Top Pick
Amazon’s Choice
LittleHippo Mella Ready to Rise Children's Alarm Clock
LittleHippo LittleHippo Mella Ready to Rise Children's Alarm Clock

Pros

  • Has a nightlight and sleep sounds
  • Built-in nap timer
  • Child-safe construction

Cons

  • Pricey

This alarm clock earned our top pick because not only will it help sleep-train your toddlers, but it'll last them for several years thereafter. Beautiful colors and fun facial expressions help them learn when it's time to get out of bed in the morning, while three different alarm sounds and a silent countdown for timed activities are perfect for older children. It also includes sleep sounds, such as white noise, the ocean, and lullaby. 

Best For Toddlers
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Skip Hop Sleep Training Alarm Clock for Toddlers, Dream & Shine Cloud
Skip Hop Sleep Training Alarm Clock for Toddlers, Dream & Shine Cloud

Pros

  • Customizable
  • Soother mode with calming sounds
  • Kid-friendly with fun design and lights

Cons

    Getting your little ones to stay in bed in the morning (so you can get your eight hours!) is a challenge, but that's where this little guy, that functions as a sleep-trainer, comes in. Parents can choose the wake up time and brightness, and the colors will change and increase in brightness when it's OK for them to get out of bed. Bonus? It's totally adorable. 

    Budget Buy
    Peakeep Digital Alarm Clock
    Peakeep Peakeep Digital Alarm Clock
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    Pros

    • Inexpensive
    • Multiple color options
    • Large display

    Cons

    • No special features like a timer or sleep-trainer

    If you just need something that'll get the job done without all the bells and whistles, but still looks stylish, and comes at a budget-friendly price, opt for this Peakeep model. It features a nightlight, dual alarm modes for weekdays/weekends, and it has an ascending alarm to wake you up softly. You can choose from six different color options, including pink and mint green. 

    Perfect For Babies
    Best Seller
    Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine, Night Light and Time-to-Rise
    Hatch Baby Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine, Night Light and Time-to-Rise
    Credit: Hatch Baby

    Pros

    • Customizable
    • Can be controlled remotely
    • Includes fun colors, music, and a nightlight

    Cons

    • Pricey

    Managing everything from your phone makes things effortless, and it's definitely possible to do that with your child's alarm clock, thanks to this Hatch Baby model. You can turn on, set and adjust wake-up times , and customize brightness, color, and sound remotely with your phone. This one is ideal if you have a baby, so you don't have to wake them by going into the nursery to adjust an alarm manually. 

    Best For Older Kids
    hOmeLabs Sunrise Alarm Clock
    hOmeLabs hOmeLabs Sunrise Alarm Clock
    Credit: hOmeLabs

    Pros

    • Budget-friendly
    • Functions as a nightlight, FM radio, and includes nature sounds
    • Choose from 8 LED color options

    Cons

      If your kids are heavy sleepers, they absolutely need this sunrise alarm clock. It uses a warm LED light that gradually brightens 30 minutes before the set alarm time to gently wake them up. If they've got difficulty falling asleep, it also features a sunset simulation with a sleep timer that gently dims the room.

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      Sienna Livermore
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      Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees coverage of style, beauty, lifestyle, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.