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It’s no secret that we’re HUGE fans of Yoto in this house. We’ve been an avid Yoto family for a couple of years now and with a combination of the Yoto Player and the Yoto Mini, Yoto has made a huge impact on our daily lives. Whether we’re listening to Yoto stories and sleep sounds as part of the girl’s bedtime routine, using the Yoto Mini as a friendly companion during travel or enjoying Yoto Daily – a daily podcast whilst eating their breakfast, we absolutely love exploring the new range of Yoto cards that are released regularly on the Yoto Store. As admin to the Yoto Fans UK Facebook group, one of the questions I hear all the time is, ‘Is my child too young for a Yoto Player?” so I thought I’d share this post to provide a little peace of mind.
Is a Yoto Player suitable for babies and toddlers?
Officially the Yoto Player is aimed at children aged three and above however there are lots of Yoto cards and content that make the Yoto a fun, engaging, educational and calming activity for babies and toddlers when used with parental supervision.
One of the biggest challenges you may have with younger children is that they may enjoy the action of physically adding and removing the card from the Yoto player. Whilst the Yoto players themselves are fairly robust (especially when used with an Adventure Jacket) the card content will stop and start every time the card is removed, which could get a little annoying after a while!
With babies and toddlers, you may find it easier to control the Yoto player or Yoto Mini directly from your mobile phone and introduce the element of choice and self-direction by providing physical cards to your child at a later date. Every child and family is different, however – so do what works best for you.
Summary of the Best Yoto Cards for Toddlers
Full details of the best Yoto cards (with information about each card), along with details of free Yoto features that are ideal for babies, toddlers and preschoolers can be found further down the page, but if you’re in a hurry – here’s our pick of the best Yoto cards for toddlers.
Best musical Yoto card for toddlers: Casper Babypants
Best educational Yoto card for toddlers: LEGO Duplo All Aboard the Number Train
Best sleep Yoto card for toddlers: Friends Forever with Moshi
Best bedtime story Yoto card for toddlers: 10 minutes to Bed collection
Best interactive Yoto card for toddlers: Who’s inside your audiobook?
Best character yoto card for toddlers: Peppa and Friends: A friendship story
Best Yoto card for preschoolers: Percy the Park Keeper Collection
First up, Yoto has lots of free features and content that is perfect for toddlers. Here are just a small selection:
Sleep Sounds – Does your child struggle to switch off at bedtime? Do they sleep better with reassuring white noise or background sounds to soothe them off to sleep? Yoto has a built in sleep sounds function, which can be accessed via the Discover and Sleep Sounds menu on the Yoto app. Here you can choose from a selection of sounds including white noise, a fan, vacuum cleaner or nature sounds such as thunder rain, gentle waves or grassy fields. These sleep sounds are completely free to access and can be played remotely from another room as long as the Yoto player is switched on.
Sleep Radio – Yoto also have a sleep radio station that is free to access (as long as you are connected to your wifi). This Yoto run radio station is curated specifically to create a calm and soothing bedtime routine – with a combination of lullabies, classic music and sleep sounds. You can stream this on wifi or link to a Make Your Own (MYO) Yoto card should you wish.
Toothbrush Timers – Is your toddler learning to brush their own teeth? The fun Toothbrush Timer makes brushing their teeth fun – with two minutes of engaging audio to listen to as they scrub, brush and rinse. The Yoto toothbrush timer is free to access via the Discover section of the Yoto app.
Soundscapes Lab – If your child loves imaginative play, they’ll love the Yoto Soundscapes selection. From the steam train to pirate ship, and our personal favourite, the enchanted forest, these free-to-access soundscapes make the perfect accompaniment to play, with magical sounds, music and sound effects to set the scene. Again, you’ve guessed it, it’s in the Discover section of the app and is completely free to access.
Ok to wake clock – If you’re using the Yoto Player, the nightlight can also make a great addition to your toddler’s bedtime routine, with a choice of seven comforting glows that can provide a reassuring light in your child’s bedroom at night. Using the settings on the Yoto app, you can also set a preferred wake and sleep time, with the symbol changing from a sun to a moon alongside the digital clock as a visual reminder. The sleep and moon can help toddlers learn the difference between night and day, and encourage them to get back in bed if they wake up whilst the moon is still on the display.
Yoto podcasts – Toddlers will LOVE the Yoto Daily podcast – a free podcast with Yoto Legend Jake – with fun games, activities and news with different themes each morning. Each month, Yoto share the Yoto daily schedule so you can see what is coming up – from Fri-yay Jokes to Toungue Twisters, games, facts and draw along,
Make your own Yoto Cards
For babies and toddlers, the Yoto Player opens up a whole host of options with Yoto Make Your Own (MYO) Cards. These blank Yoto cards allow you to record your own content using MP3 files, whether that’s a spoken recording of you reading your child’s favourite stories aloud, messages from friends and family, or downloaded audio books from sources such as Borrowbox and Amazon. You can learn more about how to create MYO cards in our MYO step by step guide here.
