any tricks to get toddler to stay in bed in morning

I wouldnt mind it so much if he came in our bed to sleep, but he comes and asks to get dressed and breakfast... 5am is a bit too early for this and I worry if he not getting enough sleep

any tricks to get toddler to stay in bed in morning

What about one of the "time to wake up" clocks (sorry I can't direct link from my phone)

http://www.onestepahead.com/product/KID-Sleep-Classic-Toddler-Sleep-Wake-Training-Alarm-Clock/_/R-536615

Does he have toys/books in his room he can play with?

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I get up with him dress him, potty, prep some food, and he plays solo ... I just cant get back to sleep after doing all that. im skeptical about those clocks, do they really work for anyone?

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How old is your DS? My 3.5 year old did that until we moved up his bedtime. Now he will sleep until 630-7. Also we found once he dropped his nap, he slept later in am.

My 2.5 year old has always been an early riser & currently he wakes around 530-545. We will lounge on the couch, he watches shows & I can close my eyes until my older gets up.

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My ds was getting up at 5 everyday so we moved his bedtime an hour later and limit his nap in the afternoon to 2 hours. He now gets up at 6:15 which is much more bearable. We then watch Sesame Street in bed.