outdoor use
- Safe for children
- Various controls adjusted with touch
- Chargeable with wall charger and USB
What We Don’t Like:
- No switch to take it straight to dimmest setting
- Does not offer full spectrum of light colours
2. Kids’ Bedtime Buddy Blinky The Owl Night Light
This gorgeous night light is perfect for a baby or toddler’s room.
It comes with a handy remote control and has a wide range of operating modes including 9 x brightness, 9 x colours, and 3 x timer settings.
It also includes a battery which is charged via a supplied 150cm USB cable.
These Bedtime Buddy lights are available in a range of animals including a Bear, Hippo, Unicorn, Koala, and Penguin (view at Temple & Webster).
What We Like:
- Gorgeous design
- Multiple modes + remote control
- Safe for bed
- Available in range of animals
What We Don’t Like:
- More expensive than other options
3. LED Night Light Lamp with Dusk to Dawn Sensor
This modern designed kids night light is conveniently designed with a dusk to dawn sensor that automatically turns it on when it’s dark and off when it is light.
Getting up in the night to use the bathroom or breastfeed no longer requires the use of the harsh main light which can disturb natural sleep cycles. Children who require a nightlight can also benefit from this 30000 hour LED light which conveniently requires no battery, and no bulb replacement.
Homeowners who like to source smart decor will appreciate the sleek design of the light, as well as its compact size and beautiful, gentle automatic colour cycles.
What We Like:
- Dusk to dawn sensor
- No battery or bulb replacement required
- Gentle light with colour cycle
- Easy to install
What We Don’t Like:
- Dimmest setting may not suit safety lighting
- No ability to set one colour display only
4. FiDi Tek Touch Control Bedside Table Lamp
The cylindrical FiDi Tek light is designed to be used in any setting that you require a gentle alternative to a main light source to cut out that visual white noise well known for disturbing sleep. To ensure you can use the product as you need to, it has 3 brightness levels to choose from which can be controlled using touch alone. For even more adjustability, there are various colours to choose from to suit your mood.
Parents who are up in the night to breastfeed and care for children will appreciate the 360 degree touch panel for eye protection and convenience. The product can also easily be charged at the wall or any USB connector for easy power charging in or out of the house.
What We Like:
- 360 degree touch panel
- 3 brightness levels
- Various LED colours to choose from
- Rechargeable battery base
What We Don’t Like:
- Colour mode only usable on the brightest setting
- Product may be more compact than appears in advertising
5. Maxxima LED with Switch and Night Sensor
The compact Maxxima LED baby night light comes with three colour options of white light, red light or blue light. It has a dusk to dawn sensor which means it responds to the light levels, turning off at dawn, and on at dusk. Safety conscious parents will appreciate there is no heat output from the lamp at all. In addition, the product is portable and bulb-free with LED’s designed to last up to 100,000 hours for total convenience.
The product does not have adjustability for the brightness on any colour. However, customers will appreciate that the white light does not have any blue tinge. Even better the red light is well-suited as a night light when it comes to protecting your vision, whilst illuminating the way.
What We Like:
- Three colour options
- Compact
- No need for replacement bulbs
- No heat output
What We Don’t Like:
- No brightness adjustability
- Blue light could disturb sleep
6. Yissvic Baby Night Light Nursery Bedside Lamp
The extremely cute chick in egg design of the Yissvic light makes it the perfect addition to any nursery. Children love the adorable design, as well as the tumbler feature enabling the product to swing backwards and forwards without ever falling down. Parents will appreciate that the product is made from eco-friendly materials and omits zero heat, so babies and children can interact with the light without being in any danger.
The adjustability of the product means it is extremely easy to use how you want to use it. Additional handy touch controls and various brightness settings are very convenient, especially when you’re getting up for breastfeeding or childcare. The rechargeable battery that lasts for a massive 300 hours on the dimmest settings only adds to the ease-of-use from the silicone light.
What We Like:
- Adorable design
- Operated by touch
- Safe for children
- Tumbler feature
What We Don’t Like:
- When the battery is eventually worn the whole product needs to be replaced
- 5V cable isn’t as convenient as a USB cable
Night Light Buyer’s Guide
Night lights are a fantastic product for nighttime childcare, breastfeeding, children afraid of the dark, nighttime safety and much more.
If you’re considering buying an LED night light, the chances are you’re feeling a little confused about what to buy. Products appear similar but with a gadget like a night light, small differences can actually be really important depending on how you need the lamp. To help you make a decision about the best night light to buy, here are some handy buyers guide tips to consider:
What Is The Light For?
It is so important to know why you need the light. If it is simply a safety light for using the bathroom in the evening, it can be very basic in its offerings as long as it lights the area you need it to light. If it is for breastfeeding or nighttime child care, then adjustable light settings and touch operation are very handy features.
For helping a child sleep, a very dim lowest light is important and a remote settings option or app could be useful. Safety is also paramount when it comes to using the lamps around children.
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Decor & Design
The way that the product looks may be of no importance to you if it is a purely practical purchase. However if you do care about the aesthetic of the room you’re putting the lamp in, then the design matters. Some lamps are basic in their design, whereas others use soft materials like silicone and frosted plastic so the product looks more pleasing to the eye.
Portability
Some lamps may be large or only chargeable with a wall charger, which means they aren’t extremely portable. Others may charge using a USB cable and can be quite lightweight and even waterproof, making them suitable for charging across the house and possible use outdoors.
Size
If you have a very specific place for the lamp to be used then it makes sense to check the measurements of the lamp. Sometimes images online can be a closeup which may make the product seem larger than it is. Checking the measurements before purchasing the lamp eliminates the chance of the product being the wrong size when it arrives.
Buying a night lamp is a really great idea if you need soft and gentle lighting during the evening hours. Do look for the aspects mentioned above, as well as any specifics important to you, before you make a final decision. Hopefully with the right research, you’ll choose a beautiful night light that looks great and that works in the way you need it to.
