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The Best Night Lights of 2022

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Compare the best night lights

1. Best overall: Maxxima – LED Multi-Color

While all six of the night-lights we tested serve a purpose, none of them are as multi-purpose as the Maxxima – LED Multi-Color Night Light. We liked this night-light above all the others because it is affordable, has great build quality, and offers greater versatility than any other product we tested.

In terms of affordability, the Maxxima is very affordable at $5.99 for one and $10.99 for a two-pack. The LED bulb is rated to last for 100,000 hours, which translates to approximately 11-1/2 years of continuous use. The electrical cost for LED bulbs is negligible as well — with estimates around 25 cents per year with typical use.

The “multi” feature of the Maxxima – LED Multi-Color Night Light is easy to use: A small switch on the front of the light quickly and easily changes the light color to red, white or blue.

We spoke at length with Tracy Bedrosian, a Ph.D in Neuroscience from Ohio State University. She went into detail about her research covering the negative impacts of using blue light at night.

Red lighting is the ideal setting for nighttime, particularly in the bedroom, since Dr. Bedrosian’s research indicated that while “warm” yellow-white LEDs present less risk of disrupting your sleep rhythm, red lights have a far smaller effect.

That said, red lighting has its downside — namely, it doesn’t help you see very well. While it’s still a good choice for a dim bedroom light, it’s not as helpful if you’re trying not to step on LEGO bricks.

Our Top Pick: Maxxima - LED Multi-Color Night Light Affordability, versatility and great build quality make this our top pick. The LED bulb is rated to last for 100,000 hours and includes a doctor-approved red light. See Price at

Fortunately, the Maxxima night light can produce brighter light with its white LED bulb. This setting is ideal for hallways, bathrooms and anywhere else where additional light is needed. Even better, we didn’t find the white light to be particularly blue, so brief exposure shouldn’t dramatically impact sleep patterns.

The Maxxima’s auto on/off sensor was particularly effective as well. Its sensor seemed to be well-tuned and quickly turned on the night-light when ambient light dimmed.

We also appreciated that, unlike other night lights with an ambient light sensor, the Maxxima didn’t flicker in between turning on and turning off; instead, the light turns on and off gradually.

The light from the Maxxima LED Multi-Colorstrikes an effective balance between providing enough light to be useful, but it’s dim enough that it won’t keep you awake.

With its long lifespan, affordable pricing and versatility, the Maxxima LED Multi-Color Night Light was easily the best pick of our finalists.

2. Best for children: VAVA

If you want a night light that’s more tailored for a child’s bedroom, the VAVA – VA-CL006 is our pick.

One major advantage to the VAVA is its portability. Like our former pick for this category, the now-discontinued Kinderglo, the VAVA includes a charging base that makes topping up the battery easy. It includes a high-quality micro-USB-to-USB charging cable. (Like all the other rechargeable lights we tested, you’ll have to use a wall-plug AC-to-USB-5V adapter you already own.)

While it’s not as immediately huggable as the soft silicone animals we tested, our 2- and 4-year-old testers pretended the VAVA was an egg, a Pokeball and a spaceship before they found out you can give it a face with the included stickers. Being made from hard polycarbonate plastic, it’s heavier than silicone-bubble designs, but that also makes it more resistant to teething toddlers.

While it doesn’t offer the multi-color light modes that can give you a pure red light for the lowest possible triggering of your hypothalamus-activating retina cells, VAVA does let you switch this light to a warm-white mode that minimizes blue light exposure.

If you’d like to minimize blue light with some of the same features as this light, VAVA also makes the CL009, which includes red-green-blue light modes. We picked the CL006 for its charging base and simple controls — not to mention the stickers.

Best for Young Kids: VAVA A long battery life and kid-customizable design, as well as a reasonable price, make this a great choice. See Price at

The VAVA makes up for colored-light modes with far more control over the light it gives off. While the other kids’ lights have a few brightness settings you can activate with their remotes, the VAVA responds quickly and consistently to a tap on its top to smoothly raise or lower the light level. The diffusion of the light is also more useful for filling the dark corners with a gentle glow. For another simple, outlet light, check out our kids’ room pick for Himalayan salt lamps.

