Dark and chilly mornings can make it challenging to get up early in the winter months. Research shows that waking up in the absence of daylight can have a negative impact on mental well-being, adding to the struggle of rising before sunrise. Stacey Solomon, known for sharing home decor tips and tech suggestions, may have a solution to make those early mornings more manageable.
In an Instagram post celebrating Joe Swash’s birthday, Stacey revealed her secret to waking up at 7 am in winter – a daylight lamp. The lamp, known as the Blonbar Bedside Lamp, is currently priced at £26.99 on Amazon, marked down from £42.99. This lamp not only simulates a sunrise alarm but also features a wireless phone charging platform that works with most Qi-Certified smartphones.
The Blonbar Bedside Lamp offers three brightness levels (30%, 60%, 100%) and can be controlled via touch controls. It includes a clock screen with adjustable brightness levels for easy time checking at any hour. Acting as an alarm clock, it gradually brightens the room with simulated daylight 10 minutes before the set alarm time, accompanied by 15 alarm tones and a snooze function.
Aside from waking you up, this bedside lamp provides ten sleep sounds like birdsong and ocean waves to help you relax and fall asleep naturally. It has a timer for the sounds, turning them off automatically after 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Similar budget-friendly sunrise lamp options to consider include the Lumie Sunrise Alarm at Boots for £39.99 and the Elements Light Up Alarm Clock at Dunelm for £25.
The Blonbar Bedside Lamp has received positive feedback on Amazon, with nearly 900 reviews mainly rating it 4 or 5 stars. Customers praise its quality, design, and functionality, highlighting features like easy brightness adjustment and soothing alarm sounds. While some reviews mention challenges with wireless charging based on phone case size, the overall consensus is favorable, noting the lamp’s convenience for nighttime use.