Do I need an all-in-one sound machine night light or just a simple light?

It depends on your goal. Across the reviewers we read, all-in-one units like the Hatch combine night light, white noise, and an OK-to-wake clock, which many parents in r/beyondthebump and r/NewParents call genuinely useful for routines, though others say the price and app dependence are overkill. If you mainly need light for night feeds and diaper changes, verified-purchase and specialist-community reviewers consistently favor a simple dimmable rechargeable egg light or a cheap plug-in instead.