# Traffic Light Timers The Stoplight Alarm Clock Signals When to Wake Up for Toddlers By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stoplight-alarm-clock References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/12/02/stoplight-alarm-clock-assumes-your-child-doesnt-know-when-to-get-up-but-knows-the-rules-of-the-road/) & [stoplightclock](http://www.stoplightclock.com/index.php) The Stoplight Alarm Clock provides a cute and clever way to [wake children from their naps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light). Its use of colors helps children grasp the [concept of time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer), while also teaching them some of the rules of the road. Sold for only $34.99, the Stoplight Alarm Clock glows red continually when it's sleep time and turns green when it's time to get up and going. Knowing how many times I press the snooze button, I would definitely appreciate a yellow light as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Child-focused Alarm Clocks:** The Stoplight Alarm Clock presents an opportunity for more alarm clocks specifically designed around children's needs and learning. - **Gamification of Time:** The use of colors in the Stoplight Alarm Clock can inspire the creation of more products and learning tools that gamify the concept of time. - **Teaching Kids Rules:** The use of the Stoplight Alarm Clock to teach kids traffic rules can inspire more products that make learning rules easier and more fun for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alarm Clocks and Sleep Accessories:** The Stoplight Alarm Clock presents opportunities for creating a new market of alarm clocks and sleep accessories designed for children. - **Educational Toys and Tools:** The use of the Stoplight Alarm Clock to teach traffic rules can inspire educational toys and tools that teach children about other rules and concepts. - **Child-focused Home Decor:** The Stoplight Alarm Clock can inspire industries around creating more home decor designed around children that is also functional. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Connected Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-smartsleep-connected-sleep-and-wakeup-light.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Rainbow Illumination Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-clock-concept.md) - [Color-Matching Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelcare-magical-dreams-lumicolor-bear.md) - [Connected Light Smart Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-wakeup-light.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md)