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LittleHippo Mella: Ready to Rise Children's Sleep Trainer, Night Light, Sound Machine and OK to Wake Alarm Clock for Toddlers and Kids - Arctic Blue
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Brand | LittleHippo |
Color | Arctic Blue |
Display Type | Digital |
Style | Modern |
Special Feature | Silent Clock |
Product Dimensions | 4.25"W x 4.5"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Room Type | Kid's Room |
Shape | Round |
About this item
- ☆ THE ORIGINAL SLEEP TRAINER – MELLA was the FIRST revolutionary sleep trainer to use facial expressions and a light ring to teach children when it's okay to get out of bed! A runaway success through crowdfunding, MELLA has been featured in Vogue, Better Homes & Gardens, Scary Mommy and more for its feature-rich and modern design. Who said children's products can't be beautiful?
- ☆ KEEP YOUR CHILD IN BED LONGER AND SLEEP BETTER - MELLA uses colors and facial expressions to teach your children when it's time to go to sleep and wake up. Up to half an hour before it's time to wake up, MELLA may emit an OPTIONAL yellow light, indicating that it's almost time to start the day. When MELLA turns green, it's time to wake up!
- ☆ AN ALL-IN-ONE SLEEP GADGET THAT GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD - MELLA also offers three sleep sound options (white noise, wave and lullaby) and six night light colors to help your child sleep. MELLA also has a timer (with a sounding alarm and light only option) for naps or other timed activities. For older children, MELLA serves as an adorable alarm clock with three alarm sound options.
- ☆ DURABLE AND SAFE DESIGN - Made of child-safe ABS and silicone, MELLA is FCC, CE, RoHS, CA65, REACH and CPSIA approved. MELLA runs on power but comes with a pre-installed battery back up for saving your memory settings in the event of a power outage!
- ☆ 1 YEAR WARRANTY AND 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - Little Hippo guarantees its products. If you are not satisfied or are having issues with MELLA, contact our customer service!
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Lock Feature | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | — |
Sleep mode | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — | — |
Brightness | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | — |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | — | — |
Sold By | LittleHippo | Marvy Brands | ORSUN | dinvel | ICODE | DaveEcomm |
material | Plastic | — | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | — |
shape | Round | Round | TV shape | Star | Round | Round |
mounting type | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Wall Mount | Tabletop | — |
operation mode | Electrical | Electrical | Atomic | Electrical | Electrical | Electrical |
signal format | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital |
style | Modern | Modern | Modern | Contemporary | Modern | Casual |
watch movement type | Mechanical | Automatic | Automatic | Mechanical | Automatic | — |
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We are a USA based company with a mission to create beautiful, modern children's products. Our goal is to design products that customers wouldn't necessarily think were children's products at first glance, yet still bring delight to children everywhere. Most importantly, we set out to build high quality products - while keeping them affordable.
With LittleHippo products, we hope to make parenthood just a little bit easier.
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How did we get our start?
In 2016, our family saw a need for well-made children's electronic products. After 2 years in development, we launched our first idea on Kickstarter and raised 300% our funding goal!
What makes our products unique?
We create beautiful, high quality yet functional AND affordable children's products. We are a USA based company that prioritizes service and satisfaction.
Why do we love what we do?
As parents ourselves, we are always looking for ways to make the job of parenting easier. We love hearing from fellow parents who have had success with our products!
Product Description
SEE WHY THOUSANDS OF PARENTS CHOOSE MELLA.
Can't keep your kid in bed? Let us help. MELLA is the #1 most backed kid's clock and all-in-one Ready to Rise children's sleep trainer designed to keep your kid in bed longer. MELLA is a sleep trainer, alarm clock, sleep sounds machine, night light and nap timer rolled into one adorable package.
WHY CHOOSE MELLA?
A step above the rest.
Some kid clocks don't have enough features. Others have nonsensical design choices. MELLA strikes a perfect balance between features and usability.
Thoughtfully designed.
With an easy-to-use user interface, MELLA is your child's all-in-one sleep gadget. It is perfect for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, and more!
Child safe. Durable.
Comprised of child safe ABS and silicone, MELLA is FCC, CE, RoHS, CA65, REACH and CPSIA approved.
Beautifully delivered.
MELLA arrives in elegantly designed packaging and brings delight to both parents and children everywhere. Children's products can be beautiful too!