Some of my favourite MYO ideas include:
Create a playlist of your child’s favourite music (MP3 format)
Read aloud their favourite bedtime story – they will love hearing your voice
Record birthday messages from friends and family who live a little further afield.
Make fun quizzes or content around their favourite topic e.g. dinosaurs, mermaids
You get one blank MYO card with your Yoto Player (the welcome card can be used as a make your own card) or you can buy packs of MYO cards at the Yoto store.
Best for bedtime: Ten Minutes to Bed Audio Collection
Yoto Says: Countdown to a peaceful slumber with these adorable tales written especially for bedtime. 10…9…only 8 minutes to go.
My girls absolutely loved these books by Rhiannon Fielding that are perfect to get your children ready for a calm and peaceful night’s sleep.
With a choice of monster, mermaid, dinosaur or unicorn, these imaginative stories start lively and count down slowly to the point they get into bed and drift off to sleep – the perfect length to listen to as part of your toddler’s bedtime routine.
RRP £7.99| Running time: 11 minutes | Read by: Corronation street actress Suranne Jones
Best musical Yoto card for toddlers: Casper Babypants
Yoto Says: Caspar is back so get your dancing shoes ready. Songs to make you bop, move and groove from the most fun singer around.
A fun selection of songs that are sure to get your toddler up on their feet and bopping along. With 20 tracks with a Beetles-esque vibe, songs include Rockin’ Robin, Silly Bird and Baby’s Driving a Car. If they enjoy this card, they may also like Easy Breezy which has a similar vibe!
Best educational Yoto card for toddlers: LEGO Duplo All Aboard the Number Train
Yoto Says: An exciting play-along story. Jump aboard the Number Train with Mia, Zack and Paws to go on a magical journey from one to ten.
Thanks to the Yoto icons on your Yoto Player’s screen, this card can help your toddler learn to visually recognise the numbers 1-10 and count as they listen with siblings Zack and Mia. One of a fun range of LEGO Duplo learning cards which are also sold as a card collection pack.
Best sleep Yoto card for toddlers: Friends Forever with Moshi
Yoto Says: Explore a world where Moshlings live, work, play and dream and support the emotional wellbeing of the next generation.
Moshi is a mindfulness app for kids that is renowned for its ability to calm, soothe and settle children before bed, slowing their breathing and encouraging them to shift their mind into a relaxed and meditative state before heading to the land of nod. We are HUGE fans of the Moshi Yoto cards (our full review is here) but this one in particular comes with positive messages around friendship, kindness and compassion.
Best interactive Yoto card for toddlers: Who’s inside your audiobook?
Yoto Says: Join an exciting audio adventure to help free Monster, Dragon, Alien, Elf, Witch and Superhero!
If you’ve ever read any of the Who’s Inside Your Book series by Tom Fletcher, you’ll know you’re in for a treat. This Yoto card is no exception, whether it’s a monster. a witch or a superhero, this fun interactive card encourages children to perform physical actions and sounds in order to help the character escape from the audiobook.
Best character yoto card for toddlers: Peppa and Friends: A friendship story
Yoto Says: Learn how to express your thoughts and feelings with Peppa and her friends.
Toddlers can sometimes have a hard time with their emotions – whether it’s learning to share, coping with tiredness or adapting to change, these big feelings can feel alien and result in toddler tantrums and meltdowns. With the help of Peppa and Friends, this short story introduces big feelings in the form of a familiar Peppa pig episode.
Best Yoto card for preschoolers: Percy The Park Keeper Collection
Yoto Says: Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers for over 30 years! Here are seven of their fantastic adventures.
Percy the Park Keeper is a huge hit with preschoolers – sharing delightful stories about a park ranger called Percy who looks after the park and makes friends with all of the animals. With tales including The Secret Path, After the Storm and The Treasure Hunt, these short stories are full of friendship, adventure and fun.
RRP £7.99| Running time: 51 minutes | Read by: Bridget Jones actor Jim Broadbent
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What do you buy for the man who has everything? Every year when it to thinking of gift ideas for men in my life, I really tend to struggle. These days, peopleseem to be so quick to buy things for themselves as and when they need them, that it becomes so much harder to think of something original, practical and fun for them to unwrap on Christmas Day.
My quest to find some gifts for men that are a bit different is now complete, and here is my round-up of some of my favourite gift ideas for men for Christmas 2023.
For the man who enjoys a tipple
If you’re buying for a man who loves a glass of red wine or two with his Christmas dinner, why not check out the wide range of high quality wines at Independent Wines, who have recently been voted the best online small independent wine retailer for 2022?
Independent Wines source over 140 award-winning Italian wines directly from wineries and offer free next-day delivery to the mainland UK. Even better, you can save 10% when you buy six bottles and for every order of 3 or more bottles purchased, Independent Wines will plant a tree to help combat carbon emissions.
A man can never have too many boxers, but all boxers are the same right? WRONG!!!
