This is a really nice touch and means that when my husband is away, I can play his guitar lullaby to Olive. Alternatively, if I’m travelling, I can record a bedtime story on the Creative Tonie for Olive to listen to. The Toniebox can be personalised to suit your little listener, whether that's with characters, colours or accessories. That's why we've got lots of the Tonies collection, including our starter bundle sets which helps set you up with some essential Tonies accessories from day one! My daughters favourite are music Tonies. She adores singing and dancing – so she pops her music Tonie on and away she goes! By far the most popular in our house is the Christmas Tonie! Whenever there is doubt about what song would be great right now, she puts this on without a care in the world about the actual time of year! Not all Audiobook Tonies have fictional stories to tell. The Tonies in the How and Why range teach your kids all about different subjects. My six-year-old is always glued to his H ow and Why Dinosaur which tells him everything there is to know about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. It’s a great and fun way for children to learn about different subjects! Music Tonies

There are SO many options when it comes to Tonies and my son is now so obsessed that whenever he falls in love with a new book, film or TV show, straight away he asks me to see if it also exists in Tonie form.Olive’s Toniebox is used everyday in our household, either as part of her bedtime routine or (increasingly) during the day when Olive wants to listen to music or a story. Furthermore, despite buying the box for Olive when she was only one, I still feel like we’ve had plenty of use from it, and this will only continue as she grows older and her attention span expands.

We have amassed quite the collection of Content Tonies since buying the Toniebox just over a year ago, and one thing I’ve noticed is that the quality of the Tonies do vary. Ready-to-play Tonie figures comes pre-loaded with songs and stories from your favourite characters. Take bedtime stories wherever you travel with Audiobook Tonies from Disney and Julia Donaldson, or dance along to Music Tonies with fun songs. Each hand-painted Tonie features a cute character design for playtime on and off the Toniebox. The Toniebox is an audiobox that plays the stories related to the beautifully painted figurines that sit on top of the box.While the Toniebox is upside down, pinch and hold both Toniebox ears simultaneously until you hear an audio tone (for about 10 seconds). Below is my Toniebox review focused on using it with a toddler (1 – 2 year old). Coming with a hefty price tag, here are my honest thoughts on whether the TonieBox is really worth the money. Place the Toniebox on the charging station (while connected to the power supply) and then turn them both upside down so the ears are pointing downwards. We were impressed by how sturdy and padded the Toniebox is, it’s certainly built to be used by young children. The Tonies are chunky and a good size for little hands, and they fix to the top of the Toniebox with magnets. To be in with a chance of winning a Toniebox of your own, simply complete the Gleam form below. This giveaway is only active for 24 hours, and the winner will be drawn within 48 hours of the competition closing. Fingers crossed the prize will arrive before Christmas, but I cannot guarantee that.

Once you’ve added your content, simply place your creative Tonie onto the top of your Toniebox, and it will play your content. This means it’s super easy for kids to use. Other Controls Yes! How adorable. The creative tonies allow you to record 90 minutes of your own content onto a tonie, giving it the ultimate personal touch as a Christmas present. Imagine Nana reading a book every night... ok, dry your eyes now. Are Tonies Worth The Cost? But with plenty of cheap smart speakers available to pair with a parents’ smartphone, is it really worth investing in an audio player specifically designed for kids? We asked mum of two Bethan and her 5-year-old to test out the Toniebox. Here’s what they thought… Our verdict at a glance We bought the Toniebox as a gift for her first birthday, hoping that it would be something that would see her through a good chunk of her childhood. We wanted something that she would both ‘grow with’ and ‘grow into’ and (I’m pleased to report) the Toniebox has offered precisely this.

As one of the top toys for little ones, the Toniebox is adored by millions of families which is why you’re probably on the hunt for one yourself. However, if you’re yet to know all that the Toniebox has to offer, let’s recap so you can shop with confidence. Content Tonies are pre-loaded themed Tonies that you can buy ready to play. Including Disney, Julia Donaldson classics, Beethoven classics, Terrible Tudors and Pixar characters, there are a huge variety on offer here in the UK, alone. Have you heard of the Toniebox before? What do you think about this new child-friendly audio system? Activate the mobile hotspot on your smartphone. If you're not familiar with activating a mobile hotspot on your smartphone, have a look here. On average, Disney Tonies only last a measly 22 minutes, whereas a recent sleepy Tonie I bought – Lullaby Melodies with Sleepy Sheep– lasts a whopping 140 minutes.