The little face reflects the light｜Instructions for choosing lamps and lanterns for families with young children

 

Too strong and uneven light is easy to be reflected by the desktop, and the reflected light directly enters the eyes, forming "reflected glare" that will make the eyes feel dazzling and the vision blurred; In the dark area that is not illuminated by the light, it will produce "contrast glare" with a large difference between light and dark, and it is easy to cause visual fatigue and high intraocular pressure for a long time.

To avoid these two problems, you need to pay attention to the size of the "beam angle" when choosing a lamp. An appropriate beam angle can make the light just fall on the table evenly, but at the same time it will not be too divergent so that the light directly enters the eyes. . In addition, adding auxiliary light sources to the ceiling around the dining table can also give the space sufficient and uniform brightness.

▲Appropriate beam angle size can make the light shine evenly on the desktop.

#Reduce the height of the chandelier

Children are shorter in height, and their eye angles are also lower than ours. Looking up at the same chandelier from the perspective of children, they are likely to see the light source directly, causing "direct glare". Therefore, in addition to choosing lamps with shades/diffusers as much as possible, lowering the height of the chandelier to make the line of sight more horizontal is also a good way to avoid glare.

#Pay special attention to glass chandeliers

The warm and moist atmosphere that the light diffuses through the glass makes many people have a soft spot for glass lamps. If there are young children at home, you should pay special attention to whether the children's activity habits and range may touch the lamps. If they may touch the lamps, they are likely to break the glass and cause injuries. Then in terms of material selection, we may have to temporarily give up.

But if you really like glass lamps, you can adjust the height of the lamps to a height that children cannot reach, and at the same time, make sure that the lamps themselves have an anti-glare design to avoid uncomfortable looking directly at the light source.

▲ The lower edge of the MIST glass is treated with gradient sandblasting and atomization, which will not cause glare to the user even if it is hung high.

－Living room lamp－

Running and jumping is the nature of children. In the living room, table lamps and standing lamps can be used to bring high and low light and shadow level changes to the space. But when there are young children at home, special attention should be paid to the placement of lamps. A position that is easy to knock down during walking and jumping to avoid potential danger.

▲ LAITO OPAL glass light , glass lampshade and slender and light style are very popular with everyone, but if you have small children at home, it is recommended not to place it where it will be pushed or bumped.

▲ Firefly , place the small lights in a high place, embellishing the space while avoiding knocking over.

－Children's bedroom－

When children grow up day by day, many parents will start to consider letting their children sleep in separate rooms and create their own personal space for them. At this time, what should we pay attention to when using lights in children's rooms?

# Preserve adjustable elastic

－Children's bedroom－

When planning the lamps and lanterns in the children's room, special attention should be paid to the future use, because children are different from us. In the next 10 years when they use this space, they will have great growth and transformation in body and mind. Therefore, it is very important to retain the flexibility of adjustment during the initial planning. For example, reserve a power socket (but add a cover) at the beginning to prepare for the future table lamps, computers and other electrical appliances.

#Use lighting to set the scene

▲ MUSE table lamp Photo Credit: Walking around the furniture

Children's rooms generally have many functions. For some parents, it is still preferred to let the children return to the room when they are sleeping, and have more parent-child interaction outside the room at other times. Therefore, it is very important to create a "sleeping atmosphere" in the room, and it can also help children develop the habit of sleeping by themselves.
The children's room is suitable for keeping the brightness at a relatively low level. You can use a small table lamp or a bedside wall lamp as a companion for the children's bedside. At the same time, a series of rituals before going to bed can be cultivated, which helps to establish the law of life and psychological stability. feel.
For example: take a shower before bed, after putting on your pajamas, read a storybook, and after you get tucked in, ask them to dim the lights to a night light and finish with a goodnight kiss on their forehead.

                                                              

▲Use the adjustable and movable HOODIE invincible rechargeable small table lamp to help children develop courage and repel the fear of darkness.

# Sufficient brightness, comfortable light

At a certain age, there will be more time for games and studies besides sleeping in the room. At this time, sufficient brightness and comfortable light are very important. According to the CNS national standard, the overall brightness of the children's room is 200~300lux, and children's homework, Reading needs 750~1000lux. The overall lighting uses chandeliers and ceiling lamps to create a bright and comfortable atmosphere for the space, while the accent lighting uses desk lamps and standing lamps to directly supplement sufficient light for the use area.

－Children's bedroom－
Children are still young, and a dark space will make them sleep better. However, it is recommended to reserve the basic light source of the ceiling as an auxiliary lighting for the environment when tidying up the room, or when growing up to read or do homework.

-Finally, a few additions about light-

#blue light hazard

Blue light is ubiquitous in our lives, and more attention needs to be paid to its possible harm to young children. Because the eyes of young children are still in the development stage, the crystals are less able to filter blue light, and the macula is immature, and when the accumulation of lutein is insufficient, they are more likely to be damaged by blue light. How should we choose the right light source to keep our family away from excessive blue light?

#Select a certified light source

LED light sources have become the mainstream of modern lighting, and the blue light in LEDs has a key impact on human eyes and biological safety. In recent years, two sets of normative standards have been established internationally for "photobiological safety" and "blue light hazards" for lighting bounds follow. Therefore, when choosing a lamp, it is the simplest and basic method to confirm that the lamp uses a certified light source. (The light sources of Kendoem lamps are all warm light with low blue light ratio.)

#Choose a light source with low color temperature and high color rendering

The lower the color temperature and the higher the color rendering of the LED light source, the smaller the proportion of blue light. Through the actual measurement of optical instruments, it is found that the blue light content of the LED light below 5000K and the color rendering ≥ 80 is actually higher than that of the same type of CFL fluorescent light. Energy-saving bulbs are still low, so when choosing a light source, if you are worried about the hazards of blue light, the easiest way is to pay attention to the two indicators of "color temperature" and "color rendering", so as to avoid choosing a light source with too much blue light.

Further reading: Secret recipe for home lighting and eye protection｜High color rendering + low color temperature
(The light source of Kendoem lamps is warm white light with a color temperature between 2700K~3000K, which not only makes people more relaxed, but also produces less Blu-ray.)

#melatonin secretion

Many parents are worried that turning on the night light during sleep and being exposed to light will affect the secretion of growth hormone in children and adolescents, but actual research shows that the secretion affected by weak light will only be short-term. It will return to normal; but if the child is afraid and anxious because of the dark room, it is more likely to cause insomnia and restless sleep. Therefore, whether to turn on the night light should give priority to the child's habits and overall sleep quality, rather than blindly worrying about the secretion of growth hormone.

▲ OLO wall lamp , adjust the brightness to the darkest, and use it as a night light to accompany children.

In the Kendoem store, we often encounter parents who have difficulty in choosing lamps and lanterns at the beginning, unable to decide on the style they like. When we know that there are children in the family and we recommend suitable lamp models for them, the choice is ready to come out: parents can often make a decision immediately, and do not hesitate to let go of the lamp model that may be their favorite, because parents always Want the best for your kids.

Choose a lamp to go home, this lamp will be with you for a long, long time, and children will grow up in this space full of imagination, expectation and beauty. Until one day, the children grow into adults, one day, they all leave home, and this lamp is still at home with us day and night. When we look at the photos and reminisce, we will think of those times when the whole family was together: eating dinner together at the dining table, watching a football game in the living room together, and remembering when the children were young, we must check whether they are asleep before going to bed every day. So sweet.

Every time I walked out of the room before closing the door, I would turn my head and take another look at their little faces reflecting the light.