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Needless to say I ignored the rest of the reviews and took a chance in buying this product because my daughter needed something to wake her up in the morning and loved Barbie. Originally she wanted the bratz alarm clock and I should of got it. The clock can only wake you up by the hour so if you need to wake up at 6:30 you have to set it for 6:00. Sometimes it doesn't go off at all. So the other review is right on that. It only takes batteries which is a total put down as well. It's not worth the [money]they are asking for....sorry Barbie.

I bought this in an attempt to help my 8 yr. old become more responsible for getting herself up and ready for school in the morning. It's cute, and not overly "Barbie-ish" (many Barbie products just seem like blatant advertisements, imo). But when it comes to it's effectiveness as an alarm clock, I have my doubts!! The alarm time does not seem to be terribly accurate. We've used it 4 times and each day I reset it earlier because it didn't go off in time. This morning the alarm was set for 7am but still hadn't gone off by 7:25 when I finally came in and just turned the radio on to wake her up (I checked and the clock was set properly; batteries were brand new). It seems to me that a product that is obviously meant to be practical/ educational and not just a toy should be at least *somewhat* accurate!

My other concern is that there is no adapter or plug available -- only 4 AA batteries. I suspect we will have a few late mornings when the batteries start to die as well :P

The price is reasonable, but is comparable with an inexpensive electric alarm clock. I expected it to work like one. If you are purchasing this for practical reasons and not just as a cute toy, a kid's digital alarm clock might be a better alternative.

I was trying to find a clock radio for my daughter that would grow with her. She is now 5 and loves to listen to the radio. This is easy for her to turn on and off and change the volume etc. Although it turns off in about 30 min. It's alright for her age. (her attention span carries her around the house and it won't stay on forever then.) The sound quality is good, not scratchy or staticy. And it's not so bold with pics on it that it won't last her till age 12 or so when Barbie goes "out of style".

I bought this clock for our daughter who is 4 1/2 so she could get out of bed as school will be starting here soon. We haven't actually used it yet but in 2 weeks when school starts in will be on her night stand and in use! I primarily bought the clock because it could help teach her how to tell time, and it didn't hurt that it was a "Barbie clock" as Barbie is her favorite! I was amazed how fast it shipped and nothing was broken or missing!