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! 

Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer Review

Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer Review

*AD - Instant VortePlus gifted for review With an extra-large single or dual cooking drawer, can the Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer overhaul or family mealtimes? I put it to the test to find out As a busy mum of two and the parent of a picky eater, mealtimes...

Protect your Parents from Modern Day Scams

Protect your Parents from Modern Day Scams

*This is a collaborative post Growing up in a digital world, I’m only too aware of the phishing scams that can be a risk to our data. I’d like to think I can spot them a mile off – the misspelt company names, blatant typos, strange email addresses, or the tell-tale...

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

#ad - contains press samples Mother's Day is fast approaching - a day where we can all take a moment to say thank you to the Mum's and mother figures in our lives. If you are a Mum yourself, it’s also the perfect day to have a bit of appreciation for what can often...

Philips Hue Twilight Sleep Smart and Wake Up Lamp Review

Philips Hue Twilight Sleep Smart and Wake Up Lamp Review

This is a collaborative post. Philips Hue Twilight gifted for review Sleep deprived, anxious and perimenopausal - can the Philips Hue Twilight Sleep Smart and Wake Up Lamp overhaul my bedtime routine and help me wake up feeling more energised? I put it through it's...

The Ultimate Hello Kitty Gift Guide for Sanrio Fans

The Ultimate Hello Kitty Gift Guide for Sanrio Fans

*This post contains affiliate links Like many 8-year-old girls, my daughter is absolutely obsessed with all things Sanrio at the moment, especially Hello Kitty & Friends. This year, the Hello Kitty craze is hitting harder than ever, as its her 50th Birthday. As...

Air Brush Plush Neon Bucket Review

Air Brush Plush Neon Bucket Review

This is a collaborarive post My girls love craft activities, so every Christmas I try and treat them to something creative that will keep them entertained during the school holidays. We recently came across the range of Air Brush Neon toys - offering the perfect...

Best Christmas Gifts for Tweens / Tween Girls 2024

Best Christmas Gifts for Tweens / Tween Girls 2024

*Contains affiliate links. Some items gifted for review* Buying Christmas gifts for tweens can be tough. Not officially a teenager but generally no longer into traditional toys, it can be really difficult to find gifts that tweens will genuinely love. If you're...

Super Cute Little Babies Doll REVIEW

Super Cute Little Babies Doll REVIEW

This is a collaborative post. Super Cute Little Babies gifted for review Have you heard of Super Cute Little Babies yet? If you haven't, chances are you certainly will on the run up to Christmas. Super Cute Little Babies are dolls with a difference - not only are...

Curlimals Interactive Plushies REVIEW

Curlimals Interactive Plushies REVIEW

AD - `Golden Bear Curlimals gifted for the purpose of this review  My youngest daughter has just turned six and whilst she may be growing up fast; her love for soft and cuddly plush toys never seems to dwindle. Add in interactive features such as characters that...

Cutetitos Islanditos Plush REVIEW

Cutetitos Islanditos Plush REVIEW

Ad This is a collaborative post. Cutetitos Islanditos Plush toys gifted for review  If you've followed my page for a while, you will know that my girls are massive fans of plush and collectable mystery real toys and having reviewed a number of products from the...

Meet the GooZonians!!

Meet the GooZonians!!

Ad This GooZonians review is a collaborative post  It's no secret here at Real Mum Reviews, that my girls absolutely adore collectable toys, and like many children at the moment, toys that are stretchy, squishy and tactile always go down extremely well. We were...

Stay Active with Splash Out!

Stay Active with Splash Out!

AD - This is a collaborative post - Splash Out was gifted as part of our Stay Active Ambassador role We recently announced that during 2022, we’re going to be working with Character UK as a Stay Active ambassador, testing out a new range of inclusive toys that can be...

Science Mad Outdoor Explorer STEM Toys REVIEW

Science Mad Outdoor Explorer STEM Toys REVIEW

This post is in collaboration with Trends Science Mad! As a family, we absolutely love spending time outside in the great outdoors. I love to teach the girls about the world around them, as well as how to appreciate and look after our planet. With the seasons...