Nursery Nightlights have been around for ages, but now there are some really great features when it comes to choosing your baby’s first nursery nightlight. No longer are you limited to a bright plain bulb plugged in, or a too dim glow that helps you only to stub your toe while trying to calm your baby.
Nursery nightlights have evolved with the times and you can now take advantage of some innovative nightlights that will calm your baby, and you, when your baby is awake and fussing. There are plenty of options to consider when it comes to nursery nightlights and you need to make sure that you find the right fit for you and for baby.
Childrens lamps often come with a built-in nightlight at the base. This is a two for one deal where you can have a full service light in the nursery, and also a nightlight when the bright light is shut off. This is truly an all purpose solution to your nursery nightlight needs, but only if your child is comforted with such a plain model.
Childrens Lamp with built in Nightlight
Some infants will require a light show of sorts to calm them and help them to return to peaceful sleep in a hurry. There are plenty of styles and variations to consider when it comes to a light show. There are nursery nightlights that put on a space theme scene against the ceiling or wall that will often calm your baby very quickly. Some nursery nightlights are in the form of an animal, with a light show made by a revolving light inside of the animal. These normally are not as exciting and detailed as the specific light show themes, but are often just right for calming your baby, as they can watch the light eminating from the animal night light, or the patterns displayed upon the wall or ceiling.
Direct outlet plugin nursery nightlights still exist and come in a myriad of colors and styles. From the old standby of an angel to Santa Claus, you will find an endless array of this style of nightlight and should first consider the brightness that you and your baby need in the nursery. Some infants will find a soft glow just perfect, others will want a bit more light to be able to take in their surroundings without getting spooked in the dim light. Nursery nightlights set on a dimmer switch is a great and fairly inexpensive idea. This will ensure that baby has the perfect level of light, and that you will have the perfect amount of light for those night time changings and feedings. The last thing you need is to hurt yourself in the dark while searching for a thrown pacifier in the middle of the night.
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Nursery nightlights safety tips:
Much of this is common sense, but I would be remiss in not mentioning these safety factors, after all your nursery nightlight is there to protect you and your baby, not cause harm.
1)Make sure that the amount of light eminating from your nursery nightlight is just right for you and baby.
2)Do not place your nursery nightlight at eye level with your baby’s eyes, this can be more damaging than no light at all for your baby.
3)Make sure that your baby’s nursery nightlight is out of reach of baby, this means while in the crib and out, you never want your child to be able to reach it at any time.
4)Do not place a nursery nightlight above your baby’s crib on a shelf, it is far too easy for an inquisitive baby to find a way to grab the cord or the nightlight itself.
5)Make sure that light from the nursery nightlight is not shining into the crib or in a direct line with your baby’s eyes.
6)If you choose a lightshow style nursery nightlight, do not purchase one that is to be attached to the crib, this is just an accident waiting to happen.
7)When choosing chandelier style nursery nightlights, be sure that they will be far enough above the crib that even baby standing atop the crib walls will not be able to reach the chandelier. Babies are naturally inquisitive, so think these things out before making an impulse buy.
8)Some mobiles are now coming with built in nightlights, so be sure that the mobile will be plenty out of reach if you are considering this option.
Nursery nightlights have become a bit controversial
lately. There have been some studies that show that nightlights in a baby’s room leads to shortsightedness. On the other hand there are just as many studies that show the opposite to be true and correct. So no one seems to know what the truth of the matter really is when it comes to lighting your nursery and your baby’s health. If you follow the tips shown on this page, you can rest assured that you are taking the majority of risk away, and that your baby is going to be healthy and happy with his/her nursery nightlight.
Nursery nightlights are a wonderful addition to your baby’s room and should be considered a necessity, both for you and your baby. Sifting through the plethura of nursery nightlights that exist will be the toughest part of choosing a nursery nightlight and I hope that this website has helped you in determining the best nightlight for your nursery needs.
