<p>My ds moved into his dorm on Sunday. He wants me to find him a lamp that he can use up in his lofted bed so he can read at night. The problem is there is no headboard to clamp a light onto. Does anyone have any ideas for a long neck lamp that might be able to clamp onto the bed frame?</p>
<p>What about trying a book light instead of a lamp? It might be an easier solution.
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<p>Are you saying a clip-on lamp would, or would not, work?</p>
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<p>My son also had to fabricate a basket-like thing to hold his iPhone, which he used as an alarm clock.</p>
<p>You can always look into getting a headlamp----there are great ones out there that are teeny tiny, lightweight and have a long battery life.</p>
<p>IME, the Architect’s lamp with the clamp stays put better than the one’s that have something that looks like a clothespin (post #4). But they aren’t perfect, if you move them around enough they can work their way loose. The work best clamped onto flat pieces of wood, they wouldn’t work on a round bedframe.</p>
<p>Costco has a two pack of LED clip on lights for 11.99…the clip is circular and should attach to any book, device or bed type post (pic on package)</p>
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<p>Our local Target has them with the college stuff now. Just picked one up for my daughter’s drafting table last week.</p>
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<p>My D’s school does not permit halogen lamps. We had a very had time finding a non-halogen desk lamp. Hopefully, your school allows halogen.</p>
<p>We got one at Wal-Mart a few years ago.</p>
<p>Wal-Mart and Walgreens both had them last week.</p>
<p>@gsmomma, I had the same trouble finding a non-halogen desk lamp, but the bulb is enclosed, so I don’t think it presents the same danger as the tall floor halogen floor lamps that were responsible for causing curtains, etc, to catch fire. We went ahead and bought a halogen desk lamp from target and will just find something else if the school doesn’t consider the lamp safe. I think the makers of halogen lamps have become smarter about design and safety.</p>
<p>I bought my D a clip on book light that runs on AAA batteries from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It was about $10. Then, I saw the same type of lamp that had an even longer adjustable neck to it. Can’t remember which store, but I am sure an internet search would work. The light we bought clips onto the computer, or directly on the book you are reading, instead of to the bed itself.
You could also use a strong, sticky hook on the ceiling, and hang a lightweight light on the hook.</p>
<p>We’re having similar problem. Found a clip on lamp and there is wood to clamp it to on bed, but the neck length is so short that it wouldn’t light up over her shoulder to read - in fact it doesn’t get higher than pillows! A book light is ok but if you are last one to bed and have to turn off light at door…then climb into loft in the dark, it’s awkward. My older daughter used the top of her wardrobe as “bedside” table but won’t work here.</p>
<p>Found a good LED clamp light at IKEA today. $14.99 Can be ordered through their catalog, too.</p>
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<p>Anything LED is the safest option, plus they use so much less energy. </p>
<p>Incandescents (“regular” light bulbs, as well as halogen) get way too hot to have right near bedding, particularly in a situation where a student may fall asleep, or leave the room with the light on. If they are encased behind thick glass, that’s a little better, because if the bulb explodes (which is common with halogens) the shards will stay out of the skin! But just with regular use, they do get very hot, and they can burn you, as well as cause long-term skin damage.</p>
<p>Complact fluorescents are very common now, because they don’t use much energy. But the quality of the light is often found to be unpleasant. Also, if they break, the stuff inside must be cleaned up thoroughly, because it is toxic. If the student doesn’t have a vacuum cleaner handy, or is on the sloppy side 
it may get spread around. Or it may be in vapor or gas form, which can’t really be removed.</p>
<p>The LED clip-on book lights, I’ve noticed, get rave reviews on Amazon, but there may be other more flexible LED solutions too.</p>
<p>This one was a bit pricey but worked out perfectly for son’s dorm bed with a wide and sturdy clamp. Bright light, but not too bright to disturb roommate, runs on 3 AA batteries which was required as extension cords were not allowed in room. </p>
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