Why a night light still matters
A good night light serves two purposes: it gives just enough light to navigate a dark room safely, and it creates a calming glow that helps with sleep. The key is finding one that doesn't emit harsh blue light (which disrupts melatonin), looks great during the day, and feels good to use.
Silicone animal lights: the gold standard for softness
Silicone lamps have become incredibly popular because they're soft to the touch, durable, and emit a beautifully diffused warm glow. Our range includes some of the most popular styles around:
- Sheep Silicone Rechargeable Night Light — Available in black sheep, pink, rabbit, and panda. USB rechargeable, so no batteries to replace.
- Panda Silicone Touch Night Light — Tap once to turn on, tap again to turn off. Feels like a soft toy, works like a lamp.
- Rabbit Silicone Touch Night Light — Available in a lying bunny style with optional voice activation. Perfect for young children.
- Duck LED Silicone Night Light — A minimal, charming little pier duck. One of our sleeper favourites.
Magnetic wall lights: clever and space-saving
Our Moon & Cloud Magnetic Night Light sticks directly to the wall with no tools or wires. Choose between a crescent moon, a star, or a soft cloud shape. It's a particularly good pick for nurseries or toddler rooms where floor space is limited.
What to look for when buying a night light
Here's a quick checklist:
- Warm light colour (2700K–3000K) — cooler white light disrupts sleep
- Low wattage (under 3W is plenty for a night light)
- Rechargeable or battery — USB rechargeable is usually more convenient
- Touch control — much easier than finding a switch in the dark
- Safe materials — silicone is ideal for children's rooms as it's soft and non-toxic
Browse all of our animal night lights — most ship within a few days and make genuinely lovely gifts too.