HOW MELLA WORKS
Every night, MELLA goes to sleep with your kid. Up to half an hour before the wake time, MELLA can display a playful, yellow light. Teach your kid to play quietly until the light turns green! At the wake up time, MELLA will greet your kid with a smile and glow green. It's time to start the day!
What Parents Are Saying
"I have never reviewed an Amazon product in the years I’ve been using it. That’s how much I love this clock." - Heather Z.
"Game changer and sleep saver!! I don't know how any parents get by without a clock like this." - John B.
"Best. Money. I. Have. Ever. Spent. Hands down." - Cait
SAYONARA EARLY MORNING WAKINGS!
Get your sleep back tonight. Tomorrow. And the day after that.
Take the stress out of the crib to bed transition. MELLA uses facial expressions and colors to teach your kid when it's time for bed and when it's time to wake up. It's easy peasy.
Is the Yellow Play Light optional?
Yes! The Yellow Play Light can be totally toggled OFF or you can choose from various time intervals from 5 minutes up to 30 minutes.
Is the brightness of the light ring and the screen display adjustable?
Yes to both! For the light ring, there are three brightness settings to choose from. For the screen display, there are five brightness settings to choose from.
Can the sound machine and night light run all night?
Yes to both! The sound machine and night light have various duration options including continuously/all night long. Even though the out of the box default duration is 30 minutes, the duration can be changed in the settings.
Does MELLA run on battery?
No, MELLA must be plugged in to work. A battery does comes pre-installed but that is solely meant for timekeeping/memory keeping in the event of moving the unit or a power outage.
What are the product specs and what is included in the box?
Included: MELLA, Type A A/C Power Adapter, 4ft USB Cable, CR2032 Battery Pre Installed, Instruction Manual
Power: Type A A/C (Input: 100-240 V, Output: 5.0 V)
Dimensions: 4.25" x 4.25" x 4.50"
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Sleep Training Tool
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Alarm Clock
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Timer
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Sound Machine
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Night Light
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Humidifier
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Diffuser
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Room Thermometer
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Hygrometer/Humidistat
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Beautiful Design
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Premium Packaging
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USA Family Business Owned
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Product information
Brand | LittleHippo |
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Color | Arctic Blue |
Display Type | Digital |
Style | Modern |
Special Feature | Silent Clock |
Product Dimensions | 4.25"W x 4.5"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Room Type | Kid's Room |
Shape | Round |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Material | Plastic |
Theme | Modern |
Frame Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Mounting Type | Tabletop |
Item Weight | 8 Ounces |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Alarm Clock | Yes |
Watch Movement | Mechanical |
Warranty Type | Limited |
Number of Items | 1 |
Operation Mode | Electrical |
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
Manufacturer | LittleHippo |
ASIN | B078Z4KFDR |
Item model number | KHAC |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,974 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #1 in Kids' Room Clocks |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Warranty Description | 1 year warranty. |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Batteries included |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, appearance and sleep mode of the clock. They mention it's a perfect little sleep training clock, easy to set up and customize, and the directions are clear. They also appreciate the cute and adorable face feature. That said, some disagree on performance, brightness, sound quality, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the clock. They say it's a perfect little sleep training clock, has all the important functions, and is rock-solid. Some mention that the clock is louder than expected.
"...Thank you, LittleHippo, for such a quality product! You’ve made our lives so much easier. :)" Read more
"...Easy to set up. Super functional. High quality. Cute. Tons of features. Son loves it.It’s very easy to setup...." Read more
"...All the functions are intuitive and easy to set. The ok to wake function is set and forget; the others you do have to turn the unit over to press..." Read more
"...Highly recommend as a long lasting and super useful tool for teaching bedtime hygiene and independence." Read more
Customers find the clock easy to use and customize. They say the directions are clear and intuitive. They also mention that the clock is easy to set and adjust the settings. Customers also appreciate the clear and easy-to-understand sleep/wake schedule for toddlers and preschoolers.
"...All of the features are very useful and set up is intuitive...." Read more
"...Very easy. Just follow the clear directions that come with it the first time and you’ll remember how to do it going forward...." Read more
"...(super easy, didn’t even read directions, very intuitive) - cuteness: 5..." Read more
"Personally felt this bed clock for kids is over hyped and not worth the money...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the clock. For example, they say it's cute, adorable, and whimsical. Customers also say the clock looks fun in a kid's bedroom. They appreciate the variety of colors and three brightness settings.
