Varieties of children's nightlights

Fear of the dark is common in many children. Light gives a feeling of confidence and calmness, while immersion in darkness and darkness gives rise to a violent child's imagination to draw various monsters. In the dark, children feel an intuitive fear, feeling insecure, so a healthy and full sleep is impossible. Today this problem can be easily solved: trade marks offer for sale a lot of varieties of children's nightlights - convenient functional lamps, manual and automatic "fireflies".

A children's night light is an original attribute of a baby's room. It is a small luminaire with soft diffused light that creates a relaxing atmosphere in the room. It is installed close to the crib so that there is sufficient lighting to allow the mother to see the baby. However, the location should not be too close: otherwise, the lamp will interfere with sleep.

The accessory does not hit the eyes, so it will not wake up the household. This accessory is considered relevant for children after three years of age, if, for some reason, they have an inexplicable fear of the dark. Fear may be associated with a lack of light if the child is initially accustomed to falling asleep with the soft glow of the night light from day to day.

According to psychologists, the night light should not be on all the time., this is a means of necessity, which it is advisable not to use throughout the night. Otherwise, the habit of falling asleep with light will develop into a prerequisite for good sleep. Even if the design of the night light is very original, this is not a reason to make it an attribute of tranquility: it is an auxiliary household item in a family where there is a baby.

However, there is still a benefit to a night light: it relieves the eyes of harsh light, which creates a colossal load on the retina and optic nerve. The lighting of the night light is not only dim, it also has an interesting effect. These luminaires have low power consumption and minimal heating.

Children's nightlights are functional and help:

• save a person from stumbling over different objects in the dark;
• relieve tension that prevents you from relaxing and falling asleep;
• create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.

A rich assortment of children's lamps offers a lot of varieties for sale, each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses. They are plugged into an outlet or run on batteries (they are autonomous or networked), they can have a key mechanism and a control panel. By the type of light source, children's nightlights are divided into LED and touch-sensitive.

In such products, gas-discharge lamps and incandescent lamps are not used, because they differ:

• high energy consumption;
• heating the case, provoking a fire hazard;
• short service life;
• the sharpness of the glow;
• fragility.

The most popular models of children's night lights include:

• Plug-in model (plug)... A budget version of the line, a safety point device that does not have electrical wires to catch on, however, illuminates a minimum of space and is completely unsuitable for the design of the European standard when the sockets are installed not high from the floor. It gives unobtrusive illumination, it can have a twilight sensor, it is notable for its compactness, pleasant design, minimum energy consumption, therefore it is characterized by a long service life.
• Night light-clothespin... A classic or musical crib suspension, designed with a clip-on fixation, convenient for attaching anywhere in the crib, regardless of the distance of the outlet, as it runs on batteries. In most cases, such luminaires are equipped with rechargeable batteries, which significantly extends their service life. Devices can be projectors, installed directly on the back of a crib. This is convenient when there is no table or bedside lamp near the bed.

• Universal lamp... A two-in-one model, used as a night light and desk lamp, equipped with functionality in the form of dimming, but more suitable for older children (eg preschoolers and elementary school students). It can have four levels of illumination, which change when the top is touched. These are quite interesting and easy-to-use nightlights, which quickly fail with prolonged use.
• Night light sconce... The wall model differs from the usual sconces in shape and design. Such a night light is notable for a wide range of models, is a budget option for the line, shines brighter than analogs in the outlet, which makes it possible to use it for reading bedtime stories.

The disadvantage of the accessory is the intensity of the glow: it is quite strong, which can prevent the child from relaxing and falling asleep. Therefore, manufacturers produce models with a luminescence intensity regulation mode. These nightlights are relevant not only for babies: they are great for teenagers.

• Mobile with a projector... LED lamp designed to relax a child before bedtime, equipped with the ability to create light compositions in the form of stationary or monotonously sliding stars, fireflies, kind cartoon characters along the walls and ceiling, which has a calming effect when following the eyes and relaxes the child (functionality may imply musical accompaniment) ... A fashionable and stylish night lamp, which is fascinating even for adults, however, has two drawbacks: a high cost compared to the usual counterparts and not always a high-quality assembly.
• Models with light motion sensors... "Smart" lamps with a reaction to the degree of illumination of the room, capable of not only turning on and off independently, but also adjusting the level of brightness of the glow (react to movement). The advantage of the models is their versatility: they are suitable for children of any age, however, they require careful handling (moisture damages the sensor if it gets into it). The disadvantage of the products is the impossibility of repair. In addition, such devices are expensive.

