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The Yoto player 4th gen is here – as a long-time fan, here’s what I think of the upgrade

Is the latest model worth upgrading to? Here’s everything you need to know

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Bluey is coming to Yoto for the first time – and the waitlist is open now

The loveable character is coming to the popular kids’ audio player

The Independent UK · Aug 20

20 best gifts for 10-year-olds, tested and approved by kids and parents

We’ve tested gifts for every budget

The Independent UK · Jun 30

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Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toys

Parents are increasingly choosing audio-only gadgets for their children, moving away from excessive screen time. Devices like Yoto and Tonies offer engaging content, helping kids focus and listen. This trend reflects growing concerns about the impact of screens on children's well-being. Companies are seeing significant revenue growth in this booming…

The Economic Times · May 23

How the Yoto player helped us cut down on screen time with (almost) no drama

I’ve used the screen-free audio player for years with my daughter

The Independent UK · May 15

Wobble boards, Duplo and screen-free stories: the top toys and gifts for three-year-olds

Agonising over what to buy the three-year-old in your life? Our writer enlisted a panel of mini testers to round up the best of the best

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Everything you need for travelling with young kids – and what you can do without

Travelling over Easter? Whether it’s mini magnets or collapsible buckets, here’s the parent-tested kit that’s actually worth bringing (and what’s just a waste of money)

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

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The best UK Christmas gifts for five-year-olds: 12 road-tested toys they’ll play with every day

Our experts – kids and their grownups – put these toys through their paces to reveal the presents that will kick-start their creativity and build confidence

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025

Lego builds record sales of £4bn as parents steer children away from smartphones

Danish toymaker’s first-half profits also rise, and sales almost double at UK-based Yoto, creator of screen-free speakers for children

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025

I tested the Toniebox and Yoto Player for 2 weeks, and they helped my kids cut down their TV time

Tom’s Guide · Jul 26, 2025

Yoto wants to be the YouTube of kids' audio – with one crucial difference

Yoto is opening up its audio marketplace, but this brings its own issues for parents.

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 1, 2025

Best gifts for six-year-olds, tested by kids and approved by parents

Along with my little testers, we tried out more than 50 toys to bring you the very best

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

9 best kids’ audio players to reduce screen time and spark imagination

Little ones can learn, play and get lost in storytelling, music and more

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

This Yoto Mini 'fire hazard' children's speaker has been recalled again due to its overheating battery

If you have a Yoto Mini speaker (SKU PRPLXX00860), please stop using it immediately and contact Yoto for a free battery replacement kit.

TechRadar · Dec 13, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Best gifts for 5-year-olds, tried and tested by kids and parents

Children can learn through play with these physically and intellectually stimulating toys and games

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Best football gifts for kids that are sure to go down well with little soccer fans

Are your children football-obsessed? Here are our parent-approved picks of the best gifts for football fans

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

20 best gifts for 7-year-olds, tested by kids

From audio players to karaoke machines, these presents will help to nurture their growing independence

GoodToKnow · Sep 8, 2024

StoryPhones review: can these storytelling headphones stand out against Tonies and Yoto? We put them to the test

I reviewed the StoryPhones storytelling headphones with a four-year-old and was pleasantly surprised by their versatility

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GoodToKnow · Sep 2, 2024

Yoto launches Harry Potter cards in response to huge demand - and they're available now

Kids can finally listening to their favourite Harry Potter stories, ready by Stephen Fry, on their Yoto audio players

GoodToKnow · Jul 14, 2024

Yoto audio player review - is it worth the money?

We tried and tested the Yoto 3rd generation audio player for kids to see if it's worth the price tag and how it compares to its mainstream competitor Tonie - here's how we got on

MusicRadar · Jun 20, 2024

“No more handing over your smartphone or worrying about intrusive ads”: Zuckerberg and McCartney invest in screen-free children’s audio player

Mark Zuckerberg joins Paul McCartney as investors in screen-free audio player

TechRadar · Apr 12, 2024

More than 250,000 Yoto Mini speakers are being recalled due to fire risk

Don't let your children play with Yoto's Mini little speaker: it's a fire hazard.

GoodToKnow · Oct 2, 2023

Yoto Vs Tonie - can't decide? We compare cost, content, accessories and battery life to help you out

Yoto Vs Tonie - a mum's honest review comparing both audio player so you don't have to...

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Queen fans left fuming as ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ left off Greatest Hits release

Yoto, an audio platform for children, left classic song off of its platform after it felt it wasn’t appropriate for a young audience

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Best audio players for kids for educational screen-free fun

Child-friendly, age-appropriate entertainment without a screen in sight

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