Soft Lighting for Night Feeds: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Soft lighting for night feeds: a small change that makes a big difference

Night feeds are a reality of early parenthood, whether you’re still in hospital or settling into life at home with your newborn. While we often focus on feeding supplies, sleepwear and nappies, one thing that’s often overlooked is lighting.

And yet, the right lighting can make night feeds calmer, easier and far less disruptive for both you and your baby.

Why harsh lighting isn’t ideal during night feeds

Overhead hospital lights or bright bedside lamps can:

• Fully wake both parent and baby

• Disrupt melatonin production (the hormone that helps with sleep)

• Make it harder to settle baby back down after feeds

• Feel overwhelming when you’re already exhausted

Soft, low-level lighting allows you to feed, change and settle your baby without fully switching your body into daytime mode.

The benefits of soft lighting for night feeds (hospital & home)

Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, gentle lighting can:

• Help baby stay drowsy and relaxed

• Reduce stimulation during feeds

• Support better sleep patterns over time

• Make night feeds feel calmer and less stressful

In hospital, it’s especially helpful when sharing a room or ward...soft lighting means you can tend to your baby without disturbing others.

At home, it creates a peaceful rhythm that helps everyone get back to sleep more easily.

Why a portable touch light is ideal for night feeds

A portable touch light is one of those items you don’t realise you need until you have it — and then you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Our portable touch lights come in two versions (egg and mini) and are:

• Easy to turn on with one hand (perfect when holding a baby)

• Soft and warm, not harsh or clinical

• Cordless and lightweight

• Easy to move from hospital bag to bedside to nursery

They give just enough light to see what you’re doing, without overstimulating baby or yourself.

A small comfort that makes nights feel easier

Early nights with a newborn are tender, quiet and often exhausting. Creating a calm environment — even with something as simple as soft lighting — can make those moments feel more manageable.

It’s a small addition to your hospital bag or bedside setup, but one that many parents tell us becomes a non-negotiable. Check out our egg and mini touch lights here, you'll be glad you did!