The Crossfly Ikon X 6″ Boxer is a pair of boxers like no other, combining two patent-pending technologies. The unique X-Fly design provides fast and efficient access, whilst the Cocoon internal pocket support system reduces the risk of chafing, providing 24-hour comfort and support. Made from super-soft Modal fabric, these stretchy boxers protect against moisture and stay in place however active your man may be. They will soon become a firm favourite!
The Crossfly Ikon X 6″ boxers are available in sizes from Small to XXL.
If he prefers his music to a bit more discreet, then these wireless GO Air POP ear pods are perfect for songs and podcasts on the go. With 32+ hours of total playtime, these are JLab’s smallest pods ever – he can even pop it open to auto-connect to his device via Bluetooth and take calls on-the-GO.
The GO Air POP’s feature over eight hours of playtime in each earbud and 24+ extra hours from the charging case (32+ hours total). When packed away – the pods are smaller than a credit card and can be easily tucked away in his pocket.
They’re also available in a choice of colours to match his personality – including White, Black, Green and Blue.
If he’s continually moving from home and the office and is struggling with the old uncomfortable laptop bag he’s been using since he first started work, why not get him a stylish and practical replacement? The Trust Bologna Laptop bag not only looks great but is a sustainable and eco-friendly choice too – made from 11 recycled PET bottles.
Comfortably holding laptops of up to 16 inches, this padded, top loading laptop sleeve has a zipped front pocket for housing small accessories such as chargers and leads. Not only this, the Bologna sustaibable bag is made with an ultra soft microfibre lining that will prevent scratches and bumps as he travels to and from the office.
Practical and lightweight, these bags can be carried by the handle or via an adjustable, removeable strap. The Trust Bologna laptop bag is available in a choice of colours – black blue green and red.
If losing is hair is a bit of a sore point or he’s decided to shave it all off, the Wahl Bald and Buzz Cut is the ideal grooming tool for shaving heads and performing buzz cuts.
With a total of eight attachments combs, he can choose any length ranging from 1.5mm – 13mm. With high precision blades and an ultra close finish, he can expect 120 minutes cordless running time for every 3 hour charge.
For more all round grooming, the Wahl Aqua Blade 10 in 1 Multi Groomer is an all round grooming tool with four interchangeable heads that offer the ability to trim, shave, edge, clip and detail.
From full haircuts to precision beard trimming, ultra-close shaves, grooming and even removing unwanted ear & nose hair, this tool is suitable to use wet or dry and offers 180 minutes run time for every 60 minute charge.
Ideal for men that travel, it even comes with a handy story pouch and travel lock feature, that will prevent accidental activation while in his luggage.
If you’re buying for a DIY enthusiast (or in my case, someone who’s tools are starting to overtake the house) treating them to some new shed storage may be a great solution for everyone. Not only does it allow. you to maximise on space, but some shed shaving can help him get far more organised too, allowing him to lay his hand on whatever tool he needs within seconds.
BiGDUG are a great place to start – with some great discounts before Christmas on their BiG Series Shelving – a fab range of racking shelves with extendable heights helping you create even more space to store boxes, crates and tools. These double-sided access shelving units are powder coated and extremely robust, so they’ll certainly last the test of time, whatever he stacks on it.
This eau de toilette natural spray makes an ideal gift for the man in your life this Christmas. Not only does Caroline Herrera Bad Boy smell impressively good, but the striking lighting bolt bottle also makes quite a statement on their shelf or bedside table. The base of Bad Boy is strong with rich tonka bean and woody accords for a masculine finish.
Available from Perfume Direct in a range of bottle sizes from 50ml to 150ml
Helly Hansen sell a wide range of high quality ski, sail and outdoor equipment, with all season clothing that offer both practicality and style for the man in your life! We love this Men’s Dubliner Insulated Waterproof Jacket – a fully waterproof and lightly insulated men’s rain jacket for colder rainy days. Built with HELLY TECH® Protection, this lightweight jacket is waterproof/breathable and windproof, with fully sealed seams for added protection against the elements.
Whatever you end up getting for the men in your life, I would like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy and healthy Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Looking to gift some Yoto card collections this Christmas? Why not combine with the matching book collection to create the perfect gift for curious minds?
One of the biggest concerns I hear from parents considering buying a Yoto player is “Will take away the joy of actual reading?” A book before bed is often a huge part of children’s bedtime routine – a chance to sit down tighter, snuggle up and have some relaxing bonding time before they drift off to the land of nod. We also know that reading for pleasure is a huge part of the national curriculum and that reading a wide range of titles from different authors is key to building a good understanding of vocabulary as they grow up.
Using an audio player such as the Yoto doesn’t need to replace this, but can actually enhance your existing experience with books.
Yoto cards don’t have to be enjoyed alone. Whether it’s opting for Yoto Cards with ‘read along’ tracks at the end such as the Julia Donaldson Collection or choosing full card collections offering unabridged versions of the books, you can easily combine the physical books with the audio cards to offer the combined benefits of reading and audio.
