How to Choose Calming Nursery Lights
Lighting is crucial in the nursery design since it can significantly impact the child’s sleeping patterns.
When building the perfect nursery, parents typically spend the most time choosing the color palette, furniture, and decorations. However, lighting is crucial in the nursery design since it can significantly impact the child’s sleeping patterns. Here are some tips about calming nursery lights that promote sleep and ensure the child is relaxed and comfortable.
Avoid harsh lighting
Besides making the nursery look cold and unwelcoming, harsh lighting can make the child uncomfortable and anxious. In addition, since harsh lighting increases the contrast between dark and light, it can overstimulate the child and strain a baby’s undeveloped eyes.
Parents should mainly stay away from halogens and exposed bulbs. Instead of these bright lights, choosing fixtures with diffused or shaded light is better. Regarding light bulbs, products labeled as “daylight” or “soft white” lighting will go easier on a baby’s eyes.
Avoid installing massive fixtures above the crib
While a striking ceiling fixture may tie the nursery design together, parents should consider its placement carefully. For example, this fixture might look lovely from across the room but instill fear and discomfort in a toddler lying directly under it.
Install a dimmer
A dimmer switch can do wonders for a baby’s nighttime routine:
It can create a serene atmosphere signaling it’s time to wind down and sleep.
A dimmer allows parents to take the occasional sneak peek in the nursery without disturbing the sleeping baby with a bright light.
Dimmed lighting will keep the child drowsy during late-night diaper changes and feeding, allowing the little one to go back to sleep immediately after.
Combine the light fixture with a ceiling fan
When choosing the ceiling light, parents should go for a fixture that also includes a fan. A ceiling fan will keep the nursery cool in the summer and redistribute the heat in the winter, significantly contributing to the child’s comfort. In addition, many babies find the fan’s motion relaxing and soothing, which can help them drift off to sleep peacefully.
Control the natural light
Everyone loves a bright room filled with natural light. But unfortunately, as beautiful as it may look, natural light can harm young children. At the very least, it may serve as a premature wake-up call. In the worst-case scenario, it can lead to the child overheating, increasing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Parents can address this issue with simple roll-down window shades or heavier drapes if the nursery calls for more light-proofing.
Install a nightlight
A nightlight can go a long way toward creating a calming atmosphere for the child during the nighttime. These lights will remind them that they’re safe and no monsters are hiding under the bed.
Consult an electrical expert
Working alongside a professional electrician is the best way to find the ultimate lighting solutions for a nursery. Most importantly, a professional installation will ensure all fixtures are child-proof and safe.
When you need a licensed electrician for commercial or residential electrical needs, call Zimmerman Electric at 310-378-1323.