Night lights for kids are a must-have addition to every child’s bedroom. Many kids (and grown-ups!) are afraid of the dark, but the brightness of a ceiling light is often too harsh for bedtime. These ambient lights offer the perfect solution and are an excellent way to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep.
The great thing about night lights is they serve a whole range of purposes. As well as keeping worries about the bogeyman away, these gentle lights provide the perfect amount of illumination for a bedtime story. Kid-friendly bedroom lights are also ideal for sleepovers and even for indulging in a midnight snack or two! Thanks to their warm, reassuring glow, these lamps are a kid’s bedroom essential.
While night lights are designed to provide illumination, they can also be pretty cool. Bedtime lights are available in a huge choice of designs, shapes and colours. Our selection of unusual night lights are decorative pieces in their own right and perfect for your child’s bedroom.
Our Best Night Lights
With the help of these fun and functional night lights, you can brighten up your child’s bedroom in no time. Take a look at our selection of the best and most unusual night lights for kids:
- Nebula Mood Light
- Galaxy Orb Crystal Light
- Lunar Orb Luxury Mood Light
- Smart Book Light
- Cordless Lightbulb
- Lemelia Mood Light
- Harry Potter Potion Lamp
- Super Bendy Light
- Velvet Accordion Lamp
- Jellyfish Lamp Mood Light
- Tranquil Turtle Nightlight with Ocean Sounds
1 Colour Changing Nebula Mood Light , £25.99 £25.99
Stylish mood light constantly changes colour with swirling effects.
Stylish mood light with a swirling nebula effect that changes colour. This awesome colour-changing lamp creates an impressive display with bright LED lights shining through a shimmery nebula. A silent motor sends the liquid spinning periodically, creating a swirling vortex which is fascinating to look at. Watch with wonder as the lights cycle through all the colours of the rainbow. Weighty and on a white podium, this sleek battery operated lamp brings sparkle and style to any room. Totally stellar!
2 Galaxy Crystal Light – 3D Effect , £39.95 £39.95
A luxury crystal ball light featuring a 3D laser-engraved galaxy design and cord-free base to put anywhere
Featuring a cordless base meaning you can place it anywhere in a room, simply touch the copper button to cycle through 3 brightness levels so even if someone wakes during the night and wants more light, it is easy to do. The built-in light shines through the 8cm polished glass orb and the engraving glows just like magic. A stunningly magical glass ball resting on an illuminated base is a great nightlight option. The walnut base is fitted with a rechargeable battery that can provide up to 16 hours of light on a single charge. A perfect way to add some extra magic to your room and we have lots of other designs too! Ours is one of the few available with a rechargeable battery in a walnut base so it can be set anywhere without need for a plug nearby and no cord to get pulled.
3 Luna Spin Lamp – Luxury Mood Light , £59.95 £59.95
Lunar orb wireless light rotates smoothly on a cordless solid walnut base
This lunar landscape light is beautifully designed and perfect for astronomy fans. There is both a remote control and a copper button which turns on the 10cm moon. Watch as it rotates smoothly on the solid walnut base. Wireless and rechargeable, the light can be set to warm yellow, bright white or a relaxing blend, with adjustable brightness too so even the fussiest nightlight lover will find their perfect lumen level. Provides up to 15 hours of illumination on a single charge and with no wire to get in the way, it can be set anywhere.
4 Smart Book Light – Blush Pink , £35.95 £35.95
Perfect for bedtime stories
The Smart Book Light may look like a notebook, but open it up and you have a gorgeous bedside light. The pages of the notebook deliver a warm glow and will add plenty of wow factor to any bedroom. Hidden magnets allow the Smart Book Light to be opened at 180 or 360 degrees. Simply charge the light with the USB cable provided and enjoy up to eight hours of beautiful illumination.
5 Cordless Lightbulb – A Bright idea! , £29.95 £29.95
Clever rechargeable light, cool to touch, adding style & ambience.
Stand-alone lightbulb rechargeable by USB. A contemporary alternative to traditional lighting, the classic filament holds 100 LED battery lights in glass to recreate a traditional light bulb. Powered by an internal battery light, this cordless bulb can be charged with the micro USB included giving four hours of light. Emits a warm yellow light and is cool to touch, adding style and ambience to any setting. Use as a table lamp, a bedside light, a torch or even a table decoration – fun and different.
6 Lemelia Mood Light – Colour Changing , £29.95 £29.95
Features seven colours!
This stylish night light is made from sustainable White Ash wood and acrylic glass. This clever lamp stays cool to the touch and gives off a calming warm glow. Tap the lamp and prepare to be amazed as the Rainbow Mode is activated and the lamp changes through seven different colours. This 6cm lamp comes complete with a charging cable and provides up to 15 hours of beautiful light. Perfect for bedtime!
7 Harry Potter Potion Lamp , £21.99 £21.99
Mini potion bottle that changes colour – magical mood light.
The famed Harry Potter potion bottle turned into a mood lamp that changes colour. This soothing mood lamp for Harry Potter fans is based on the well known Polyjuice potion. Constantly changing colour, this fun 13cm tall potion lamp rotates though the seven colours of the rainbow. Perfect as a nightlight or desktop, with an authentic label from Potions Master Professor Slughorn himself. Sure to be appreciated by any aspiring wizard or witch – Lumos (one for the Potter-heads!)
8 Super Bendy Light – Strike a Pose! , £12.99 £12.99
Attaches anywhere!
You can cast light wherever you need it with the help of the Super Bendy Light. The Super Bendy Light’s coated legs are incredibly flexible, allowing them to twist, grip, and cling to any surface. This bendy light has three 9cm legs that can be arranged in a host of fun positions, while the fitted batteries and 360-degree rotating head allow you to shine a light in every direction, wherever you are.
9 Velvet Accordion Lamp – Pink Floral , £39.95 £39.95
Beautiful designer lamp, inspired by the shape of an accordion.
Beautiful lamp, inspired by the shape of an accordion, from top design company Gingko. This versatile lamp can be used in so many ways, from using the cleverly incorporated magnets to open it to a full 360 degrees, to hanging like a Chinese lantern. Simply open the lamp to switch it on and choose the light to suit your mood from cool white to warm yellow. The light emitted will beautifully highlight the pink floral design through the waterproof and tearproof Tyvek paper. Once closed, the lamp is condensed down to a tactile and attractive hexagonal display item. A spectacular and unusual present to truly delight.
10 Jellyfish Tank – Colour Changing Mood Light , £19.99 £19.99
Features lifelike jellyfish!
This battery-powered Jellyfish Tank Mood Light features two lifelike jellyfish that glide smoothly around the tank. With amazingly realistic movement, you won’t be able to take your eyes off these clever jellyfish. This mood light is illuminated by triple LEDs in three colours to create a soothing atmosphere. Prepare to be mesmerised!
11 Tranquil Turtle – Nightlight with Ocean Sounds , £39.99 £39.99
This super soft plush turtle with a hard shell is a comforting nightlight to help calm and soothe as children lull off to sleep.
This amazingly soft turtle projects serene underwater light effects, and can play two soothing sound choices, a gentle melody or whispering waves. Adjustable settings for brightness and movement of the light creates a fully controllable experience for various environments, with an automatic shutoff and long life LEDs.
