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Tommee Tippee Groclock vs LittleHippo Mella

TECH DADGOLD STARTommee Tippee Groclock7.9Around £25Amazon
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MeasureTommee Tippee GroclockLittleHippo Mella
Tech Dad Score7.97.5
Clear sleep and wake signals8.68.4
Set-up & everyday use6.67.0
Bedroom-friendliness7.68.2
Power & build7.06.6
Value9.26.6
Typical price£25£40
PowerMains via USB (1.8m cable, plug not included)Mains adapter, CR2032 memory backup

★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.

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TECH DADGOLD STAR
Tommee Tippee

Tommee Tippee Groclock

The classic colour-changing clock, and still the one to beat.

7.9
Gold StarAround £25

Best for Most families with a toddler who needs a simple visual rule for bedtime and getting up.

LittleHippo

LittleHippo Mella

Clock, sleep trainer, night light and sound machine in one.

7.5
GoodAround £40

Best for Parents who want one bedside gadget to handle white noise, a night light and the wake-up signal.

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