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Alarm Clocks for Kids
By Charles Wilkinson

When buying an alarm clock for your kids, you have to think like a kid – not an adult. For adults, a smaller size may be important for travel. Advanced features may be important, such as separate knobs for volume control of alarm and radio or progressive alarm clocks that wake you up gradually. In contrast, kids care about cool and fun. A kids alarm clock is another opportunity to reflect your son or daughters individual personality.

For Boys

Look for direct mailing catalogs to find stylish alarm clocks designed for kids. Professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey teams produce alarm clocks for loyal fans. You can also find kids' alarm clocks shaped like a car, airplanes or just about anything else. When it comes to boys, make sure you find a clock that is durable.

As we know, certain boys have a tendency to play ball or be a little rough in their rooms with siblings or friends. Make sure the alarm clock will be able to withstand impact from a ball or a bunch of falls from the night table.

For Girls

Aside from direct mailing catalogs you can also check for an alarm clock for your daughter in novelty stores like the Sharper Image or boutique shops geared toward young girls. One piece of advice is finding a clock that she can grow with.

Your daughter might quickly outgrow an alarm clock with a theme like Dora the Explorer or Powerpuff Girls. By choosing a theme like hearts, a rainbow or horses she can adore her clock while she is young and into her teen years as well

For All Types of Kids' Alarm Clocks

Consider big features when buying an alarm clock for kids. Big numbers, big hands, big buttons or dials, big snooze bar, etc. You also might want to consider an alarm clock that has a reserve battery operation in case of blackouts or if the plug comes out. Kids often use the excuse that the alarm didn't go off and maybe the power went off and the alarm was reset. Make them come up with a better excuse of why they were late for school.

Already Built-In

Kids these days have more hi-tech gizmos than ever before. If your son or daughter has an iPod, cell phone, computer or stereo system, chances are there is already an alarm clock feature already built-in to these electronics. Some kids really get into their music. Waking up to their favorite music is easy if they use the alarm clock feature in their stereos. Why spend money on an alarm clock if your children already own one?

Author Details:
Charles Wilkinson, copywriter for various web sites about clocks & watches including The A to Z of and information junkies.

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