We also like that the Emotionlite won’t block a second outlet.As easily the most customizable of our picks, this white square plug-in offers adjustable brightness and coloration with a side switch, so you’re able to set your most preferred night light look. The Maxxima Swivel is the most focused light, while the rest are diffused to a minimal level beyond two feet.While it’s not as useful for gentle illumination in a bedroom, the directional flood light from the In addition, all of the finalists we tested will have a minimal impact on sleep, since the lux they generate drops off well before six feet.In 2020, after most of the child-friendly lights we tested were discontinued, we re-tested with four new options: the Vava, Goline, Lumipets and Skip Hop.We initially published this post in March of 2016, and since then we have continued to use both the Maxxima night lights. In addition to saving unnecessary energy use, this also ensures that the night lights will be automatically lit only when you need them.With these criteria in mind, we found the night lights that were most highly regarded among consumers and experts, then found the best products among those that also matched the specifications described directly above.While we ultimately chose what we believe to be the overall “best” product, each of the six night lights are useful and worth purchasing in the right context.Dr.

Customers can choose between two levels of brightness.For a smart light that can react to its surroundings, try the SerieCozy LED Night Light. )While it’s not as immediately huggable as the soft silicone animals we tested, our 2- and 4-year-old testers pretended the VAVA was an egg, a Pokeball and a spaceship before they found out you can give it a face with the included stickers. The Omeet is a convenient LED light that has a great design and perfect size for a night light. Battery life on the Goline Kitty was about the same as the Lumipets Bear: Both will run for three nights if you remember to turn them off, but the charging base included with the Vava was sorely missed.The version of this Goline light with a remote is easier to use than models that rely on “touch” sensitivity. It’s also made with ABS plastic that is flame retardant.© Copyright 2020 Spy Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. (Like all the other rechargeable lights we tested, you’ll have to use a wall-plug AC-to-USB-5V adapter you already own. The Maxxima – LED Night Light with Swivel Head is a cheap ($3.59) light that provides sufficient light for a bathroom, and to a lesser extent a hallway. While red light is ideal, sometimes red light simply does not create enough visible contrast to help you avoid stubbing your toe. The Skip Hop sleep-trainer functions don’t work at the same time as the night-light feature.We were initially excited about the three soothing sound tracks offered: white noise, rain and a lullabye. A good choice for the bathroom due to its swivel head and low cost.While this is a great night-light, we chose the Maxxima LED Multi-Color over this one for two main reasons: The light is a little too bright and directed to be an effective night-light, and more importantly, there isn’t a red light setting available.That being said, for under $4, this is a great night-light for the bathroom, or a small hallway where stubbing your toe is a risk you’d like to avoid.The other three night-lights we tested in-house were great as well. None of our reviews are sponsored. You’ll never stub your big toe in the dark again, that’s for sure.Whether it’s for the bathroom, living room or nursery, these LED night lights will really brighten up a dark room.