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title: "Mella: Kids Alarm Clock, Ready to Rise Children's Sleep Trainer, Night Light, Sound Machine and OK to Wake for Toddlers and Kids - Tropical Teal (Updated 2025)"
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# Digital alarm with OK to Wake tech 6 customizable night light colors 6 soothing sleep sound options Mella: Kids Alarm Clock, Ready to Rise Children's Sleep Trainer, Night Light, Sound Machine and OK to Wake for Toddlers and Kids - Tropical Teal (Updated 2025)

**Brand:** littlehippo
**Price:** 76600CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Wake up smarter, sleep better — MELLA’s got your little one covered!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mella: Kids Alarm Clock, Ready to Rise Children's Sleep Trainer, Night Light, Sound Machine and OK to Wake for Toddlers and Kids - Tropical Teal (Updated 2025) by littlehippo
- **How much does it cost?** 76600CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- littlehippo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted littlehippo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety & Durability First:** Crafted from child-safe ABS & silicone, meeting top safety standards for worry-free use.
- • **Sleep Training Made Simple:** Transforms bedtime battles into peaceful routines with intuitive color & facial cues.
- • **Award-Winning Modern Design:** Featured in British Vogue & more, MELLA blends function with style in any kid’s room.
- • **Customizable Sleep Sanctuary:** Choose from 6 night light hues and 6 calming sounds to craft the perfect sleep vibe.
- • **Built to Grow with Your Child:** Versatile alarm and timer functions adapt as your toddler matures into an independent kid.

## Overview

LittleHippo MELLA is a multi-functional kids' alarm clock designed to foster healthy sleep habits through gentle visual cues and soothing sounds. Featuring 6 night light colors, 6 sleep sounds, and an OK to Wake system, it supports toddlers and kids in learning when to sleep and wake independently. Built with durable, child-safe materials and recognized for its modern aesthetic, MELLA is a trusted sleep trainer and sound machine that grows with your child’s needs.

## Description

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Review: Great Product to Foster Independence! - Short version: We are very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend this product. We use it as intended for bedtime and “quiet time” (independent play in bedroom instead of nap time) for our three year old. Mella boasts many useful features and is easy to set up. Once you train your child on Mella’s cues, this product could give you back hours of sleep. Want more info? Read on. :) ———- Update 2 (July 2025, after 4.5 yrs.): Mella is so well made that she’s still running perfectly! Just a side note. The Little Hippo company is very responsive to customers, which I’ve been so impressed by. I needed to call them about buying a different product of theirs, and their customer service was very cheerful and helpful. They listen to feedback and make alterations, if necessary. One of which is that the “playtime” yellow light that other reviews complain is able to be turned off easily now, or set to different lengths of time. They made that update before I bought our Mella. Also, the red light is actually red, not pink. Update (April 2024, after 3.5 years): Mella has continued working great! The product is still so helpful with our oldest child and now our middle child, who shares a room with our oldest. We have a child with high functioning autism, and Mella has been a lifesaver with that child’s anxiety regarding bedtime issues (when to stay in bed, wake up, get up, etc.). Mella is a staple in our home, and we’re going to buy another for our youngest child’s room now. I still highly recommend Mella! ——— Original Review: 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. :)
Review: Great product and game changer for occasional early riser - I bought this for my then 3 and 5 year olds and we’ve been using it for about 2 years now. First impression was that it feels well made and sturdier than similar items we’ve tried. Setup was simple and didn’t require extra tools. The functions were pretty easy to understand. The lights for waking up have been a game changer. After using it daily, it’s held up really well with no signs of wear. My children still use it in their shared room and we will probably buy another when my youngest is in a toddler bed. Pros: sturdy, easy to use, kid-friendly design Cons: the sound machine part we haven't really used because the height abd echo off their bench stand makes a weird sound that isn't as calming as the sound should be. Overall, I’d recommend this to parents looking for a reliable option. I’d buy it again.