"...It is an endearing little clock that our son loves. We plan on using it for years to come and changing the settings as our son’s needs change...." Read more
"...Easy to set up. Super functional. High quality. Cute. Tons of features. Son loves it.It’s very easy to setup...." Read more
"...5 (super easy, didn’t even read directions, very intuitive) - cuteness: 5..." Read more
"...line is: it works, it's easy to set and adjust the settings, it's super cute, and my kid adores it...." Read more
Customers like the sleep mode of the clock. They say it provides a visual cue of color and facial expressions. Customers say it's an amazing sleep training tool that helps little ones sleep through the night consistently. They also mention that it'll help them sleep tight and at bedtime. Customers also appreciate the white noise sounds and nap time features.
"...various sound machine-type white noise sounds, and nap time features, as well as a child lock...." Read more
"...Great for naps/playtime and bedtime...." Read more
"...for: an ok to wake function with colored lights, a night light, a nap timer, and a sound machine. All the functions are intuitive and easy to set...." Read more
"...We love sleep mode too which puts mellas eyes closed so you can point out, it’s bedtime even for Mella!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the clock. Some mention that it works well for them, is intuitive to set up, and the sleep trainer works like a charm. However, others say that it randomly quit working and the time started working improperly.
"...It works like a charm!..." Read more
"...Easy to set up. Super functional. High quality. Cute. Tons of features. Son loves it.It’s very easy to setup...." Read more
"...We worked together, but the clock still did not work properly. The company has since sent us a new clock and it works great!..." Read more
"...The bottom line is: it works, it's easy to set and adjust the settings, it's super cute, and my kid adores it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the clock. Some mention that the light is bright and helpful, while others say that it's too bright. The brightness has 3 levels, and the first level is not too bright, but some customers wish the dim setting was more dim.
"...Great for naps/playtime and bedtime. Lights are a little on the bright side (which may or not be good for your child) and the white noise/soothing..." Read more
"...I was looking for: an ok to wake function with colored lights, a night light, a nap timer, and a sound machine...." Read more
"...I don’t use the light because I feel it is too bright but I do like the white noise to help lull my daughter to sleep and it’s easy to set up...." Read more
"...Five variety of colours for night light - Sound machine - Goes from no light (or night light) to yellow to green, which is perfect for many children..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the clock. Some mention that it has a bird/jungle noise option and a white noise machine or lullabies. However, others say that it sounds very tinny and is not very loud, even at the highest setting. The white noise/soothing sounds function is subpar and the red nightlight and white noise don't come on automatically when the set night time clock.
"...and the white noise/soothing sounds function is subpar. Would recommend to others!" Read more
"...Mella has both audible and visual (green light) alarms (you can select either), various sound machine-type white noise sounds, and nap time features..." Read more
"...CONS: Too loud as a sound machine - No option to change the volume for the sound machine - Night light and play/wake mode ring can be too bright for..." Read more
"...function with colored lights, a night light, a nap timer, and a sound machine. All the functions are intuitive and easy to set...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the clock. Some mention that it's worth every dollar because of its quality, reliability, and has been a lifesaver for them. However, others say that the price is too high and the product feels like cheap plastic for the price.
"Personally felt this bed clock for kids is over hyped and not worth the money...." Read more
"...HIGHLY recommend this product. It’s worth every cent." Read more
"...The reason for 4 star rating is the $50 price point. This is pretty steep for the simple clock this is. It should be priced at $30 max...." Read more
"...In my opinion, it is well worth the money...." Read more
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As expected, we needed to teach our child how to respond to Mella’s cues, but once he understood that and we reinforced our expectations through reward and consequence, our son stopped waking us up at ridiculously early hours in the morning. Training our pretty stubborn and resistant-to-change son to use Mella took around three weeks or so, but it has been so worth it. In addition to waking later, he has mostly stopped the middle of the night wakes, which is great! Mella is also such a nice clock to keep him in his room for his post-lunch quiet time. It works like a charm! In order for the transition to go smoothly, we started the Mella wake time close to the time he was already waking and then slowly and incrementally made that time later to our desired wake time. After that, we taught our son about the “play time” feature which automatically turns on for thirty minutes before the green light, if you select that feature.
Our son went from waking us around 5:30 AM to now waking at 7:00 with Mella and then playing quietly and independently in his room until 7:30 AM. AAAND because we use the setting with a quiet light cue (turns green), sometimes our son is so busy that he doesn’t even notice and keeps playing, allowing us even more extra sleep (or extra time with baby).
