{"title":"Whale night light","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whale lamp sits on the bedside table or a shelf, next to the bed and never above the head: low light, softened by the material, often dimmable. The model is then chosen according to the room, the power supply and the material, soft silicone for a baby, matte plastic for an adult, plush for a child who falls asleep with a cuddly toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eThe light of a whale lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#placement\"\u003eWhere to place it in the baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#alimentation\"\u003eRechargeable or mains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#matiere\"\u003eWhich material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#salon\"\u003eLiving room and adult use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eCare and battery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#erreurs\"\u003eMistakes to avoid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#commande\"\u003eOrdering and customer service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a whale lamp give in a bedroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whale lights low and wide: the shell reflects the light downwards, the material softens it, and you can still make out the furniture without switching on the main light. Most night lights of this shape offer two or three brightness levels, sometimes a fixed white tone and sometimes a choice of colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite whale lamp: what light when waking up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white tone disturbs the night-time bearings less: on waking, the eye does not have to relearn the colours of the room and the contrast with the dark stays low. This is the setting to favour when the child falls back to sleep alone. Coloured models are mainly used at bedtime, when colour is part of the ritual. On \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/veilleuses-led\"\u003eLED night lights\u003c\/a\u003e, white is often the first setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderwater projections and lullaby: a real plus at bedtime?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWave projections and the lullaby help settle the calm in the minutes before sleep. They become a nuisance when left on all night: the movement and the sound keep the child awake. The right use is to start them during the ritual, then switch to a fixed, low light. A model without projection is quicker to set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"placement\"\u003eWhere to place a whale lamp in the baby's room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the bedside table or a shelf, next to the bed rather than above it: close enough to reassure, far enough not to light the face. The cable stays out of reach of hands, and the object touches no plush toy, no comforter, no curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBaby whale lamp: at what height should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height of the mattress gives the reference: at bed base height or a little below, the light grazes the floor and does not reach the eyes. Higher up, it lights the face and hinders falling asleep. Placed on the floor, choose a wall corner, away from the walkway. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003eNight lights for the baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e are designed with this height reference in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould a light be left on all night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a rule: keep the light on as long as it reassures, then switch it off when the child is deeply asleep. A low, adjustable brightness is better than a strong model left on because it cannot be dimmed. For a child who gets up, a simple switch-on avoids searching for the switch in the dark. See also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003emotion-sensor night lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType to favour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat matters most\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby's room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable with adjustable brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside table, next to the bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow light, cable out of reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild who gets up at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple switch-on or sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor or low shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinding the light without handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway or landing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall socket, hallway furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriggering on passing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, reading corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative whale, matte material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsole, shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderstated tone, discreet size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTravel, holidays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact rechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear the spare bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery life and size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003eRechargeable whale lamp or mains whale lamp: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rechargeable night light moves from the bedroom to the hallway and works without a socket near the bed, which frees up the bedside table. A mains night light stays plugged in, with no recharging to think about, but it occupies a socket and leaves a visible cable. The choice depends above all on whether a socket is available, not on style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable whale lamp: for which uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBedroom without a socket near the bed, nights at the grandparents', travel: the battery makes the object portable. It is also suitable when you want to place the night light on the floor without a cable crossing the room. The trade-off: you have to remember to recharge it. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses\"\u003eThe full night light collection\u003c\/a\u003e lets you compare the two approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a mains night light changes day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is always ready, with no recharging to plan, and keeps a fixed place. The cable becomes something to hide and to watch: on a child's bedside table, run it behind the furniture and check that it does not hang within reach. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuse-secteur\"\u003ePlug-in night lights\u003c\/a\u003e are well suited to hallways and passage rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRechargeable night light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMains night light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo socket needed nearby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires a free socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoves from one room to another\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStays in place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo plan regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsent during use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanently visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch the battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck cable and socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matiere\"\u003eWhich material to choose for a whale lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains a single whale lamp. The material, dimensions, brightness, power supply, battery life and standards are not provided in the available data, which does not allow this reference to be described more precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft silicone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, matte, silent when put down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft slightly damp cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby and young child\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRigid plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth and firmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult, living room decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextile, a cuddly object\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccording to the manufacturer's instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild who falls asleep with a comforter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA plush night light gets dirty faster than a smooth shell and is harder to wash: reserve it for a child who wants something to hold. For shared use or a passage room, rigid plastic lasts better over time. If the room is being prepared at the same time, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003eequipping the baby's room with a soft light\u003c\/a\u003e is simpler by keeping to the same family of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"salon\"\u003eCan a whale lamp be used in the living room or by an adult?