Baby toys and other baby products can be instrumental in teaching your child about the world, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need as they grow up.

One of the most recent innovations in the world of educational baby products is toys that teach young children about time. As a parent, you first teach your baby about the concept of time by helping him or her to establish a sleeping pattern. This is often done with the help of blackout blinds or soothing nightlights, along with a number of other tried and tested techniques.

When you have finally managed to get your baby sleeping at normal times (which also gives parents a much-needed break) and once your child is old enough, it will soon be appropriate to start teaching him or her about time.

Baby products such as the Onaroo Teach Me Time Sleep Trainer are ideal for children who are just out of the cot, as well as older children who want an alarm clock just like their parents have.

Interactive products like this, which consist of a talking time clock and dual-colour nightlight, actively engage your children in learning about time and make the whole process fun. Colour changes tell the child when it’s time to get up and go to bed, and numerous difficulty levels of talking time-telling games challenge the child to develop his or her skills until they are comfortable telling the time on their own.

Another great advantage of these kinds of child wake-up alarms for parents is that they can help with establishing a proper bedtime for young children, in the same way that you taught your newborn baby to sleep through the night.