• Sound sensor systems... Nightlights with lullabies are distinguished by a sound recognition function that is triggered when a baby is crying, talking, responding to the sound of a pleasant and soothing lullaby or the sounds of the sea, nature (equipped with a CD-player). Such lamps help out a mother who is tired of the day, however, the baby quickly realizes that this is not her voice and does not fall asleep if he wants to eat or simply cuddle up to his mother's warmth.
• Salt lamp... In addition to the basic models, there are special systems that are relevant for children with a predisposition to allergies and babies with weakened immunity.These are salt lamps with large salt crystals, when turned on, the salt inside the night lamp ionizes the air simultaneously with heating. Inhalation of its vapors helps to strengthen the immune system, facilitate breathing, and get rid of coughs.

They are not suitable for babies and toddlers of the nursery group: the night lights with clock are designed with a musical signal at a clearly set time. The harsh sound of a melody can scare a sleeping baby, so the reference to the clock is a significant drawback.

According to the location of the lamps there are:

• wall-mounted (plugs and sconces);
• desktop (projectors and systems with sound sensors);

• bedside (pendants with fixation in the form of toy mugs with a lamp located inside the device);
• portable (convenient devices with the ability to move around the room in case of looking for the right thing, which are mobile and can be located anywhere, for example, on a table next to the bed).

Among the stationary, mobile and combined models offered by brands, you can choose any option, especially since most of the products have both stands and mounts. The range of night lamps for children is huge. Manufacturers try to take into account all the whims of buyers, presenting them to their attention, in addition to the classic line, products in the form of plastic and soft toys, as well as the original version - a pillow-night light.

The most popular forms of night lights sought after by parents of toddlers are:

• star;
• turtle;
• snail;

• Puzzle;
• Sun;
• Kitty;

• moon;
• egg;
• tetris;

• Lego;
• Rainbow;

• dog;
• flower.

In addition to these forms, topics such as are relevant:

• space and starry sky (illusion of the open sky, stars with sparkles);
• northern lights (colorful variety of shades);
• marine motives (fish, sharks, dolphins, turtles);

• characters and compositions from cartoons (ninja, Hulk, Spiderman, etc.);
• fabulous sketches (castles, palaces, magic forest);
• moonlight (an unobtrusive shade spreading across the room).

It is easy to get confused in the huge selection of night lamps for children. To get what you really need, it is worth considering several factors:

• "Correctness" of lighting... The light emanating from the night light should not hit the eyes, the correct option is soft, diffused and dim light. Table cone lamps should be excluded from the list: a child's gaze at a light bulb can have a negative effect on the baby's vision.
• Color spectrum... The choice of lighting temperature allows for warm sunny, neutral, green light. They don't force the eyes to adjust to the lighting. Cold is more unpleasant and requires getting used to the eyes, annoying red should be excluded from the list altogether.
• Material... A product made of plastic is not worth considering: when heated, it releases harmful toxins into the air of a room, which negatively affects the health of all households. It is worth paying attention to the quality of the fasteners: the raw materials must be reliable.

• Availability of relevant documentation in the form of a certificate of quality and compliance with safety regulations (with a passport and a written guarantee from the seller).
• "Correctness" of sound effects... The melodies produced by the device should not irritate the ear.When buying, it is obligatory to check the built-in melodies. It is worth giving preference to lullabies and sounds of nature; intense and fast compositions are unacceptable. If the device is equipped with several melodies, it is better to listen to all of them in order not to regret the harsh sound in the future.
• Adjustment modes... This factor is not less important than the quality and performance characteristics: systems with the additional possibility of adjusting the intensity of light or sound manually are convenient and allow you to adjust the night light clearly at will.
• Quality, ergonomic shape and safety... The lamp must be durable, resistant to accidental mechanical damage, breaking into fragments in the event of a fall and a child's attempt to disassemble it. The product for attaching to the crib should be odorless and free of wires: it is better if the night light is battery powered.

The choice can be random or based on a general idea of ​​the room's design. Bulky creative toys should be excluded from the line of unusual models: they can scare a child and are not at all suitable for a baby.

