Artful, Soothing and Educational
With its illuminating shell and pretty, artful design, the Twilight Ladybug complements any nursery or child's room. Both plush and soft and built to last, this nightlight is best placed on the floor in the center of the room, where it projects a starry night sky onto the ceiling and walls. For interactive fun, parents can also sit with their children and identify and describe the features of seven major constellations, including the Big Dipper and Pegasus, with the help of the beautifully illustrated Star Guide. The Twilight Ladybug also includes a sweet and charming story about how Twilight Ladybug, separated from his father, uses the constellations to find his way home. User-Friendly Operation
Simply pressing the button on the ladybug's wings ignites the stars and keeps them glowing for a full 45 minutes--just enough time for most children to drift into sleep. At this point, the Twilight Ladybug automatically shuts off to preserve battery life. Another push of the button reactivates the projection. In addition, the easy selection of the three soothing color choices allow your child not only to learn to identify different colors, but also to truly experience them as well. Ruby red offers a rich, warm feeling; sapphire blue is peaceful; and emerald green inspires feelings of harmony and renewal. The warm glow the Twilight Ladybug emits also serves as a nightlight that makes the darkness less frightening. Makes a Great Gift
A great gift for children who are afraid of the dark, or even adults who have trouble falling asleep, the Twilight Ladybug runs on three "AAA" batteries (included). It also comes with a certificate of adoption, and measures a compact 14.0 x 5.0 inches (WxH), so it's easy to display and store. About Cloud b
Cloud b, the baby sleep specialist, was established by two new mothers with the philosophy that every baby deserves a sound night's sleep for healthy development. That's why all of Cloud b's products are developed in consultation with an advisory board of pediatricians and sleep specialists with a single focus: to achieve a better, safer sleep for baby. What's in the Box
Twilight Ladybug, Constellation Guide, adoption certificate and three "AAA" batteries. | Also available: | 
Twilight Turtle |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Let your child experience the tranquility of sleeping under a bed of stars every night with the clever Twilight Ladybug, the latest friend in Cloud b's line of sleep companions. Fussy babies, darkness-fearing toddlers, and even insomniac adults will experience peacefulness and delight as this friendly plush ladybug, positioned on the floor in the center of a room, projects a starry night sky onto ceiling and walls from the workings under her plastic wings.
The Twilight Ladybug projects eight constellations and offers a choice of three relaxing nightlight colors.
| Pressing the button on the ladybug's wings illuminates the stars and keeps them glowing for 45 minutes -- just enough time for drifting off to sleep -- before automatically shutting off to preserve battery life. The Twilight Ladybug offers a choice of three soothing colors in hues that are known for their ability to encourage relaxation: ruby red promotes warmth; sapphire blue for peace and sleep; and emerald green, known for harmony and renewal. Of the three, there is certain to be one that complements the color scheme of baby's room. From where she is stationed, the ladybug emits a warm glow in the color of choice, doubling as a comforting nightlight.  | | The adorable ladybug comes with a story book and constellation guide. | In addition to its calming effect, Twilight Ladybug also features an educational component. Among the clusters of stars sprinkled across the ceiling are eight recognizable constellations. The accompanying guide tells the warm-hearted story about how Twilight Ladybug got separated from her father and used the constellations to find her way home, which is a sweet way to introduce the constellations and encourage kids to learn their locations. An included booklet maps out which area of Twilight Ladybug's shell the constellations are projected from, so stargazers will know where to look for them on the ceiling. The booklet also gives a brief explanation of each constellation and its most notable features. In the center of the sky is Orion the hunter, most easily recognizable by the three stars that make up his belt. At the 11:00 position, both Draco the dragon and The Little Dipper can be spotted. The Little Dipper is more visible because the North Star, Polaris, highlights the end of its handle. The North Star used to be positioned within Draco but movement in the skies shifted it over to The Little Dipper over time. In the upper right side of the sky (and the ladybug's wings), is Canis Major (The Greater Dog), which hosts the brightest star in the sky, Sirius, at a point in the dog's neck. Right next to Canis Major is Cepheus, a little house with a pointed roof. In the lower right quadrant of the sky, Pegasus -- the winged horse -- is visible. He is easiest to find by locating the square that makes up the center of his body first. On the south side of the sky (between 6 and 7:00), viewers can see two stick figure people. These are Gemini, the twins. And, finally, the best known constellation -- The Big Dipper -- can be found at 9:00. This is really two constellations in one as The Big Dipper makes up the tail end of the constellation Ursa Major, the Big Bear. A unique product, the Twilight Ladybug makes a thoughtful and creative baby gift to help infants or overtired moms grab a few hours of sleep. At only 14 inches long and 5 inches high, this interactive nightlight puts a lot of punch in a small package and is surprisingly easy to work. Each ladybug comes with its own certificate of adoption and runs on three AAA batteries, which are included.