## Features

- CREATE HEALTHY SLEEP HABITS - Say goodbye to bedtime battles with MELLA's toddler alarm clock sleep training magic. Little ones easily learn when it's time to rest and wake up, as MELLA uses gentle colors and facial expressions to teach bedtime and wake-up time. MELLA can give you peaceful bedtimes and later wake-ups again!
- SOOTHING SLEEP SOUNDS AND NIGHT LIGHT - MELLA offers six sleep sound options and six night light colors, creating a serene bedtime environment. Choose from white noise to waves to lullabies. The night light for kids can be adjusted to the perfect brightness to create a peaceful sleep haven.
- MODERN DESIGN, DELIGHTFUL FOR ALL AGES - Who says children's products can't be both functional and aesthetically pleasing? Our Ready to Rise Alarm Clock, Night Light, and Sleep Sounds Machine features a contemporary design that adds charm to any kids' room decor, and has been featured in British Vogue, Lucie's List, The Spruce and more!
- ADAPTABLE AS THEY GROW - MELLA's versatility extends beyond sleep training. Use it as an older kids timer alarm clock for managing activities or as a visual timer for toddlers. Seamlessly integrate it into your child's daily routine. Join us in creating a dreamy sleep sanctuary for your little ones, where bedtime is an enchanting experience they'll cherish.
- BUILT TO LAST, DESIGNED FOR SAFETY - MELLA is crafted from child-safe ABS and silicone, ensuring durability and protection for your little one. It complies with FCC, CE, RoHS, CA65, REACH, and CPSIA standards for added peace of mind. We take pride in MELLA's quality and performance. Embrace bedtime joy and welcome brighter mornings with LittleHippo MELLA!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07DVYVRXW |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,936 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1 in Kids' Room Clocks |
| Brand | LittleHippo |
| Color | White, Teal |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (19,650) |
| Dial Color | Teal |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Frame Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item model number | KHAC |
| Manufacturer | LittleHippo |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Silicone |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Electrical |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 1.5"W x 4.49"H |
| Room Type | Bedroom |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 1.5 inches (width) x 4.49 inches (height) |
| Special Feature | OK to Wake |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | Tropical |
| UPC | 014567408704 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LittleHippo
- **Color:** White, Teal
- **Display Type:** Digital
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Indoor
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.5"W x 4.49"H
- **Room Type:** Bedroom
- **Shape:** Round
- **Special Feature:** OK to Wake
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![Mella: Kids Alarm Clock, Ready to Rise Children's Sleep Trainer, Night Light, Sound Machine and OK to Wake for Toddlers and Kids - Tropical Teal (Updated 2025) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ABUW1G33L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the night light automatic or optional? Is the Yellow Play Light optional?**
A: At the sleep time, MELLA's eyes will close and you can set an AUTOMATIC night light to come on at the same time. Also, the Yellow Play Light is optional - it can be totally toggled OFF choose from time intervals ranging from 5-30 minutes.

**Q: Is the brightness of the light ring and the screen display adjustable?**
A: 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. You can even dim the face ALL THE WAY to black!

**Q: Can the sound machine and night light run all night?**
A: 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.

**Q: Does MELLA run on battery?**
A: NO - MELLA must be plugged in to work. A pre-installed battery is solely meant for timekeeping/memory keeping in the event of moving the unit or a power outage. We sell replacement USB cables/adapters - search for Amazon product B0D77HNSYC.

**Q: What are the product specs and what is included in the box?**
A: 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"

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product to Foster Independence!
*by J***. on May 28, 2021*

Short version: We are very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend this product. We use it as intended for bedtime and “quiet time” (independent play in bedroom instead of nap time) for our three year old. Mella boasts many useful features and is easy to set up. Once you train your child on Mella’s cues, this product could give you back hours of sleep. Want more info? Read on. :) ———- Update 2 (July 2025, after 4.5 yrs.): Mella is so well made that she’s still running perfectly! Just a side note. The Little Hippo company is very responsive to customers, which I’ve been so impressed by. I needed to call them about buying a different product of theirs, and their customer service was very cheerful and helpful. They listen to feedback and make alterations, if necessary. One of which is that the “playtime” yellow light that other reviews complain is able to be turned off easily now, or set to different lengths of time. They made that update before I bought our Mella. Also, the red light is actually red, not pink. Update (April 2024, after 3.5 years): Mella has continued working great! The product is still so helpful with our oldest child and now our middle child, who shares a room with our oldest. We have a child with high functioning autism, and Mella has been a lifesaver with that child’s anxiety regarding bedtime issues (when to stay in bed, wake up, get up, etc.). Mella is a staple in our home, and we’re going to buy another for our youngest child’s room now. I still highly recommend Mella! ——— Original Review: 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. :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product and game changer for occasional early riser
*by J***B on December 27, 2025*

I bought this for my then 3 and 5 year olds and we’ve been using it for about 2 years now. First impression was that it feels well made and sturdier than similar items we’ve tried. Setup was simple and didn’t require extra tools. The functions were pretty easy to understand. The lights for waking up have been a game changer. After using it daily, it’s held up really well with no signs of wear. My children still use it in their shared room and we will probably buy another when my youngest is in a toddler bed. Pros: sturdy, easy to use, kid-friendly design Cons: the sound machine part we haven't really used because the height abd echo off their bench stand makes a weird sound that isn't as calming as the sound should be. Overall, I’d recommend this to parents looking for a reliable option. I’d buy it again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good machine, GREAT for stubborn toddlers!
*by S***E on January 22, 2020*

For my concise opinion scroll to the last paragraph. Otherwise, I have a very in depth review of how we used this machine. 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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