As well as being huge fans of Yoto, we love buying our physical books at affordable prices from Books2Door, an online book retailer that offers substantial discounts from RRP. They’re currently got an extra 10% off their top picks for Black Friday too!
We’ve researched the best book collections that you can buy in both physical and audio form this Christmas to introduce some new titles to your child’s collection.
Best Yoto book collections for younger children
Julia Donaldson The Zog and Friends Collection
Julia Donaldson’s books are a childhood rite of passage, with adorable characters, fun rhyming stories and imaginative adventures. The Zog and Friends Collection includes six of my daughter’s absolute favourites, with the option to listen to the story alone or use the read-along track, encouraging children to read the words on the physical book and turn the page when they hear the music. This is a great way to help younger readers recognise words by sight – the more words they see, the faster they can become fluent readers.
Claude Rather Smashing Collection by Alex. T. Smith
Fun chapter books for early readers (or for slightly longer stories to enjoy with parents before bed), you simply can’t beat good old’ Claude – a series of laugh-out-loud adventures by Alex. T. Smith. Claude is no ordinary dog. He and his faithful friend Mr Bobblysock have a tendency to find themselves in the right place at the right time, becoming an unexpected hero and saving the day, wherever his travels may take him.
We love the idea of snuggling down with the book and listening along with the Yoto stories. There are five books in the Yoto card collection, while there are nine books in the book collection.
Of all the cards in our Yoto card library, the Magic Faraway Collection – specifically The Enchanted Wood and The Folk of the Faraway Tree, are Neve’s absolute favourites. If you were lucky enough to read this book as a child yourself, you’ll also love sharing the adventures of Joe, Beth and Frannie as they discover a magical tree in the woods round the corner from their new home.
Full of excitement, adventure and some amazing characters such as Moonface and silky that your children will never forget, this Yoto Collection is an absolute must. Combine with the physical books, and you’ve got some spellbinding tales that your children will want to enjoy over and over again. (Not only is the book collection 50% off RRP at Books2Door, there’s also an extra title too – Up the Faraway Tree!)
Another series my girls have both grown up loving is The Rainbow Fairies – there are so many books to choose from in this book collection – all with a sprinkle of magic, adventure and friendship – they’ll love trying to spot a fairy with their own name or the name of their friends. Yoto has a collection of 7 Rainbow Fairies cards from the Magical Party Collection. If your children enjoy the stories, the physical book collection includes another 14 exciting tales to explore, with some more specific vocabulary to improve their phonics and blending abilities.
Another fun series by presenter turned author Dermot O’Leary, Toto is no ordinary cat. Heading on exciting nocturnal adventures, Toto and his brother Silver become unexpected heroes – with some subtle messages around friendship, inclusivity and not giving up even when life gets hard.
A great collection for early readers who are progressing to chapter books, there are four cards and four books to enjoy in this combination, with 39% off the RRP at Book2Door.
Not only is this one of Yoto’s best-selling Yoto card collections, but you can also get a HUGE saving off the book collection RRPat Books2Door, with 75% off the recommended retail price. Written by iconic children’s author Jill Murphy (who also wrote our favourite picture book Peace at Last) these delightful stories tell the laugh out adventures of accident prone Mildred Hubble as she starts her journey through Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches.
Don’t let younger children be put off by the idea of a witch, these stories are absolutely delightful, with spellbinding adventures to enjoy.
We are HUGE fans of Tom Fletcher in this house, with his magical Christmas tales making the perfect books to listen to or read during advent or the run up to Christmas. While it doesn’t include the very latest title Christmasaurus Carol (as this was only released last month), this Yoto card and book collection features the first stories about young boy William Trundle and his unexpected adventures with his festive dinosaur friend, the Christmasaurus.
While there may be some ongoing debate about which book is the first in the series (spoiler alert – it’s surprisingly not The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe), no childhood is complete without this much loved series by C. S Lewis. MeePeter, Susan, Edmund and my namesake Lucy as they meet the white witch and Aslan the lion.
The Narnia Collection is a recent addition to the Yoto library, or you can save a ginormous 77% on the RRP of the complimenting book set at Books2Door.
Last but by no means least, Matilda the Musical has seen a huge revival of interest in the classic tales by beloved author Roald Dahl. From the miniature bookworm Matilda to the revolting Twits and James’ Adventures with a giant peach, there are a number of Yoto Card bundles and Book Collections for independent readers to enjoy. Whether they opt for the physical book, listen as they read, or switch between a combination of the two, combining these sets makes a great gift for adventure readers. In the words of Roald Dahl himself, books can transport you into whole new worlds…..
Check out the full range at the Yoto Store now, and explore the huge range of book collections with humongous discounts off RRP at Books2Door. Don’t forget, if there aren’t the physical Yoto cards to match yet, you could read the story aloud and record on a Make Your Own card too, offering a unique way to enjoy the books together as part of your child’s bedtime routine.
Looking for some fun festive audio content on the countdown to Christmas? It’s never too soon to get into the winter spirit! Thanks to the wide range of Christmas Yoto Cards suitable for children of all ages, you can bring on those festive feels as part of your child’s daily bedtime routine.
