Choosing a night light for a children's room
When the bedroom plunges into darkness, many children think that there are evil monsters around them, ready to bring them irreparable harm. They understand that only caring parents who have a "magic" night light for the children's room can help. It is this little thing that will dispel the oppressive fear and give true pleasure to sleep.
For a long time, people have used various sources of light to dispel pitch darkness. In the 19th century, they used small lamps with a wick, and a little later they lit candles. The advent of electricity made it possible to create a new device - a night light for a children's room, which became its important attribute. Although it initially looked quite simple, over time, its appearance has changed dramatically. In the 21st century, such lamps are a real work of art. Let's go on an entertaining tour of children's lamps to choose the right option.
Description and types
- ceiling;
- wall-mounted;
- outdoor;
- tabletop.
As you can see, they can be installed anywhere in the room and adapted to the existing interior. Children's nightlights can be networked or powered by batteries. Most often they use halogen or LED bulbs... Shades give a directed or diffused light stream.
For the device, it is best to use lamps with a power of 25W to 65W maximum.
Some nightlights for children are equipped with a device that makes soothing sounds or soothing smells. Giving preference to such models, you need to be judicious, and take into account the character of the baby. An important point for a luminaire is lighting control or a built-in device shutdown program. This approach is convenient provided that the child does not wake up throughout the night.
For example, nightlights in a nursery in the form of a starry sky work continuously for 12 hours and do not overheat. Even if the baby wakes up, the flickering lights will calm him down and help him fall asleep again. But the main factor is not the design of the luminaire, but its quality. This includes:
- the use of safe materials in the manufacture of a night light;
- only low-power bulbs are suitable;
- floor options must have a stable support;
- small parts without sharp corners and firmly fixed.
When buying a children's night light, check for a certificate, manufacturer information, and instructions for use.
Modern technologies make it possible to create non-standard models with many additional programs. Remote controlled bedside lamps are especially popular. Such luminaires are equipped with options that allow you to select music for the option of light bulbs glow or the movement of a structure. As you can see, the range of night lamps for children is large enough, it remains to find a suitable option.
Night light for a children's room: selection criteria
Many will agree that choosing such an attribute is not an easy task, because the mood, comfort and health of the baby depend on it. In this case, it is important to take into account the age of the child. Young children who are several months old are not affected by the darkness at night. They sleep not only at night, but during the day.Therefore, a night lamp is needed, for the most part, by the mother. She has to look after the child in the dark when the rest of the household is fast asleep. It is not very convenient to turn on the overhead lighting, but the diffused light of the night lamp will allow you to orient yourself in the room.
Also, original bedside lamps for newborns are of great help. They come in various shapes, which allows them to be successfully attached to a wooden support. Sometimes fixtures are used as attachments:
- pin;
- tape;
- bolts.
Given the age of the baby, manufacturers use LEDs in their designs. They are durable, do not break, do not heat up, consume a minimum of energy. Therefore, the bedside lamp for newborns is most often battery operated. In any case, this option is safe enough for the child.
By switching on the light only when needed, the battery life can be extended, so that one set will last for several months.
To make it convenient to swaddle the baby, bedside lamps for newborns on the wall are suitable. Their diffused light covers the entire room and does not irritate the eyes. With him, the child will clearly see the outline of the mother, will be able to calm down and quickly fall asleep.
A great idea is to install a night light next to the baby changing table. Some models turn on from the light touch of the mother's hand, who has not yet fully awakened.
When choosing a suitable night light for a crib, it is advisable to pay attention to the material from which the structure is made. These options may include:
- plastic;
- glass;
- wood;
- thick paper;
- rattan;
- bamboo.
Let's take a closer look at some of them.
Glass
It may seem that lamps for a crib are not made of this material. In fact, modern technology makes it possible to create amazing designs. In this case, laminated glass is used, on which a special film is applied. It retains glass shards in the event of any structural damage. Such nightlights are often produced with wood elements, decorated with various patterns or sparkles.
Plastic
A small polymer night light is suitable for active children who do not sit in one place. The device is particularly robust despite its light weight. It does not injure the baby even if it falls into his hands. The luminaire is produced in various shapes and colors, so it easily fits into the home interior.
Wood
This unique material reminds of the comfort of a family hearth in any era. The wooden wall lamp fits harmoniously into the nursery, as it is made from natural raw materials.
When giving preference to a certain material, it is necessary to take into account the tastes of the child, if he is able to express them.
Variety of shapes and designs
For wise parents, the question of which night light to choose for a child is not in the last place. They are trying with all their might to equip their living quarters in the best possible way. Various shapes and designs of lamps help to take into account the gender of the baby, his hobbies and tastes.
Boys will certainly like these products:
- cars;
- cats;
- dogs;
- spaceship;
- heavenly bodies (sun, moon);
- favorite cartoon characters.
Girls will gladly accept a night lamp for children in the form of flowers, stars, hearts, snails or a turtle. Often, prints with various sweets, fairy-tale princesses, and a Barbie doll are applied to the plafonds. Such a gift can become a real holiday for them.
One of the most popular options is considered a children's nightlight in an outlet. This model is an electrical device without wires. It is enough to connect it to the network and the room will be filled with diffused light. Although it will illuminate a small area of the room, it will fully fulfill its purpose. In addition, there are a huge number of models of such lamps.
Preschool children love bedside lamps made in the form of bright toys. Models with additional programs are especially appreciated. The "Sea Turtle" lamp has a projector on its back, which directs an image of the starry sky to the ceiling. Even an ordinary model in the form of a circle reflecting blinking fireflies on the walls will have a beneficial effect on the sleep of a little man during a night's rest. Therefore, parents should make a wise choice and give their child a charming "night watchman".