When it comes to your baby's sleep cycle, us parents are willing to try just about all the baby sleep aids and baby night lights to help them drift off, and this is where the best baby light projectors come in. Whether that is a star projector, a whole galaxy projector or even a soothing sunset, these soothing baby sleep aids could help calm your little one to sleep and keep them occupied if they do wake in the night.
Even better? If you do have to make a trip into their room in the small hours, a projector will negate the need for turning on a bright overhead light, similar to a breastfeeding night light. This means that both of you should get back to sleep quicker. Result.
Best baby light projectors at a glance:
• Best overall light projector: Vtech V-Hush Sleep Training Soother – Buy now on Amazon UK
• Best star projector: Moredig Star Projector Night Light – Buy now on Amazon UK
• Best rotating projector: Kids Night Light – Buy now on Amazon UK
• Best baby light projector for co-sleeping: Chicco Next2 Stars Night Light Projector – Buy now on Amazon UK
Although these light projectors might be made specifically for babies, many toddlers, older children and even adults also find them calming and double up as a brilliant toilet night light for kids (and grown ups). There's also no need to exclusively use them at bedtime. Whether you're having a little disco party in your kitchen or fancy getting things cosy for a movie night in, light projectors are very versatile.
To help you find the best baby light projector for you and your baby, our parent testers have put these light projectors to the test, considering the light designs, ease of use, power and safety features to help make your decision easier.
The best light projectors for babies 2024:
Best overall light projector
Your baby will have a good night’s sleep with this sleep training programme. With a personal voice recording to allow your baby to hear your reassuring voice even if you aren’t there, this night light plays a range of soothing songs and beautiful sounds for your baby. Featuring a range of multi-coloured night light & glow-on-the-ceiling, your little one will enjoy 50 bedtime stories, 100 classical music, 10 lullabies, and 10 natural sounds pre-set into the unit. One mum found this performed better over others, commenting, “we tried every different type of clock and light, and this one by far is the best.”
It’s charged using a rechargeable battery which is ideal for you to use both in home and outside without any wires when required. The LED display on the projector clearly shows you the time, room temperature and even features a timer when needed. One mum said, "my toddler really responds to the different colour lights to know when it’s bedtime and when it’s morning. She loves the protections and music. Super simple to programme and easy to change between modes. Time and temperature accurate and easy to read on the display."
It’s operated using the phone app, meaning if you hear your baby stir, you have the option of altering the settings to help lull them back to sleep. Do check before purchasing however that your smartphone is compatible with the app as it’s not compatible with every device. One parent did also say, “the app crashes a lot having to come out and back into it constantly.”
Pros
- This projector features a LED clock, timer and ambient temperature sensor.
- It includes built in sleeping programs, which will help your childs sleeping patterns.
- It allows you to record your own content to be played through it for your baby.
- The projector has 100 classical songs, 100 bedtime stories, 10 lullabies and 10 nature sounds.
- There are 6 soothing projection scenes and 256 colours to choose from.
- You can connect your smart phone to it via Bluetooth and control it via the MyVTechSoother app.
Cons
- The app isn't compatible to all smartphones.
This Infantino Dream Buddies 3-in-1 all-action projector actually does much more than just light up your little one's bedroom; it's a three-in-one projector, mobile, and musical item. It's designed to grow with your baby; start off with it set up as a cot-side mobile, then when you're past the mobile stage, it can be a cot projector, and then on to a table-top projector as your toddler grows. Our mum reviewer Ellie said, Overall I really like this projector and that it is great for each stage of my babies life. It projects different coloured shapes onto the ceiling which my baby loves looking at while we settle down with his bedtime bottle."
Easy to set up and use, it is battery powered which is great as it means that I do not have to worry about any wires while it is attached to the cot and it is easy to remove from the cot so is portable. It is made from sturdy plastic and I like that the batteries are secure but are easily accessible if need to be changed. It is a great size, not too bulky and could fit in your bag to be taken away on holiday etc. Our mum reviewer also loved the design, commenting, "it came in grey, white and green which match my son’s safari themed room perfectly and looks really smart in his room even when not in use."