Festive Fun at Yoto
It’s no secret that I blimmin’ well love Christmas. As well as the cosy winter clothes, warm hot chocolate, family gatherings, turkey dinners, never ending board games and enotional festive films, my girls and I love nothing more than snuggling down with a festive story in our matching family PJs before bed. A time packed full of magic and imagination, listening to Christmas-themed audio – whether that’s songs, stories or a combination of the two, can really help bring on excitement and anticipation, while serving as an important reminder about the importance of family and giving to others at Christmas.
We’re massive fans of our Yoto audio player having owned both the Yoto Player (3rd generation) and Yoto Mini for some time, amassing quite a collection of Yoto cards for all ages. If you’re new to Yoto, you’ll find our detailed Yoto reviews at the bottom of the page – packed with hints and tips and guidance to help you make the most of your Yoto. You can also benefit from our 5% discount when purchasing a Yoto Player or Yoto Mini using the code AFF-REALMUM5 at checkout.
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The Yoto store has a fairly extensive selection of Christmas themed Yoto cards – so many in fact that it can be hard to know where to start! Ideally sized for cute stocking fillers, advent treats or to wrap up underneath the tree, here’s our tried and tested pick of the best Christmas Yoto cards that you can get your hands on today. Whether you’re after Christmas Yoto cards for babies and toddlers, Yoto cards to listen to during advent, or even Yoto Christmas cards for older children, read on to learn more about our top picks!
This selection of Disney-themed short stories (each around 5 minutes in duration) is ideal for a little festive burst for your little one before bed. Each story is packed full of festive cheer and familiar characters such as Mickey, Ariel and Winnie the Pooh, making a comforting and magical way to end a fun filled day.
If your little one is Peppa-obsessed, they’ll love this selection of winter-themed stories, with ten stories from the show including George’s Woolly Hat, Santa’s Grotto and the infamous Mr Potato’s Christmas Show.
No Christmas story is complete without the tale of Rudolph – the loveable reindeer who saved Christmas, leading the sleigh with a glowing red nose. A short Christmas Yoto card ideal for bedtime, this card also introduces the Reindeer Games and teaches kids about the other reindeer too.
Every year, another of Julia Donaldson’s classic stories is released as a Christmas animation and this year is no different. 2023 sees the release of the TV rendition of Tabby McTat (one of our personal favourites) a busker Cat who gets separated from his friend Fred.
Featuring a read-along version, song and even a listening game – this card is sure to be a popular choice this Christmas!
For Fans of PAW Patrol pups, these Christmas-themed adventures are packed full of festive fun and excitement. While some younger kids may miss the original voices, these stories include the pups and special guests such as Mayor Humdinger and of course, the star of the show Santa himself!
A story that needs no introduction – This card is just magical for Christmas. While the original TV animation doesn’t feature any speech, this Christmas Yoto card is beautifully narrated by actor Bernard Cribbins, combining voice with original scores and sound effects from Howard Blake. It also includes two goose-bump-generating renditions of Walking in the Air – absolutely beautiful.
If your child enjoys the Magic Faraway Collection, they’ll love this collection of classic winter stories by author Enid Blyton. From snow filled adventures to fairies, robins and magic fir trees, there’s even a story specifically about welcoming in the New year. The ideal length for a bedtime story too!
Another collection of 29 stories by Enid Blyton – this time with a festive theme! Full of magic, laughter and of course a sprinkle of mischief, children will love the Fairies Christmas Party and Mr Widdles Christmas Stocking which are sure to raise some smiles!
Running time: 2 hours and 4 minutes | Recommended age: 5- 8 years | RRP: £9.99
Who remembers reading The Snow Queen when they were young? Along with four other classic tales from Hans Christian Anderson, this tale is of Little Kay who is enticed away from his home by an evil queen. More magical and suspenseful than festive, but with a snow-filled setting it’s perfect for snuggling down with.
If your children are yet to dip their toes into Tom Fletcher’s books, you really don’t know what they’re missing! You should start with the first book in the series – The Christmasaurus – where William Trundle first discovers a magical dinosaur egg and learns that the impossible may indeed be possible!
In this second title from the series, William and The Christmasaurus must work with the North Pole’s Winter Witch to save Christmas. It’s full of Tom’s high-energy music that we know and love too!
The third title in the Chritmasaurus Collection, this time, William and the Christmasaurus set themselves a mission – to find every child on the naughty list and encourage them to right their wrongs! A great reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and how you shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover!
Beautiful festive music to create a calming Christmas vibe in your home – great for background music during role plays and crafts. Titles include lyric-free Joy to the World, Holly and the Ivy and I’ll Be Home for Christmas.
If you want your Christmas gatherings to be a little more high-energy, children will love this 30-minute-long Yoto Christmas Party – filled with upbeat pop versions of their Christmas favourites that will get everyone up and dancing!