We recently were away from home and didn’t bring Mella, and boy, did we regret it! We didn’t realize how often our son wakes at night, but looks at Mella and goes back to sleep. It gives him security and fosters independence through the “okay to wake” cues. Without Mella, he runs to us in the dead of night desperately asking if it is morning time yet (can’t rely on daylight because of our latitude and gloomy climate). We will be buying an extra cord (since we affixed the provided cord to the wall for safety) so we can bring Mella with us on trips. You can buy an extra cord on LittleHippo’s website for around $7 after shipping.
All of the features are very useful and set up is intuitive. You can choose from quite a few nightlight colors, and the set colors that Mella uses are yellow for play time and green for “okay to wake/leave room.” We personally use red at night because it is a more sleep-friendly color and we can say, “red means stay in bed.” Mella has both audible and visual (green light) alarms (you can select either), various sound machine-type white noise sounds, and nap time features, as well as a child lock. Our son would easily switch off the lock though, so we just put Mella out of reach.
Our son loves that “Mella” (we call it by its product name) has a face and a personality of sorts. Mella is happy when awake, playful during playtime, and asleep during bedtime. It is an endearing little clock that our son loves. We plan on using it for years to come and changing the settings as our son’s needs change. Maybe he’ll eventually need an alarm to wake him up?
It is important to note that although this clock comes with batteries, they are only present to save your settings in the case of the clock losing its power supply (power outage or unplugged). Because of all the features it boasts, Mella needs to be plugged in at all times to work. I found this was the case in the majority of “okay to wake” clocks. Because our son is very curious and will not leave electronics alone, we placed Mella on a floating shelf and covered the cord with a cord protector (see pics).
We have no complaints about this clock, and are so thankful that it exists. Our only suggestion would be that LittleHippo consider making a wall mounted clock that can run on rechargeable batteries (charge via USB-type cable). It could attach to the wall via magnets so it’s easy to take down and recharge every couple/few days. Perhaps it could have a simpler design so that it doesn’t use as much energy to run?
Thank you, LittleHippo, for such a quality product! You’ve made our lives so much easier. :)
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
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As expected, we needed to teach our child how to respond to Mella’s cues, but once he understood that and we reinforced our expectations through reward and consequence, our son stopped waking us up at ridiculously early hours in the morning. Training our pretty stubborn and resistant-to-change son to use Mella took around three weeks or so, but it has been so worth it. In addition to waking later, he has mostly stopped the middle of the night wakes, which is great! Mella is also such a nice clock to keep him in his room for his post-lunch quiet time. It works like a charm! In order for the transition to go smoothly, we started the Mella wake time close to the time he was already waking and then slowly and incrementally made that time later to our desired wake time. After that, we taught our son about the “play time” feature which automatically turns on for thirty minutes before the green light, if you select that feature.
Our son went from waking us around 5:30 AM to now waking at 7:00 with Mella and then playing quietly and independently in his room until 7:30 AM. AAAND because we use the setting with a quiet light cue (turns green), sometimes our son is so busy that he doesn’t even notice and keeps playing, allowing us even more extra sleep (or extra time with baby).
We recently were away from home and didn’t bring Mella, and boy, did we regret it! We didn’t realize how often our son wakes at night, but looks at Mella and goes back to sleep. It gives him security and fosters independence through the “okay to wake” cues. Without Mella, he runs to us in the dead of night desperately asking if it is morning time yet (can’t rely on daylight because of our latitude and gloomy climate). We will be buying an extra cord (since we affixed the provided cord to the wall for safety) so we can bring Mella with us on trips. You can buy an extra cord on LittleHippo’s website for around $7 after shipping.
All of the features are very useful and set up is intuitive. You can choose from quite a few nightlight colors, and the set colors that Mella uses are yellow for play time and green for “okay to wake/leave room.” We personally use red at night because it is a more sleep-friendly color and we can say, “red means stay in bed.” Mella has both audible and visual (green light) alarms (you can select either), various sound machine-type white noise sounds, and nap time features, as well as a child lock. Our son would easily switch off the lock though, so we just put Mella out of reach.
Our son loves that “Mella” (we call it by its product name) has a face and a personality of sorts. Mella is happy when awake, playful during playtime, and asleep during bedtime. It is an endearing little clock that our son loves. We plan on using it for years to come and changing the settings as our son’s needs change. Maybe he’ll eventually need an alarm to wake him up?