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: placed on a shelf or a console, it gives a low light that accompanies a film or a reading without lighting the whole room. Choose it understated then, white or grey, in a matte material, without projection or lullaby. This is decorative night light use, not work lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhale lamp for the living room: where to place it and how to match it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a low console, a shelf or the edge of a bookcase, next to a book or a wooden object. A matte shell matches better than glossy plastic. Two whales of different sizes on the same shelf form a readable set. For other shapes, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room night lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For scale, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting selection\u003c\/a\u003e gives reference points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNight light for adults: what light level?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lowest level is enough: you want to see the floor and the edge of the sofa, not to read in detail. An adjustable brightness lets you turn it up occasionally to find an object. An adult night light is deliberately kept low; if the room needs more, it is a table lamp you need, not a night light. A rabbit night light or a turtle works on exactly the same principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to care for a whale lamp and make its battery last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft slightly damp cloth is enough on the shell: do not immerse the housing in water and do not open the battery compartment. For a rechargeable model, recharge before the light dims noticeably, and store the object in a dry place, away from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a whale lamp without damaging the electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell switched off or unplugged, wrung-out cloth, no spray sent directly onto the slots or the plug. Marks on silicone come off with warm water. For a plush night light, follow the label, and remove the light unit when the manufacturer has provided for it. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-led\"\u003eLED night models\u003c\/a\u003e do not need to be taken apart for routine cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecharging: good habits day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecharge before it runs flat, do not leave the cable plugged in for several days, and avoid storing the night light in a very cold place. A weakening battery shows in a dimmer light, not in a colour change. A night light that dims is not broken: it needs recharging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhat mistakes to avoid when choosing a whale lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight too strong, placement above the bed, accessible cable, model without brightness adjustment: these are the mistakes that end up with the night light put away in a drawer. Better a low, adjustable object than a bright model that gets switched off because it is a nuisance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eToo much light, too close to the bed: the classic traps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA night light that lights the face keeps the child awake. Lower it, reduce the brightness, move it back half a metre before changing model. Another trap: choosing a bright colour for the night when the tone was only meant for bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCable, battery, washing: usage mistakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable hanging along the bed, recharging left plugged in continuously, shell held under the tap: three gestures that damage the object or create a risk. Fix the cable behind the furniture, unplug once charging is complete, and clean with a cloth. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eMotion-sensor night lights\u003c\/a\u003e also avoid a lot of handling at night, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-led\"\u003eautomatic lighting for hallways and landings\u003c\/a\u003e settles the question of the trip to the toilet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"commande\"\u003eHow does ordering a whale lamp from Designix work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are provided for if the model does not suit. Designix customer service answers questions about format, material or use before purchase, so as not to confuse a rechargeable night light with a mains model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe order is placed online, payment is secure and the parcel ships with tracking. If the night light does not match the room, returns are provided for. The choice often comes down to two points that can be checked before confirming: the footprint on the bedside table and the cable length for a mains model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnsure about the model: ask customer service for advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial, brightness, place on the floor or on furniture: Designix customer service answers before purchase. This is the moment to ask about placement height or intended use, rather than discovering the problem once the object has been delivered. To place the night light among other lighting, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses\"\u003eall our night lights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady to choose your night light? Find the whale lamp in the grid above, then expand if needed to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall the lighting in the home\u003c\/a\u003e or to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/veilleuses-pour-salon\"\u003ea small ambient lamp for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the whale lamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat exactly is a whale lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a night light whose shape follows that of a whale. It is used to light a bedroom, a hallway or a corner of the living room dimly, and comes in soft silicone, rigid plastic or a plush version, depending on the target audience and the desired light rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a rechargeable whale lamp suitable for a baby?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided it is placed out of reach of hands and the charging cable is put away once the battery is full. The point is to work without a socket near the bed, so it can be moved at night without unplugging anything. Favour a model with adjustable brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the silicone whale lamp easy to clean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft silicone is cleaned with a soft slightly damp cloth, without immersing the housing in water or opening the battery compartment. This matte, smooth surface explains its presence on most models intended for children, simpler to wipe than a plush toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a white whale lamp be used by an adult?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is often the most discreet choice: a white tone blends into a console or a shelf and gives a low light for reading or watching a film. Choose it matte rather, in a compact format, without projections or lullaby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long should the whale lamp be left on at night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no set duration: a night light stays on as long as it reassures, then is switched off when the child is deeply asleep. 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