The only negative our tester found with the projector function is that the room has to be very dark for the shapes to be seen. "It wouldn’t work very well for nap times during the day if you are wanting to use it as the projector." She said.
It also plays different sounds from musical tunes to a few different white noise options. "My baby enjoys listening to these" our tester commented, "however, the volume is quite low and doesn’t turn up as loud as other white noise/music machines I’ve got. I also find that when the mobile is on I can
hear it spinning around." She said.
Pros
- It has 3 in 1 functionality, it can be a projector, musical mobile, and nightlight, changing with the different stages of development.
- This projector features a peek 'n' see mirror, multicoloured lights and a removeable sloth toy that can be used on strollers.
- It plays 10 musical melodies and natural sounds.
- It also includes a 20 min auto shut off timer, saving the battery life.
- This also features a multicoloured projection of the moon and stars.
- There is a sleeping mode to help soothe and wake up mode to simulate daylight.
Cons
- It isn't a universal fit, so doesn't fit all cots.
Age suitability: | From 0+ months |
Power: | Three AAA batteries required |
Uses: | Mobile, cot projector and table-top volume control |
Auto shut-off | Yes |
Music: | 10 different musical melodies and sounds |
Dimensions: | 41 x 13 x 30.5 cm |
Best underwater-themed light projector for baby
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This Pabobo Underwater Effects Projector Whale light projector takes on a whimsical underwater theme to help lull your little one off to sleep. With musical starfish in the range, too, the soothing white noise of the ocean will have them asleep in no time. And when they finally nod off? The auto shut-off technology will mean the light projector isn't on all night – a very convenient feature for busy mums and dads. One mum tester said, her daughter was "instantly transfixed by the waves, and the soothing music really calms her - particularly during those nighttime witching hours!"
With three different light intensities, you can tailor the projector to your space and how bright you want to keep baby's room at bedtime. You also don't need to worry about the plush toy getting dirty as it easily removes from the projector for machine washing.
The main downside parent reviewers found was the sound quality wasn't quite as good as they'd hoped.
Pros
- It includes an auto shut-off, ensuring it turns off after a period of time of either 20 or 40 minutes.
- This features calming ocean sounds, white noise, lullabies and underwater projections.
- The light and sound can be used separately or together.
- It has 3 different light intensities, allowing the perfect atmosphere to be achieved.
- The projector is removeable allowing you to machine wash the soft plush fabric.
Cons
- Some reviews say the sound quality needs improvements and didn't meet their expectations.
Age suitability: | 0+ months |
Sounds: | Plays lullabies and white noise |
Light level: | 3 light intensities |
Auto shut-off: | Yes, after 25 mins |
Portable: | Yes |
Care: | Can be washed |
Dimensions: | 30 x 11 x 26 cm |
For an easy to set up projector with a range of different colour and sound options, the The V-Hush Mini sleep soother is ideal, particularly if your little ones regularly travel or have sleepovers at relatives houses and you need something portable.
Our mum tester Carly says this sleep soother is fantastic thanks to the easy set-up and she didn't even need the instructions. "When you’re using it, you can do the basics through the speaker alone, but for ease, my preference is to connect via Bluetooth and go by the app." She says.
The clever app allows you to change both the colour and brightness using a sliding scale. "The speaker is also impressive, the stories aren’t perfect in terms of clarity, but everything else is. The
microphone to speaker option is great quality though!" Carly commented.
The soother is wireless and needs charging via a plug, which is included, but it can be transported without being plugged in and lasts throughout longer nap times. Our tester Carly also found it very durable, commenting, "it’s also light and small enough to pick up in one hand, so if I need to take it upstairs to put my little one down, I can do so without any concerns. I’m pretty confident that if I knocked it off my bed-side table during a night feed it would simply roll to the floor and not come apart, which I think is partly down to its compact size!"