It is important to note that although this clock comes with batteries, they are only present to save your settings in the case of the clock losing its power supply (power outage or unplugged). Because of all the features it boasts, Mella needs to be plugged in at all times to work. I found this was the case in the majority of “okay to wake” clocks. Because our son is very curious and will not leave electronics alone, we placed Mella on a floating shelf and covered the cord with a cord protector (see pics).
We have no complaints about this clock, and are so thankful that it exists. Our only suggestion would be that LittleHippo consider making a wall mounted clock that can run on rechargeable batteries (charge via USB-type cable). It could attach to the wall via magnets so it’s easy to take down and recharge every couple/few days. Perhaps it could have a simpler design so that it doesn’t use as much energy to run?
Thank you, LittleHippo, for such a quality product! You’ve made our lives so much easier. :)
Easy to set up. Super functional. High quality. Cute. Tons of features. Son loves it.
It’s very easy to setup. I was able to get the time set, sleep times set, and custom options I wanted set in a matter of a few minutes. Very easy. Just follow the clear directions that come with it the first time and you’ll remember how to do it going forward.
Make sure you pull the clear battery protector out. I didn’t the first night and accidentally unplugged it and had to reprogram it. Not a big deal but just make sure you pull the clear tab out.
I love the functionality and custom options. You can set the times you want, choose different light colors and when/if they turn on and when. You can set alarms or leave them off. It’s just a wonderful product that covers all your needs.
Her name is Mella and from night 1 my son loves her and follows her “glow color” to know when it’s bed time, play time, and awake time.
HIGHLY recommend this product. It’s worth every cent.
Easy to set up. Super functional. High quality. Cute. Tons of features. Son loves it.
It’s very easy to setup. I was able to get the time set, sleep times set, and custom options I wanted set in a matter of a few minutes. Very easy. Just follow the clear directions that come with it the first time and you’ll remember how to do it going forward.
Make sure you pull the clear battery protector out. I didn’t the first night and accidentally unplugged it and had to reprogram it. Not a big deal but just make sure you pull the clear tab out.
I love the functionality and custom options. You can set the times you want, choose different light colors and when/if they turn on and when. You can set alarms or leave them off. It’s just a wonderful product that covers all your needs.
Her name is Mella and from night 1 my son loves her and follows her “glow color” to know when it’s bed time, play time, and awake time.
HIGHLY recommend this product. It’s worth every cent.
I purchased this light alarm clock for my daughter (who turned 2 in August) in November. A little background on my toddler. She is very stubborn and strong willed. Has big emotions and very clingy to me (mom). I was having issues with her throwing huge fits and wanting out of her crib early in the morning. She would scream nonstop “get me out” until I would come and get her. Needless to say, I was not about to let her get up that early or allow her to “scream me into submission.”
First transition: sleep function set for desired “time to get out of crib.”
The first morning we used this she woke up early and was yelling to get out. I told her over our camera microphone to look at “Mella” (we just kept the cute name of the clock). I told her, “Mella is YELLOW. That means ALMOST time to get out. When Mella is GREEN, mom will come get you.” The clock stays yellow for a total of 30 minutes, but she had to wait about 15 for it to turn green. I had to remind her, “mom will come when Mella is green” a few more times over the camera, but when it turned green I opened the door and exclaimed, “Mella is GREEN! It’s time to get out!” I acted very excited and kept reinforcing that GREEN means time to get out.
That system worked SEAMLESSLY for the next few months. If she woke up before the clock turned green she would wait quietly until it turned. Once it turned green she would yell, “Mom, Mella’s green!” The clock stays green for one hour after turning on, which was great for when she slept in.
Fast forward to January. We transitioned her to a new room and “big kid bed.” I was very nervous about her staying in bed/her room.
Second transition: keeping her in her ROOM until the light turned green.
Since she was already used to the “Mom will get me when the light turns green” method, the transition was a BREEZE. She would play happily in her room until the light turned green and then would knock on her door and tell me it was time for her to get out. So great!
Then, about a week later she started getting out of bed at night, turning on her lamp and playing when she was supposed to be in bed. It was a struggle.
Third transition: keeping her in bed for bedtime.
We used the red light function as a night light and told her, “When Mella’s red, stay in bed.” I told her over and over at bed time and had her repeat it after me. After I left the room I watched her on our camera. She went to the end of the bed, but did not get out, looked at the light for a little bit and laid back down. I WAS SHOCKED! Especially after such nighttime battles before!
