There’s no specific age at which a child should get an alarm clock. Some parents and caregivers choose to get an OK-to-wake alarm clock for their toddlers to help them know when they can get out of bed at an appropriate time. On the other hand, other adults opt to buy an alarm clock for their kids when their children are older and responsible enough to start independently waking up. Regardless of when you buy an alarm clock for your child, kids thrive with routines. While it may seem counterintuitive, keeping kids on a routine helps them adjust to changes in their life more easily. Moreover, alarm clocks help teach responsibility to children and develop independence, so they can wake themselves up and get ready on their own.