{"id":20410,"date":"2017-03-21T11:41:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T18:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=20410"},"modified":"2017-03-21T11:41:45","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T18:41:45","slug":"a-great-solution-for-kids-night-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/a-great-solution-for-kids-night-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"A Great Solution for Kids Night Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20417 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/1.png?resize=537%2C293&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SnapPower SwitchLight\" width=\"537\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/1.png?resize=1024%2C559&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/1.png?resize=300%2C164&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/1.png?resize=768%2C419&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/1.png?resize=150%2C82&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/1.png?resize=600%2C328&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/1.png?w=1785&amp;ssl=1 1785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Being a busy mom of a family of five, I am always looking for gadgets that will upgrade our home while also keeping things simple.&nbsp;If it cuts down on the clutter, even better!<\/p>\n<p>Last year, The Well Connected Mom covered a great company called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snappower.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SnapPower<\/a> when we <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/04\/power-in-a-snap-deculttering-your-outlets\/\" target=\"_blank\">reviewed<\/a>&nbsp;their USB Charger and GuideLight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Both of these gadgets have stood the test of time and are still two of my favorite things that I have reviewed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SnapPower has been busy developing and has a new product to add to their lineup &#8211; the SnapPower <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snappower.com\/product\/snappower-switchlight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SwitchLight<\/a>. It allows you to take an ordinary switch light and turn it into an automatic night light. It is perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. &nbsp;And even more perfect as kids night lights.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/015\/418\/376\/0995eb82d31fd36c668c4463a105b5fc_original.png?resize=643%2C362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"362\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>A Perfect Solution for Kids Night Lights<\/h3>\n<p>The SnapPower SwitchLight addresses a lot of night light problems:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Night lights take up outlet space<\/li>\n<li>Night light bulbs need to be replaced when they burn out<\/li>\n<li>You need to turn night lights off and on<\/li>\n<li>If your outlet switch is lower to the ground, it can get blocked by furniture<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes the only plug available shines the night light into your child&#8217;s eyes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With the SnapPower LightSwitch, you simply replace the cover on your regular light switch (no wiring needed) and it automatically becomes a night light, illuminating the darkness and staying off if there is enough light in the room.<\/p>\n<p>Because it is part of the light switch, it doesn&#8217;t take an outlet spot. It is extremely energy efficient, only costing about 10 cents a year to power. It can last up to 25 years. (How&#8217;s that for not needing to replace a bulb?!?) Plus, because it is part of the light switch, it is higher up (off the ground) so will not get blocked by furniture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>An Easy Install<\/h3>\n<p>The SnapPower LightSwitch is extremely easy to install. It took me longer to turn off the power at the fuse box than it did to actually install the LightSwitch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20415\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?resize=636%2C358&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"IMG_20170314_203159027\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170314_203159027.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Install:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.) &nbsp;Turn off the power to this area of your house where you want to install the LightSwitch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.) &nbsp;Remove the existing cover plate from the switch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.) &nbsp;Look into the box to determine if the area around the screw terminals are clear so that the prongs can pass into the box and around the switch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">4.) &nbsp;If the area is not clear, SnapPower provides information on how to fix this. But, most likely it should be clear.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">5.) &nbsp;You will place the SwitchLight over the switch making sure the prongs slide inside the electrical box and connect with the screws on the side.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">6.) &nbsp;Tighten up the screws on the front of the LightSwitch<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">7.)&nbsp;Turn the power back on and you are good to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-20410-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-video.imgix.net\/assets\/015\/511\/558\/e35f9b7f240985e296b046c11a721109_h264_high.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ksr-video.imgix.net\/assets\/015\/511\/558\/e35f9b7f240985e296b046c11a721109_h264_high.mp4\">https:\/\/ksr-video.imgix.net\/assets\/015\/511\/558\/e35f9b7f240985e296b046c11a721109_h264_high.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Really &#8211; it is super easy. It sounds complicated but when you are installing it, is very clear what needs to be done. You can easily install it in less than 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>I love the flexibility of SwitchLIghts. &nbsp;For kids night lights, you can choose how much light you want with three different settings:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.) Off<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.) &nbsp;Low<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.) &nbsp;High&nbsp;<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20462 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170320_192003953.jpg?resize=287%2C510&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SwitchLight Bedroom\" width=\"287\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170320_192003953.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170320_192003953.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170320_192003953.jpg?resize=768%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170320_192003953.jpg?resize=150%2C267&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170320_192003953.jpg?resize=600%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2017\/03\/IMG_20170320_192003953.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the bottom left corner of the SwitchLight there is a three position switch. Moving the switch to the left turns it off, the middle position offers a low level of light and moving the switch to the right will give off its brightest light.<\/p>\n<p>The light sensor will turn the SwitchLight off when the room is light and on when the room is dark.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the LightSwitch is only available in a single-gang switch. (If you have a multi-gang switch &#8211; two or more switches on one switch plate &#8211; they do not have a SwitchLight that will work for that particular switch plate.)<\/p>\n<p>In addition, a three-way and four-way switch will not work with this product. (For example, a switch that is in a hallway that can be turned off and on in two different places.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/015\/516\/363\/1127dbdc2bc9fad730bb98234e00d4e9_original.png?resize=434%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"514\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The SnapPower LightSwitch is available in the toggle or decor style in white, light almond and ivory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Pros:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Frees up outlet space &#8211; you don&#8217;t need to plug in a night light<\/li>\n<li>Very efficient &#8211; only costs 10 cents a year to power and lasts up to 25 years<\/li>\n<li>Very sleek looking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Does not work with three-way and four-way switches. It did not work in either of my hallways<\/li>\n<li>They do not make the SwitchLight for multi-gang switches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snappower.com\/product\/snappower-switchlight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SwitchLight<\/a>&nbsp;can be used for kids night lights, in the hallway, kitchen, garage, and more. &nbsp;They are available for purchase in a 10-pack ($140), 5-pack ($75), 3-pack ($48), and a single ($17) on SnapPower&#8217;s website. The more you buy, the bigger the discount. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snappower.com\/product\/guidelight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GuideLight<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snappower.com\/product\/usb-charger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Charger<\/a> are also available on their website. They are all available in white, light almond and ivory in both the toggle and decor style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/05\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM-165x300-1.jpg?resize=181%2C329&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WellConnectedMom.com\" width=\"181\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/05\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM-165x300-1.jpg?w=165&amp;ssl=1 165w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/05\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM-165x300-1.jpg?resize=150%2C273&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We installed our SnapPower SwitchLight in our kids&#8217; bathroom as well as both of the kids&#8217; bedrooms. It produces the perfect amount of light for when they get up to use the restroom in the middle of the night. I like that I don&#8217;t need to remember to turn it off and on and that it automatically turns on when it is dark.<\/p>\n<p>Because it is part of the switch, it takes away the clutter of having a nightlight plugged into an outlet. And, it is very sleek.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I have been very impressed with all the products that SnapPower has available for purchase. I am hopeful that they will continue to produce more options (especially for three-way and four-way switches as well as multi-gang switches.)<\/p>\n<p>Our family has been enjoying SnapPower products for over a year now. We have found them to be very handy. In fact, when we move from this house, I intend to uninstall all my SnapPower products and take them with me. (Shhh&#8230;don&#8217;t tell the new owners!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*I was given SnapPower SwitchLights for my honest review. All opinions are my own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a better kids night lights solution? 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