12 best alarm clocks for kids of all ages 2024
The best alarm clocks for kids of all ages from toddlers to tweens, including Harry Potter, Disney Wish and Minecraft options
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The best alarm clocks for kids are fun as well as functional, making getting up in the morning just that little bit easier.
Waking up in the morning isn't easy for most of us and kids are no exception. Whether you're dealing with a wakeful toddler who wants to get up at 4am, even if you've been trying the best baby sleep aids, or a tired tween who'd rather stay beneath the duvet when it's time for school, a decent alarm clock for kids can help make mornings easier.
To help you choose the right alarm clock for your youngster - and avoid wasting money on one that doesn't get the job done - we've rounded up our pick of the best alarm clocks for kids. Shop our edit which is based on our Consumer Editor's considered view along with online reviews we've scrutinised to find out which kids' alarm clocks other parents really rate. All the kids' alarm clocks in our roundup have child-friendly features to help little ones get out of bed bang on time.
From sleep trainers and night lights with built-in alarm clock functionality to cool clocks for kids of all ages, and from classic clocks that teach time-telling to quirky ones that roll away beeping when you hit the snooze button, here's our pick of the best kids' alarm clocks.
Best kids alarm clock at-a-glance
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- Best kids alarm clock overall: Echo Dot Kids - £64.99 | Amazon
- Best alarm clock with sound machine: Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine - £45 | eBay
- Best alarm clock with nightlight: Tommee Tippee Groclock - £39.99 | Amazon
- Best smart alarm clock: Maxi-Cosi Connected Home Soothe Light & Sound - £69.99 | Mamas and Papas
Best kids alarm clocks 2024
A sleep trainer and kids alarm clock in one, this cute little clock closes its eyes when it's bedtime and opens them when it's time to get up. One of the cutest and best kids' alarm clocks for teaching younger children when to wake up - and when (please!) to roll over and go back to sleep. It also features a dimmable toddler night light that can stay lit continuously or switch off after five, 15 or 30 minutes.
Perfect for sleep training toddlers, the Groclock is USB powered and has an adjustable screen so you can change the brightness. It's robust, really easy to use, and super reliable. We love that it has 2 settings so you can choose a different wake-up time for weekdays and weekends plus the optional audible alarm means it still counts as an alarm clock for kids.
This sleep trainer and night light has simple icons to help children understand when it's time to get up plus an alarm mode for older kids so it's also good value for money since it won't be redundant once the baby days are done. It's rechargeable which means no cables beside the bed plus it's a great choice for taking with you when you're away from home and want to keep the sleep routine on schedule.
If the gamer in your house is prone to a bit of late-night screen time and then struggles to wake up, hit them with this cool alarm clock made to look like a DS4 PlayStation controller. The online reviews are glowing. 'This alarm clock was ordered for our 9 year old,' wrote one happy customer. 'Clear screen, easy to set. Brilliant.'
Did you know that time passes 72 times faster on Minecraft Earth? Us neither, but fans of the video game beloved by kids will dig this Grass Block officially licensed alarm clock. Our favourite feature? It uses the official Minecraft Sunrise music to wake you up. Of course it does.
Parents love this cute Paw Patrol alarm clock, according to the reviews online, and we can see why. As well as being a cute character to fall asleep beside, the large digital numbers and LCD screen make it easy to tell when it's time to rise and shine. Chase even lights up when the alarm goes off.
With numeral figures in a simple and easy to read font, this colourful kids alarm clock is just the ticket for youngsters who are still getting to grips with telling the time, regardless of their age or ability. Plus it's brilliant value for money at less than a tenner. It also makes a thoughtful birthday gift if you are looking for a pressie idea for one of your child's friends.
Little Disney fans will love this alarm clock based on the latest animated movie in the Disney collection, Wish. With a clear LCD digital display, snooze function and nightlight capabilities, Kids will love that they can project Wish character Star on to their ceilings in a range of colours. Being in bed has never been so magical!
No words needed - little Harry Potter fans will be delighted with this alarm clock for kids. It features a sleep-friendly LCD backlit screen and a button that plays magical sound effects, plus Harry lights up when the alarm goes off. Wizards and witches will have no problems waking up to this.
More of a classy night light than a classic alarm clock, the Maxi-Cosi Soothe Light & Sound is a good choice if you're looking for a gadget to create the perfect sensory experience for a calm, relaxed bedtime. You can personalise it to your baby's sleep routines with soothing lights, sounds and sleep-inducing lullabies, and control them via an app on your phone. Then, as your little one gets older, you can use the time-to-rise setting to help them learn when it's ok to get up. It is also compatible with Amazon Alexa & Google Home.
Rest is a clever mashup between a nightlight, a sound machine, and an alarm clock that will 'grow' with your child from birth to the teenage years if you wish, so while it's an expensive option it definitely represents value for money. You can customise everything from the color and brightness to the volume level and the whole thing is easy to control via your phone. It's recommended by sleep experts and parents everywhere seem to love it. So it gets a stamp of approval from us too!
Designed for kids but with parental controls, it's easy to see why the 5th generation Echo Dot smart speaker is a hit with parents shopping for the best alarm clock for kids. You can ask Alexa to play some tunes, read a bedtime story, or help with homework - as well as wake you up in time for school in the morning. It comes with a 1 year of Amazon Kids+ digital subscription (ages 3–12) that includes access to kid-friendly Audible books, interactive games, and educational Alexa skills.
What age should a child have an alarm clock?
It's a good idea to place a child-friendly alarm clock in your child's room once they make the move from a cot to a first bed of their own. As well as helping them learn how to tell the time, alarm clocks often double as nightlights and some can help teach your child when it's time to get up and when it's time to roll over and go back to sleep.
What is the best alarm clock for kids?
This depends on the age of the child. If you're looking for a clock to help a baby or toddler decipher day from night and understand when it's time to get up or go back to sleep, go for a sleep trainer that you can programme. For older tots and tweens, choose something fun that they'll enjoy falling asleep beside. And for teens, go for a cool design, quirky features and a loud alarm that can't be dismissed with a tap!
Above, we've picked out our top kids' alarm clock for kids of different ages so you can choose something suitable for your child's age and stage of development.
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Heidi is a seasoned parenting journalist with over 15 years of experience. She has contributed to numerous UK national newspapers, including The Guardian, The Times, and The Telegraph. Her work has also appeared in a variety of print and digital magazines, such as Psychologies and Mother & Baby, where she was Shopping Editor for six years. In this role, she specialised in consumer features, including buying guides and baby gear reviews. Heidi is also mum to two teenage sons and a ten-year-old daughter.
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