It comes in a neutral design, meaning it looks good on any bed-side table or baby nursery which is an added bonus. Carly's favourite feature is the projection, "I can put my baby down and keep them entertained with the stars and moon projector as I ease them into their nighttime routine. What’s even better is that the app allows me to set up my routine too, so it will switch off when it’s no longer needed."
Pros
- Small so fits easily into any room
- 250 colours to choose from
- 10 stories, classical songs, lullabies and sounds to choose from
- Allows you to record and upload your own voice
- It's easy to use, portable and lightweight, meaning it can be taken with you when travelling.
- Rechargeable battery allows for 8-12 hours of use
Cons
- Some parents found the clarity of the stories wasn't all that clear
Age suitability: | From birth |
Dimensions: | 16.2 x 13.1 x 12.8 cm |
Sound settings: | 10 stories, 10 classical tunes, 10 lullabies, and 10 natural sounds |
Colours: | 250 |
Power: | Rechargeable battery |
Best rotating projector
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This stunning baby night light projector has 15 films and 180 lighting modes, making bedtime fun and different each night. The night light projector is designed to make the ceiling of your little one's nursery look magical with images of stars, unicorns, the ocean, turning the bedroom into a real life wonderland.
Parents were impressed by the high quality of the product and found it particularly useful for children with autism, with one mum commenting, "I used it to lull my twins to sleep quickly, because they have autism and get very agitated, it was like a calming sensation beautiful and sweet."
It's rechargeable, so you don't have to worry about any cables being around your little one, and the handy timer function means you can programme it to turn off automatically once baby has drifted off.
Pros
- The night light projector has 15 films and 180 lighting mode.
- The kids night light projector is rechargeable, so no need to worry about having available power supplies.
- It has a 360° rotation.
- It comes with a remote which can be used to control it, adding convenience.
- There is a timer function enabling you to set the projector to turn off automatically.
- It's easy to use, portable and lightweight, meaning it can be taken with you when travelling.
Cons
- Compared to the various films and light modes there is only 10 soothing sounds.
Best baby light projector for co-sleeping
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This lovely little Chicco Next2 Stars Night Light Projector has a universal fit, meaning it can be attached to a number of different cribs. It's suitable from birth and comes complete with a removable, washable soft toy for extra cuddles. The night light features 30 minutes of music and projection, including classical, new age and nature sounds to soothe baby to sleep.
Parents loved how it mesmerised their tots and also liked that it was activated by the sound of baby crying. "Calms baby down when she's sleepy, stars on ceiling mesmerised her. Able to turn music volume up and down as needed and activated by the baby crying. Fits next to me perfectly," one mum commented.
You can also alter the volume to suit your needs and the included toy is machine washable for your convenience. The main downside was how quickly it gets through batteries requiring many battery changes for nightly use.
Pros
- The projector includes a soft toy which is removable and washable.
- It has cry activation, so is activated by your baby crying, providing soothing lights and sound.
- This can be attached to a variety of cots or put on the side.
- It allows for the volume to be adjusted enabling it to be set to a suitable level.
- The projector features 30 minutes of relaxing music from a variety of different genres to chose from.
- It has 3 light effects included also.
Cons
- With it being battery-operated it uses a lot of batteries.
- While cry activation is useful, it might also activate unintentionally with other noises, potentially disrupting sleep.
Age suitability: | From 0+ months |
Cry detection: | Yes |
Lights: | Automatic colour change: Night projection, soft projection and nightlight |
Sound: | Different music genres |
Power: | Batteries not included: 3 AA batteries required |
Dimensions: | 54.7 x 34.3 x 23.7 cm |
Weight: | 332 grams |
Best light projector for babies up to the age of two
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This Tiny Love Magical Night Mobile boasts a three-in-one design that will soothe newborns to two-year-olds to sleep with an easily interchangeable image projection canopy (for younger babies), a music box with ceiling projection (for older babies) and a starry night lamp (for toddlers) giving you a night mobile that grows with your baby through the years. It was also awarded Gold in the best sleep product category in the Mother&Baby Awards 2015.