3. Honorable mention: Maxxima – LED with Swivel Head

Although not as versatile as Maxxima’s multi-color night-light, we were so impressed by this night-light that we had to give it an Honorable mention. The Maxxima – LED Night Light with Swivel Head is a cheap ($3.59) light that provides sufficient light for a bathroom, and to a lesser extent a hallway.

Just like the Maxxima LED Multi-Color, the Swivel night-light has an auto on/off switch which prevents the light from being on when it is not needed. We found the swivel to be particularly useful for the bathroom, because the light can be directed towards the sink or toilet, and not directly into your eyes.

Also Great: Maxxima - LED with Swivel Head A good choice for the bathroom due to its swivel head and low cost. See Price at

While this is a great night-light, we chose the Maxxima LED Multi-Color over this one for two main reasons: The light is a little too bright and directed to be an effective night-light, and more importantly, there isn’t a red light setting available.

That being said, for under $4, this is a great night-light for the bathroom, or a small hallway where stubbing your toe is a risk you’d like to avoid.

Other finalists we tested

The other three night-lights we tested in-house were great as well. However, they were each limited, or outdone, in one way or another by our top three picks. That being said, they are worth taking a look at, as each does fulfill a specific niche.

Safety 1st LED Nightlight

Rounding out our test of popular LED lights is a budget-friendly design from Safety 1st. There isn’t really anything wrong with it: It’s cheap ($7.99 for two when we tested), doesn’t get hot, and provides a decent amount of light for hallways and bathrooms. However, there is no red LED option, and the light it generates is not focused in any way. This is the most basic night light we’d consider.

Goline – Cute Kitty

Other options for a nursery or kids’ room are mostly some variation on the animal or character theme. The Goline – Cute Kitty with Remote is the new standard for animal-shaped night lights, though whether Goline was actually the first company to use this shape and set of features is hard to tell. Similar lights in this and other shapes are now popping up everywhere.

Instead of a single LED, this model uses red, green and blue, plus warm-white LEDs for a wide range of color settings — 16 tints in all, which can also be set to cycle in a slow fade between tints. Battery life on the Goline Kitty was about the same as the Lumipets Bear: Both will run for three nights if you remember to turn them off, but the charging base included with the Vava was sorely missed.

The version of this Goline light with a remote is easier to use than models that rely on “touch” sensitivity. The sensor in the base of the light isn’t at all good at detecting gentle taps, and it’s easier for kids to change the light by deliberately dropping it from waist height than by tapping on the top.

The silicone detaches easily from the base without any damage, which is both a blessing and a curse if your toddler is curious about pulling things apart.

Lumipets

If you want a slightly different look than the Cute Kitty you’ve seen in other kids’ bedrooms, the Lumipets – 1911 is a line of night lights that gives you a choice between four soft silicone animal shapes: Bear, Owl, Unicorn and Dragon. Our test family thought the ambivalent half-smile of Bear was most charming, but they’re all more expressive than the Goline cat.

The biggest difference between the Goline and Lumipets is the type of white LEDs inside: Goline has a “warm” yellow-white, while Lumipets has the “cool” blue-white LED color you should avoid. You can select a yellow or red color tint to avoid blue light, but it’s nice to have the option of a warm white.

Skip Hop – Toddler Sleep Trainer

If you want a sleep-time night light, but you’re also interested in trying out a “sleep trainer” that reminds your kids when it’s time to wake up, the Skip Hop – Toddler Sleep Trainer has the key features of both devices.

As a night light, the Skip Hop gives a soft, warm glow, but it’s an expensive option. Also, the light will turn off after 30 minutes, so it won’t be on in the middle of the night if that’s what you need. The Skip Hop sleep-trainer functions don’t work at the same time as the night-light feature.

We were initially excited about the three soothing sound tracks offered: white noise, rain and a lullabye. But the quality is poor enough — quiet and tinny, like a cheap speaker-phone — that our tester went back to using an old smartphone to play a bedtime playlist instead. The sounds can play for a few minutes at the times you set for bed, morning and naptime wake-up, and it’s at least more kid-friendly than the bell or beep sound from most alarm clocks.

