Toniebox 2

The Toniebox has exploded onto the scene and quickly become a firm favourite amongst kids and parents alike.

The new and creatively named Toniebox 2 takes the already popular formula and gives it a thoughtful refresh, delivering guilt free and screen free entertainment for children. At first glance, it still looks delightfully simple and comes in 5 attractive colours. Covered in a soft, durable fabric and built to survive the occasional tumble from a coffee table or bedroom shelf, it is clearly designed with young users in mind.

The magic happens when children place a Tonie character on top. Stories, songs and educational content begin playing instantly, with no complicated menus, passwords or endless scrolling required making it suitable for kids as young as 1 years old. This updated version builds on this simplicity with improved performance, refined controls and reliable connectivity. Children can control playback through intuitive gestures such as squeezing the ears for volume and tapping the sides to skip tracks. It feels wonderfully low tech in the best possible way, encouraging independent play without requiring a screen. The improved audio quality is impressive for a product aimed at younger listeners. Voices are clear, music sounds rich and the speaker is more than capable of filling a bedroom or playroom. Battery life has also had an upgrade giving you up to 10 hours playback per charge.

The growing library of character figures covers everything from classic fairy tales and beloved children’s characters to educational content and bedtime stories. There are also interactive games, quizzes, and challenges where the kids take the lead with Tonieplay. The Bedtime mode offers a sleep light with timer that helps little ones drift off with a soft, adjustable glow and a customisable timer. The sunrise alarm can then wake them up with energising light and sound, staying gently lit until the alarm sounds. It is worth noting the sunrise alarm requires connection to the charger, so it is only available for ages 3+. The Toniebox 2 is successful because it understands its audience. It is fun, durable and genuinely easy for children to use independently. The additional cost of the individual Tonie characters can add up but that’s what birthdays and Christmas’s are for.

In a world where many toys compete for attention with brighter screens and louder notifications, it offers something refreshingly different. Simple, engaging and cleverly designed, it remains one of the most appealing children’s audio systems available today. RRP £94.99

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