IKEA lamp under €15 reassures my grandkids — where to buy it

In the evening, when I switch off the main light in the guest room, a small round glow remains on the shelf. On every visit, my grandchildren pause there, fascinated by this soft halo that doesn’t scare them. One of them always ends up asking, “Where did you find that lamp?”, as if it hid a secret. For them, this little light marks the start of the holidays at grandpa and grandma’s.

Like many grandparents, I looked for a comforting little light to soothe those nights away from home. Not too bright, not too dim—bright enough to go to the bathroom without waking everyone. I also wanted a pretty design, easy to place, and above all affordable. One shopping trip at a large Swedish retailer, I found a small lamp for under €15, which has since become the star of the room.

The little IKEA NÖDMAST lamp at €14.99 that reassures children

At IKEA, this model is simply called the IKEA NÖDMAST lamp. Designed by the designer Aaron Probyn, it’s a table lamp sold for just €14.99. Standing 26 centimeters tall, it features clean lines, with a dark gray-green base and a very soft pink lampshade, perfect for a child’s room. I place it on a bedside table or on a dresser, depending on the child’s age and the room’s layout.

Its secret lies in the light it emits. The NÖDMAST casts warm white light of 2700 Kelvin, a hue close to that of a candle, which reassures youngsters without straining their eyes. In the dark, it simply creates a halo large enough to locate the door, a stuffed animal, or a bottle. The lampshade tilts slightly to direct the beam: I point it toward the wall for younger children, or toward a book when an older child wants to read a few more pages.

A cordless, portable night-light that’s easy on the eyes in the bedroom

Another feature that parents really appreciate: this portable night-light runs on batteries, with no dangling cords. I can tuck it onto a small shelf, a windowsill, or even at the foot of the bed for an extra night’s sleep, without searching for an outlet. On a full charge, the NÖDMAST provides about 23 hours of continuous light, easily covering several nights. The LED source lasts 25,000 hours, so there’s no need to worry about bulb replacement.

For power, IKEA recommends four LADDA rechargeable batteries of 2450 mAh or 1900 mAh, and the base also includes a USB-C port, handy if you already own a compatible charger, with the cable sold separately. At my home, I keep a set of batteries reserved for this lamp and recharge it during the day, out of reach of children. The store reminds not to mix batteries of different brands or ages and to unplug the charger before cleaning the device.

Battery life, rechargeable cells, and recycled materials for this IKEA lamp

Behind its simple exterior, this little lamp also rests on more responsible materials. The pieces made of polycarbonate and polypropylene contain at least 29.12% recycled materials, and the steel parts are lacquered and powder-coated to endure. For maintenance, a dry cloth suffices, provided the lamp is not charging. This robustness lets me move it around without worry when the kids rearrange their treasures on the shelves.

For the children, this lamp has now become part of their holidays at my house. They love this light that stays on when I close the door. For me, it’s a safe and discreet lighting solution found for under €15, perfect for their nights. When they ask again, “Where did you find it?”, I tell myself that this will surely not be the last NÖDMAST to make its way into the home.