For white noise at bedtime, a dedicated white noise machine or a room fan will be far more effective.

Gummygoods

The Gummygoods Night Light works similarly to the Kinderglo. However, the fact that it uses AA batteries turned out to be a major, and negative, distinguishing factor. While the Kinderglo can be recharged on its base every day, the Gummygoods night-light needs to either be set to automatically turn off, or you need to be prepared to buy a lot of AA batteries (or spend extra money on rechargeable AA batteries).

On the plus side, the bear is undeniably cute, and the red light can be turned on and off just by squeezing it — something that young children would likely find fun and comforting.

Kinderglo – Portable (discontinued)

Now discontinued, when we did our initial review the Kinderglo – Portable Night-Light was widely regarded by everyone from parenting blogs to Amazon reviewers as among the best night lights for children. It was our pick while it was available.

The build quality of this product was fantastic, with soft touch materials. We tested the Moon model, but it also came in a variety of animal shapes.

As with our new kids’ pick, the Vava, the Kinderglo recharging base worked well. A full charge kept the light on through the night without any problems, and the light could be set to turn off automatically after 30 minutes.

IKEA – SPÖKA (discontinued)

Now discontinued, the SPÖKA from IKEA had an undeniable “cuteness” to it, and the red light was just bright enough to help you see when walking around. It used a rechargeable AAA battery (which is included, along with a charger). The light only lasts for about five hours on a full charge, though, not enough for a full night.

How we selected finalists to test

In our efforts to determine which night lights are best, we spent more than 35 hours reading studies, news articles, blog posts, forums and Reddit threads to learn what the consensus was among experts and users alike.

Once our research helped us determine who we needed to speak with, we contacted several experts and researchers and got in touch with Dr. Bedrosian to ask about her work studying the effects of light at night.

We verifed the information we discussed with Dr. Bedrosian through our own research, and we feel confident that our conclusions are valid for determining which night lights are best for your home.

LED advantages

To find the best night lights available, we narrowed down the potential candidates to only those that used LED bulbs. LED bulbs are widely regarded as better than the other types of bulbs available for night-lights for a few reasons:

Efficiency: LED bulbs produce significantly less heat than incandescent bulbs for the same light output. In addition to making LED bulbs safer, this also means that they are more energy-efficient, since more energy is being used to generate light instead of wasted heat.

Longevity: LED bulbs also last much longer than incandescent bulbs formerly used in night lights. Some manufacturers such as AmerTac, claim that their bulbs will last “forever,” which is only barely an exaggeration.

LED drawbacks

Despite these pluses, LEDs aren’t perfect. The most efficient LEDs make a near-ultraviolet blue light, which is turned blue-white or yellow-white by shining it through a substance called a “phosphor.” White LED light is often closer to the color of midday sunlight than the yellow tint your brain expects around bedtime.

For night lights that will be used in the bedroom, it is strongly preferable that the lights are red and have as close to zero blue light as possible.

Night lights that are used in hallways or bathrooms are not as much of a concern as bedroom lights. While red light is ideal, sometimes red light simply does not create enough visible contrast to help you avoid stubbing your toe. For situations like that, yellow-tinted “warm white” light is an acceptable — but by no means ideal — alternative.

It was also important that the night lights we selected to test produced sufficient light to be useful, while not creating so much light that they would impair sleep. We used the Pyle PLMT Light Meter to measure how much light each night light produced, as well as how much that light decreased at specific distance intervals.

We discussed the use of this light sensor with Dr. Bedrosian, who said that for our purposes it would be a reliable measure of light emitted by the night lights we tested.

Finally, night-lights that stay plugged into the wall should have an automatic “on/off” sensor, which turns the night lights on when it is dark and off when it is light. In addition to saving unnecessary energy use, this also ensures that the night lights will be automatically lit only when you need them.

With these criteria in mind, we found the night lights that were most highly regarded among consumers and experts, then found the best products among those that also matched the specifications described directly above.

While we ultimately chose what we believe to be the overall “best” product, each of the six night lights are useful and worth purchasing in the right context.

