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! 

REVIEW – Paw Patrol Mission Cruiser

REVIEW – Paw Patrol Mission Cruiser

Erin is a huge fan of Paw Patrol, and has been for quite some time now! We have followed the series on Nick Jr since the beginning, and Erin has watched with excitement at the arrival of every new episode and character. To accompany the series, the toys have been...

REVIEW – Kenwood Chef XL Elite #AOatHome

REVIEW – Kenwood Chef XL Elite #AOatHome

Back in my twenties, before I had children, I always imagined the type of mother I would be. I had it all planned out in my head. I would be the Mum who enjoyed playtime and craft, who spent hours making fantastic creations with the children, and at weekends, the Mum...

REVIEW – Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Season 2

REVIEW – Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Season 2

Having been a huge fan of Hatchimals from the beginning, Erin was super egg'cited (eggs'cuse the pun!!) when Spinmaster launched their collectible spin off - Hatchimals CollEGGtibles last April. With prices at just pocket money prices, these fun and interactive eggs...

Couch to 5k Review – Halfway Point

Couch to 5k Review – Halfway Point

#This is a collaborative post My experience of Couch to 5k I am currently half way through Couch to 5k. Almost 18 months ago I couldn’t even walk. I was sat in a hospital bed with our tiny newborn baby by my side and an unknown reaction to sepsis, having gone from...

When do we stop wanting to grow up?

When do we stop wanting to grow up?

When do we stop wanting to grow up? Last night I was brushing Erin's hair after her bath - a quiet calm moment between Mother and daughter where she sat innocently perched between my knees in front of the mirror. She was posing, as she does frequently, pulling funny...

Breastfeeding – Who’s the Dummy Now?

Breastfeeding – Who’s the Dummy Now?

Breastfeeding: Who’s the dummy now??? Me. That’s who. Me. Lucy, Mummy, Mama. Whatever you want to call me - I am officially a dummy. 16 months into my breastfeeding journey, and I’ve shifted from breast feeding warrior to dummy in one fowl swoop. We’ve all heard the...

Valentine’s Gift Guide – For Men

Valentine’s Gift Guide – For Men

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and if you haven't already, now is the time to start thinking about what to get the man in your life to say thank you - thank you for being there for you, supporting you, making you feel like a princess, or in my case, thank you...

Garden Trends for 2018

Garden Trends for 2018

As you will know from my previous posts, I absolutely LOVE my garden. I love spring, and cannot wait for the days to become lighter and brighter so that we can get outside and enjoy the space that we are so lucky to have created. In the winter months, our garden haven...

GIVEAWAY – Bring on Spring with Sloane & Sons

GIVEAWAY – Bring on Spring with Sloane & Sons

I love this time of year; the time of year that the evenings slowly but surely start to get that little bit lighter, and when there is the slightest of glimmer of hope that Spring is on the horizon. I have made no secret about my love for my garden, and I absolutely...

My Unconventional Valentine

My Unconventional Valentine

Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Whether you are in a relationship or not, it seems that there are a whole range of views on Valentine's Day from the nonchalant to the extreme. Whilst I am pretty open with my emotions, I am far from being a...