The Tommee Tippee Penguin Nightlight earns praise from UK parents as a versatile lighting solution that can adapt as their child grows. Many appreciate the dimmable main light for nighttime feeds and the detachable, portable egg light for older toddlers to use independently. However, some note the battery life could be better, and a few wish the brightness controls offered more granular adjustment. Overall, it seems a solid choice for families looking for a nursery light that will last through the baby and toddler stages.
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What parents say
BubsNest expert analysis of 5 parenting forum discussions
“Versatile nursery light that can transition with growing child”
Solid Choice
The Tommee Tippee Penguin Nightlight earns praise from UK parents as a versatile lighting solution that can adapt as their child grows. Many appreciate the dimmable main light for nighttime feeds and the detachable, portable egg light for older toddlers to use independently. However, some note the battery life could be better, and a few wish the brightness controls offered more granular adjustment. Overall, it seems a solid choice for families looking for a nursery light that will last through the baby and toddler stages.
What parents love
Worth knowing
Best for
- Nurseries and bedrooms where a versatile, dimmable light is needed
- Families with toddlers who will appreciate the portable egg light
May not suit
- Households that need a nightlight with very long battery life between charges
Tips from parents
Charge the portable egg light regularly to ensure it's ready when your toddler needs it for nighttime bathroom trips or reading
Avoid using the Penguin Nightlight with dimmer switches, as this could damage the light
Product details
- Use as a reassuring night light from birth, with a comforting glow you can control
- Turn up the light for late-night nappy changes and dim it down to settle your baby back to sleep
- From 18 months, your child can use the portable egg light to light the way to the bathroom or read under the covers
Specifications & features
Key features
- Rechargeable battery
- Adjustable brightness
- Perfect to soothe them in the night
- The egg lights up when lifted off the penguin base
- Portable, lightweight and perfectly sized for little hands
- The nursery night light promotes independent sleep as it helps to reassure little ones
- Encourages them to settle back to sleep after they wake during the night
- Powered by a 200cm mains power USB cable meaning no hunting around for batteries
- The portable egg light recharges on its penguin base throughout the day and lasts up to 10 hours once fully charged
