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Best alarm clocks for kids to help them start the day the right way

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Alarm clocks and kids might not be something many parents see as going hand-in-hand.

When you have children you might as well be welcoming a human alarm clock into your home; it’s just you never get to choose what time it goes off.

As your baby grows and the early years of disrupted sleep are, thankfully, behind you, having an alarm clock in your child’s bedroom can prove to be highly beneficial. It will not only teach them how to tell the time but also help them maintain a healthy sleep routine and make sure they’re up in plenty of time to get ready for school. Mornings can be a notoriously stressful time in a family home so knowing your children will wake at the right time helps make life a little easier.

The type of clock you choose will depend on the age of your child and what kind of sleeper they are.

Pre-school children who are aged three to five require around 10 to 13 hours of sleep per night and setting an alarm to wake them is not recommended. They should be allowed to wake naturally. Some parents may choose to put a clock with a light or

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