Toddler Clock Roundup

Came across this article on toddler clocks, some interesting options for those of you with little ones who don't like to stay in bed until a reasonable hour in the morning.  :)




My Tot Clock 

Pros: It has has customisable faces - Nine to choose from.
It also has five colours so you can set it for Bedtime, Wake time, Nap Time, Encourage (like picking up toys, potty training anything you want to time in a positive way) and finally red for time outs.  Plays lullabuys, and stories - and you can buy more of them.

Pros:      Options, options, options! Multi functional, portable.
Cons:     Runs on AC power, as well as batteries... I'm guessing it isn't dual voltage?!
Cost(s):  The clock is US$49.95 plus shipping.
               Custom face plates are $9.95each and
              Additional stories and lullabies "treasures" are $9.95 each

Click on the image to see the picture at its original size. 

It's about time Children's Clock

Uses 'colour' to let the little one know if they can wake up or not.
Pros:    Comes in pink and blue. It is inexpensive.
Cons:   It doesnt tell time. I don't think it's cute! 
Cost:    $28.99 + shipping on Overstock.com


Teach me time! Talking alarm clock and nightlight


An analog and digital clock, using colour to help tell time as well as ok to wake times.  It is a nightlight as well as letting kids know by changing colour when it is ok to wake clock. Has an interactive game. 

Pros:      Helps teaching time, grows with your child - can be set like a regular alarm clock with snooze function. 
Cons:       For ages 3+, it talks. Currently out of stock at Fat Brain Toys. AC and battery operated, again I guess it isn't dual voltage.
Cost:       $39.95 (plus shipping) from Fat Brain Toys

Ok to wake children's clock

Appears to be a different version of the one above.... it does slightly less but fares slightly higher in my liking!

Pros:      Has a nap timer, has either a bug or a flower bezel - included.
Cons:    Does not help to teach time, digital only.
Cost:     $29.95 (plus shipping) from Fat Brain Toys

KID’SLEEP

Three functions - sleepaid, night light and alarm clock.

Pros:     Is a cute night light. Comes in pink and blue.
Cons:    The clock face has no numbers or clock hands. It’s just the illuminated picture of a cute sleeping bunny.  Is just a a wake up clock, does not teach time.
Cost:    The cost is £35.00 including postage and packing. From Arft Kids
For customers in USA there is an extra cost of £6 to cover postage.

Also from Arf Kids...

Kidsleep Globtrotter

The Kidsleep Globtrotter is the travel version of the Kidsleep above. 

Kidsleep V Globetrotter functions

	Kidsleep	Globetrotter
Time indicator function	Yes	Yes
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
Battery powered	No	Yes
Mains powered	Yes	No
Changeable plaques	Yes	No
Diameter of display	12cm	9cm
Nightlight function	Yes	No
Price	£35	£25

Finally (because I am rapidly losing interest)...

The Good Nite Lite

It's a 6inch light that glows bright and sunny when it's ok to wake, and blue at night time.  The night light function dims after 1 hour.

Pros: Ships from the USA

Cons: It is just a light, doesn't grow with the child or help child to learn to tell time.

Cost: $34.99 plus $8.99 Shipping

Well... I think I like the first one! What do you think?

(From http://weeklyolive.blogspot.com/2010/06/toddler-clocks.html)