Does the night light you use really matter?

Dr. Bedrosian was one of the two lead researchers on a 2013 study with the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, and she gave us some key insights into the risk that too much light — and particularly blue-spectrum light — can have for both children and adults.

Dr Bedrosian’s study found that blue-spectrum light overnight — even just the blue contained in white LED or fluorescent light — can trigger a change in brain structure and behavior in adult hamsters. The team theorized that this change may lead to severe health issues, including hormone imbalances, disrupted circadian rhythm, suppressed melatonin secretion and even a potential increase in cancer risk.

The bottom line: If you’re going to have a night light in your room, it should be limited to red-spectrum light. If you have children, this is even more imperative. If you’re reading in bed with a lamp or a book light, sticking to a yellow or red tint should help. If you read on a smartphone, tablet or computer screen before bed, most devices now include a mode that will change the color profile of the screen to reduce blue-light exposure.

How we tested

We used a combination of qualitative testing along with some more quantitative comparisons to rank night lights from best to worst.

When we looked at the overall build quality of each product, we found that, despite the relative affordability of each of the night lights, the Maxxima night lights stood out.

We also measured the amount of light emitted (measured in lux) by each night light at a distance of six inches, two feet, three feet and six feet — a reasonable amount of distance between a bed and a wall socket.

Ideally, a night light will be diffused so that you can see the edges of furniture or obstacles on the floor, but the light won’t flood your eyes when you’re in bed. We visualized the results below:

Measured in lux (a standard unit of brightness), all of our finalists drop off the scale long before they reach six feet. The Maxxima Swivel is the most focused light, while the rest are diffused to a minimal level beyond two feet.

While it’s not as useful for gentle illumination in a bedroom, the directional flood light from the Maxxima Swivel can be aimed where it’s needed — down long hallways or into bathroom corners.

In addition, all of the finalists we tested will have a minimal impact on sleep, since the lux they generate drops off well before six feet.

Long-term testing notes

In 2020, after most of the child-friendly lights we tested were discontinued, we re-tested with four new options: the Vava, Goline, Lumipets and Skip Hop.

We initially published this post in March of 2016, and since then we have continued to use both the Maxxima night lights. They continue to work as well as they did the day we first tested them. They have caused no hassles of any kind and have required zero maintenance — they simply light the hallway and bathroom.

One of the nice things about switching to an LED night light is that the bulbs should last at least a decade or two. Unlike incandescent bulbs of the past, which might have already needed replacing since our initial tests, our LED night-light bulbs have only utilized a small fraction of their overall lifespan.

The bottom line

Not everyone wants, or needs, a night light — and research shows that overnight darkness is best for your sleep cycle. However, if you do plan to have a night-light in your or your child’s room (and a flashlight just won’t cut it), you are better off if you have red light instead of white or blue light.

Blue light at night – even the blue present in white LED light — seems to influence everything from your sleep cycle to your mood to a possible impact on other bodily systems. You can minimize that effect by using red light, or using a dimmable night light to make overnight exposure as low as possible.

The Maxxima LED Multi-Color Night-Light provides a safe, warm light that is ideal for a night light in your room or the room of your child (on the red setting), as a soft white light for hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.

If you want a dimmable warm-white night light more tailored to your young child, the Vava – VA-CL006 is easy to use, comes with cute customization stickers and lasts for five nights between charges.

Our Top Pick: Maxxima - LED Multi-Color Night-Light Great build quality, versatility and affordability make the Maxxima LED our top selection. See Price at

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10 Best Night Lights for Kids of 2022

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Creating a peaceful sleep environment for your little loved one can help make bedtime a breeze . The right night light helps relax your child as they doze off and provides comfort when they wake up in the middle of the night.

Whether you’re looking to relax your child as they start to snooze, establish a bedtime routine , or alleviate fears of things that go bump in the night, there are plenty of night lights available to do just that.

While it’s not entirely necessary, a soothing night light can be a fantastic addition to your child’s room or nursery. Let’s face it: The dark can be scary! And a night light can provide your child with a sense of safety and comfort as they drift into dreamland.

