There are many reasons to consider different night lights before buying one. Too much light or the wrong kind of light can negatively affect sleep quality. For homes with a dog, a small child, or an older adult, it’s wise to choose an LED light that won’t heat up and cause burns. Our choices for top-rated night lights are sure to be great for any home. This light is battery-powered to keep it easily portable. It’s great for at home or to provide comfort on vacation and nights away from home. To save battery, the light has an automatic 20-minute shut-off timer.

However, while sleeping in complete darkness is recommended, this night light combo (as well as all LBL lighting products) creates a ‘virtual darkness’ which will not disturb one’s melatonin production. Ideal for baby’s nursery!

11. Best night light for colds and congestion: Calpol Vapour Plug and Night Light

The best night lights offer more than just a plug-in plastic device with a big bulb. Most now use LED bulbs, which burn cooler and more efficiently. That’s important for homes with children and pets. We looked at how bright a light is to make sure users can find their way in the dark, and we considered the design and appearance. After putting them to the test overnight, we evaluated the lights based on design, effectiveness, features, durability, and overall value, then awarded a score from 1 to 5 (5 being the best; 1 being the worst) in each category. The products with the most impressive performance across all categories were ultimately chosen for this roundup. Since many kids look to night-lights for comfort and to alleviate their fear of the dark, it's a good idea to find a design they will love. Night-lights come in every form you can imagine, including plain shapes, animals, and your child's favorite characters. Choosing a fun design is a great way to make your little one's bedtime ritual more pleasant, so be sure to involve them in the process.

Sleep consultant Panesar calls this her "personal favorite," and one reason is because having multiple devices in one means your kids' room is less cluttered with electronics. “The main benefit is that it includes 10 preset, dimmable colors (including warm red and yellow), as well as the option to choose your own colors in the app," she adds. "Having this night-light connected to your phone also allows you to remotely dim it further for kids who need a little extra light as they're initially falling asleep."

5. Best night light with thermometer: Tommee Tippee GroEgg2 Digital Colour Changing Room Thermometer and Night Light

Our favourite features? Not only is Chicco First Dreams Lullaby Musical Sheep an adorable, cuddly friend for your baby, it also comes with a glowing colour changing night light on his tummy, enough to create a familiar warm glow in the nursery or bedroom.