Varieties of children's night light

Fear of the darkness is inherent in many children. Light gives a feeling of confidence and tranquility, while immersion into darkness and darkness gives rise to violent children's fantasy to draw various monsters. In the dark, children feel intuitive fear, feeling insecure, so a healthy and full sleep is impossible. Today, this problem is easily solved: brands offer for sale a lot of varieties of children's night lamps - convenient functional lights, manual and automatic "fireflies."

Children's night light - the original attribute of the room baby. This is a small lamp with a soft diffused light that allows you to create a relaxing atmosphere indoors. It is installed near the crib in such a way as to have sufficient lighting, allowing the mother to see the baby. However, the location should not be too close: otherwise the lamp will interfere with sleep.

Accessory does not hit the eyes, so do not wake up the household. This accessory is considered relevant for children after three years, if for some reason they have an inexplicable fear of the dark. Fear can be associated with a lack of light, if the child was initially accustomed to falling asleep with the soft glow of a night light every day.

According to psychologists, the nightlight should not be on all the time.This is a means of necessity that it is advisable not to use throughout the night. Otherwise, the habit of falling asleep with the light will grow into an indispensable condition for a full sleep. Even if the design of the night lamp is very original, this is not a reason to make it an attribute of peace: it is an auxiliary object of everyday life of a family with a baby.

However, the nightlight is still useful: it saves the eyes from harsh light, which creates a tremendous load on the retina and optic nerve. Illumination of a night lamp is not only weak: it also has an interesting effect.Such lamps have low power consumption and minimal heating.

Children's nightlights are functional and help:

• save a person from stumbling in the dark about various objects;
• relieve stress that prevents to relax and fall asleep;
• create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

A wide range of children's lamps offers for sale a lot of varieties, each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses. They are plugged in or powered by batteries (they are autonomous or mains), they can have a key mechanism and a control panel. According to the type of light source, children's night-lights are divided into LED and touch.

In such products do not use gas-discharge lamps and incandescent lamps, because they differ:

• high power consumption;
• heating the body, causing fire hazard;
• short service life;
• sharpness of a luminescence;
• brittleness.

The most popular models of children's night lamps include:

• Model plug (plug). The budget version of the ruler, a point device, characterized by safety, not having electrical wires, for which you can catch on, however, covering a minimum of space and absolutely not suitable for the European standard when the sockets are installed low from the floor. Gives unobtrusive lighting, can have a twilight sensor, is notable for compactness, pleasant design, minimum energy consumption, therefore it has a long service life.
• Night light clothes peg. Classical or musical suspension in the crib, designed with a fixing in the form of a clothes peg, convenient for mounting anywhere in the crib, independent of the distance of the outlet, as it works on batteries. In most cases, such lamps are equipped with rechargeable batteries, which significantly prolongs their life. The devices can be projectors, mounted directly on the back of the crib. This is convenient in cases where there is no table or stand for a night lamp near the bed.

• Universal Light. The two-in-one model used as a nightlight and desk lamp,equipped with functionality in the form of adjusting the intensity of illumination, however, more suitable for older children (for example, preschoolers and elementary school students). It can have four levels of illumination, changing when touched to the top. These are quite interesting and easy-to-use nightlights, which with long-term use quickly fail.
• Night lamp. The wall model is different from the usual sconces form and design. This night light is remarkable for a wide range of models, is a budget version of the line, shines brighter than analogs in the outlet, which allows it to be used to read a bedtime story.

The disadvantage of the accessory is the intensity of the glow: it is quite strong, which can prevent the child from relaxing and falling asleep. Therefore, manufacturers produce models with light intensity control mode. These nightlights are relevant not only for kids: they are great for teens.

• Mobile with a projector. LED lamp designed to relax a child before bedtime, equipped with the ability to create light compositions in the form of fixed or monotonously sliding stars and fireflies on walls and ceilings,good cartoon characters, which has a calming effect when tracking eyes and relaxes the child (the functionality may imply musical accompaniment). Fashionable and stylish night lamp, which is fascinating even for adults, however, has two minuses: high compared to the usual analogues cost and not always high-quality assembly.
• Models with motion sensors of light. "Smart" lamps with a reaction to the degree of illumination of the room, capable not only of being switched on and off, but also adjust the level of brightness of the glow (react to movement). The advantage of the models is universality: they are suitable for children of any age, however, they require careful handling (moisture in contact with sensor damage). The disadvantage of products is the inability to repair. In addition, such devices have a high price.

