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?

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.

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Our favourite features? Changing colour depending on the temperature of the room, the GroEgg is a great visual reminder to ensure your baby is dressed appropriately, turning red if the room is too hot and blue when the room is too cold. Touch Activated and Remote Control: LED colour changing lamp providing soft light for midnight and stays cool throughout the night for safety, with high sensitivity touch panel just touch for 3 seconds can easily power on/off and switch light modes, simply tap the control panel on the top and or just use the remote control to change the colors you want, comfortable for rest and relaxation after a long day working I really like the very simple plug-in Lindam ones. They give off a soft blue light. It’s not very much but enough that you can move around the room without banging into stuff and see faces if close-up. Kids have them and we have them on the stairs too." (Vetted by Mumsnet user PiratePete’sPyjamas) Our verdict 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. While the purpose of any night-light is to emit enough light to provide comfort without disturbing your little one's sleep, the color and brightness can greatly vary. Your child may want a night-light that glows in their favorite color, but it's important to remember that different colors can have different effects.

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.Rechargeable & Portable With the built-in rechargeable battery, Auxmir rechargeable lamp can be used continuously for 11-15 hours. The normal charging time is about 3-4 hours. Recharging via USB cable and wireless using make Auxmir night light free to be taken wherever you want. Age - Some night lights are targeted to soothe, comfort and calm a young baby, whereas others are more suitable for toddlers, preschoolers or older children. Look at the key features to consider which are most suitable for your child’s needs.

Portability for travel - If you're planning to travel or visit family, how easy is the night light to take with you? Is it portable and small enough to fit in your case? Timer - One really useful night light feature is a timer where the night light turns itself off after a defined time period. Others require you to manually turn them off - this can be a risky action if you aren't able to control it remotely.Our favourite features? The Shunggle Moonlight is a fully portable night light that creates a soft glow with low blue light levels. Create an ambience for any time of day with a variety of smart home lighting choices that are dimmable via remote control and, with several choices, the IKEA Home smart app. Apply a stylish touch with smart integrated lighting such as LED strip lights that can illuminate the bottom of your bed as well as the headstand. Show off your dinnerware collection with LED spotlights that are easy to install inside your cabinets. See everything clearly while preparing a meal with LED countertop lights. Let the crisp, soft light of LED wardrobe lighting strips help you see colors clearly without waking up your partner at 7am. A smart sensor only turns the light on when you open your closet or wardrobe door. Make light the star of the show with futuristic light panels that apply a stunning modern look. Set them to either warm or cold modes, which can easily be adjusted with a switch or through your smart phone. Smart lighting kits make it easy to get started by paring wirelessly controlled smart bulbs with remote controlled dimmer switches. Dim your lighting wirelessly to adapt to different activities. Besides being dimmable, you can choose smart light bulbs that have 9 color settings. Some kits also include control outlets that can connect to coffee makers and other small appliances. In addition to smart remote controls, you can light up a room with smart wireless motion sensors that can be set to 30% or 100% brightness. We have it and I'd be lost without it! We used it as a night light during the newborn night feeds. She's 9 months now and I still rely on it so I know how to dress her for bed."(Recommended by Mumsnetter WhenTwoBecomeThree) Our verdict We use this one from IKEA in my LO’s room. I have tried a few and this is by far the most gentle light (and also the cheapest)."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Treaclespongeandcustard) Our verdict

I had a Philips Hue lightbulb in my overhead lamp that I could dim on my phone, which was quite useful too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter edgeware) Our verdict Our favourite features? Simple to use and providing up to eight hours of relief, the refillable vapour tab slots in before plugging into the mains. The night light then creates a subtle but reassuring glow whilst sending lavender and chamomile vapours and aromatic oils around the room. All options in smart lights use energy efficient LED bulbs that use less energy and last longer. Turn the lights all the way up when you need to and hit the dimmer switch when it’s time to adjust the mood for special occasions, parties or just a relaxing night on the couch listening to music. Reimagine get-togethers with custom lighting for every room in the house Attention When the battery is too low, the LED touch light will keep flashing to remind you of charging it as soon as possible. USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL Turn on the childrens night light by pressing the "ON" button on its base and you will be able to use the remote control normally. After 20 minutes of being off, it can no longer be turned on with the remote control and it will have to be switched on from the lamp. This helps the battery to last longer

What age should a child stop using a night light?

Too much light and colors like blue can actually disrupt melatonin production, which affects sleep. Instead, opt for a red or amber light, which have both been shown to have almost no effect on melatonin production. You should also try to find a dim, warm light rather than something bright to avoid waking your child. A dim red light has been scientifically proven to be the least disruptive to the body, whereas blue lights can impact melatonin production and actually interfere with sleep patterns. Most night lights tend to offer a subtle gold or white glow, whereas others can alternate between a variety of colour options. What should I look for in a night light? 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. I have the Shnuggle moonlight and it's just right. Have it on parent mode then when baby is older can have as a night light."(Vetted by Mumsnet user splishsplashsploshsplishsplash) Our verdict 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.