The fabulously fun Jelly makes a great night light. The soothing glow changes through thousands of colours and your child can stop on any she wishes simply by pressing the squidgy top. £28 from Mathmos. 

Although it looks like it’s from a bygone era, the White Rabbit Light was created by the White Rabbit England Company in their Staffordshire Potteries this year. Made from fine bone china, the lamp glows gently from the inside when switched on

For a new take on night lights, take a look at these Cable & Cotton garlands. Opt for a combination (like Morocco, pictured), or customise your own. Large single lights also available. From £20 for a 20-light garland. 

Children will be enchanted by the Northern Lights (or the Aurora, as they are also known) – one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena. With a Discover The World’s Aurora Nights break to Iceland you stay at the four-star Northern Lights

in the heart of Saariselka. A two-night Santa’s Lapland holiday costs from £2,306 for a family of four, including breakfast and dinner (with wine), flights, transfers, use of thermal clothing, a private meeting with Santa and activities. Want to see more

David Lauren and the International Herald Tribune's Suzy MenkesA glittering array of stars came out last night – both in the dark night sky and within the confines of the flagship Ralph Lauren store on Old Bond Street. The reason? To celebrate 10

calm, dim the lights and avoid stimulating your baby.•    Avoid rocking or feeding your baby to sleep. He will learn to expect this and won’t be able to fall asleep by himself either at first or if he wakes in the night. Help him to learn to settle


to you what is real and what is just imaginary. Fear of the dark Use a night light to give a reassuring glow. Remember, too, that when lights do go out, absolute silence can be frightening. Your child may be happier if she can hear people moving about

barriers to prevent night-time tumbles.Toddler Bed from Worlds Apart, £200.Check out... this cool car wall-hanging and outlandish mini motorFind out about... Feather & Black and Little Chairs, winners in this category

in a suite, lunch or dinner and breakfast for £1,116.Tel: 020 7491 4840.Have a read through our Fantastic city breaks in Europe article in our Travel section.