We’ve probably all been there as children. Even if we weren’t afraid of the dark, there is comfort in having a nightlight shining in the bedroom. But is it safe to have a night light? Well, the answer is that it depends on the quality of the light.

If you look online these days, you can find an abundance of options, but not all of them are going to be quality products. In fact, you’re probably a lot more likely to find a poor quality item than a good one, especially when it comes to cheap items like a night light.

So what can you do? Well, doing your research is important. Unfortunately, ratings can’t always be relied upon since a lot of unscrupulous sellers will use different methods for boosting their ratings. If you end up buying a night light, you should make sure that there aren’t any loose parts. If it makes noise when you move it around, it probably is just a matter of time before it has a short. Keep an eye out for recalls, since these usually will be posted after an item has failed catastrophically.