OK-to-wake clocks

Color cues that tell toddlers when it's time to get up.

Sun-shaped OK-to-wake clock glowing yellow on a nightstand beside wooden blocksOK-to-wake
  • 7models tracked
  • $29 to $119price range
  • 4–34sounds

All 7 OK-to-wake clocks

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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published

What these list

Feature, per makerProducts
Timer4 of 7
Night light6 of 7
App2 of 7
Portable1 of 7
Rechargeable or battery2 of 7
Plug-in3 of 7
Subscription note1 of 7

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

What to look for in OK-to-wake clocks

The range across every sleep aid here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Sounds

The number of built-in sounds the maker lists.

4middle 734

Typical: 6 to 7. 4 of 7 list it. Most sounds: Nite 1.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$29.99middle $59.99$119.98

Typical: $49.99 to $64.99. 5 of 7 list it. Lowest price: Nessi Sleep Training Clock.

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Questions about OK-to-wake clocks

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable OK-to-wake clock?

The LittleHippo Nessi Sleep Training Clock at $29.99 list price, of the 7 we track.

Which of these use coin or button batteries?

LittleHippo Mella Ready to Rise, LittleHippo Nessi Sleep Training Clock, per their makers. Keep household products out of children's reach. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (poison.org). Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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