Do grow clocks really work?

[FindingSmeagol]

I'm aware my current problems may soon be solved by the nights drawing in but.... Dd is almost three and is up and raring to go anytime between 5-6. Im utterly exhausted. She's not one for snuggling in bed and wants to be playing from the moment her eyes open. Are they worth the investment or are they just a bit gimmicky? Is she too young for it? Any other tips on prolonging her sleep greatly received.

It has worked for my nearly three year old dd. Along with a hefty side of bribery.

Didn't work for us at all

It worked for my ds. I'd give it a go.

I think they're great. How else are they supposed to know if it's the middle of the night or morning? The client ks can't make them sleep, but it gives you something to refer to. Dc1 is an early riser but knows to play quietly until the sunshine comes out. Dc2 will go back to sleep if the sunshine's not out as she likes to sleep.

You can't set it to 9am or something, though, as they might get a bit pissed off with the clock and stop obeying it!

It works for us. DS has had his since he was 3 - we still use it now he's nearly 5 and he learnt very quickly that he had to stay in his room if his star was on - preferably in bed trying to go back to sleep if not playing quietly

Client ks=clock

Didn't work for my DS, but in theory they do sound good, and every child is different

Both mine have used the groclock from the age of 2 and it has worked for us. The story book that comes with it really helped to reinforce the message that we stay in bed until the sun comes up. If your Dd is waking between 5 & 6 I would initially set the clock for 6 and then put it back by 10 mins every other day until you get to a more reasonable time. For our DC the clock is set for 7 am. Good luck

Also if I wake early at 4am, for example, I put ear plugs in. They block out a lot, but if the kids were shouting or crying for me I'd still hear them. Blocks out the "playing quietly"!!!

Helped my two, yes.

I didn't know it came with a story book too. Good night moon was a resounding failure unfortunately.

bagina I'll try to resist setting it for 9am

I'm going to get one and give it a whirl. Thank you.