Kids & Nursery
About Kids & Nursery
Gentle Night Lights and Playful Decor for Little Ones
A child's room needs light that feels friendly, not clinical. Little ones want a glow to fall asleep by, older kids want a spot to read and draw, and parents want enough light for a night feed or a diaper change without switching on the ceiling light and waking everyone. This collection gathers pieces made for those moments: soft silicone night lights shaped like rabbits and axolotls, a tap control mushroom light, galaxy and star projectors, a rechargeable moon lamp and a cloud wall lamp, plus playful wall clocks, cushions and a small floating bookshelf.
What to look for in a child's room
- Low, warm glow: For sleep, the dimmer and warmer the better. Warm white and amber tones are gentler at night than bright blue or cool white.
- Easy controls: A tap control silicone light or a remote lets a child or a sleepy parent change the light without hunting for a switch.
- Cordless where possible: Rechargeable lamps keep cords away from cribs and small hands, and they can move from the nursery to the hallway for a late night trip.
- Placement: Keep lamps and cords out of reach of a crib, and set a projector on a shelf or dresser so it throws stars across the ceiling rather than into a child's eyes.
Decor that grows with them
A teaching wall clock helps children learn to read the time, and a cuckoo bird clock adds a bit of character. A wooden floating bookshelf keeps favorite books within easy reach, and a front opening art frame makes it simple to swap in the newest drawing. Round tatami cushions and a cat paw chair cushion give a soft place to sit, and a woven rattan mushroom basket holds toys at the end of the day.
Read our guide to night lights for hallways and kids rooms, or browse night lights and ambient and novelty lamps.
Common Questions About Kids & Nursery
Warm, dim light is the gentlest choice at bedtime. Soft amber, orange or warm white tones are less stimulating than bright blue or cool white. If a light changes color, pick a warm setting for sleep and save the brighter colors for playtime.
Set it on a shelf, dresser or nightstand a few feet from the bed and aim it at the ceiling, so the stars spread overhead rather than shining into a child's eyes. Keep the projector and its cord out of reach of a crib.
Rechargeable lamps are handy in a nursery because there is no cord to trip over or tug, and you can carry one along for a night feed. Plug in lights are fine too if the outlet is out of reach and the cord is tucked away behind furniture.