Projected images are popular with children of all ages and may help create a relaxing atmosphere. Kids who are learning to tell time enjoy night lights with timer and alarm features. They may appreciate knowing when it’s time to go to sleep, get out of bed, or get ready for school.

First, decide what you want to use the night light for. In addition to adding some light to your child’s nursery or bedroom, some night lights also work for reading, diaper changes, or nighttime feedings. Some even have timers that help kids develop a sleep schedule.

We researched the functions of the following products and read customer reviews to help you figure out the best choices in terms of price, function, and quality. Read on to find exactly what you’re looking for in a night light — you may even end up with one in your own room!

Best humidifier night light combo

Price: $$$

The LittleHippo Wispi is a night light, humidifier, and essential oil diffuser in one. The LED light offers seven vivid color options, but unfortunately the light is not dimmable. The settings are intuitive and it’s not only easy to operate, but also simple clean (a huge plus for a humidifier). You can use it as a humidifier without turning on the light or adding essential oils.

The plug-in device quietly adds cool moisture to the air, thanks to what the company dubs “cool mist technology.” This is key for children’s humidifiers, as cool mists won’t cause scalding, an issue that can occur with hot water humidifiers.

The humidifier feature is useful for children who live in dry climates or have allergies, dry skin, or respiratory concerns. If you add oils, be sure to review our essential oil guidelines, as certain oils should never be used around children.

Pros The device is multi-purpose — it serves as a night light, humidifier, and essential oil diffuser.

The Wispi is easy to use.

The device runs quietly. Cons The night light isn’t dimmable, and it may be too bright for some.

A few customers complain that the display screen is blurry.

You’ll need to keep it clean to avoid mold.

Best night light with remote

Price: $$

These adorable animal designs make a great nighttime companion for your child. Complete with nine soothing color options, this darling portable LED light stays cool to the touch and recharges using a USB port.

LumiPets night lights are best suited for toddlers and preschoolers, but the included remote means parents can easily operate the device, too. The animal-shaped design (take your pick of a bunny, unicorn, bear, among others) is made of nontoxic washable silicone that’s easy to clean. The remote can adjust the colors, brightness, and control a sleep timer.

Pros The light has nine color options that can be changed via remote control.

It’s easy to clean in the dishwasher.

LumiPets batteries can last 10 to 12 hours per charge, which should be plenty for a good night’s rest. Cons LumiPets may be too bright for some.

The remote doesn’t turn the light on — it only allows you to change the light’s color — and the range is poor.

Some customers report that it stopped working after a few months.

Best children’s lamp with night light

Price: $$

Featuring eight color options, this highly rated night light sits on your child’s dresser or nightstand and is suitable for all ages. Parents love that you can adjust the brightness with a tap, changing from white to yellow light. Kids enjoy decorating the lamp with the included facial expression stickers — talk about a win-win!

Designed with a handle, the easy portability of this battery-powered LED night light makes it easy to travel with. Plus, since it’s waterproof, you may even find yourself using it on a camping adventure.

Pros The light is portable and lightweight.

It’s good for night feedings and diaper changes.

It has a long battery life. According to the company, one charge can power the light for 100 hours. Cons It emits a flashing blue light when it’s in standby mode.

There’s no option to dim the colors.

Some people find it isn’t bright enough.

It doesn’t come with a remote.

Best night light with music

Price: $$

Bring a sparkling night sky into your child’s room with this charming owl-shaped night light projector with a standard bulb. This plug-in lamp doubles as a sound machine, featuring four melodies and four nature sound options to ease infants and toddlers into a deep sleep.

If you’re heading off for the weekend, this light is great because it’s small and lightweight — so you can easily toss it in a bag when you’re on the road.

Pros The lamp has volume and brightness adjustments.

It helps soothe and calm infants and toddlers.

It’s easy to use, with a panel of buttons on the device. Cons It’s not bright enough for some.

The sound quality is poor.

It doesn’t come with a remote.

Best night light with timer

Price: $$$

This innovative night light is designed to help children ages 1 and up follow a sleep schedule. You can adjust the brightness of the standard bulb, and the light has a battery and plug-in option. The light has a nap timer and several alarm options. As a night light, you can select from six color options.