Want a fun way to count down the days until Christmas? This Yoto card features 24 festive themed stories (between 3 and 5 minutes in duration) that are the perfect way to mark the turn of the calendar and move a day closer to the big event!
A Yoto original narrated by none other than Yoto Daily’s Jake, this fun card is filled with Christmas songs, games, facts and activities to entertain the kids and bring lots of laughs on the run up to Christmas.
Running time: 4 hours and 40 minutes| Recommended age: All | RRP: £24.99
If you want to get the best value for money, this pack of five festive cards is a great place to start when building your Yoto Christmas library. The collection includes the Yoto Christmas Party and The Snowman mentioned above, as well as Christmas-themed stories Revvin’ up the Reindeer, A Family Christmas and Judith Kerr’s Mog’s Christmas.
Running time: 18 hours and 53 minutes| Recommended age: 7-11 years | RRP: £19.99
Buy all three Christmasaurus cards in one affordable pack – but be aware – a new title Christmasaurus Carol is landing this October! (and you may want to get that one too!)
We’re expecting loads of new cards to land in the Yoto store over the next few months – so we will update this post once we’ve been able to check them out! Look out for new Christmas titles including the Christmasaurus Carol – we cannot wait for that one!
We hope this post has made you excited about Christmas and the wealth of Yoto Christmas cards you can enjoy with your family. Roll on December! 🙂
Dust allergens are like tiny pollens that love to hide everywhere around your house, especially where your kids play, and your family spends time. If your children often find themselves sneezing or feeling itchy after being in contact with these little troublemakers, they might be allergic. Surprisingly, even a clean house doesn’t guarantee that these allergens won’t cause issues. They are tough to eliminate, and the key is to make sure that your house is regularly cleaned and that the different rooms are perfectly ventilated.
We all know that kids take a lot of our energy and if you don’t have much time to clean, robot vacuum cleaners come to the rescue. They come equipped with advanced cleaning technology and high-quality filters to sweep away dust, allergens, and pollen from your house, creating a safer and allergy-friendly environment for your family.
If you or your children often find yourselves with stuffy or runny noses and sneezing, you are most likely dealing with allergies. These allergies are usually triggered by dust, dust mites, pollen, or animal hair. These tiny particles can easily enter your kids’ noses and mouths while they breathe, leading to allergy symptoms.
Dust mites also referred to as bed mites are the most common causes of allergy. They live in warm and humid places and are hard to spot with human eyes. If you have places with a lot of dust build up in your house then that can also cause allergies. If you are a pet owner, pet hairs or pet saliva can also trigger an allergic reaction.
Particles enter houses through windows and start causing allergy symptoms. Indeed, allergies affect millions worldwide, and just in the US, more million millions people suffer from allergies each year. Symptoms vary but often encompass sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses, hives, coughing, and wheezing. In severe cases, anaphylaxis can threaten life, causing breathing difficulties, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure.
Robot Vacuums have improved a lot in the last decade. Most models come with high-grade tech to ensure your house is free of allergens. Plus, they have the benefit of added convenience that makes the whole process autonomous.
Most robot vacuums come with HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters or HEPA-grade filters. These filters efficiently suck up all the allergic particles in the air giving you a cleaner breathing environment.
With HEPA filters, adjustable brushes, high-powered suction, and an advanced navigation system, robot vacuums are good to reduce allergy triggers. Indeed, by efficiently and regularly cleaning floors, they help to reduce the build-up of allergens like dust, pet dander, and pollen. HEPA filters trap these particles, preventing them from circulating in the air.
With the added benefit of scheduled and controlled cleaning, robot vacuums can help you massively during allergy season. Robot vacuums provide a lot of value thanks to their convenience when it comes to cleaning. All they need is a one-time setup and basic maintenance to clean your house regularly.
Thanks to this continuous cleaning you will have an allergen-free environment. Plus, they come with features for effective allergen removal.
On the tech side, they can be easily integrated into your smart home setup making controlling them a lot easier. On top of that, they save a lot of time, which is a great plus if you are busy most of the time.
With different modes like edge, max, or mop. Robot vacuums can easily clear dust and pollen from hard-to-reach places. Moreover, robot vacuums are perfect for ensuring a clean environment for your toddler or pets.
Tips for maximizing allergy relief with robot vacuums
Even though robot vacuums are highly efficient when it comes to allergen removal there are some things you can do to improve them even more.
First of all, you need to set regular cleaning schedules to prevent dust build-up and ensure a clean environment. Secondly, set your vacuum to focus more on high-allergen areas like carpets, rugs, and under furniture.
When looking for a robot vacuum opt for the ones that come with HEPA or HEPA-like filters. They are best when it comes to allergens.
Finally, make sure to focus on maintenance.ty out the dustbin frequently to make sure dust does not re-circulate. Clean or replace the brushes and rollers. And most important of all, clean the filters properly and frequently.
