Muse Snoozy Kids Alarm Clock with Animated Eyes & Progressive Wake Feature

A bedside companion that teaches time and sleep habits

The Muse Snoozy Kids Alarm Clock | M-16 KIDS is designed for children aged roughly 3 to 10 who are learning to tell time, establishing independent sleep habits, or transitioning out of co-sleeping. It combines time-telling with sleep-routine support through animated facial expressions (eyes open for wake time, closed for sleep time), adjustable white LED display, progressive wake-up lighting, and a library of child-appropriate sounds. The clock addresses three interlinked needs: helping a young child learn to tell time in a context that matters to them, giving the child a visual, non-verbal signal for when it's okay to get up or time to sleep, and making wake-up and wind-down moments gentler through progressive lighting and soothing sounds rather than a jarring beep.

Animated eyes that teach sleep boundaries
The animated emoji eyes are the standout feature. They open and close to signal wake and sleep time, turning an abstract concept into something a pre-reading or early-reading child can instantly understand. This reduces the number of times a parent has to intervene or negotiate at bedtime or early morning. Press the eyes button repeatedly to cycle through the options: eyes open, eyes closed, or animated. If the animated eyes feel distracting at bedtime, you can set them to stay closed until morning.

Progressive wake-up light for calm mornings
The progressive wake-up light gradually increases brightness from off to your chosen level as wake time approaches, mimicking natural sunrise. This helps your child wake gently instead of being startled by a sudden alarm, setting a calm tone for the day. You can choose whether the light activates during the alarm or not, and select the brightness level that works for your child's room.

Nap and sleep timers for daytime rest and bedtime wind-down
The nap timer is a short-duration alarm (5 to 120 minutes) that wakes your child after a daytime rest, with optional sounds and progressive light. The sleep timer is a wind-down function that plays soothing sounds and dims the light gradually over 5 to 120 minutes before switching off automatically. It helps your child settle without you needing to stay in the room, supporting the establishment of independent sleep habits.

12 soothing sounds for settling and masking noise
The clock includes 6 nursery songs, 5 nature sounds and white noise. This gives you options to match what works for your child's temperament and mood, whether settling a restless child or masking household noise during naps. The sounds can be used with the sleep timer for bedtime wind-down or the nap timer for daytime rest.

Adjustable display and nightlight for sleep-friendly lighting
The white LED display dims to high, low or off so the clock face doesn't light up the room, letting your child sleep in darkness while you can still check the time from the doorway. The adjustable white light circle around the clock face doubles as a gentle nightlight at a level that won't interfere with sleep, for children who need a small amount of light to feel secure at night.

One-button-one-function design for child independence
Each button has a single, clearly defined role, which means your child can operate the clock independently once you've shown them which button does what. This supports the development of time awareness and morning routines for children aged 4 and up, fostering independence and reducing the need for parental intervention.

Reliable power and selectable time format
The clock runs on mains power via the included AC adaptor, so batteries don't die at 3am. Two AAA batteries (not included) provide backup to preserve clock settings during power cuts, so you don't have to reprogram the clock after an outage. The clock displays time in either 24-hour or 12-hour format (you choose during setup), eliminating AM/PM confusion for parents and preparing children for the time format used in most schools.

The Muse Snoozy Kids Alarm Clock | M-16 KIDS is a thoughtful, child-centred product that teaches, reassures and gently structures a young child's day. With its animated eyes, progressive lighting, soothing sounds and simple controls, it supports the establishment of healthy sleep routines while fostering independence. Order the M-16 KIDS today and give your child a bedside tool that grows with them.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Does this clock need batteries to work?
A: The clock runs on mains power via the included USB-C AC adaptor. Two AAA batteries (not included) are only needed as backup to preserve your clock settings during power cuts. The clock will continue to keep time and your alarm will still be set when the power returns. You don't need batteries for day-to-day use.

Q: Can I change the clock to 12-hour time instead of 24-hour?
A: Yes. During the time-setting process, you can choose between 12-hour and 24-hour format. If you select 12-hour, a PM icon will appear on the display to show afternoon and evening hours. Most South African schools use 24-hour time, so the default 24-hour format helps children learn the system they'll see at school.

Q: Will the alarm still go off if my child turns the display brightness to "off"?
A: Yes. The display dimmer only affects the LED clock face. It doesn't silence the alarm or turn off the animated eyes. Your child can sleep in complete darkness and the alarm will still sound at the set time.

Q: How do I stop the eyes from opening and closing?
A: Press the eyes button repeatedly to cycle through the options: eyes open, eyes closed, or animated (opening and closing to signal wake and sleep time). If the animated eyes feel distracting at bedtime, you can set them to stay closed until morning.

Q: What's the difference between the nap timer and the sleep timer?
A: The nap timer is a short-duration alarm (5 to 120 minutes) that wakes your child after a daytime rest, with optional sounds and progressive light. The sleep timer is a wind-down function that plays soothing sounds and dims the light gradually over 5 to 120 minutes before switching off automatically. It helps your child fall asleep, not wake up.

Q: If the white light is set to dim gradually during the sleep timer, will it stay on all night?
A: No. The light dims progressively over the sleep timer duration you've set (for example, 30 minutes), then switches off completely when the timer ends. It won't stay on overnight unless you manually turn it on using the light button.

Technical Specifications:
 - Display: 1.27cm white LED, 24-hour or 12-hour format (selectable)
 - Dimmer Settings: High, Low, Off
 - Light Features: Adjustable white light, progressive wake-up, gradually dimming sleep mode
 - Sound Features: Nursery songs (S1-S6), natural sounds (S7-S11), white noise (S12)
 - Alarm Functions: Single alarm with snooze, nap timer (5-120 minutes), sleep timer (5-120 minutes)
 - Power Supply: AC adaptor (5V 1.0A) via USB-C, 2x AAA batteries for backup (not included)
 - Dimensions: 146mm x 90mm x 82mm
 - Weight: 340g
 - Warranty: 2 years