Does your child sleep in a big kid bed and are you having trouble convincing them to stay in it? Do they get out repeatedly at bedtime, or wander into your room ready to start the day at 5 am? Are you tired of walking them back to bed over and over again, and worried that all of that up and down is depriving them of the sleep they need? If so, a child sleep clock can be an effective and fun way to keep them tucked cozily in their beds until morning.Child sleep clocks are designed to help children understand when they need to stay in bed and when it’s ok to get up and start the day. There are a variety of sleep clocks on the market, but they all work off the same premise. They provide visual cues for children that can’t tell time. Some, like the OK To Wake Clock and the Stop Light Sleep Enhancing Clock change color when it’s time to get up. Others, like the Kid’Sleep Classic, use images and light to convey the message. More elaborate models offer extra features like nap settings, story telling functions and white noise. No matter what model you choose, in the end they all offer the same perk – you set the clock, say goodnight, and the clock reminds your child to stay in bed – not you!
Sounds great, doesn’t it? Of course, it’s not always that simple. Some children take a while to adjust to a child sleep clock, and will continue to test limits, especially if you’re lax about enforcing a stay in bed all night long policy. Be sure to take the steps I outline in my Fairfield County Mom’s Blog article to assure that your child gets the hang of the clock and can learn to use it successfully.
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