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! 

Children Taught to Body Shame – When will it STOP???

Children Taught to Body Shame – When will it STOP???

As a Mum to two daughters, I am slightly nervous of my girls growing up. For fear of sounding incredibly old when I say this, things have changed a LOT since I was a girl. I didn't wear make up until the end of senior school, didn't see a hair straightener till I was...

Hump Day Linky – 21/6

Hump Day Linky – 21/6

Welcome back to Hump Day Linky and thanks for joining me on my linky to celebrate Hump Day - the middle of the week, and the downhill journey to the weekend! It's not possible to talk about this week without mentioning the weather. I am going to be inherently British...

Capturing the Memories with My-Picture.co.uk

Capturing the Memories with My-Picture.co.uk

How many photos do you have in non-digital form?? I bet the answer is Not Enough. My partner would describe me as a "relentless memory maker". Never an occasion goes by without me whisking out my phone or camera and 'capturing the moment'. I love looking back at...

Erin’s 4th Birthday – The Party Planning

Erin’s 4th Birthday – The Party Planning

Erin turned four on Monday, and the planning for her fourth birthday party is well underway. This year, due to me being on maternity leave, we have been unable to afford a nursery party as well as a family party, simply opting for a family party at home. You could be...

REVIEW – Paw Patrol Roll Patrol Sets

REVIEW – Paw Patrol Roll Patrol Sets

Erin is a massive fan of Paw Patrol, watching it most mornings before preschool. She loves singing the theme tune (badly) and knows the names of all the characters, even the newer ones such as Everest and Robo Dog. She loved the Paw Patrol Air Patroller which Santa...

Making the most of your Employment Benefits

Making the most of your Employment Benefits

As some of you will know that in addition to my blog, I also work part time in Human Resources. Part of my role is being responsible for employee benefits packages at my place of work. As a Mum, some of the employment benefits I receive with my job...

Hump Day Linky – 21/6

Hump Day Linky 14/6

Welcome back to Hump Day Linky and thanks for joining me on my linky to celebrate Hump Day - the middle of the week, and the downhill journey to the weekend! We have had a busy week so far this week, as on Monday we celebrated Erin's 4th Birthday. We had a wonderful...

Quinny Zapp Flex Plus REVIEW

Quinny Zapp Flex Plus REVIEW

#AD - Quinny Zapp Flex Plus gifted for review Introducing our Quinny Zapp Flex Plus Review I always love reading about new pushchair launches, and often flick through magazines looking at pushchairs in admiration in the same way that Mike does when flicking through...

RECALL – Girls Next Sandals

RECALL – Girls Next Sandals

Next are recalling a children's sandal product due to risk of a choking hazard. Next have identified a problem with the sandal shown below. You’ll find the item number (193426) on the heel strap. Unfortunately, it's come to light that there's a potential problem with...