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! 

Highlights of Our Family Holiday to Bluestone

Highlights of Our Family Holiday to Bluestone

#ad - press trip We recently returned from a much needed family break at Bluestone, Pembrokeshire and I already know that we will definitely be back. This year has been a pretty eventful one with some health issues and more hospital visits than I care to mention, so a...

Not another body confidence post…

Not another body confidence post…

Body confidence. *YAWN* - I know what you're probably thinking. Yet another blogger (or is it blaggers that most people affectionately call us these days?) writing about how they've learned to embrace their curves, be proud of their tiger stripes and love their body,...

Celebrating National Pet Month with Soggy Doggy

Celebrating National Pet Month with Soggy Doggy

#ad Products received in exchange for my honest review Who doesn't love Soggy Doggy? The girls have always been huge fans of dogs, even since they were tiny, to the point that on our Summer holiday last year, Neve had a full on melt down because I wouldn't allow her...

REVIEW – Hogarths Children’s Afternoon Tea Solihull

REVIEW – Hogarths Children’s Afternoon Tea Solihull

#ad - afternoon tea was provided in exchange for our honest review ****UPDATE - 2022 - I returned to Hogarths today with my family to celebrate my daughter's 9th birthday. After a terrible customer service experience and a cock up with the booking (despite ringing...

You know you’re a Stationery Addict when…..

You know you’re a Stationery Addict when…..

#ad This is a collaborative post Next week is National Stationery week - a week where a Stationery addict like me rejoices at the celebration of all things pen and paper - and with extra discounts making new stationery purchases somewhat compulsory. Ever since I was a...

Building Kids Confidence in the Water

Building Kids Confidence in the Water

Advertorial Content in collaboration with Simply Swim One of the things I am most proud of with our daughters is that we have taught them to be confident in the water from a very young age. Erin is now nearly 6, and is able to swim unaided thanks to the support and...

Num Noms Easter Baking Challenge

Num Noms Easter Baking Challenge

#ad - features gifted items. This post contains affiliate links I absolutely love the Easter bank holiday - the chance to spend 4 days off work with my family, enjoy some time together at home and in the garden or head out on mini adventures in the great outdoors. Of...

National Unicorn Day – Unicorn Gifts for Unicorn Lovers

National Unicorn Day – Unicorn Gifts for Unicorn Lovers

#AD - Press Samples and contains affiliate links  It may not have failed to escape your attention that in this house, Unicorns are a pretty common sight. It's fair to say that Neve, 2 and Erin 5 are both a wee bit obsessed with this horned mythical creature, and that...

REVIEW – Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Mermal Magic (Season 5)

REVIEW – Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Mermal Magic (Season 5)

#Ad - Gifted for Review, Affiliate Links  Those who follow us regularly will know that Erin is a BIG fan of surprise reveal toys. She has loved Hatchimals CollEGGtibles since they were first launched as a spin off from the larger Hatchimals toy back in 2017, and since...