Lighting experts at Pooky have revealed that searches for “Christmas gifts for new parents” have soared by 76% in the UK over the past week.
Cold nights and dark mornings can make this time of year one of the hardest for new parents. Late-night bottle feeds form the basis of many’s schedules during those first few months, and new parents will be grateful for any gift that helps them through this early period of parenthood.
As the festive season fast approaches, searches for “christmas gifts for new parents” have soared 76% in the UK over the past week as friends and family look for the ideal gift for the new parents in their lives.
In a recent TikTok, Abbie Smith (_smithhome) showed her 120.6K followers the perfect gift for new parents this Christmas. In a video showing her reading to her daughter with Pooky’s Doorstop Rechargeable Lamp in White Marble, she explains, “This is the perfect Christmas gift for new mums or mums to be. This @PookyLighting rechargeable lamp has been one of my most used items during night feeds and at bedtime due to the long battery life and dimmability, perfect for the dark winter months… It’s the perfect addition to Sofia’s nursery!”
The video currently has 24.5k views and viewers have flocked to the comments to rave about the lamp, with one exclaiming, “How gorgeous! ” while another said, “This looks like a need ”.
Why lighting is the perfect gift for new parents
While toys and bottles may be traditional gifts given to new parents, gifting light as homeware is a brilliant way to show your loved ones with children that you care. Lighting can help create a comfortable and safe environment for their baby, which helps them relax and sleep.
Lighting is often an aspect of a nursery that busy parents with newborns may forget to consider. So, gifting them with a rechargeable lamp this Christmas can make all the difference. It’s also super easy to manoeuvre around the room to suit their baby’s changing needs. Pooky’s latest rechargeable collection comes complete with a remote control, which offers dimmer options and a timer, making it easy to change the settings from across the room.
How to light up your nursery for your baby’s best sleep
Interior lighting experts at Pooky have revealed three tips on lighting your newborn’s nursery to create a calming atmosphere that also helps stimulate good sleep.
- Use gentle, warm light
When lighting your nursery, it is important to avoid bright lights, as these can disrupt your baby’s sleep by not allowing them to wake up at a natural pace. This is especially important during nighttime feedings, as bright light can cause young babies to become agitated and anxious. Instead, use warm bulbs that emit a gentle light to help soothe your baby.
Dimmable lights are also perfect for a nursery, as setting them to the ideal brightness easily avoids harsh lighting that may disturb your baby.
- Avoid exposed bulbs
An exposed bulb can hurt your baby’s developing eyes if they look at it directly. So, to avoid injury, use a shade to cover any bulbs used in your nursery. Use a warm-toned shade that allows the light to filter out softly for maximum cosiness. Materials like linen, velvet, and silk are great for this.
- Opt for flexible lighting that can grow with your baby
Your baby will grow faster than you think, and you will want their nursery to grow with them. That not only means their cot but also your lighting. Rechargeable lights are great options for those wanting long-term flexibility as they can be placed anywhere in the room and don’t come with any wires that can be pulled at by tiny hands.
Shop rechargeable lighting
Doorstop Rechargeable Table Lamp, £151
This lamp is named after a traditional doorstop due to its weight and ability to be placed anywhere. Featuring a dimmable Genesis Cell, it is the perfect cordless lighting solution, with a remote control that allows you to easily turn it on and off while tending to your baby.
Scoon Rechargeable Table Lamp, £82
Available in two sizes, the Scoon is solid and robust, with an impressive battery life – perfect for those frequent night feeds. This lamp charges on a pad for easy-peasy recharging and comes in nine colours.
Reed Rechargeable Table Lamp, £148.50
Entirely portable, with a battery life of at least fifteen hours, this is the future of lighting. Choose from a diverse range of lamp shades in various colours and patterns to add a subtle pop of colour to any nursery.
