Projector for newborns: what is it for and how to choose it

A projector for newborns is a night light that projects an image onto the plane of the ceiling or wall. This is a very convenient device that provides the most comfortable sleep for your baby. To choose the appropriate option, it is important to consider different types of projectors, as well as pay attention to the consumer properties described in the presented material.

What is a projector for?

A night projector for children is necessary in order to create a picture, for example, of the starry sky, projecting it onto the walls or ceiling. The main purpose of the device is to emit soft light that will not interfere with sleep and at the same time eliminate complete darkness (it can scare a child).

Cartoon characters, kind animals, figures, and patterns are most often used as images. Moreover, all these elements can slowly move along the surface of the ceiling. From this it is clear why a night light is needed. It helps the baby fall asleep quickly and ensures healthy, sound sleep.

Types of projectors

When choosing a projector, you should pay attention to its reliability. There are also several types of devices to consider. Ceiling projections for children can be created using different devices:

1. Wall (ceiling) projector attached to the chandelier, suspended from it and forms the widest possible picture.
2. Desktop Place on a flat table surface or bedside table.It is advisable to use for small children lying in cribs (so that they cannot reach the lamp).
3. Portable The children's night projector can be attached with a clothespin to almost any surface. Often it is fixed directly to the border of the bed. These devices operate on batteries, so they can be carried anywhere.
4. Stationary lamps are connected to a regular outlet. They form full-fledged pictures on the surface of the ceiling or wall and do not require batteries.

How to choose the right model

Design lamps are selected according to different parameters, among which the following are of particular importance:

1. Age – newborn babies are best suited for lamps with clothespins. Often they not only create an image, but also play pleasant music, the volume of which (like the brightness of the lighting) can be adjusted. For children over the age of 1 year, it is better to purchase a stationary projector that displays a large image on the walls and ceiling.
2. An extremely important criterion is safety. The devices must be securely fixed to any surface, for example, to the crib itself. It should be installed so that the child cannot reach the lamp. It is also desirable that the model does not consist of small removable parts.
3. The brightness of the lighting should be minimal, and the light should be soft and diffused. Otherwise, the baby will not be able to sleep normally and may even be frightened by the image.
4. It is best to purchase a device similar to a music projector. Typically, such models reproduce not only music, but also natural sounds, such as the tide.
5. The color of the body should be pleasant, not very bright. For example, you should avoid red and orange lights, which can cause anxiety in a child.

Also, when choosing, take into account the manufacturer’s brand and price category. Don't buy the cheapest devices. It is better to choose a model with an optimal price-quality ratio. Both the description and user reviews on different portals will help you find it.