Toniebox 2 review and Tonieplay: Tried and Tested

by | September 14, 2025 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

*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...
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Free printables to help make the most of your Yoto 

by | January 4, 2025 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Best Yoto cards for toddlers for fun and engaging audio

by | January 2, 2024 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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The Best Book and Yoto Card Collection Combinations

by | November 8, 2023 | Books, Reviews, Screen Free Kids, Toys & Games | 0 Comments

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...
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Best Christmas Yoto Cards for all ages

by | October 9, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Best Halloween Yoto Cards for spooky audio fun

by | September 14, 2023 | Blog, Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Best Yoto Cards for Every Age Group 2025

by | September 1, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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

by | July 10, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Reading Chest Book Subscription REVIEW

by | June 18, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Yoto Player 3rd Generation REVIEW – Tried & Tested

by | June 10, 2023 | Blog, Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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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! 

COMPETITION – Dr Brown’s Newborn Gift Set

by | Jun 14, 2016 |

This June we have another FANTASTIC giveaway for our readers over on our Facebook page  - the prize is this amazing Newborn Gift Set from Dr Browns UK. The Newborn Gift set is perfect for anyone currently expecting or with a newborn baby and features: Dr Brown’s...

REVIEW – Personalise.com Father’s Day Cards

REVIEW – Personalise.com Father’s Day Cards

by | Jun 14, 2016 | ,

Erin is a MASSIVE fan of Despicable Me - so much so, that whenever we go anywhere, she appears to be able to pick out a Minion from a mile off - most recently in the supermarket! With Father's Day fast approaching, I wanted to get Daddy a card from Erin & Bump...

Toddler to Threenager!

Toddler to Threenager!

by | Jun 11, 2016 | ,

Tomorrow is my daughter's third birthday, and I am feeling incredibly emotional. Not sure if its a pregnancy hormone overload, the fact I am missing my Mum (its the 2nd anniversary of her death on Thursday), or whether this is a normal "my babies growing up"...

The ‘Not so Glamorous Glow’

The ‘Not so Glamorous Glow’

by | Jun 7, 2016 | ,

The 'Not so Glamorous Glow' - an insight into the not so glamorous side of pregnancy and the joyful symptoms that accompany the third trimester! I am currently 26 weeks pregnant - fast approaching the third trimester. By this point in pregnancy those who aren't...

Its OUR birth announcement – not yours!!!

Its OUR birth announcement – not yours!!!

by | May 31, 2016 | ,

This evening, our friends at the fabulous Kicks Count shared an Instagram picture that really resonated with us - outlining the rules of "birth announcement etiquette" - their message was this - do NOT post any details or hints about the birth, or congratulate the...

Tommee Tippee Recalls over 3million cups!

Tommee Tippee Recalls over 3million cups!

by | May 29, 2016 | , ,

Millions of Tommee Tippee baby and toddler cups have been recalled in the US and Canada after a post from a concerned Dad went viral, of mould forming in the valves - this difficult to clean element of the cups  has been blamed for making children ill with sickness...

PRODUCT RECALL – Osprey Child Carrier

PRODUCT RECALL – Osprey Child Carrier

by | May 28, 2016 |

Osprey Poco AG Child Carriers - Recall The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING Inspect your product Osprey Poco AG Child Carriers Osprey Europe advises customers to inspect their Poco AG Child Carrier due to a possible buckle...