Yoto Mini + Make Your Own Card – Kids Screen-Free Bluetooth Audio Player, All-in-1 Travel Device Plays Stories Music Podcast Radio White Noise Ok-to-wake Alarm Clock, Use as Speaker or with Headphones

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The Yoto Mini Player is an award winning audio player for kids. This fun compact player works with audio cards that vary from audiobooks, educational audio to music and activities. A Yoto Mini is a screen-free smart speaker designed for children. It's a small, colourful device that can be used to play a variety of audio, including music, stories, and educational content. The device is controlled using physical cards that are inserted into a slot at the top of the player - each card represents a different story, music collection, activity, podcast or radio station. The Yoto Mini also has built-in WiFi connectivity, which allows it to access additional content from the Yoto app.There are clear and concise instructions as you go along which worked well for me.” Our parent-tester says. “There are also now a number of guides that are automatically in the playlist section.” Alongside the Toniebox and Echo Dot Kids, the Yoto is one of the most popular audio devices on the market right now. To find out whether this cute and eye-catching gadget is worth the hype, we asked our parent-tester, May, and her 4- and 2-year-olds to put the Yoto Mini to the test. Here’s what they thought… Our verdict at a glance The Yoto Mini is great looking, and we loved its minimalist design as soon as we laid eyes on it. In terms of getting it set up, as long as you have a strong WiFi connection, it couldn’t be easier. Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are not splash or drip proof. Keep Yoto Player and Yoto Mini away from water, moisture and any heat; do not submerge the products. Clean with a dry soft cloth, if that doesn’t work, be sure to disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning with a damp microfibre cloth. Do not use solvent, chlorides or chemical cleaning agents.

The difference between a Yoto Mini and the slightly more expensive Yoto Player is size - the Yoto Player is simply a larger version with all the same functions. the Yoto Player is suitable for use by anyone aged 3+. However, Yoto's content library contains cards suitable for children from birth to 12 year Yoto Cards are very durable! They’re built like debit cards so they’re hard to bend and even harder to break. Read next: Yoto Mini vs Toniebox: which is the best screen-free audio player? Where to buy a Yoto Mini and Yoto cards Looking for a safe, fun and easy-to-use audio player for young children? The Yoto Mini could be just what you need. With its simple design and range of age-appropriate content, the device is designed with little ones in mind.Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are not suitable for children under three years of age as they contain small parts, which could present a choking hazard and a long cord which is a strangulation risk. That’s an easy one! Yoto Mini puts the best of Yoto in the palms of kids’ hands. It’s small enough for kids of all ages to use as a personal player on all their adventures. Our tester gave the Yoto Mini an impressive 5/5 stars. As an age-appropriate introduction to tech, it’s hard to beat. Yoto recommend only adults use the charger, which should be kept out of reach of children at all times.

Kids can explore their imagination and the world around them as they discover and learn now things from their every growing library of audio. The compact size the mini and its comprehensive battery time of 20hrs, makes it perfect for adventures on the go, be it road trips, flights or sleepovers. Inside the box you’ll find the player, one make-your-own card and USB charging cable. Other cards are sold separately. The sound quality is brilliant and the tiny screen shows cute digital illustrations that bring the stories to life. The Yoto Mini is a great device for parents who want to reduce screen time while still having some tech for their kids. It's useful for children of all ages, and makes a great introduction to the world of technology. With its simple card system and chunky buttons, the device is easy to use and allows children to select and play their own content independently.The player comes highly recommended by Mumsnetters - often mentioned in discussions about the best toys for two-year-olds and three-year-olds. But with parents’ smartphones able to play audiobooks and kid-friendly music, is it really worth investing in a piece of tech specifically for young children?