HT201304 I can't remember the four digit code to access the Restrictions settings.  Is there a way of resetting it?

I can't remember the four digit code to access the Restrictions settings.  Is there a way of resetting it?
I set restrictions on a child's iPod and can't remember the code to change them.

Apple Unsavvy wrote:
Thanks.  Do you know how many attempts I get before the iPod locks?
No, but you will probably be warned.  Also if you happen to have a backup from before you set your Restrictions you can do a restore from that backup.  But if the latest backup was done after you set the restrictions, you are out of luck.

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