Come morning, the Mella uses a combination of digital facial expressions, colors, and an alarm to signal to your child when it’s time to play quietly, or actually get up and start their day.

The alarm clock glows yellow 30 minutes before they needs to wake up and changes to green when it’s time to get out of bed. One parent says her daughter reads a book in bed when the yellow light turns on and waits until it turns green to get out of bed.

You can also set a countdown on the Mella for naps or other activities.

Pros The night light has intuitive features that help children follow a schedule.

As a night light, you can select from six color options.

The Mella can also be used as a countdown timer for other activities. Cons It’s easy to open the battery compartment, and batteries are a choking hazard for little ones — so you must keep this device out of reach.

The battery may malfunction.

A few customers complain that it’s poor quality.

It doesn’t come with a remote, so you have to do everything on the device itself.

Best night light with projections

Price: $$

It’s a starry night every night with this LED projector lamp, which comes with five projection films and can be used in three different colors at three brightness levels. It displays the images on the walls and ceiling.

To use it as a basic night light, simply place the included cover over the lamp. This essentially blocks and dims the projection so that it’s shining onto the cover rather than the walls.

It operates using batteries or a plug, and you can adjust the color and brightness. The lamp is suitable for kids ages 1 and up, though plenty of adults love it as well. Who knows, you may find yourself breaking it out during your next party for a disco feel.

Pros It’s good for children who are scared of the dark.

It helps kids relax and unwind.

The images are clear.

You can use it at different brightness levels and with several films. Cons The light isn’t bright enough for some.

It uses lots of batteries.

The cord is on the shorter side.

Best plug-in night light

Price: $

This energy-efficient LED night light is another option that projects colorful images onto the wall, ceiling, or floor. The simple plug-in design uses a light sensor to automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn.

Pros The price of this night light is tough to beat.

It helps to calm children who are afraid of the dark.

You can purchase it with a single projector image, or a set of six. Cons The display is on the smaller side and can look blurry.

The images fade over time.

It’s not bright enough for some.

Best budget-friendly night light

Price: $$ (two-pack)

Suitable for ages 2 and up, this sweet little night light doubles as a nursery decoration. It uses LED lightbulbs so the light stays cool to the touch and is battery-operated so you don’t have to deal with cords or charge it.

It also has a handle so your child can easily carry it with them as they navigate the hallway. With only one button, it’s simple and easy to use. It automatically turns off after 20 minutes.

Pros The light is easy for children to use.

Kids can use it to read before bed.

It’s sturdy, durable, and portable. Cons It only stays on for 20 minutes.

It uses blue light.

The power button might be difficult to find in the dark.

Best plush night light

Price: $$

Summer Slumber Buddies come in a variety of plush animals, but this plush Eddie the Elephant is one of the cutest options on our list. You can set the elephant’s LED light to blue, green, or amber, or opt for a projected image, which illuminates the walls. This battery-powered night light is great for infants and toddlers.

In addition to lighting up, this night light plush toy features peaceful songs and nature sounds with three-volume options. It’s a hit with parents and kids alike — one reviewer even shares that her daughter has used hers non-stop for 4 years!

Just note that this nightlight should not ever be placed in cribs with babies, as it can pose a suffocation hazard.

Pros The portable night light is great for travel.

It helps kids relax for naps and bedtime.

The music it plays is soothing and calming. Cons It stays on for a maximum of 45 minutes.

The buttons are difficult to see in the dark.

The sound quality leaves something to be desired.

Best night light with sound machine

Price: $$$

The Hatch Rest LED night light includes a sound machine with several themes and colors suitable for all ages. It has adjustable brightness and is loved by reviewers. Plus it has an OK-to-wake clock so your tot will know when it’s time to rise and shine.

Reviewers claim the sound quality is surprisingly good for such a small device. Parents say they love being able to adjust and control this plug-in sound machine from their phone or tablet (via Bluetooth).

It’s worth noting: Like most apps, this product requires you to fork over a good deal of data about your baby and your routine when you set it up. If that sounds like TMI to share with your kid’s night light, this is probably not the product for you.