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.

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. You can give your child a night light at any age, but you’ll want to pay attention to any safety features that may make specific models more or less suitable for infants and toddlers. For example, you might want to steer clear of night lights with battery compartments that are easy to open. Are there any benefits to night lights for kids? The only issue we have is that the sounds are synthetic. Once the pre-recording has looped through to the end, you can hear where it stops and begins. Based on our extensive at-home testing, the Westinghouse 4-in-1 Night Light was a clear winner. With a modern design that will work well throughout your home, the product earned perfect scores for effectiveness, features, and durability. It comes with plenty of thoughtful features that make it stand out from other options, including integrated light- and motion-sensing technology (the latter of which turns the unit on at dusk and off at dawn).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. Our writer who tried the Rest+ said adults could use it, though it would likely be too childish for most. But she adored it for her seven-year-old daughter, who has used it for about a year.

Sounds - Do you want a night light with sound options and if so, what kind? Some night lights have white noise and soothing sounds, whilst others include lullabies and classical music. Some even allow you to record your own voice and sounds. 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? 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. 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? 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.Power: AA battery powered | Timer: Automatic | Sounds: Yes - white noise and lullaby | Best for: Babies Reasons to buy Verywell Family / Kaity Velez Light Quality: Broad spectrum of shades, but could be distracting for some kids 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. 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? The Hatch Restore features a variety of colors, from warm pinks and oranges for nighttime use, and cool blues for daytime illumination.