The Coolest Night Lights for Kids!

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Night Lights for Kids Keep Monsters Out!

Whether your little one won't sleep with the lights out, is afraid of monsters (usually under their beds!) or just enjoys the soft glow that a night light provides, their room will be made cozier and more soothing with one of these cool night lights for kids.

A soft night light creates a comforting ambiance, perfect for a night of peaceful slumber. It also helps keep your child's bedroom a familiar environment, and allows for safe trips to the bathroom, or to mommy and daddy's room, when placed on hallways.

Tips for a Child's Good Night's Sleep

A good night's sleep is just as important to a child as proper nutrition. Well-rested kids will be happier and more focused during their awake hours.

Here are a few tips to ensure your child gets the best sleep possible:


  • Enforce consistent bedtimes and awaking schedules. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, even on the weekends, helps keep your child's biological clock balanced.

  • Children should not have caffeine for at least 4 hours before sleep. Most sodas contain caffeine, so opt for lemonade or juice blends at dinner time.

  • Keep the TV set (and other electronics) out of children's bedrooms. Children can easily fall into the unhealthy behavior of "needing" the TV on to fall asleep. The best way to avoid that habit is with a TV-free bedroom.

  • The hour before bed should consist of quiet time. A good way to ensure that is to develop a consistent bedtime wind-down routine. Picking their pajamas, showering, having a light snack, brushing their teeth, laying out the clothes for the next day, bedtime reading are all perfect sleeping cues to ease your child into a quiet mood.

  • The bedroom environment should be comfortable, quiet and dark (or lighted by a soft night light if your child prefers it that way). Temperature should be kept at no more than 75°F. A cooler bedroom allows for better sleep.

  • Kids should sleep in their own rooms, on their own beds. This habit is part of healthy bedtime boundaries, so make sure it is developed early on.


Image credit: "Today I Didn't Go to Work" by Toni Girl, on Flickr

“I really love my bedroom, it is so cozy and safe!”

Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light

Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light 

Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light

This beautiful sea turtle creates a night sky projection on the ceiling in soothing colors so your child can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.

Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light, Sea Turtle

Amazon Price: $23.21 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Auto shut-off / 45 minute sleep timer / Three AAA batteries included / Dimensions: 14" long, 4" tall

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Mobi TykeLight GloMate Junior

Mobi TykeLight GloMate Junior 

Mobi TykeLight Jr, Green

The Mobi TykeLight Jr is a portable night light that emits a soft glow. It is small enough to fit a child's hands and serves as the perfect companion!

Mobi TykeLight Jr, Green

Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Operates on 3 "AAA" batteries (included) / Batteries last over 100 hours / Smart timer turns light of automatically after 15 minutes

Kinderglo Portable Night Light, Quarter Moon

Kinderglo Portable Night Light, Quarter Moon 

Kinderglo Portable Night Light, Quarter Moon

The Kinderglo soft light will calm, comfort and ease your child into a peaceful night's sleep. It is never hot to the touch, so your little ones can keep their cuddly, glowy friends in bed with them until they fall asleep.

Kinderglo Portable Fun and Safe Rechargeable Night Light, Quarter Moon

Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Made with non-toxic plastic that won't ever get hot to the touch

OK to Wake! Children's Alarm Clock and Nightlight

OK to Wake! Children's Alarm Clock and Nightlight 

OK to Wake! Children's Alarm Clock and Nightlight

Your child will love OK to Wake! In the evening it is a comforting night light that glows a soft yellow and shuts off after the programmed time. In the morning it is a wake light that glows green when it is time to get up (for younger children), or a gradual wake tone with snooze (for older children).

OK to Wake! Children's Alarm Clock and Nightlight

Amazon Price: $29.88 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

OK to Wake! is a fully-functional alarm clock with snooze / Requires 4 AA batteries

LEGO Brick Light

LEGO Brick Light 

LEGO Brick Light

This classic LEGO form night light makes a great gift for all ages! Its bright light is perfect for children who won't sleep in a totally dark room. They will be safe and cozy all night.

