For those dark middle of the night bathroom runs, one of the best things you can do is make sure you have a low level light to illuminate the floor and the way there. Turning on a full overhead light when coming from a state of darkness will promote the secretion of melatonin in the brain and suppress natural sleepiness, making it hard to fall asleep again. Nightlights are the perfect solution for this. For those who dislike even the small amount of light produced by a nightlight that’s always on, it may be a good idea to get one that’s triggered by a motion sensor.
This article investigates nightlights. We look at the best nightlights for your sleep environment, and discuss how to best to place them in your space.
Best Night Lights
Mr. Beams MB723 Battery-Powered Motion-Sensing LED Stick-Anywhere Nightlight, 3-Pack
- Activation: Motion Sensor up to 15 ft.
- Light Bulb: Super-bright LED bulbs, Lumens: 10, last up to 50,000 hours
- Power Source: 4 AA Batteries
- Placement: Wall Mounted
3PCS Motion Sensor Light, Amir® Battery-Powered Motion Sensor LED Night Light Stick-Anywhere Indoors,Safe for Kids, with FREE 3M Adhesive Pads, Great for Hallway, Closet, Stairs, Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Nursery
- Activation: Automatic Sensor: Auto-on within 10 feet,Auto-off after about 20 seconds of no motion detected
- Light Bulb: Super-bright LED
- Power Source: 3 AAA Batteries
- Placement: Wall Mounted or Magnet on Metal
Maxxima MLN-10 LED Night Light with Sensor (Pack of 4)
- Activation: Automatic Sensor
- Light Bulb: LED Rated at 100,000 hours, Should last more than 10 years
- Power Source: Electricity
- Placement: Sits in Electric Plug