Another aspect parents loved is that you could turn the volume down, with one parent saying "there are 9 sounds to choose from and, what is important, the volume can be turned quite low unlike in other mobiles I came across." They also loved the versatility and different modes of this projector One mum said, "there are also two other modes, one, where the canopy can be removed, and projection appears on the ceiling and another mode, where the actual mobile becomes a free-standing device with light and sounds. I found this very innovative and useful, especially with a very quickly growing child who can enjoy this mobile a lot longer than other similar devices."
The only major downside was the design as some parents found it pretty gaudy, so may not be to everyone's taste.
Read our full Tiny Love Magical Night Mobile review
Pros
- It has a 3 in 1 functionality, it can be a crib projector, bedside starry night lamp or table top nightlight.
- Suitable for babies and toddlers, ensuring long-term use.
- The projector features 30 minutes of 9 relaxing songs from a variety of different genres.
- It has adjustable volume, allowing it to be set to a comfrotable level.
- It comes with a remote which can be used to control it, adding convenience.
- The projector includes an automatic shut off feature to save battery life.
Cons
- Some parents commented that the motor noise was loud.
- With it being battery-operated it uses a lot of batteries.
Age suitability: | From 0+ months |
Adjustable: | Yes |
Movement: | Spins |
Sound: | Nine non-repetitive melodies, three music categories |
Power: | 4 x C/LR14 batteries<meta charset="utf-8"> |
Light: | Star projector and night light in one |
Dimensions: | 28 x 28 x 53 cm |
Best for sleep training
A two-in-one projector and sleep trainer, the Babymoov Dreamy Projection Nightlight will soon help to reassure and lull your baby back to sleep. You can choose whether it projects a starry sky on the ceiling or put it on random to display colours of the rainbow. if you decide to use it as a sleep trainer, it will emit a soft blue light at night, which will turn to a warm yellow in the morning, so your little one will know it's time to get up (a mum can try). One mum tester said, "this dreamy projection keeps my baby's focus on the lights, and she falls asleep on her own! This is such a great device to own and perfect to help your baby sleep."
One major downside parents found was that the battery life isn't brilliant and you will probably find yourself replacing the batteries regularly.
Pros
- It has a 2 in 1 functionality of a projector and sleep trainer.
- It projects a starry sky on to the ceiling, creating a calming environment.
- It features an sleep trainer which displays a soft blue light at night and warm yellow in the morning.
- The projector has a smart lock which stops your child from changing any settings by accident.
- It allows for fixed or rainbow mode lighting and includes 6 lullabies and a timer.
Cons
- The battery life needs some improvement.
Age suitability: | From 0+ months and toddlers |
Visuals: | Starry sky projection |
Timer: | Yes |
Sounds: | Six lullabies |
Power: | Rechargeable lithium battery and micro-USB cable |
Material: | Plastic |
Dimensions: | 14 x 16.8 x 0.3 cm |
Best stylish light projector for baby
This Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies Nightlight Soother is a brilliant, flexible product with a variety of sounds, from calming heartbeats to calming tunes and star projections for little eyes to follow. It looks great in baby's room, too. It also won silver in the best sleep product category in the Mother&Awards 2017. One mum reviewer said, "for newborns, the white noise is perfect (and really works). The stars give them something to look at and for their eyes to follow - my little boy loves looking at it."
Not only is it great for newborns and young babies, but parents of older kids found it was a great addition to their bedrooms and sleep routine. One parent said, "for older children, the stars look fabulous in their bedrooms and help them drift off to sleep watching them. There is also music for older ones with different time settings."
Some of our testers would have liked the addition of a clock and temperature gauge to make this projector even more multi-functional.
