Lamps in children's room need not be serious and sophisticated all the time. Sometimes, something a bit kooky is just perfect. Lumisource's Night Time Buddy collection, $39, fits the bill. Made with Kumo paper, these lamps which feature Harriet the Hippo, Cosmo the Cow and Abercrombie the Dog.

Besides giving off soft, pretty light these little characters are a sweet way to introduce that element of whimsy into your child's room. And anything that can make a child smile is a good thing in our book!