There are different types of alarm clocks designed for kids. First, there are the so-called "classic" alarm clocks equipped with an analog or a digital display. Those simple alarm clocks are intended for the children who can read the time. Some of them offer additional features, such as radio or projector to display the time on the ceiling. You can even find alarm clocks representing your kid’s favorite characters (Batman, Avengers, Disney etc ...).

Among the mid-range alarm clocks, you will find the Ok to Wake clocks. They help kids gain independence by showing when it’s time to get up and when they should go to bed. This functionality can be performed differently depending on the alarm clock: awake or sleepy face, a changing night light color according to the time etc... They are intended for younger children who still have trouble reading the time. Often times the Ok to Wake clocks offer additional functions to help your child sleep well (night light, lullaby).

Finally, we find the smart alarm clocks. These innovative devices connect to your smartphone and allow you to control them from the app. You can thus change the wake-up time of your kid, track their sleep data wherever you are. The smart alarm clocks offer a wide range of functionalities and evolve with the needs of your growing kid. From baby monitors to Ok to Wake clocks and then Bluetooth Speakers, the smart alarm clocks will accompany your little one from birth to 10 years old.

The price of each alarm clock depends on the number of its features. For the simplest, with analog display, it will cost between 20 and 30 € on average. The Ok To Wake alarm clocks are a little more expensive and the price varies between 40 - 50 €. For the smart alarm clocks, generally offering the greatest number of features, the price is around 90 to 100 €.

When choosing the best alarm clock for you, it is important to pay attention to several technical characteristics. For the classic alarm clocks, check if they are mains powered or run on battery. An alarm clock on battery could be more suitable for families traveling a lot while a mains-powered alarm clocks will avoid you purchasing new battery or the obligation to regularly charge the alarm clock. Also, pay attention to the ease of use of the device. A young kid shouldn’t be able to change the time they’re supposed to wake up, while an older child will be delighted to have more autonomy and be in control of the time they want to get up on weekends! Finally, for smart alarm clocks, check the possibility to turn off the WiFi to avoid your kid’s exposure to wifi waves used for the communication between the device and the app. Also check, if the app is compatible with your smartphone (iOS for iPhones and Android for the majority of other Smartphone brands).