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Night lights

Dim, warm light for night feeds and diaper changes.

Glowing mushroom-shaped silicone night light on a nursery nightstand at duskNight lights
  • 20models tracked
  • $14 to $279price range

Night lights by budget

The 17 night lights with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $254
Mid-range$25 to $407
Splurge$40 and up6

All 20 night lights

Must have:
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Price
Must have
Brand
✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareWorks without an appTimerPortable
Casper Glow Night LightNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an app $35–✓??
Cloud b Twilight Buddies BunnyNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appTimerPortable $44.99–✓✓✓
Cloud b Twilight Turtle ClassicNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appTimerPortable $44.99–✓✓✓
Cloud b Twinkles To Go OctoNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appTimerPortable $17.99–✓✓✓
Cloud b Twinkling Twilight Turtle2 soundsNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appTimerPortable $44.992✓✓✓
Enbrighten (Jasco) Disney Toy Story 5 ProjectablesNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an app $14.99–✓?✕
ergoPouch Blobby Bedtime Lamp SootherNight lightNo coin or button cells ––???
Goodnight Light Dino LampNight lightNo coin or button cells $110–??✕
LittleHippo Kelvin Night Light, Room Thermometer & HygrometerNight lightNo coin or button cells $34.99–??✕
Loftie LampappAppNight lightNo coin or button cells $279.99–???
LumiPets (Lumieworld) Cat (Clive the Cat)Night lightNo coin or button cellsTimerPortable $24.99–?✓✓
LumiPets (Lumieworld) LumiKoalaNight lightNo coin or button cellsTimerPortable $21.99–?✓✓
LumiPets (Lumieworld) UnicornNight lightNo coin or button cellsPortable $24.99–??✓
Munchkin Light My Way Owl NightlightNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appTimerPortable ––✓✓✓
Pillowfort (Target) Starry Globe Kids' NightlightNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an app $20–✓?✕
Pillowfort UFO Kids' NightlightNight lightNo coin or button cells ––???
VAVA Baby Night LightNight lightNo coin or button cellsWorks without an appTimer $36.99–✓✓?
VAVA Mini Baby Night LightNight lightNo coin or button cellsPortable $28.99–??✓
VAVA Peep-a-Light Baby Night LightNight lightNo coin or button cellsPortable $25.99–??✓
VAVA Silicone Baby Night LightNight lightNo coin or button cellsTimerPortable $39.99–?✓✓

Night lights by the numbers

The 20 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Price$14.99 to $279.99; the middle half $24.99 to $44.99 (17 of 20 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Portable11 of 15 that list it
  • Projector6 of 16 that list it
  • App1 of 10 that list it

What these list

Feature, per makerProducts
Timer9 of 20
Night light20 of 20
Projector6 of 20
App1 of 20
Portable11 of 20
Rechargeable or battery12 of 20
Plug-in7 of 20

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

What to look for in night lights

The range across every sleep aid here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Disney Toy Story 5 Projectables
$14.99middle $34.99$279.99

Typical: $24.99 to $44.99. 17 of 20 list it. Lowest price: Disney Toy Story 5 Projectables.

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Questions about night lights

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable night light?

The Enbrighten Disney Toy Story 5 Projectables LED Night Light at $14.99 list price, of the 20 we track.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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