ICON panda patting night light review
How we reviewed this: we read the Shopee PH listing, checked the listed specs, and went through 416 owner ratings.
ICON Panda Silicone Patting Night LightSoft silicone, pat it to switch, and it costs around ₱48: the cheapest useful thing in either of our lighting clusters, and the right shape for a child.
- Price: ₱48 as of Aug 6, 2026
- Biggest pro: The cheapest thing in either of our lighting clusters, by a wide margin
- Main catch: Decorative glow only, far too dim to read or find anything by
At a glance
| Brand | ICON |
|---|---|
| Type | Night light |
| Price | ₱48 (as of Aug 6, 2026) |
| Shopee owner rating | 4.7 ★ from 416 Shopee ratings |
| Shop | ICON Mall |
| Units sold | 1K+ |
Specifications
Specs per the ICON Mall Shopee listing; power and output figures are not published
| Type | Night light |
|---|---|
| Material | Silicone |
| Control | Pat to switch |
| Shape | Panda |
| Power source | Not specified |
| Brightness levels | Not specified |
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- The cheapest thing in either of our lighting clusters, by a wide margin
- Soft silicone body, so a child knocking it off the bed breaks nothing
- Pat-to-switch control a small child can work without finding a button
- More than 400 owner ratings
✗ Cons
- Decorative glow only, far too dim to read or find anything by
- Power source is not stated, so you cannot tell if it needs batteries
- Silicone picks up dust and needs wiping
- The 4.7 rating is the lowest of our top three night lights
The ICON panda is our Best Budget night light: soft silicone, pat-to-switch control, and a price of around ₱48 as of August 6, 2026, the cheapest thing in either of our lighting clusters.
Why is a patting light right for a child?
Because a small child in the dark can find a whole lamp, but not a small button on the back of one. Patting the body to switch it is an interface that works for a three-year-old, and honestly for a half-asleep adult too.
The silicone body is the other half. A child’s bedside light gets knocked off the bed, thrown, and squeezed. Silicone survives all of that, and it doesn’t crack into sharp pieces the way hard plastic does. It doubles as something to hold at bedtime, which is most of why these sell.
More than 400 owner ratings on a ₱48 product is a decent evidence base.
What are you not getting?
Light, really. It’s a comfort glow, not a functional light. It helps a child feel safe in a dark room and it will not light a path to the bathroom. If navigation is your goal, this is the wrong buy.
The listing also doesn’t state the power source, so you can’t tell whether you’ll be replacing button cells. Silicone picks up dust and needs wiping. And at 4.7, it’s the lowest-rated of our top three night lights, though on a ₱48 product that’s a small complaint.
Is the ICON Panda Night Light sulit?
Around ₱48 as of August 6, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. Nothing else we list costs less than a jeepney fare and does a real job. If it lasts a year in a child’s room, it has more than paid for itself.
Who the ICON Panda Night Light suits
Buy this if you need a soft, safe comfort light for a young child’s bed, or a cheap glow for a hallway corner. It’s the right choice for toddlers. If you need to actually see where you’re walking, buy something brighter.
See how it ranks against the rest in our best night lights in the Philippines roundup, or read what makes a light kid-safe in our night light buying guide.
If the ICON Panda Night Light is not right
Want a kids’ light with a battery you recharge rather than replace? The squishy capybara night light is rechargeable and sold by National Book Store. Want a light an adult can actually use at the bedside? The Gold Star clock night light adds a remote and a clock for around ₱179.
Compare ICON Panda Silicone Patting Night Light
See how it compares with the other top picks in our night lights comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a patting night light work?
You tap or pat the whole body to switch it on and off, instead of finding a small button. That is the right interface for a young child in the dark, and for an adult half asleep.
Is it bright enough to see by?
Only just. It is a comfort glow rather than a functional light, so it helps a child feel safe but will not light a path to the bathroom. Buy something brighter if navigation is the goal.
Does it need batteries?
The listing does not specify the power source, which is worth asking the seller about before buying, especially since some lights in this style use replaceable button cells.
Is the silicone safe for a small child?
Soft silicone is the right material for a child's bedside because it survives being dropped or thrown and does not crack into sharp pieces. As with anything in a young child's room, check it has no small detachable parts when it arrives.
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ICON Panda Night Light₱48 when last checked
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