Daylight saving time is just days away, and even though the majority of us are looking forward to a good 'fall back' to sleep, parents know that this one measly hour can ruin our entire routine. So instead of sleeping in, we are up managing the house at what feels like an even earlier hour. And don't get me started on bedtimes.
But what if there was a $20 product that could help make the transition easier? This sleep training alarm clock for kids just might be your answer, and you can get it ahead of the time change. To help kids stay in bed longer, this clock uses visual color cues and a cute kitty face with eyes that open and close. When it's time for bed, the cat's eyes close and the alarm clock goes blue. When it's okay to get out of bed, the alarm clock flashes
green and the kitty opens its eyes.
Hundreds of parents have given this alarm clock positive reviews, and have said it has helped make bedtime transitions smoother as well as keep their kids in bed longer. I don't know about you, but I'm grabbing one for my toddler so that we can practice with it ahead of the dreaded daylight saving.
How this alarm clock can help make daylight saving easier
Kids Sleep Training Alarm Clock
Keep your kids in bed longer in the morning and help make bedtime transitions smoother with this color changing kitty alarm clock.
Make your daylight saving switch easier
What I love most about this alarm clock are the visual cues. If your kiddo wakes up before it's time to get out of bed, they can look at this clock for guidance: If it's red they stay in bed, if it's green they can get up. They cat's eyes are also cues, as they will be closed when it's time to sleep and open when it's okay to wake up.
- Color changing to give visual cues to help kids know when it's okay to get out of bed.
- Cute kitty design that opens and closes its eyes to help kids know when it's time for bed and when they can get up.
- Seven soothing sounds instead of a jarring, beeping alarm.
- Six night light options that aren't so bright that they interrupt sleep.
- Adjustable brightness settings to personalize the night light to your needs.
Best ages for this sleep training alarm clock
This alarm clock is good for toddlers through school age kids. If your child is in their own bed and has the freedom to get up as they please, then they are old enough for this alarm clock. Toddlers will love the colors and visual cues, and older kids can use some of the more advanced features like the snooze button.
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What parents love about this alarm clock
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My daughter's favorite clock. - This has been an absolute lifesaver for teaching my toddler when it is actually okay to get out of bed! the sleeping cat face is so stinkin cute and simple enough for little kids to understand, the soft light isn't too bright for bedtime either, definitely saving our morning sleep schedule. — Amazon customer review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Daughter LOVES It - My daughter can’t tell time yet but she wanted a clock in her room like her big sister and we honestly needed a way for her to try and stay in her room a little bit longer in the mornings. This clock has worked great! It has sounds and an alarm the we can use but my daughter has had another sound machine that she had used for most of her life that she prefers. But it’s easy to set up and she loves the cat eyes that open and close and it definitely has helped us keep her in her room just a few more minutes in the mornings! — Amazon customer review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Little Alarm Clock for My Girl 💕 - I bought this alarm clock for my little girl, and I absolutely love it 💕. I really like how it helps her understand when it’s time to go to sleep and when it’s okay to get up. The night light is so cute and creates a cozy atmosphere in her room.
I also love that it has dual alarms and an autozmatic shut-off feature. It’s easy to use, and the design is perfect for kids. Since we got it, our mornings have been a little more organized. Definitely a purchase I recommend for little ones! 🥰 — Amazon customer review
Other sleep training alarm clocks for kids
Time to Wake Dinosaur Alarm Clock for Children
Not a fan of cats? This dinosaur kids alarm clock with visual color cues might be a better option for your toddler.
Buy this dinosaur kids alarm clock
Stay-in-Bed Clock for Kids - Toddler Sleep Trainer,
This stay-in-bed alarm clock is less busy, and relies on colors to tell your toddler when it's time to get up.
Buy this stay-in-bed alarm clock for kids
Routie Alarm Clock for Kids
Want something with a few more bells and whistles? This alarm clock is a calendar, reward chart, chore chart and storyteller all in one.
Buy this sleep trainer, chore chart and story teller clock
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