Product Description
Gently transforms nurseries and bedrooms into a starry sanctuary that comforts and calms children and adults alike. The Ladybug projects a complete starry night sky with 8 constellations onto the walls and ceiling of any room. It comes with a choice of three soothing color options ? blue, green, and auburn to create magical, tranquil environments that are ideal for helping children of all ages fall asleep easier. This wonderful interactive nightlight also includes a battery saving time-out function after 45 minutes, manual on/off switch, push button reactivation, easy color selection, and three AAA batteries. Dimensions: 5"H x 14"W. Ages 2 years and up.
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Customer Reviews: Read 285 more reviews...
 Wonderful little lady September 29, 2008
We already had the twilight turtle for my son and my daughter wanted her own- so we got her the ladybug. She loves it! I love the starry ceiling effect, but always hated those glow-in-the-dark star stickers, so this really does the trick. Very pretty and soothing- my kids love to change the colors- and my son thinks it's great when he wants to pretend he's camping. A great gift for infants, but my kids have continued to use for years beyond (my oldest is 5 and still uses this!). In fact, I wouldn't mind one for myself. :)
I haven't had any battery problems with either of ours- maybe have had to replace twice a year- but I don't use rechargeable, just regular alkaline AAA's.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this little lady- as well as her counterpart, the twilight turtle.
Lady bug September 29, 2008
I haven't given this to my Grandson as yet but I've opened it and checked it out and I'm sure it'll be a hit. I'm looking forward to Christmas to give it and can't wait. I had fun myself and set it up in my own room... It'll be fun to see his face when he gets to use it... I know he'll love it as I did.
Nana
Great relaxing toy! September 23, 2008
The PROS: It is lightweight enough so my baby (5 months) can play with it. I give it to my baby in the morning as he wakes up & this keeps him busy for a few more minutes while I get a little more sleep. :) He loves touching the light (shell), watching the constellations around his crib, & changing the colors on the turtle. I also use it at night as a cue for bedtime & I notice it settles him down after a long busy day. He loves looking at the room filled with stars. I keep it on & enjoy it myself while I breastfeed him before bedtime. The timer option is also great.
The CONS: You can't really see the brown constellation, only the blue & the green.
A Life Saver...or at least a sleep saver!!!!! September 23, 2008
My 4yr old and 2yr old were both afraid of the dark and going to sleep in their rooms. I saw this product and gave it a try. It has been wonderful. They have not fought me once about going to bed. They love turning on their ladybugs and finding the moon and counting stars. The stars look great on the ceiling and it really does put the girls to sleep.
 Meh September 23, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really had greater expectations for this little guy. It's smaller than the picture - so right of the bat, the reaction was: "Is that it?". Other than projecting little stars onto the ceiling it doesn't really do much. We have high ceilings, so by the time the light hits the surface, they're large and slightly blurred.
I'm underwhelmed and slightly disappointed because for $30 I expected a lot more.
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