Conclusion
Along with the use of robot vacuums, there are some things you and your family can do to optimize allergy relief, especially for your kids. Most dust mites love warm and humid places, such as beds, sofas, and pillows. To help your children breathe easier, it is advised to use mite-free bedsheets and ensure that your kids’ bedsheets are cleaned daily. Furthermore, during allergy season, it’s a good idea to keep your windows closed to prevent pollen and allergens from entering your home.
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Are you looking for some spooky but not scary Yoto cards to add to your Yoto library his Halloween? We’re huge fans of our Yoto Player and have amassed quite a collection of Yoto Cards over the last year. Here are our tried and tested recommendations on the best Yoto Cards you can enjoy with your kids this October.
Whether you’re looking for Halloween Yoto cards for a toddler or preschooler, Yoto Halloween Cards for a 5-year-old, or even Halloween Yoto cards for an older child. here’s our pick of the best.
Best Yoto Cards for Halloween
Picking Halloween books and Halloween Yoto cards for Halloween can be tricky. With the Yoto Player being such an important part of many children’s bedtime routine, it’s important to choose a Yoto card that is age-appropriate and will embrace the magic of Halloween without causing them any worry, anxiety or sleepless nights.
If you have a younger child, you may be better to opt for songs, stories about friendly monsters or cute rhyming tales. For older children Yoto cards filled with spooky stories filled with mystery and suspense are likely to be really engaging.
While the concept of being scared is relatively subjective and will vary from one child to the next, our helpful Yoto Card SCARE FACTOR should give you a good idea of things to watch out for, including any potentially triggering parts in the story or the Yoto Icons used.
With that in mind, here are the best Halloween Yoto Cards for children of all ages.
Best Halloween Yoto Cards for Babies and Toddlers
1. The Gruffalo
The rhyming tales of Julia Donaldson are a huge hit with toddlers and preschoolers and with good reason. The Gruffalo tells the story of a smart little mouse who outwits his enemies by describing a monster – only to discover that this beast is actually real (and surprisingly very friendly!)
“A gruffalo! Why, didn’t you know? He has terrible tusks and terrible claws, And terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.
Scare factor: 2/5 – Best suited to daytime Yoto sessions. Some young children may find the descriptions of the Gruafflo scary, although they’ll soon learn the Gruffalo is nothing to be afraid of. You may want to avoid listening to it at bedtime in case of any overactive imaginations.
Another extremely popular Julia Donaldson title, this Yoto card is great to listen to or read along with the physical book thanks to the Yoto read-along track. A witch is happily flying over the forest when she starts to lose her possessions. Thankfully a friendly dog, bird and frog come to her aid, until the extra weight on her broom causes it to snap, sending the witch straight into a dragon’s lair. Can her new friends help rescue her before it’s too late?
Scare factor: 2/5 – Best suited to daytime Yoto sessions. Some very young children may find the descriptions of the dragon at the end a little scary or find the Yoto pixel icon of the witch a bit scary in the dark. You may want to avoid listening to it at bedtime in case of any overactive imaginations.
Childhood favourite’s Meg and Mog head on some magical adventures with all their friends in this brand new Yoto card full of thirteen beloved stories. Narrated by award-winning actress Samantha Bond with fun sound effects and music. Thanks to Meg’s unpredictable spells, life is never boring for this duo!
Scare factor 2/5 – Whilst this audio includes dinosaurs, mummies and spells (and their ingredients) it’s more adventurous and amusing than scary. Whilst this audio includes dinosaurs, mummies and spells (and their ingredients) it’s more adventurous and amusing than scary.
Made specifically for bedtime, children will love snuggling up with their favourite Disney characters including Mickey and Winnie the Pooh – from haunted Halloween to Tricky Treats.
Scare factor: 2/5 – Whilst the stories have Halloween themes, the familiar char characters and non threatening storylines storylines are generally non scary – even for younger children.
Tom Fletcher’s titles are an extremely popular choice in the Yoto Card library. This title is a collection of the popular picture books where your child gets really involved in a fun and interactive way. From There’s a Monster Inside your book to a Dragon, Alien, Elf, Witch and Superhero, can your child perform the actions and play along to free the character from the audiobook? We LOVE the sound effects in this Yoto Card.
Scare factor: 1/5 – More silly than scary. High energy, interactive and a great way to spark little ones’ imaginations. If your child is particularly sensitive, you may want to avoid the alien and dragon stories, where the Yoto icon could potentially be a bit spooky at nighttime.
Launched in the Yoto store in September 2023, this Yoto original is sure to get kids in the Halloween party spirit. Whilst the Yoto icons do include a monster, ghost and skeleton, these ten original tracks are high energy, lots of fun and are sure to have you tapping or dancing along. We think this card would be a huge hit with 4 year olds, but also kids of all ages too. Some real High School Musical vibes here.
Scare factor: 1/5 – Your child is likely to be too busy dancing around their bedroom to be scared with these high energy and fun tracks. Think ‘Monster party’ and great soundtrack to your Halloween gathering but with more treats rather than tricks 🙂 There are only two songs we think have slight potential to be a little spooky for younger listeners – Mr Skeleton and the Haunted House.