Read our full Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies Nightlight Soother review
Pros
- The Nightlight Soother plays 4 melodies and 4 nature sounds through it's fabric speaker wings.
- It includes a timer with settings for 15, 30, and 60 minutes, which it will turn off after and help save the battery life.
- It has a glowing nightlight belly which can be adjusted to the preferred brightness.
- It also has a adjustable pivot projection of the moon and stars, which can be used along side the nightlight.
- The Nightlight Soother is also available in an Elephant design.
- This is battery operated.
Cons
- Some users felt like it could also feature a clock or temperature gauge.
- It has a limited projection range, therefore limiting it's effectiveness in bigger rooms.
Age suitability: | From 0+months |
Lights: | Star and moon ceiling projection and glowing night light belly |
Sounds: | Features four lullabies and four nature sounds with volume control |
Power: | Electric cord |
Auto shut-off: | Yes |
Dimensions: | 14 x 11.4 x 15.2 cm |
Best galaxy projector
This is a pretty epic Star and Galaxy Projector Light with LED Nebula Cloud galaxy and is perfect if you're looking for something a little more realistic that you will also enjoy looking at during those nighttime feeds. It comes with a remote control, so you don't have to disturb baby when setting it up, and it can be used as your child grows for parties and events. Parent testers found this very relaxing, even for themselves, with one parent commenting, "I must say the actual projection is amazing. It's strong - meaning the room doesn't have to be pitch black to see it. A nice display of different-sized stars gives it a natural feel. And the nebula colours have a quality hypnotic feel."
Despite the many projecting modes and light effects, some parents didn't like the fact it could only be controlled by the remote, and there are no buttons on the base.
Pros
- It has 20 colour combinations and 26 projecting modes.
- This is suitable for all ages.
- It multiple lighting effects including stars, nebulae, and ocean waves.
- It can easily be controlled via the remote control that is provided.
- There is a auto shut off timer feature , that will turn off after 1hr or 3hrs.
- Your smartphone can be connected to it to play music through it.
Cons
- The projector has the basic buttons on the unit itself, but it is mainly controlled via the remote, so if it's lost some of the features are unusable.
Visuals: | Star projector displays both stars and nebula clouds |
Lights: | Adjust lighting mode, adjust brightness, start/stop the motion |
Colours: | 16 modes |
Operation: | Remote control (needs 2xAAA batteries) |
Adjustable: | Adjust four different angles |
Power: | Corded electric |
Dimensions: | 21.5 x 20.5 x 7.5 cm |
Best 3-in-1 projector
The Tiny Love Tiny Dreamer in Boho Chic is an enchanting 3-in-1 musical projector that will soothe your little one. It is a music player, projector and nightlight so it has everything you and your baby need for peaceful nights and also naptimes as one mum found, commenting, “I found this product to be particularly helpful at nap time!! I have started putting my baby down in her cot for nap times but she is going through a phase of crying when I leave the room. I used this to put on the star projector and the lullaby’s to distract her enough for me to be able to leave, and in turn she put herself to sleep.”
Not only is the design a lot cooler than than some of the other light projectors, but parents also love the fact the volume can be easily adjusted. The fact its rechargeable is also a major selling point, with one parent saying “it is rechargeable, which is very important when it’ll be left on up to twelve hours a night. It can also be played on repeat overnight, whereas some noise machines stop after a while.”
The only downside some parents found was that the smaller size meant the projection wasn’t as strong as some other models and it struggled in larger nurseries.
Pros
- It has 3 in 1 functionality, it can be a projector, music box, and nightlight, changing with the different stages of development.
- It has adjustable volume allowing it to be set at the preferred level.
- The projector features an unique shushing sound, 17 lullabies and melodies and 5 white sounds.
- This has a MP3 player built in, allowing you create your own playlist of music.
- When turned on its side you can enjoy a starlight projection.