• Systems with sound sensors. Night lights with lullabies are distinguished by the sound recognition function, which is triggered by the baby’s crying, conversation, responding to the sound with a pleasant and soothing lullaby or the sounds of the sea, nature (equipped with a CD player).Such lamps help out a mom who is tired during the day, however, the kid quite quickly realizes that it is not her voice and does not fall asleep if she wants to eat or simply cuddle up to her mother's warmth.
• Salt lamp. In addition to the basic models, there are special systems that are relevant for children with a predisposition to allergies and babies with weakened immune systems. These are salt lamps with large salt crystals, with the inclusion of which salt, which is inside the lamp, simultaneously with heating, ionizes the air. Inhalation of its vapors helps to strengthen the immune system, facilitate breathing, get rid of cough.

They cannot be called suitable for babies and toddlers of the nursery: the night lamps with clocks are designed with a musical signal at a clearly defined time. The harsh sound of the melody can frighten a sleeping baby, therefore the reference point on the clock is a significant drawback.

At the location of lamps are:

• wall (plugs and sconces);
• desktop (projectors and systems with sound sensors);

• bedside (pendants with fixation in the form of circulating toys with a lamp located inside the device);
• portable (convenient devices with the ability to move around the room in the case of finding the right thing, which are mobile and can be located anywhere, for example, on a table near the bed).

Among the stationary, mobile and combined models offered by trademarks, you can choose any option, especially since most products have both stands and fasteners. The range of night lamps for children is huge. Manufacturers are trying to take into account all the vagaries of customers, presenting them to the attention, in addition to the classic line, products in the form of plastic and soft toys, as well as the original version - a pillow-night light.

The most popular forms of night lamps in demand among parents of toddlers are:

• star;
• turtle;
• snail;

• Puzzle;
• the sun;
• Kitty;

• moon;
• egg;
• tetris;

• Lego;
• rainbow;

• dog;
• flower.

In addition to these forms, relevant topics such as:

• the cosmos and the starry sky (the illusion of an open sky, stars with sparkles);
• northern lights (colorful colors of shades);
• marine motifs (fish, sharks, dolphins, turtles);

• characters and compositions from cartoons (ninja, Hulk, Spiderman, etc.);
• fabulous sketches (castles, palaces, magic forest);
• moonlight (unobtrusive shade spreading around the room).

In a huge selection of night lamps for children easy to get confused. To acquire what you really need, you should consider several factors:

• "Correctness" of lighting. The light coming from the lamp should not hit the eyes, the right option is soft, diffused and muffled light. Table cone lamps should be excluded from the list: a child’s gaze on a light bulb may have a negative effect on the baby’s vision.
• Color spectrum. The choice of lighting temperature allows for warm, sunny, neutral, green light.They do not force the eyes to adjust to the lighting. Cold is more unpleasant and requires getting used to the eyes, annoying red should be excluded from the list at all.
• Material. A product made of plastic is not worth considering: when heated, it releases harmful toxins into the air in the room, which adversely affects the health of all households. It is worth paying attention to the quality of the fasteners: the raw materials must be reliable.

• Availability of relevant documentation in the form of a certificate of quality and compliance with safety (with a passport and written guarantee of the seller).
• "Correctness" of sound effects. Melodies produced by the device should not annoy the ear. When buying a mandatory check built-in tunes. It is necessary to give preference to lullabies and sounds of nature, intense and fast compositions are unacceptable. If the device is equipped with several melodies, it is better to listen to them all, in order not to regret about a sharp sound.
• Adjustment modes. This factor is important not less quality and performance: systems with the additional ability to adjust the intensity of light or sound manually comfortable and allow you to adjust the night light clearly at will.
• Quality, ergonomic shape and safety. The lamp must be durable, resistant to accidental mechanical damage, breaking into fragments in the event of a fall and the child's attempt to disassemble it. The product for mounting in the bed should not have odor and wires: it is better if the night light is on batteries.

The choice can be random or based on the general idea of ​​a room design. Bulk creative toys should be excluded from the line of unusual models: they can frighten a child and are not suitable for a baby at all.

