The Best Toddler Alarm Clocks

These clocks will help your toddler know when it's time to get up — and when it's too early.

November 03, 2023

By: Amanda Mushro

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Rise and Shine at the Right Time

Remember the days when you could just sleep in and roll out of bed whenever you felt like it? Yeah, those must have been your pre-kids days. If you have a toddler, chances are you are up and at ‘em before the sunrise. The idea of a toddler alarm clock may sound a bit silly, but these clocks work differently. Instead of waking your toddler, these clocks change colors as a sign that they can get out of bed.

So, they wake up, check the color of the clock, and if it’s too early, they stay in bed. However, when the clock changes colors, they know they can start their day. These clocks can help teach healthy sleep habits and hopefully let everyone in the house get more sleep. If early mornings are coming way too early in your house, try these.

OK to Wake!

The design of this clock is so simple and it’s a favorite of parents. When it is OK to get out of bed, the clock turns green. This lets your toddler know they can start their day — and when kids get older, the clock can be used as an alarm clock to wake them up.

BUY IT: Amazon, $31.08

LittleHippo Mella Ready to Rise

Parents love the LittleHippo because not only does it light up green to let kids know they can get out of bed, but it also shines red to let them know that it’s too early and they need to stay in bed. Also, there is an optional yellow light before the green light comes on to let toddlers know they can quietly play in their room. This gives you and your toddler more flexibility.

BUY IT: Amazon, $49.99

Hatch Rest+ Baby & Kids Sound Machine

If you are looking for a device that grows with your child, this is it. From a sound machine and night light for your baby to a toddler and big kid alarm, the Hatch is a great choice. You control the color, sounds, and timing from your phone, and your little one gets to enjoy it all.

BUY IT: Amazon, $89.99

Dog Toddler Alarm Clock

How cute is this clock? The dog has two alarms, one for nighttime and one for naptime. There is a digital clock, but the ball also changes colors as a sign for your toddler that they can get out of bed in the morning or after their nap.

BUY IT: Amazon, $34.99

Stoplight Alarm Clock

With this clock, your toddler will know when it's time to start their day! Red means sleep and green means get up! Reviewers say the clock is simple to setup and use, and the stoplight alarm feature works well with little ones.

BUY IT: Amazon, $31.77

I·CODE Time to Wake Alarm Clock for Kids

This clock has so many features, from a sound machine to a time to wake that displays the sun in the morning and the moon at night. The colors and sounds are adjustable so your little one can pick their favorites.

BUY IT: Amazon, $34.99

Dinosaur Alarm Clock

This cute children's digital display clock is also a night light that can be timed for up to 60 minutes. The dinosaur lamp has soft, colorful lights and can be set to sleep time and wake time. Plus, you can set different wake times for weekdays and the weekend.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

Tommee Tippee Groclock Sleep Trainer Clock

This clock helps kids tell time through pictures and lights. The clock can be set for naps and nighttime, as well as different times for weekdays and weekends.

BUY IT: Amazon, $40.45

Owl Clock

This clock has a cool feature that shines images on the ceiling when it’s time for bed. The lights have a timer, so you can set them for up to 90 minutes. Then in the morning, the owl will change colors to show it’s time for your little one to get out of bed.

BUY IT: Amazon, $24.99

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