Cons
- Compared to other projectors, this one is quite small in size.
Best lullabies projector
A stylish and minimal light projector, this will not only look cool in any room (including grown up children) but it will also help you and baby sleep peacefully. It projects a night scene around the room and also has a choice of calming lullabies or nature sounds which we particularly love. Plus, it automatically turns off after 30 minutes, when you are hopefully fast asleep. It also stands the test of time as one mum says, “we bought ours 6 years ago when my eldest was a baby and now it helps our youngest to get to sleep every night. She even puts it on herself when we are playing in her room.”
The main downside some parents found was that the “star projection isn't the best unless its in a blacked out space but thats fairly common with projectors.” It also uses a fair few batteries over time.
Pros
- This projector plays soothing lullabies or nature sounds.
- It is battery operated.
- The projector projects a night sky scene on to the ceiling to help relax.
- It automatically turns off after 30 minutes.
- The lights and sound can be played together or separately.
Cons
- With it being battery-operated it uses a lot of batteries.
Best fairytale theme projector
Turn your baby's nursery into a fairytale wonderland. With a choice of two projections, this beautiful projector will send unicorns flying across the ceiling, or you can use the star and moon pattern. Plus, it has an auto turn off function which can be set to either 1hr, 3hrs or 5hrs, and can rotate to fill the room and ease your little one into sweet dreams. One mum reviewer loved this lamp, commenting, “this is such an adorable little mushroom shaped lamp. It has many customisable options which are perfect for a child's room. You can dim the light , use it as a night light or use the projector feature which projects Stars onto the ceiling that have a 360° rotation and you can customise the colour.”
With three adjustable brightness and rotation speeds, and seven different colours with a breathing mode, you can truly personalise this projector to you. It is worth saying however that this projector is pretty limited when it comes to designs so make sure your little one really likes unicorns before purchasing.
Pros
- The night light projector can be easily controlled by the remote which is included.
- It has two choices of projections, fairy tale unicorns and the moon and stars.
- It has 360 degree rotation, which fills the room more.
- The projector has 3 adjustable brightness and rotation speeds, and 7 different colour with a breathing mode.
- This offers an auto turn off feature which can be set for 1hr, 3hr and 5hr.
- It is battery and USB powered.
Cons
- Whilst it offers two projection choices, your little one may not be a fan of unicorns.
How to choose a light projector
Budget – First up, consult your budget. As with all baby gear, you don't want to spend a lot. Especially on something you're not sure your little one will like.
Power – Have a look at where the electrical sockets are in relation to your baby's crib, as you don't want your baby to be dazzled by the light of a projector or to be able to grab it from their cot.
Safety features – Consider how important having an auto shut-off feature is. These are particularly useful if you're watching how much energy you're using or if you can get anxious about electrical equipment staying on in your baby's room.
Extra features – With all the different sleep aids you can buy for babies, it's often just easier to have an all-in-one light projector that also features things such as lullabies, white noise, clock, temperature reading and more to give you one less thing to worry about.
What types of light projectors are there?
There are a few different light projectors that you can opt for when choosing one for your nursery, bringing the night sky indoors.
Star projector - It can be quite simplistic in design and will often feature a projection of star-shaped patterns that can be lit up in different colours to soothe a young child to sleep.
Galaxy projectors - A little bit more realistic, galaxy projectors feature exactly that, stars, the moon, planets, and even the milky way. Gorgeous to look at and one that you can keep as your child gets older to teach them about the cosmos.
Sunset lamp or moonlight projector - If you're looking to pick something that you will also enjoy during a nighttime feed, how about a sunset lamp? It projects a warming golden hour light that mimics the sun going down. Or how about a moonlight lamp? An orb decorated with the same pattern as the surface of the moon emits a warm, calming glow.
How Mother&Baby selected the best light projectors
Our product recommendations are based on a combination of real-world testing from our growing army of mum testers and the extensive knowledge of our experienced editorial team and product specialists. Where we can, we also consult experts who specialise in that field to ensure you get the right advice along with the right products, and we listen to what you say as well.
