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! 

Best gifts to celebrate National Stitch Day

Best gifts to celebrate National Stitch Day

*Some items featured have been gifted for review Next week, Wednesday 26th June, has officially been declared as National Stitch Day. With an 11-year-old daughter who is a huge fan of the movie and has a room scattered with this adorably cute character, we're 100%...

Melissa and Doug Sticker Wow REVIEW

Melissa and Doug Sticker Wow REVIEW

*Sticker Wow activity pads gifted for review* Are you heading on holiday with the kids this summer? These bright and colourful Sticker Wow Activity Pads make a fun and mess-free activity to help entertain children during travel. Here's our tried and tested verdict!...

Fancy Dress Ideas beginning with A

Fancy Dress Ideas beginning with A

Heading to an Alphabet Fancy Dress party this year? Have you been asked to dress as a character that begins with the same letter as your name? Or are you a group of friends planning costume parties for every letter of the alphabet? Being given a specific letter for...

Warwick Castle Ice Skating Review (Christmas at the Castle)

Warwick Castle Ice Skating Review (Christmas at the Castle)

With the Christmas holidays coming so late this year (my girls didn't break up until the 22nd), a lot of our festive school holiday activities have been enjoyed AFTER Christmas. Despite the weather and the fact that Father Christmas had already been and gone, we had a...

12 stocking fillers for the whole family under £15

12 stocking fillers for the whole family under £15

This is a collaborative post and contains press samples and affiliate links We're all looking to spend a little less this Christmas, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. Rather than buying lots of plastic tat stocking fillers that your family simply do not need,...

The Best Christmas Gifts for Men

The Best Christmas Gifts for Men

#AD – This post features press samples and contains affiliate links 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...

Tamagotchi Uni REVIEW

Tamagotchi Uni REVIEW

This is a collaborative post Having grown up as a child. of the 90s, I remember my first-ever Tamagotchi with fondness. These adorable virtual pets were like nothing I'd ever seen before, growing and evolving through my care, love and (very) regular attention to...

Why you should opt for Imagination Toys this Christmas

Why you should opt for Imagination Toys this Christmas

This is a collaborative post Christmas is fast approaching. Like many parents, we've recently started the somewhat daunting task of deciding what gifts to put under the tree for Christmas morning. Growing up in a technological world means that our girls have far more...

Nature’s Ballerinas – A Fun Autumnal Craft for Kids

Nature’s Ballerinas – A Fun Autumnal Craft for Kids

I absolutely love Autumn. As much as I love the Summer and enjoyed the freedom of early morning runs and long sunny afternoons in the garden, I love it when the nights start to draw in too. The colours that Autumn brings with the oranges, yellows, reds and golds is...

Playmobil 70094 Magic Mermaids REVIEW

Playmobil 70094 Magic Mermaids REVIEW

#AD - Item Playmobil 70094 - Mermaid Playmobil gifted for review As you will know from our previous Playmobil reviews, both of my daughters are HUGE fans of Playmobil, as am I - despite rapidly approaching *ahem* 40! I have loved Playmobil since my own childhood back...

Making Maths fun with Learning Resources

Making Maths fun with Learning Resources

AD - Items sent for review We're slowly reaching the end of a very long 3 months. 3 months at home with our children, attempting to home school whilst juggling work and home life and at times, clinging on to our sanity for dear life. Whilst many children are returning...

MentalUP – Brain Training for Kids Review

MentalUP – Brain Training for Kids Review

AD - This post is in collaboration with MentalUP Have you heard of MentalUP before? If you haven't and you are now entering your thirteenth week of home schooling; trust me when I say you will be thankful that you have. As lockdown stats to ease around the country,...

Gigantosaurus Game REVIEW PS4

Gigantosaurus Game REVIEW PS4

AD- Gigantosaurus game gifted for review Erin has really started to enjoy playing games on the PS4, but aged 7, there are only specific games that we allow her to play. Not only do they need to be age appropriate with no violence and minimal scary parts but they need...

Scuff-a-Luv Spring Babies REVIEW

Scuff-a-Luv Spring Babies REVIEW

*Product gifted for review  If you have seen my previous reviews you will know that my girls are both big fans of Scruff-a-Luv products - the abandoned and unloved characters that need to be washed and nurtured to bring them to life. This Spring saw the release of a...

BABY Born Bathtub with Shower – REVIEW

BABY Born Bathtub with Shower – REVIEW

AD - Baby Born Bathtub product gifted for review. This post contains affiliate links My youngest daughter is nearly four and is pretty much doll obsessed. She loves acting out little scenes with her dolls, pretending to feed them, and getting her baby dressed and...

Scruff-a-Luv Friends Rescue Pet REVIEW

Scruff-a-Luv Friends Rescue Pet REVIEW

AD - Product sent for review. This post contains affiliate links If you're not familiar with Scruff-a-Luv's, then quite frankly, where have you been?? These adorable toys represent unloved and abandoned pets that are found curled up in a little ball. In order to bring...

Smashers Epic Dino Egg – REVIEW

Smashers Epic Dino Egg – REVIEW

AD - Item gifted for review  If your kids love surprises, then they will LOVE the NEW Smashers Epic Dino Egg from Zuru, with over 25 exciting surprises nestled safely inside. With Easter on the way, this is a great option for a chocolate alternative Easter gift, with...