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! 

100 Years – Roald Dahl Facts

100 Years – Roald Dahl Facts

2016 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl - the world's number one story teller, and my personal favourite author from my childhood, yet there are so many Roald Dahl facts we just don't know. To put it simply, I cannot imagine my childhood without the...

RECALL – Asda Disney Costume

RECALL – Asda Disney Costume

RECALL - Disney Buzz Lightyear Costume Asda have issued the following Recall Notice for their Disney Buzz Lightyear Costumes. What’s happened? The Disney Buzz Lightyear Sound Effect Costumes do not carry the appropriate hazard warning label on the product. This outfit...

RECALL – Asda Disney Costume

RECALL – Chad Valley Interactive Horse

Argos - Chad Valley Pipsie the Interactive Horse - recall The following notice has been issued by the retailer: Chad Valley Pipsie the Interactive Horse (Catalogue Number 404/6510) A fault has been identified where the apples could break apart and release the internal...

The Pre Maternity Leave Jitters…

The Pre Maternity Leave Jitters…

Pre Maternity Leave Jitters - The emotions that go through a woman's head before, during and after maternity leave are pretty intense, and having lived through them once back in 2013, I am now approaching the time where I have to do it all over again! I have just 25...

REVIEW – Cheeky Chompers Neckerchew Teething Bibs

REVIEW – Cheeky Chompers Neckerchew Teething Bibs

I recently invested in two of the newest Cheeky Chompers Neckerchew designs, ready for my 2nd babies arrival in September. We had such a great experience using the Neckerchew as one of our Teething Must Haves with Erin, and I LOVE the way they look, so figured it was...

RECALL – Asda Disney Costume

RECALL – Sparkle Girlz Princess Doll

RECALL - Sparkle Girlz Doll Wilkos has issued the following recall notice: Important safety recall notice Sparkle Girlz Winter Princess Doll Item code: 0417591 Applies to all four different variants. We've recently become aware of a potential safety issue with our...

The Nightmare that broke my heart!

The Nightmare that broke my heart!

Nightmares. All part of growing up I'm told - but it doesn't make them any less upsetting for all concerned! Erin's spent most of her short life being a terrible sleeper, but over the last 6 months has generally slept through unless she has a bad dream. Unfortunately...

REVIEW – Fan Fan the Fawn

REVIEW – Fan Fan the Fawn

Fan Fan the Fawn - Our daughter is a MASSIVE fan of Sophie the Giraffe, and despite being 8 months and still having no teeth, she is showing all the signs of teething – dribbling, biting, knawing, and everything and anything going straight in her mouth!!! When we...

Christmasaurus – Tom Fletcher

Christmasaurus – Tom Fletcher

Christmasaurus Release! 🙂 Here at RMR, we LOVE Tom and Giovanna Fletcher - I am massive fans both of the music, the books (his and hers!) and of course the amazing time lapse videos that bring a tear to my eye every time I watch them (on repeat)! Having previous read...