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! 

Parental Bereavement Leave Bill

Parental Bereavement Leave Bill

It's something that no body wants to think about - the loss of a child. Whilst everyone hopes that it would never happen to them, the figures speak otherwise - with figures from Child Bereavement UK revealing that 28 young people, babies and children (under the age of...

PRODUCT RECALL – Boots Soothers / Dummies

PRODUCT RECALL – Boots Soothers / Dummies

Boots have issued a voluntary recall on two types of Boots Baby Soothers due to a potential manufacturing fault. As a precautionary measure they are asking anyone who has purchased either of these two Boots Baby Soothers (one for babies 0-6 months and the other for 6...

Disney on Ice – Passport to Adventure

Disney on Ice – Passport to Adventure

Erin has been a huge Disney fan from a very young age, and first started showing an interest in films like Frozen and The Little Mermaid - my own childhood favourite, at around 18 months. Now aged four, Erin will happily sit snuggled up on the sofa, contentedly...

Hump Day Linky 18/10

Hump Day Linky 18/10

Welcome back to Hump Day Linky and thanks for joining me on my weekly linky to celebrate Hump Day - the middle of the week, and the downhill journey to the weekend! This week we've had a bit of a challenge with Erin with Erin at school and as such has had a bit of a...

Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?

Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?

Are you one of the 5% of the UK population who has completed their entire Christmas shopping in JANUARY? Don't worry, I haven't completely lost my marbles - my answer to that question would be a strong and resounding NO! When it comes to Christmas shopping, there...

Why I’m happy for the girls to #PickSnot this Christmas!

Why I’m happy for the girls to #PickSnot this Christmas!

This Christmas, I am happy for the girls to #PickSnot..... But not quite in the way you may think. If you haven't met Snot yet, then this Smyths Toys advert will explain everything. The Snot I am referring to is actually a snuggly and loveable character; the star of...