We purchased this just over 2 months ago to help our toddler learn that 4 AM was not a "break" time from night, during which she could wake Mommy and Daddy (and after which she would typically go back to sleep until 7:30). She caught on to the "green light" = "up time" concept after one explanation (19 month-olds are pretty smart) and within a week, she understood our rule well enough that she was finally sleeping through the night for real. It is still a fixture of our mornings, with our little one happily shouting "green light!!" when she notices it's time to get up.
Reasons we like this:
- It saved our sanity (which makes us biased reviewers, right there).
- easy-to-use controls
- 2 levels of night-light intensity
- Audio features are nice for older kids, but can be muted if you don't want them.
- The 2 "kid control" buttons in the front are great for older kids, but can easily be disabled.
- Displays analog or digital clock or both.
- The "teach me time" game will be something our kid grows into. (Though it is more of a "learning tool" than a "game", really.)
- Back-up battery saves your settings if you have to unplug the clock to move it, or if there is a power outage.
- The "adult only" control panel in the back of the unit has a "cheat sheet" printed on to help if you forgot how to do something. We haven't had to refer to the full manual since we got the thing.
Things that would make it closer to perfect:
- It would be ideal if this could function either on outlet power (which it does) or on battery-only (which it doesn't). The battery feature is only to save your settings; most functions cease operating when the unit is disconnected from the wall.
- The Digital readout is small. It would be nice for those of us with terrible vision if one of the display settings was to show a really big version of the digital clock.
- For now, the adult-controls panel is too difficult for my kid to open. I predict that she will figure it out before age 4. (Honestly, she has figured it out. Her hand just needs to grow a little stronger…) This is an aspect of the design that they could work on.
Other details that might be nice to know before you buy:
- The package included 3 bezels (the colored ring that surrounds the clock face), so you can choose yellow, pink, or blue.
- The night light settings let you choose independently what time (1) the night light (yellow) turns on, (2) the light turns color (to green), and (3) the night light turns off.
- The "night light" makes the whole orb glow, not just the clock face. The clock face always glows, separate from the night light.
Impressed by this clock, we tried another clock by the same company (OK To Wake! Owl With Night-Light & Music, Nap Timer) when we wanted one to keep at Grandma's house. We hoped the cute-seeming owl, which does not require an outlet, would fit our needs, with the same functionality. Frankly: It was awful. Absolute failure. The controls on the not-that-cute owl are nowhere near as user-friendly as the ones on this unit. I would recommend the Teach Me Time clock to my best friend, and I would recommend the owl to no one. The fact that they are made by the same company is rather amazing to me. At least they got this one right!
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Helps Families Get Better Sleep!
How does it work?
At bedtime, a soothing yellow night-light comforts children as they fall asleep. In the morning, it glows green when it's okay for children to get out of bed! If children wake up before the green light comes on, they know to go back to sleep or quietly play in their room until 'green means go!'
Why does it work?
Children enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes with completing a job well done. And, OK to Wake! is something that can be completed successfully every day! The clock also features a convenient nap timer and alarm clock with snooze!
Grows with your family!
Okay to Wake! feature is perfect for younger children. When they're ready for a little independence, they can use the alarm clock, just like grown-ups! And the included interactive game helps teach them analog and digital time!
Features
- Digital and analog clock
- Night-light and OK to Wake! green glow helps families get better sleep!
- Alarm clock with snooze
- Interactive, talking game helps teach time!
- Easy to program
- Includes three color rings for customization
What makes this clock so great?!
Hidden parental controls
Easy to program; controls in hidden panel in back of clock.
Customizable
Includes three different color rings that are easily interchangeable.
Everybody gets better sleep!
Children know not to wake mommy and daddy until "green means go!"
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| Other Night-Light Colors | Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink | Yellow | Yellow | Yellow | Yellow, Blue, Orange, Purple, Pink | Yellow, Blue, Orange, Purple, Pink |
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| Power Source | USB with lithium ion battery backup | USB with AA battery backup | USB with AA battery backup | 3 AA batteries | 3 AA batteries | 3 AA batteries |
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I KNOW THERE IS A GOD
Where do I begin. Do I begin with my son feet being in my face from co sleeping. Do i start with the sleepless nights trying to breath while being smothered by the body of my 2 1/2 year old son. Do I begin with the constant struggle of trying to sleep by myself. THIS ALARM CLOCK/NIGHT LIGHT is a gift from god. I mean when I plugged this device in heavens gate opened up and the cutest little cherubs came and kissed me on my nose. I mean as soon as I plugged this device in heavens gate opened and emitted a sound so beautiful I new I would be sleeping like a baby from this point onI WAITED TO GIVE THIS REVIEW SO I COULD HAVE AT LEAST A COUPLE DAYS TO DETERMINE ITS WORTH. ITS WORTHFor starters all functions work as they detail. I will note that getting that screw ff the back took some work. I mean it took me like 15-20 minutes before I gave up. I never got it off. My son ended up knocking it off and the back flew off. So that's how that worked out. Also SOMETHING TO POINT OUT: UNLESS the cord is plugged in the light on feature at bed time does not work. I THINK THAT IS REALLY CRAPPY BUT NOT SO BAD THAT I WOULD RETURN. I just wished the light stayed on with just the battery option. The alarm clock works like a charm. It is loud enough for me to hear in the other room. The packaging was nice as well. It wasn't anything special but it was protected.The first night I used the light I explained that when the light is yellow he can play in his room. when it turns green he must get in the bed and lie down. HE DID JUST THAT. Again, I heard the fluttering of angels as I was whisked away to some place that mommies sleep peacefully.The second night went just as well. EXCEPT I accidentally turned on the alarm clock and scared the peace out of my son sleep. (Bad on my part)The third night went just as well! HE HAS BEEN SLEEPING IN HIS OWN ROOM SINCE I BOUGHT THIS DEVICE. I AM MORE THAN SATISFIED AND HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDING IT TO EVERYONE. IF YOU BUY ONE THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. BEAR WITH THE COMPANY BECAUSE EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES. ORDER A NEW ONE AND GET TO THE PEACEFUL SLEEPING.
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on August 28, 2018
It doesn't light up without the powercord and my son ...