This selection of short stories from Ladybird is a great way to get into the Halloween party spirit – each story lasts around ten minutes and has everything from pumpkins to skeletons/
Scare factor: 2/5 – These stories are generally suspenseful and spooky rather than scary however some of the Yoto icons may look a bit scary on the Yoto player in the dark (including the spider)
If your kids are big fans of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol, they’ll love these Halloween-themed adventures. They’ll join Chase, Rubble, Zuma, Skye, Rocky, Marshall and Ryder on five spooky stories including Pups Save the Werepuppy, Howl for Halloween Pups, Save the Trick or Treaters, Pups Save a Ghost, Pups and the Ghost Cabin. Each story lasts around 10-15 minutes each. We wish this card had character voices, but it introduces fun seasonal elements including trick or treating and Jack O Lanterns.
Scare factor: 2/5 – Obviously this series is aimed at young childrenbut this card doesfeature some spooky sound effects and music. Overactive imaginations could be triggered by the mention of ghosts but I personally think these would be absolutely fine during the day. The Yoto icons aren’t scary.
Tricks and Treats is a collection of short stories with a Halloween theme and in true Enid Blyton whimsical style, involves children going on adventures, solving mysteries, and encountering magic along the way. If your child’s a fan of The Magic Faraway Tree collection, this is likely to be a hit. There are 30 short stories on this card, and the vast majority are magical and entertaining rather than spooky, featuring elves, imps, goblins and fairies.
Scare factor: 2/5 – These stories are more about the fun and excitement of the holiday rather than inducing fear, but do include some magical and supernatural elements.
Many parents will have grown up with Funnybones as a child and will remember the opening line “On a dark dark hill there was a dark dark town. In the dark darktown there was a dark dark street“
This collection of eight short stories (lasting betweeen 4 and 7 minutes) are comical adventures of a Daddy Skelton, his son and a very clumsy dog.
skeleton-themedScare factor: 2/5 – Lighthearted stories that tend to involve humour and pranks rather than scary tales. The opening song may be a bit scary for young children who are scared of the dark. Some icons are, not surprisingly, skeleton themed
A new Yoto original for September 2023, this card takes children on adventures with Ace and Erin who discover a mummy in the basement, babysit a were-puppy with Jonathan and outrun a goo monster with Jack and Ben. Weirdly – they’re not actually five minutes (more like 8!) but have fun sounds and music to bring the story to life.
The “Worst Witch” series follows the adventures of a young witch named Mildred Hubble as she attends Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches. Mildred is well-meaning but often clumsy and always gets herself into magical mishaps. The stories emphasize friendship, learning, and the challenges of growing up
Another collection of 30 short stories from Enid Blyton, with witches, pixies, wizards and gnomes galore. With each story being 10-15 minutes long, this card can be enjoyed as single stand alone stories, or as a collection for older children with longer attention spans.
Scare factor: 2/5 – As per Enid Blyton’s other collection above, this book is more magical and mysterious than scary. Most icons are friendly and warm.
This Disney Pixar Classic features Scarers Sulley and Mike, who work at Monsters Inc, collecting screams from children in order to power their town. When a human accidentally makes their way through a door, the duo will stop at nothing to try and return her home, but will rival monster Randall get in their way?
Scare factor:3/5 – Generally this is an entertaining and heartwarming story, of friendship, adventure and fun, however some children may find the suspense and scenes involving Randall a little scary in audio form. A story about monsters coming into your room at night may bebetter suited to daytime listening.
Franky can’t wait to move to his new town – although he wishes he didn’t have to leave his best friend Dani behind. Then the storm comes, with strange green lightning and powerful thunder. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky’s street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little… magical.
Scare factor: 3/5 – Tom Fletcher has an engaging and humorous writing style so I’d describe this card as thrilling and exciting rather than scary. The story does include elements of suspense, action, and mystery, but should be fine for the target age group.
Kids absolutely love playing Minecraft but now they can listen to this immersive world too thanks to the first-ever Minecraft novel that is a recent addition to the Yoto library.
Narrated by legend Jack Black, the story is told through the eyes of a character who has just landed on the island, requiring courage and creativity to explore, find loot, and defat undead mobs – almost like a play guide in the form of a story!
The ultimate Halloween story, The Witches revolves around a young boy who encounters a group of witches and becomes entangled in their plot to eliminate all the children in the world. Probably the scariest Yoto card on our list, this Roald Dahl classic is a thrilling ride.
Scare factor – 4/5 – The witches does include elements that children may find unsettling – I think we can all remember the description of the witches in the great hall, removing their wigs and taking off their gloves and shoes to reveal claws and feet without toes. Young children could definitely get scared by this audio and even older children may take a little longer to get to sleep if they have a vivid imagination. Possibly better to listen to this one during the day.
Hi, I’m Lucy, a thirty something mum of two from Birmingham. A memory maker, tradition keeper, stationery addict and Mr Men fanatic. HR Advisor by day and sleep deprived Mama by night!
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