Night lights are incredibly helpful, especially during the night when everybody is trying to sleep. Night lights can make it easier to move around a dark home. And the soft light can not only help you to go potty in the dark but also offer a sense of security to babies and children who may be afraid of the dark. Night lights come in a variety of sizes, colors and shapes. The traditional night light plug directly into the wall with a single bulb. The light has a basic off and on switch and often the brightness can typically be vary subtly by rotating the base of the light. Plug in nightlights are useful in providing the minimum amount of light in a dark room. For infants, you may need to install night lights on the bedside or wall. LED night lights that can be hooked up with motion sensing are generally seen as more energy efficient and cost-effective than conventional lights. They can even have sensors that automatically detect when darkness falls and turn the light on. You can also choose a night light with adjustable brightness so that your baby won't be disturbed by the bright light when they are sleeping. Night lights can be used to enhance aesthetics and for functional use. Some lights come with a range of colored bulbs which can be manually changed and these can be used to provide a decorative touch in the bedroom or hallway. Whether you need lights for practical use or for decorative use, night lights are guaranteed to increase safety and security in the home.