Our favourite features? A great option for creating a subtle light in nurseries and children’s bedrooms, as well as landings and hallways, the Lindam Nursery Night Lights are lightweight and portable and come with a Dawn till Dusk sensor, automatically switching off when the room gets light. Portability for travel - If you're planning to travel or visit family, how easy is the night light to take with you? Is it portable and small enough to fit in your case? I second using calpol plug ins. I put one in the living room during the day as well in the bedroom at night."(Tried and tested by Mumsnetter ToastCrumbsOnAPlate) Our verdict Attention When the battery is too low, the LED touch light will keep flashing to remind you of charging it as soon as possible.

There’s no definitive answer to this question, like most parenting conundrums. Your child will likely grow out of any attachment to a night light by the time they are four or five years old, but this largely depends on the child. USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL Turn on the childrens night light by pressing the "ON" button on its base and you will be able to use the remote control normally. After 20 minutes of being off, it can no longer be turned on with the remote control and it will have to be switched on from the lamp. This helps the battery to last longer We use a Hatch that was recommended here. Has white noise plus various other noises and different colours/brightness etc too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user TheGlitterFairy) Our verdictWhen it came to the best night light on our list, the Hatch Rest Baby Rest Night Light was certainly the most versatile choice. It offers a smart and adjustable night light solution to help families from the newborn days right up to early childhood. Whilst it’s quite a significant initial investment, the fact it isn't targeted simply at a particular age group means you’ll certainly get your money’s worth. If your baby is waking for feeds in the night, you might find yourself fumbling around in the dark whilst attempting not to overstimulate them or disturb other family members. Create an ambience for any time of day with a variety of smart home lighting choices that are dimmable via remote control and, with several choices, the IKEA Home smart app. Apply a stylish touch with smart integrated lighting such as LED strip lights that can illuminate the bottom of your bed as well as the headstand. Show off your dinnerware collection with LED spotlights that are easy to install inside your cabinets. See everything clearly while preparing a meal with LED countertop lights. Let the crisp, soft light of LED wardrobe lighting strips help you see colors clearly without waking up your partner at 7am. A smart sensor only turns the light on when you open your closet or wardrobe door. Make light the star of the show with futuristic light panels that apply a stunning modern look. Set them to either warm or cold modes, which can easily be adjusted with a switch or through your smart phone. Smart lighting kits make it easy to get started by paring wirelessly controlled smart bulbs with remote controlled dimmer switches. Dim your lighting wirelessly to adapt to different activities. Besides being dimmable, you can choose smart light bulbs that have 9 color settings. Some kits also include control outlets that can connect to coffee makers and other small appliances. In addition to smart remote controls, you can light up a room with smart wireless motion sensors that can be set to 30% or 100% brightness.

Our favourite features? Not only is Chicco First Dreams Lullaby Musical Sheep an adorable, cuddly friend for your baby, it also comes with a glowing colour changing night light on his tummy, enough to create a familiar warm glow in the nursery or bedroom. Our favourite features? The Shunggle Moonlight is a fully portable night light that creates a soft glow with low blue light levels. With a choice of four soothing sounds including white noise and lullaby options, Ollie also comes with adjustable volume and light levels and a timer that shuts the sounds off automatically after 20 minutes. All options in smart lights use energy efficient LED bulbs that use less energy and last longer. Turn the lights all the way up when you need to and hit the dimmer switch when it’s time to adjust the mood for special occasions, parties or just a relaxing night on the couch listening to music. Reimagine get-togethers with custom lighting for every room in the house

1. Best overall night light: Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine and Night Light

I had a Philips Hue lightbulb in my overhead lamp that I could dim on my phone, which was quite useful too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter edgeware) Our verdict Appealing design - Will your child like the night light? Is it a friendly and appealing character design? Can it be cuddled? Will it soothe and calm your baby or is there a risk of it overstimulating and exciting them? Because we know that there’s nothing like a recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which night lights discerning Mumsnet users had bought and rated themselves. We thoroughly analysed these suggestions, noting the pros and cons of each. Sleep consultant Panesar calls this her "personal favorite," and one reason is because having multiple devices in one means your kids' room is less cluttered with electronics. “The main benefit is that it includes 10 preset, dimmable colors (including warm red and yellow), as well as the option to choose your own colors in the app," she adds. "Having this night-light connected to your phone also allows you to remotely dim it further for kids who need a little extra light as they're initially falling asleep." Our favourite features? Unlike brighter projector lights, Ewan's soft pink night light glow is subtle, cleverly designed to mimic their experience in mum's tummy. This can help to settle your newborn or toddler into a peaceful slumber, thanks to the comfort and familiarity they will feel.