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Most reading lights emit blue and white light, the same wavelengths that tell your brain it's midday. Using them at night suppresses melatonin and keeps your nervous system alert. The result? You feel tired but wired.

The Wind Down Reading Light emits only amber and red wavelengths. Zero blue light. Zero green light. Zero flicker. Low EMF, it runs on battery during use, not continuous mains power.

It works beautifully for reading, journalling, getting ready for bed, feeding a baby, or simply winding down. Clipped to a headboard it becomes a calm ambient light for the whole room.

Start at sunset - or from 6pm as a consistent habit. This is when your body's melatonin naturally begins to rise and blue light is most disruptive.

AMBER MODE - From sunset onwards. The warmest setting. Perfect for reading, journalling, and children's bedtime routines. Bright enough to see clearly, warm enough to feel like evening.

RED MODE - For deeper wind-down. Zero blue light, zero green light. Gentle enough to fall asleep under. Many people naturally feel drowsy within 20–30 minutes.

MIXED MODE - Softer transition. A blend of amber and red. Ideal if full red feels too dim.

FAMILY TIP - One light per child. Books out, overhead lights off from sunset. Children respond to environmental cues faster than most parents expect.

A full charge lasts up to 8 hours of use. Red mode uses slightly less power than amber.

Charge via USB-C - the same cable as most modern phones. A full charge takes approximately 2 hours. When the light begins to dim, it's time to recharge.

BLUE LIGHT - Zero. Only amber and red wavelengths are emitted — the wavelengths your body recognises as evening.

FLICKER - Zero. Standard lights often flicker at rates invisible to the naked eye, contributing to eye strain and nervous system stimulation. This light has none.

EMF - Low. The light runs on battery during use — no continuous electrical draw from the wall while in operation.

Yes - used nightly in the Giles family home with four kids.

Children's nervous systems are more sensitive to blue light than adults. Switching to amber at bedtime is one of the simplest changes a parent can make for calmer evenings and easier settling.

One light per child works beautifully as part of a bedtime routine - books out, overhead lights off from sunset.

THE ADULT WHO READS AT NIGHT - You love reading before bed but you're not sleeping as well as you'd like. The light you're reading under might be the simplest thing you've overlooked. Switch to amber from sunset and notice what changes.

THE PARENT WHO WANTS CALMER BEDTIMES - A standard reading lamp during the bedtime story is actively working against your child's ability to settle. Switching to amber is one of the simplest, most effective environmental changes a parent can make.

THE LIGHT SLEEPER - If you wake easily, sleep lightly, or take a long time to fall asleep, your evening light environment is worth examining before anything else.NOT

FOR EVERYONE - If you need a bright white task light for detailed work, this isn't it. This light is dim by design.

The Wind Down Reading Light is a general wellness and lifestyle product. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have a photosensitive condition, epilepsy triggered by light, an active eye condition, or are taking photosensitising medications.

Safe for use with children as a bedtime reading light under adult supervision.

Manufactured in a certified facility with relevant international safety and electrical testing completed at manufacturing level.

Distributed in Australia by Tory Giles Health Pty Ltd, Noosa QLD. hello@lum8wellness.com