It is equally important to take into account the age and gender of the child when buying. For girls, they choose more cute nightlights with rainbow ponies, hearts, flowers of various shapes, fairies and other magical characters, made mainly in their favorite shades of Barbie. Models for the boy are noticeable in blue, green, "sea" colors, space and other themes (rockets, airplanes, cars, Smeshariki, soccer balls).

The options for night feeding are more concise: their purpose is strictly to create minimal lighting at night. Lamps for a teenager are more creative and functional, although not every growing up child likes flashing pictures on the walls. Therefore, those who have not learned to sleep without light are more likely to choose models with an outlet.

The raw materials for the production of children's night lights are diverse. Some products are made of ecological wood (birch plywood), covered with water-based paints, which do not contain toxic chemicals, heavy metal salts and harmful organics.

Other materials include ceramics, plastic, plastic, frosted glass. "Home-made" luminaires are more creative in the choice of night light components. Tin cans, cloth and even paper are used. However, when it comes to a child, not all such products are safe.

The line of popular models of night lamps for children includes many companies that are marked by reviews from real buyers. There are several popular manufacturers:

• Tiny love - original mobiles in a crib with toys rotating in a circle and around its axis, pleasant melodies and volume control, as well as a silent mode and a control panel. Users note that the melodies are pleasant, the kids are actively watching the rotation of the toys, while a small night light gives a soft diffused light.

• Fisher price - a multifunctional mobile with a good range of features and a projector that can be used separately. Parents of babies note that the device is thought out to the smallest detail, pleasant in appearance and in use, delighting the baby with smooth melodies, clear pictures of the projector, the possibility of movement and, which is especially important: the smooth fading of sound and light.

• Tomy - a musical projection model with funny pictures that are pleasant to look at. This original item-mum's assistant, which sets the baby to sleep, differs in budget cost. Caring parents note that the "help" of the device does not affect every case: for some children, the noise of a working device interferes with falling asleep.

• Merry - original lamps on batteries in the form of a soft toy-turtle, pleasant to the touch.Inexpensive bedside lamps that children like and draw their attention to with three different shades of glow: blue, green and pale orange, have several operating modes and a timer function that allows automatic shutdown. Nice lamps to create a relaxing atmosphere and soothe kids before bed.

The location of the baby night light in the room depends on two factors - the location of the crib and the model's features:

• colorful flower wall lamps can be placed near the crib, matching their shades to the overall design idea, supporting the floral theme of summer with multi-colored butterflies;
• a wall model in the form of a birdhouse will look appropriate in the interior of a nursery, if you place it on top of a glued wood motif;

• in the room of a school-age child, the option is a projector with sea paintings, which can be placed on the wall at the head of the bed;
• it is better for a child to buy a small functional summer-themed mobile with a projector nightlight, the holes of which are directed to the ceiling and do not have a lot of sparkles;

• you can do without a carousel: by purchasing a compact star-projector with small and kind images of toys;
• few children are indifferent to multi-colored smiley balls that acquire special magic in the dark: funny emoticons, being on the table next to the bed, will evoke positive emotions and have a relaxing effect;

• you can beat the theme of fear of light by a faithful friend, a dog, guarding the child's sleep: an original lamp in the shape of a dog, placed on the floor near the children's bed, will cope with this;
• the turtle soft toy-night light will appeal to both girls and boys: depending on the color, it will give colorful glowing stars on the walls and ceiling of the room, and the drawing is calculated in such a way that it does not strain the eyes with an abundance of light;
• no less interesting is the butterfly-shaped projector model: sitting on the bedside table, it will gently scatter the light, dressing up the nursery in a starry sky pattern.

A baby night light is a fun way to diversify the design of a baby room and soothe your baby before bed. However, you cannot completely rely on this accessory, including it overnight. Using it if necessary, you need to gradually reduce the use of the lamp as a protection against fear, otherwise the child will not be able to overcome the fear of the dark without the help of a psychologist.

It is undesirable to use a night light as an escape from fear: this is the wrong position. If you constantly talk about it, it will be deposited in the memory of the child. It is better to label the accessory as a beautiful accent of the room, special and magical. If age allows, you can take into account the opinion of the child when buying, taking him with you to the store.

For an overview of the models of nightlights in the nursery, see the following video.