Yoto Player Universal Magnetic Charging Dock - Additional or replacement charging dock for Yoto Player – includes plug pins for use in multiple regions UK, EU, US

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Simply record audio in the Yoto app on your smartphone – this could be something like you or a loved one reading a bedtime story for your child – or upload compatible audio files to the app then save to a blank Yoto card. Laura:"The Yoto Player is exciting as it is a new way of getting young children excited about books and storytelling. It encourages children to explore their imaginations, inspired by the stories as opposed to TV and iPads which encourages children to ‘switch off’ their brains. Whilst I don’t think the Yoto Player should or would want to replace reading with parents and carers I think the two can work brilliantly in unison to promote reading and creativity within young children." What one thing would you change about this product? There’s a brilliant variety of Yoto Cards (sold separately) to play – although you’ll need to fork out the cash to build up your collection – featuring stories to suit a range of ages and tastes. And parents will find the free sleep sounds available via the Yoto App really useful for settling babies at night. Just don’t leave the player with kids under 3 unsupervised. How does Yoto Player work?

There is a huge range of Yoto Cards to suit a wide range of age groups – from babies needing help getting to sleep to primary aged kids who enjoy listening to audio books. Night light – Once the story has finished, the Yoto doubles up as a night light, securely cementing its usefulness as a part of the bedtime routine. There are clear and concise instructions as you go along which worked well for me.” Our parent-tester says. “There are also now a number of guides that are automatically in the playlist section.” Yoto Daily is a podcast featuring information and fun content, plus birthday shoutouts. It’s required listening in our house as my kids love it! The difference between a Yoto Mini and the slightly more expensive Yoto Player is size - the Yoto Player is simply a larger version with all the same functions.Headphones can be plugged into the Yoto – making it ideal for travel on public transport or for use in a room where adults want a bit of quiet. Yoto Player 3rd generation – what’s new? Design – The Yoto design is faultless. It is robust enough to be handled by a pre-schooler, and it feels like it is made to last. The Yoto app also stores all of your stories so that your child can listen to them on the go via your phone. You can also pause a story, turn it off or change parental controls on the device. If the Yoto Charger is not working, it could be a sign of a faulty charger, so it may need to be replaced. yoto charger not working

Jessica:"Slightly ‘clunky’ app interface with regards to it not being very intuitive. Difficult to change the Wi-Fi settings if moving between locations. However, this appears to be better on the newer version of the app. We also don’t feel the speakers themselves are of very high quality the sound can sometimes be mediocre." In terms of making life easier, this for me, is Yoto’s biggest selling point. As previously mentioned, it is a huge help in the bedtime routine. I also really love the night light feature. My eldest son has a slight fear of the dark and was overjoyed when he learnt his robot would keep him safe. What changes would you make to the Yoto Player? There are hundreds to choose from, with content to suit all ages! The range of Cards includes Roald Dahl and Beatrix Potter classics, as well as modern Marvel superhero adventure stories. If you are trying to decide between going with Yoto or Tonies, it really comes down to whether you much prefer the more fun figures that go on the Toniebox. Kids can insert Yoto Cards (sold separately) into the top of the Yoto Player to play their favourite stories, or access free content such as the Yoto Daily podcast and the Yoto Radio station.I relied on a GroEgg nursery thermometer until my kids were toddlers to help guide me on how to dress them for bed, especially in heatwaves. But these days I’m not too worried about having a temperature sensor in their bedroom. Those with younger kids may find the temperature sensor useful. Yoto Cards The cool pixel graphic display that changes to reflect what’s being played is a big hit with my kids. You’ll of course need to supervise younger children with the Player, but I think it is a great toy for those younger ages too. Yoto Player pros and cons Pros