The nightlight can have several uses: as a reading light, a toy, nursery decoration, a soft light for changing diapers and breastfeeding. Its main task is, of course, to banish the fear of the dark.

 

Ways to battle your child’s fears

Fear of the dark is one of the most common childhood fears. It’s mostly not about the darkness itself, but what can be hidden in it. The media that children are exposed to, such as horror movies, news or scary stories, plays a big role in this. Children's vivid imaginations take elements and images from the content and run with them, as there are no activities at night to divert their attention.

 

Pay attention to what they eat for dinner

It is also important what kind of food the child eats before going to bed. Foods high in sugar and processed carbohydrates can cause digestive problems in children such as gas, heartburn and indigestion, and of course can cause hyperactivity.

 

Establish a routine

Try establishing a calm routine with snuggling, bonding, reading friendly stories and perhaps soothing chamomile tea. In this way, you turn bedtime into a pleasant part of the day that the child will not be afraid of. It is recommended that you turn off all screens at least 60 minutes before bed.

 

Talk and reassurance

Take your child's fears seriously: despite the fact that you know there is no monster under the bed, the possibility seems very real to the little one. Talk to them and let them know that you understand and will help them overcome this fear. This won't happen immediately: a nightlight, a plush toy, a special blanket or some homemade "recipe" against monsters can help them along the way.

 

When to start

A nightlight is an item that is useful from birth: parents don’t need to turn on a powerful main light at night while breastfeeding or changing. It’s also easier to check if the baby is sleeping. Later, the toddlers frequently develop a fear of the dark, as they naturally wake up several times a night. Later on it can be used as a reading light, a portable light, a toy or just a wonderful decoration in your kid’s room.

 

When to stop

Stop using the light at bedtime when it starts to disturb your child's sleep or encourages him to start playing. Often your child will tell you that they don't need the light anymore. Then you can start gradually darkening the room so that he gets used to sleeping without the light on.

 

How to choose a nightlight

How to choose the right nightlight for your little one? Pay attention to how you want to use it. Will you want to carry it with you? Do you want additional functions, levels of power? With or without batteries? Be careful to buy a reliable  lamp that is made of quality materials. If you have a good nightlight, it can almost last forever.

Here at Pikepoke, we pay special attention to your child's bedtime and sleep quality. That's why we constantly improve our selection of nightlights and maintain long-term collaborations with companies we really trust. We’ve collected some options for you to make it easier to decide what your family needs most.

 

Smart nightlight with cry sensor

For more different light options and a portable light, the ZAZU nightlight with cry sensor is here, as it has two lights in one: the owl and the ring are two separate lights that can be adjusted and controlled according to your wishes. The light turns off automatically, and the biggest advantage is that it is activated by sound and turns on as soon as the little one wakes up. Great for calming down and a peaceful night.

 

Soft silicone nightlight

Simple, portable, soft and shockproof - more or less. ;) For children who bite or throw lights on the floor, the Rabbit&Friends soft silicone light is the ultimate nightlight. It’s extremely pleasant to the touch, because it is made of silicone with a surface treatment that feels like powder. When you touch the lamp, you can feel a pleasant, almost silky texture instead of an unpleasant plastic surface. Fully portable, with USB charging and colored lights.

 

Nightlight with Bluetooth speaker

For those who want to connect the light to their phone and simply play music, there is no need for an additional speaker. It has all the advantages of the other Rabbit&Friends lights with the ability to play soothing melodies, lullabies and anything else you - or your toddler - wish.

 

Light with alarm clock - Sunset and sunrise

For an easier way to fall asleep and gradual dimming of the light. The Rabbit&Friends Lovely Wake-up light and alarm clockl is not portable, so it is best suited for a place next to the bed. You can set the time when the lamp will shine and its intensity will decrease for 30 minutes. Great for all children who have trouble falling asleep without light and are afraid of the dark. This way, it gives the kids a signal that it is time to sleep. The wake-up light turns on 30 minutes before the set alarm with a gentle light effect that gradually increases the intensity of the light. This mimics the sunrise, which helps the children to wake up gently.

 

Wall light

If you know you won't be moving the light and want to use it without touching, a wall light like the ZAZU Wall Light Fay, Rex and Otis is ideal. It is a multi-colored light with adjustable brightness that you can easily control with hand gestures. There is no need for an outlet nearby as the light is powered by two rechargeable batteries. Its round shape creates a modern, minimalist ambience, and the magnetic toys make it more playful and friendly.

 

Combination of nightlight and sleep soother

For children who like to snuggle with a nightlight, the sleep soother with a light module  is an excellent choice. It usually has several additional features, such as a cry sensor and soothing melodies. We suggest our bestsellers ZAZU Bruno the Bear or Ewan the Dream Sheep.