It is equally important when buying to take into account the age and sex of the child. For girls, they are picking more cute night-lights with rainbow-colored ponies, hearts, flowers of various shapes, fairies and other magical characters made mostly in Barbie’s favorite shades. Models for the boy are noticeable in blue, green, “sea” colors, space and other subjects (rockets, airplanes, cars, Smeshariki, footballs).

Options for night feeding are more concise: their purpose is strictly to create minimal illumination at night.Lamps for a teenager are more creative and functional, although not every growing child likes flickering patterns on the walls. Therefore, those who have not learned to sleep without light, often choose models in the outlet.

Raw materials for the production of children's night lamps varied. Some products are made of ecological wood (birch plywood), covering it with water-based paints, which do not contain toxic chemicals, salts of heavy metals and harmful organic matter.

Other materials are ceramics, plastic, plastic, frosted glass. Home-made luminaires are more creative in the choice of nightlight components. Tins, cloth and even paper are used. However, when it comes to a child, not all such products are safe.

The line of popular models of night lamps for children includes a lot of companies that are marked by reviews of real buyers. There are several popular manufacturers:

• Tiny love - the original mobiles in the crib with the rotation of toys in a circle and around its axis, pleasant melodies and volume control, as well as silent mode and control panel.Users note that the melodies are pleasant, the kids actively watch the rotation of the toys, while a small night light gives a soft diffused light.

• Fisher Price - a multifunctional mobile with a good set of features and a projector that can be used separately. Parents of babies say that the device is thought out to the smallest detail, pleasantly outwardly and in use, delighting the baby with smooth melodies, clear pictures of the projector, the possibility of movement and what is especially important: with a gentle calming of sound and light.

• Tomy - musical projection model with funny pictures that are nice to watch. This original item is the assistant of the mother, which sets the baby to sleep, differs in budget cost. Caring parents point out that the “help” of the device does not work in every case: the noise of a working device prevents some children from falling asleep.

• Merry - Original lamps on batteries in the form of a soft toy turtles, pleasant to the touch. Inexpensive night lights that children like and attract their attention with three different shades of luminescence: blue, green and pale orange, have several modes of operation and timer function,allowing automatic shutdown. Good lights, creating a relaxing atmosphere and soothing children before bedtime.

The location of the children's night light in the room depends on two factors - the location of the crib and the features of the model:

• colorful wall-mounted night-light flowers can be placed near the crib, picking up their shades under the overall design idea, supporting the floral theme of the summer with colorful butterflies;
• wall model in the form of a birdhouse would be appropriate to look in the interior of the nursery, if you place it on top of the glued wood motive;

• In the room of a child of school age, the projector version with marine paintings, which can be placed on the wall at the head of the bed, is perfect;
• It is better for the baby to buy a functional mobile of a small size summer theme with a nightlight-projector, the openings of which are directed to the ceiling and do not have a lot of sparkles;

• you can do without the carousel: by purchasing a compact star-projector with small and kind images of toys;
• few children are indifferent to the multi-colored balls-smiles acquiring special magic in the dark: funny emoticons,being on the table next to the bed will cause positive emotions and have a relaxing effect;

• to beat the theme of the fear of light can be a faithful friend, a dog guarding the child's sleep: the original lamp in the shape of a dog placed on the floor near the children's bed will cope with this;
• the soft toy night light turtle will appeal to both girls and boys: depending on the color, it will give colorful glowing stars on the walls and ceiling of the room, and the design is designed in such a way that it does not strain your eyes with an abundance of light;
• No less interesting is the butterfly model of the projector: sitting on the bedside table, it will gently diffuse the light, dressing up the children's room in a starry sky pattern.

Children's night light is an interesting way to diversify the design of a child's room and calm the baby before bedtime. However, you can not fully rely on this accessory, including it for the whole night. Using it if necessary, you need to gradually reduce the use of the lamp as protection against fear, otherwise the child will not be able to overcome the fear of the dark without the help of a psychologist.

It is undesirable to use a nightlight as a salvation from fear: this is the wrong position. If you constantly talk about it, it will be stored in the memory of the child. It is better to designate the accessory as a beautiful accent of the room, special and magical. If age allows, you can take into account the opinion of the child when you buy, taking it with you to the store.

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