LEGO Brick Light (Colors May Vary)

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Comes with mouting unit for wire-free installation / Mounts to a wall, under shelves or sits directly on night stand

Creativity For Kids Sparkling Night Light

Creativity For Kids Sparkling Night Light 

Creativity For Kids Sparkling Night Light

This night light doubles as a project that allows children to create their own personalized butterfly shade with the included sparkly colorful 3D paint.

Creativity For Kids Sparkling Night Light

Amazon Price: $3.66 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Includes plug-in night light with bulb, five colors of glittery squeeze paint, instructions and ideas

Butterfly Optic Fiber Color Changing Night Light Show, Purple

Butterfly Optic Fiber Color Changing Night Light Show

The Butterfly Optic Fiber Color Changing Night Light is a beautiful and delicate illuminated butterfly that produces a gorgeous light show in your child's room!

Also available in Pink.

Uncle Milton Moon in My Room

Uncle Milton Moon in My Room 

Uncle Milton Moon in My Room

Moon in My Room will turn your child's room into a detailed 3D lunar landscape! It creates a peaceful, glowing effect for a night of sweet dreams. It features a built-in light sensor that illuminates the moon when the room gets dark. Set it to automatic or annual function to show 12 main phases of the moon.

Uncle Milton Moon In My Room

Amazon Price: $15.19 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Hangs on wall / Auto shut-off / Infrared remote control included
Requires 2 AAA and 4 AA batteries

Uncle Milton Rainbow In My Room

Uncle Milton Rainbow In My Room 

Uncle Milton Rainbow In My Room

This beautiful rainbow will turn your child's room into a magical landscape. It projects a brilliant rainbow across the walls and ceiling, making any bedroom a happier place!

Uncle Milton Rainbow In My Room

Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Features auto shut-off and jack for optional AC adapter / Requires 4 "AAA" batteries

Bedtime stories

The perfect companion to these soft night lights, bedtime story books that will help set your child's mood for a restful night's sleep.
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Fish Design Magic Revolving Lamp

This absolutely adorable revolving magic lamp in the under seas fish design is the perfect addition to complete your nursery, play room, or child's room.

These lamps have a magical effect in young children when they watch the shade spin around and around. It helps them calm down, relax and ultimately puts them to sleep.

Kid's Meme Fish Design Magic Revolving Lamp-KL521S

Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Cow-Moon Spinning Night Light

For those of you who've chosen to have a classic nursery-themed baby room, this spinning lamp of the cow jumping over the moon is the perfect night light.

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DIY Spinning Night Light

I've recently designed and built a spinning night light using a microcontroller (the Arduino), a DC motor, an RGB LED and some electronic components. I still need to refine and "beautify" the project, but I like the way the colors came out. Check out the video below, and visit my blog for more details if you're interested: Arduino RGB LED spinning night light.
Arduino RGB LED Spinning Night Light
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How did you like these night lights for kids?

  • piarejuden May 15, 2012 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    these are simply beautiful.. setting up my daughter's room now so I am sure she'll love the butterfly light.. it is the prettiest! Great lens!
  • cffutah Dec 31, 2011 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    very cute indeed, enjoyed looking at these tonight, thank you!
  • Elhamstero Nov 1, 2011 @ 2:26 am | delete
    I've been looking for a night light for my daughter's room - some of these look excellent.
  • blackspanielgallery Jul 22, 2011 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Interesting
  • goholistic Jun 7, 2011 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Love the cow moon one! Great lens.
  • darciefrench May 5, 2011 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    These are fantastic night lights for kids- and adults too -:)
  • jvsper63 Mar 12, 2011 @ 12:01 am | delete
    Very good lens. I love the rainbow night- lite..Great job") Joni
  • xenoc Jan 26, 2011 @ 9:42 am | delete
    great idea for my daugther's gift
  • beerhead Dec 26, 2010 @ 8:29 am | delete
    Very nice. Great lens
  • GabrielaFargasch Dec 23, 2010 @ 7:36 am | delete
    Love them!! My favorite is the green one, OK to Wake, it's so cute!!! Good job!!

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