Our most recent transition: we now use the clock for “rest time.”
Since transitioning out of a crib, it was difficult to get her to take naps. She quickly figured out how easy it was to get out and play. I had to accept that maybe she wouldn’t nap anymore, but wanted her to have a “quiet time” for an hour in her room. She can nap or play, but she needs to stay in her room. So, I used the nap function. I set the light to blue and again tell her that, “When Mella’s green mom will come get you.” Sometimes she naps, sometimes she plays during that time. But the best part is that I get a break and she has a physical indicator of when mom will be back.
Overall I have absolutely LOVED this method for my toddler. I was shocked that given her strong personality it would be a long struggle to get her to cooperate. But it honestly worked so great!
So lastly, I want to talk about why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. I wish I could give this machine a 4.5. Here is why:
- light functions: 5
- light brightness: 4 (A little too bright in my opinion, but doesn’t seem to be an issue for our child)
- sleep mode: 5
- nap mode: 5
- child lock: 5 (my toddler did figure out how to unlock it, but we just put it on a high dresser so she can’t mess with it. I give it a 5 because it’s there and isn’t glaringly obvious to operate to a toddler)
- set up: 5 (super easy, didn’t even read directions, very intuitive)
- cuteness: 5 (my daughter loves the little face. Especially when it “blinks”!)
- Sound alarm: N/A (We haven’t used this, yet)
- Noise functions: 2, at best
So this would be my only truly negative opinion on this machine. The noise is very quiet and not very pleasant sounding. It’s not a huge deal for us though because we just use a different white noise machine for our daughter.
If you‘ve read all the way to this point, congrats! The last paragraph is a short summary of how I feel about the machine overall.
Overall, this light clock method worked WONDERS for my stubborn, emotional, wonderful 2 year old daughter. Great for naps/playtime and bedtime. Lights are a little on the bright side (which may or not be good for your child) and the white noise/soothing sounds function is subpar. Would recommend to others!
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Like more toys or accessories for children manufacturers and selling ramp up the prices knowing parents will buy it to help their children and hopefully themselves.
Mine arrived without a UK plug which was very frustrating. Luckily I used an iPhone charger plug to let my daughter set it up and start to use it.
The clock and light setup does work though and my daughter likes to wait until it goes green.
Instead of this you could just purchase a smart colour changing lightbulb for £15 from Amazon and use Alexa to set up a morning routine. At least then you can dim it and let the child chose a colour.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2024
Like more toys or accessories for children manufacturers and selling ramp up the prices knowing parents will buy it to help their children and hopefully themselves.
Mine arrived without a UK plug which was very frustrating. Luckily I used an iPhone charger plug to let my daughter set it up and start to use it.
The clock and light setup does work though and my daughter likes to wait until it goes green.
Instead of this you could just purchase a smart colour changing lightbulb for £15 from Amazon and use Alexa to set up a morning routine. At least then you can dim it and let the child chose a colour.
We don't use the alarm feature yet, but have tested it, and it seems to work well. We've used the nap timer a couple of times - my daughter doesn't really nap, but it works for quiet time as well. It doesn't work as well for that for our daughter, but I think that's largely because I haven't put as much effort into training her to have a good quiet time now that she's stopped napping.
I love that Mella displays the actual time, too - for one thing, it's a handy reference when I'm in my daughter's room, and also it will be good as my daughter grows to understand the actual time and not just the colours.
The one CON I have for Mella is a small one, the nightlight seems to cycle through colours although there are only a few options to leave it on, so there is a moment where it's this bright pink colour which you can't get it to stay on, and my daughter inevitably wants it to be pink (her favourite colour).... she settles for the purple-pink, and I've learned to have it facing me while I switch it when she decides she wants a different colour, so we've made it work, but it is a minor annoyance.
We don't use the songs or the white noise - we have a separate white noise machine we've been using for her since she was a baby. They do work though, and occasionally my daughter turns on the songs for her animals (she doesn't like it when she sleeps, but sometimes her stuffies want it when she's awake but they're still resting, haha).
I am really looking forward to the fact that this will help my daughter stop yelling for me at all hours of the night and morning, especially as we have another child on the way. I would highly recommend this clock!! I expect my daughter to continue using it for several years yet, as the alarm and digital clock features mean it can grow with her, and it's got a lovely design that's fun and cute without being too baby-ish.