Toniebox 2 review and Tonieplay: Tried and Tested

*This is a collaborative post. Toniebox 2 review item gifted for my honest review When it comes to screen-free ad-free audio, there are two major players in the market - Tonies and Yoto. There has long been much debate about Yoto vs Tonies and whether the Toniebox or...

Free printables to help make the most of your Yoto 

It’s no secret that we’re huge Yoto fans, having enjoyed our Yoto Mini and Yoto player both inside and outside the home for many years with my two daughters.  Despite being a massive hit in most cases, every year after Christmas I see a number of posts from...

Best Yoto cards for toddlers for fun and engaging audio

Ad - Our Best Yoto cards for toddlers post contains affiliate links 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...

The Best Book and Yoto Card Collection Combinations

This is a collaborative post 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...

Best Christmas Yoto Cards for all ages

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...

Best Halloween Yoto Cards for spooky audio fun

This Yoto Halloween cards post contains affiliate links 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...

Best Yoto Cards for Every Age Group 2025

This Best Yoto Cards round up includes affiliate links and items previously gifted for review. Last updated June 2024 Yoto Players and Yoto Minis have grown hugely in popularity over recent years - and with good reason! A great way to encourage some quiet, ad-free and...

The Best NEW Yoto Cards to add to your library this Summer

New Yoto Cards gifted for review Last month we were lucky enough to head to the Yoto Play date in London, celebrating the launch of the brand new 3rd generation Yoto Player. In addition to announcing the exciting new features of the 3rd generation player, the team at...

Reading Chest Book Subscription REVIEW

AD - This is a collaborative post Does your child love phonics and reading? If your child is an early or emerging reader and the books sent from school just aren't enough, or is a reluctant reader who needs a little extra encouragement, a Reading Chest Book...

Yoto Player 3rd Generation REVIEW – Tried & Tested

This is a collaborative post It's no secret that we're huge fans of Yoto - the kid's audio player which puts children in control of audio content such as books, music, meditations, educational content and more, including free podcasts, radio and soundscapes. Having...
Welcome to Real Mum Reviews

Welcome to Real Mum Reviews

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Hi, I’m Lucy, a 40 year old mum of two from Birmingham. A memory maker, tradition keeper, stationery addict and book lover. HR Advisor by day, content writer and sleep deprived Mama by night!

Here you can expect to find honest and impartial reviews of products and services that make parents’ lives easier. Thanks for stopping by – feel free to have a look around! 

The Big Sleuth – Birmingham 2017

The Big Sleuth – Birmingham 2017

I am so so excited about this!! After the success of last years' Big Hoot, Birmingham Children's Hopsital is bringing the sequel in 2017 - The Big Sleuth - making Birmingham become Bear-Mingham for the entire summer!! 🙂 If you are unfamiliar with the concept - last...

Inside Walkers Crisps Factory

Inside Walkers Crisps Factory

My inner geek is going crazy, and I am super excited about tonight's episode of Inside the Factory! Having watched last week's episode about how Rice Krispies and Cornflakes were made, I am really looking forward to watching tonight's, particularly as it features a...

RECALL – Kids Sunglasses

RECALL – Kids Sunglasses

Recall - Kids Sunglasses from Boots Item code: 64 11 665 Style: BOK002F As part of our ongoing quality monitoring we have identified that the Boots Kids Sunglasses (BOK002F) are not of the standard we would expect. We've found that in some cases the product has...

34 Weeks Pregnancy Update

34 Weeks Pregnancy Update

I am 34 weeks pregnant today and the time, as always, is flying past. I can't believe that in 6 weeks I will potentially have my second daughter in my arms (I say potentially, because if she's anything like Erin she will keep me waiting a couple of weeks longer!)...

Things we all do in a heatwave….

Things we all do in a heatwave….

Things we all do in a heatwave.... 1) Moan that its too hot. Last week we were moaning about the lack of British Summertime, and back in June we were posting RIP Summer on Facebook after a 2 day stint of sunshine followed by 2 weeks of rain. Now that we have the heat,...

Keeping Cool – Mum to be and Toddler!

Keeping Cool – Mum to be and Toddler!

I love the sunshine, I really do. But I am HOT. Keeping cool seems impossible. I am wilting. Melting in fact. I have a sweaty face, my legs feel like they rub together when I walk and my bump simply cannot cope with the heat. Add to this the fact that my toddler also...

What the bloody hell is Pokémon Go??!

What the bloody hell is Pokémon Go??!

For the fear of sounding like a totally uncool Mum, I hadn't got a clue about Pokémon Go. I didn't even know what it was. I admit it. I am officially old. Sure, I'd heard of Pokémon and vaguely remember Pikachu as a cute yellow character, but that's pretty much as far...

RECALL – Kids Sunglasses

RECALL – Mothercare Baby Bouncer

The following notice has been issued by Mothercare for the Babymoov Swoon Up Baby Bouncer recall: Babymoov Swoon Up Baby Bouncer As a precautionary measure, and to ensure optimum safety in the use of its products, Babymoov is recalling its Swoon Up bouncer in order to...

Pregnancy Multivitamins? Don’t Waste Your Money!!

Pregnancy Multivitamins? Don’t Waste Your Money!!

I am currently 30 weeks pregnant with my second child, and therefore read with interest this morning various news articles stating that Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money. Manufacturers have responded saying that they believe the research conducted doesn't...

My Carry Potty REVIEW

My Carry Potty REVIEW

AD - My Carry Potty gifted for review Potty training is by far one of the biggest parenting challenges. Jonah is now 21 months old and just starting to get used to having ones and twos in something other than his nappy. We’re introducing him to the habit of telling us...