However there is content available that’s great for younger kids too. The player itself shouldn’t be handled by babies or kids under 3, however I would definitely say those kids will love the stories, such as Disney classics. A Yoto Mini is a screen-free smart speaker designed for children. It's a small, colourful device that can be used to play a variety of audio, including music, stories, and educational content. The device is controlled using physical cards that are inserted into a slot at the top of the player - each card represents a different story, music collection, activity, podcast or radio station. The Yoto Mini also has built-in WiFi connectivity, which allows it to access additional content from the Yoto app. The Yoto needs to be connected to WiFi when you first use it and when you first play any Yoto Card. This is because the Card content needs to stream to the device. Inside the box you’ll find the player, one make-your-own card and USB charging cable. Other cards are sold separately. The sound quality is brilliant and the tiny screen shows cute digital illustrations that bring the stories to life.

The player comes highly recommended by Mumsnetters - often mentioned in discussions about the best toys for two-year-olds and three-year-olds. But with parents’ smartphones able to play audiobooks and kid-friendly music, is it really worth investing in a piece of tech specifically for young children?

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Make Your Own Cards featuring your own audio recordings and also upload MP3 files to create music playlists We love hearing from our customers, and our customer service and tech support teams are always happy answer any questions you might have. The cool pixel graphic display that changes to reflect what’s being played is a big hit with my kids.

If that wasn’t enough, youngsters can tune in to free daily content, including a children’s radio and podcast, but you must be connected to the internet for this feature to work. It is inspired by the teachings of Maria Montessori, who believed that children could thrive when given certain levels of independence, and to place emphasis on using physical objects in learning and play (you've probably heard of 'Montessori' play). Another power issue warning sign is slow charging speeds when compared to before. If you notice that your device takes significantly longer than usual to charge then it could be due to a faulty connection between the two components or because of a weak current coming from the charger itself. The best solution for this problem would be to buy a new Yoto charger and replace it with the one thats currently being used. Which should you buy? They’re all amazing fun toys, but I would give Yoto Player the edge because it will remain popular with your child all the way through primary school. And if you'd just like to submit a suggestion for new features, audio content, you can make a submission to our suggestion box. We read every single submission!A significant amount of the power your player uses is for the display. By reducing the amount of time the display is showing images when not needed, you can extend the battery life by several hours. To do this, there is a feature in Settings called B Using your player as a Bluetooth speaker Not only because of the content you can get for it, and the fact I think the Tonies figures will get a little young as kids get bigger, but also the free Yoto content you get with the radio and podcast. They’re so engaging!