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Motion-sensor night light
A small light that switches on when it senses movement, to light the way at night.
Good forNight-time trips to the bathroom
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- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A motion-sensor night light switches on automatically when it senses movement and switches off again after a short time. Placed in a bedroom, hallway or bathroom, it lights the way at night without anyone having to find a switch in the dark.
Many falls happen on the way to the bathroom at night. A soft light that comes on by itself is a very cheap, simple way to reduce the risk.
How to choose
- Choose a warm, soft light that is bright enough to see the floor but does not wake others.
- Pick battery or plug-in: plug-in lights never need new batteries, but need a socket at low level.
- Check the sensor range and that it only works in the dark.
- Place one in the bedroom, one in the hallway and one in the bathroom.
Using it safely
- Place lights low, near the floor along the route, so that they light the steps and thresholds.
- Replace batteries regularly and test the lights every month.
- Do not rely on night lights alone for stairs, which also need handrails and good lighting.
Before you buy
Will the light wake my parent?
A soft, warm night light should not, but choose a dimmer model if your parent is a light sleeper.
How many lights do I need?
Enough to light the whole route from the bed to the bathroom.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.