Projector Night Lights

Baby projector night light: stars, ceiling & music

A projector night light draws stars, a galaxy or nebulae on the ceiling and keeps little ones company as they fall asleep, from birth. Depending on the model, it adds lullabies, white noise, a timer or Bluetooth so you can play your own tunes from your smartphone.

Baby ceiling projector night light

Ceiling projection is designed for a baby lying on their back. The light patterns appear above the cot, in their field of vision, with no light aimed at their eyes: they hold their attention without overstimulating them and accompany the transition to sleep.

Place the night light on a chest of drawers or a bedside table, out of your child's reach. The models on this page recommended for a baby's nursery all carry the same wording on their product page: from birth in the bedroom; for children to handle from age 3. Here is what our product pages state, criterion by criterion.

For older children who want a more immersive atmosphere, our selection of kids' night lights also includes models with ceiling projection.

Star projector night light

A star projector night light casts a starry sky across the ceiling and walls. Depending on the model, it projects patterns, a galaxy or colourful nebulae that wrap around the room. Several of our astronauts state a coverage of 30 m² on their product page.

Three ways of projecting sit side by side in our range:

• Rotating projection: the stars turn slowly around the night light. The Star Projector Night Light lets you choose between a rotating or a still starry sky.
• Galaxies and nebulae: a cloud of colours drifting across the ceiling, on the astronaut night lights, the Dinosaur Projection Night Light or the Galaxy Projector Night Light.
• Interchangeable film discs: the Planetarium Projector Night Light with Shooting Stars takes interchangeable film discs to change the image on the ceiling.

Musical projector night light

Musical projector night lights pair the light projection with gentle background sound. Sound and light come back every evening at the same time, which turns bedtime into a ritual your child recognises.

The sound on offer depends on the model:

• Built-in lullabies: the Rotating Projector Night Light plays eight of them, controlled by remote.
• White noise and nature sounds: the Astronaut Projector Night Light with White Noise combines white noise, nature sounds and lullabies; the Dinosaur Projection Night Light offers white noise. White noise helps with falling asleep by masking household noise.
• Your own tunes: Bluetooth models, such as the Astronaut Projector Night Light with Bluetooth, play the lullabies of your choice from your smartphone.
• Recitations: the Quran Projector Night Light for Babies offers reciters and stories in French.

Models with a timer switch themselves off, so sound isn't played all night. For parents who prefer continuous sound without projection, our range of white noise night lights offers a simpler alternative. And for other models that sing, see our musical baby night lights.

Projector or projection night light: what's the difference?

A projector and a projection night light are the same thing: a lamp that projects light patterns onto the ceiling. The difference lies in how it's used: we call it a projector when it mainly sets the bedtime mood, with a remote control, timer or Bluetooth. We call it a night light when its soft glow stays on to reassure your child in the dark.

Our astronaut night lights project galaxies or nebulae, most with a remote control. The Adult Moon Projection Night Light, on the other hand, is for adults only: its product page says to install it out of children's reach. The egg of the Dinosaur Projection Night Light, for its part, projects nebulae and waves onto the ceiling: it belongs among our dinosaur night lights.

Which projector for a baby's nursery?

Choosing a projector night light comes down to three criteria: the type of projection, the sound features and the power supply. The table at the top of the page sums up what our product pages offer for each.

Still or moving projection?

A still projection draws a motionless sky, calmer for a child who is sensitive to stimulation. A rotating projection makes the stars glide slowly past. Some models offer both, and several let you adjust the rotation speed.

• Still or rotating sky, your choice: Star Projector Night Light
• Several rotation speeds: Kids' Universe Projector Night Light, Dinosaur Projection Night Light
• Lots of patterns to scroll through: Pink Carousel Moving Projection Night Light, Starry Sky Astronaut Projector Night Light

With or without music?

Steady background sound masks household noise (television, conversations, appliances). On the other hand, some children are distracted by music and fall asleep better in silence: a projection on its own, with no sound, suits them better.

Rechargeable or corded?

The power supply decides where you'll put the night light. On our product pages, there are four cases:

• USB rechargeable: moves from room to room and comes travelling with you (Rotating Projector Night Light, Ripple Projection Night Light).
• USB cable: works plugged in, with no recharging to think about (RGB Astronaut Projection Night Light, Planetarium Projector Night Light with Shooting Stars, whose mains adapter is not included).
• Batteries or USB: your choice depending on where it goes (Black Star Astronaut Projector Night Light, Star Projector Night Light).
• Batteries only: the Musical Projection Night Light runs on 2 AAA batteries.

Frequently asked questions about projector night lights

Which projector night light should you choose for a newborn?

For a newborn, choose a projector night light whose product page says ‘from birth in the bedroom’, with ceiling projection and a timer that switches it off by itself. Place it out of reach of the cot. If you'd like background sound, go for a model with white noise or built-in lullabies.

Is projection harmful to a baby's eyes?

A projector night light lights up the ceiling, not your child's face: place it out of their direct line of sight and out of their reach. Our product pages recommend use from birth in the bedroom and handling by the child from age 3. Turn the brightness down if the model allows it.

Do you need a socket for a projector night light?

No, not necessarily. A projector night light can be USB rechargeable, run on batteries, or take both. Other models stay connected to a USB cable and sit near a socket or a computer. The power supply is listed in the specifications on the product page when it is given.

Can a projector night light switch off automatically?

Yes, on models with a timer. Depending on the product page, the projector night light switches itself off after 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Most are set with the remote control, without going into the room once your child is in bed.