Our thriving mum community on our Facebook group#mumtribe also often hold great insights as to which products mums really like best and why, helping us highlight the products that meet what you really want.
For the essential products, our annualMother&Baby Awards shortlist the top products tested, and you can find full reviews from our mum testers provided on the product page. The winners and runners-up for each category then will appear in our top picks article for that product, along with other products that were rated highly by our team.
Testing the best light projectors
When it comes to the best light projectors, the brightness, resolution and how easy it is to power and charge. We also consider a variety of budgets, portability, design and of course, the quality of the products we go on to feature.
The VTech V-Hush Pro Soothing Sleep Trainer came out as the best light projector overall thanks to its clever design features that allow you to record your own voice for baby. The only main downside is the smart features aren’t compatible with all smartphones like the Star and Galaxy Projector Light with LED Nebula Cloud is. While projectors like the Lifemax Star Projector Cube and Kids Night Light offer great brightness and resolution, they’re best suited to sit in one single place. For a more portable option, you may want to opt for a smaller option like the Babymoov Dreamy Projection Nightlight And Sleep Trainer and Tiny Love Boho Chic Tiny Dreamer.
If you’re on the hunt for something a bit more durable for your baby’s nursery, the Infantino Dream Buddies 3-in-1 Projector and Tiny Love Magical Night Mobile are designed to last as both a mobile and light projector in one, making them excellent value for money if you’re after both a light projector and mobile.
For a simple option that’s easy to set up and use, the TEKFUN Kids Night Light Projector and Moredig Star Projector Night Light projectors are both easy options. And as you’ll have noticed, many of these light projectors come with sounds like the Chicco Next2 Stars Night Light Projector and Skip Hop Moonlight And Melodies Nightlight Soother both allow you to adjust noise levels and are a great size.
Benefits of light projectors for babies (and mums!)
Not only do they make a room feel cosier and look very cute, there are also some brilliant benefits.
They make night changes and night feeds a lot easier as you're not scrambling around in the dark. A gentle light may also help you stay awake during those night feeds.
In terms of benefits for your baby, the science to back this is very limited. This is because light of any kind, particularly blue light, can have a detrimental effect on your baby's sleep. Particularly if the light is moving, this can even encourage baby to stay awake for longer.
In short, they provide more benefits to us parents than they do our little ones.
How often will you use a light projector?
If you're looking to set a bedtime routine with your baby, then it's likely every night, your light projector will be used so they can soothe themselves to sleep while taking in the patterns projected onto the walls and ceiling.
How much money should I spend on a light projector?
There's no need to break your budget when it comes to selecting the perfect star projector or galaxy projector. Our picks range from £20 to £50.
Are light projectors safe?
Yes, so long as you follow the basic rules when it comes to plug and socket safety, including all electrical lights and keep small parts away from children. And do keep an eye out for product recalls.
What colour light is best for babies?
Shades of amber and red are best for newborns and babies as they mimic the colour of a twilight sky to help them drift off to sleep. These colours can also help relax the muscles which can be helpful if your baby has been stirring. in the night.
Ambers and reds also have longer wavelengths which means they won't disrupt their heart rhythm.
Do newborns need total darkness?
To give your baby (and let's be honest, you) the best chance of sleeping through the night, it's a good idea to keep your baby's room as dark as possible during the night. This is the case for both newborns, those over 6 months in their own room and also toddlers. Just like we can get woken up by light, they can too, so it's important to keep any light to a minimum.
The light from light projectors and night lights are dim enough not to disturb baby's sleep but light enough to provide some comfort and relaxation and also some guidance when you are entering their room so you can see clearly.
Georgina Terry is a digital editor and regularly writes for Mother&Baby. She's mum to an extremely handsome toddler, and her interests include rock and roll, weekends away and cheese.