The Best Night Light for Kids and Babies for Peaceful Nights

The soft glow of a kids night light creates the right vibes for bedtime. Plus, low lighting is helpful for managing nightmares, middle-of-the-night breastfeeding, and before-dawn diaper changes. Which baby night light is best for the job? Consider these parent-approved favorites.

The Best Night Lights for Littles

Discover parent-recommended night lights that match your family's needs. Choose a cool night light that adds fun to your bedtime routine, or a smart night light combined with a white noise machine; it's up to you.

1. Best Night Light and Sound Machine Combo: Nanit Sound + Light Machine

Transform your bedtime routine with Nanit's combination sound and light machine. With adjustable brightness, many colors to choose from, and a variety of soothing sounds, the device can remember your ideal routine.

You can set an "ok to wake" feature. It changes the color of the night light at a set time when it's ok for your child to get out of bed. If you have the Nanit baby monitor, you can integrate the night light into the same app.

Features:

• Sound machine with 11 sounds
• Unlimited color options and adjustable brightness
• Controls are available directly on the device or on the app
• Timer for "Ok to Wake" feature
• Clock feature
• Rechargeable battery with an 8-hour lifetime
  

Parent-approved: "Amazing product. Our daughter loves the sounds and lights. She can’t sleep without it." - Joe M.

2. Best Rechargeable LED Light Night Light: JolyWell Night Light for Kids

Looking for a simpler night light without smart technology that still offers fun features like colors and timers? The JolyWell is the right choice. This fun kids' night light has easy touch controls that even your toddler can learn to use.

No more bright lights for late-night diaper changes or feedings. Instead, use the JolyWell, which emits a nice, soft light in the color of your choice.

Features:

• 7 color options and adjustable brightness
• Timer options for automatic shut-off
• Controls are available directly on the device
• Rechargeable battery with up to a 100-hour lifetime
  

Parent-approved: "This little rechargeable egg light is nothing short of brilliant. The soft, warm glow is perfectly diffused – just enough light to see clearly without jolting me or the baby fully awake." - Amanda

3. Best Smart Night Light: Hatch Rest 2nd gen: Dream Machine

Set up your preferred brightness level, color, sounds, and timers for the ideal bedtime routine with your little one. Use the app or the on-device controls. Parents note that there is only one button, meaning you'll need to open the app to easily access all the features.

This night light plug-in lamp is portable--just plug in the night light to charge it.

Features:

• Sound machine with 15 options
• Many color options and lighting levels
• Controls are available directly on the device or on the app
• Timer for "Time-to-Rise" feature
• Rechargeable battery
• Clock feature
• Optional to use with a Hatch+ subscription
  

Parent-approved: "We love this product! It has improved our sleep and the sleep of all of our children!" - Jessica

4. Coolest Night Light for Kids: Mr Maria Boris Bundle of Light Mini Lamp

Fall asleep with the soft glow of Boris from the Miffy and Friends. A character dreamed up by children's author, Dick Bruna, Boris is a friendly teddy bear. Mr. Maria offers this small nightlight that fits in the palm of your hand, or a large, 12-inch version.

Parents should know that the small version of the Boris lamp turns off after 15 minutes of use. While this prevents running down the battery, it also means it won't stay on throughout the night. Also, it is not rechargeable and runs only on batteries.

Features:

• One color
• Battery run, not rechargeable
• Choose from several adorable characters
  

Parent-approved: "It is not just a lamp. It is a sweet little companion, whether reading a story or as a night light. You can take it anywhere." - Hugo

5. Cutest Night Light: Liewood Winston Night Light

What's cuter than a little bunny night light? Your little one can carry the Winston Night Light anywhere (yes, even on late-night trips to the bathroom when potty training).

This low-tech option is great for families that want a simple, no-nonsense kids' night light. It has an on/off switch and a charging cable to recharge the battery.

Features:

• One light color, choose from several lamp colors
• Rechargeable LED night light with up to 12 hours of battery power
  

Parent-approved: "The quality and workmanship are excellent. The night light has a pleasant warmth. Our son won't sleep without it anymore." - Anonymous

Choosing the Best Night Light

A soft, soothing light can help get your little one in the mood for bed. Any of the above night lights will get the job done. Combine it with relaxing music (whether it's a feature of your night light or not) and you're off to an excellent bedtime routine.

While some families prefer all the bells and whistles, others prefer a simple night light with an on/off switch. Do you have a favorite baby night light? Tell us about yours in the comments section.