The Yoto Player is the award-winning kids' gadget families can't stop recommending this summer

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The summer holidays are nearly here and to help keep kids entertained over the long break, many families are swearing by one award-winning audio player. 

The Yoto Player has come to the rescue time and time again for parents looking to keep kids entertained without screens. The screen-free audio player for kids age 3-12+ has a huge library of over 1,000 audio titles to keep kids engaged at home and on the move. And with summer around the corner, it could be the hack busy families need.

Yoto Player 3rd generation   £89.99

With over 1,000 stories and activities, this gadget is helping parents survive the summer holidays. 

Here to make bedtimes, car journeys and down times that bit easier, the Yoto Player puts kids safely in control of their listening, learning and play.

With no screen, no microphones, camera or ads, you can have a worry-free playtime with a huge library of over 1,000 titles. And with 16 hours battery life and over 600 hours of audio for offline listening it's a winner for home and away. 

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Yoto Mini 2024 Edition  £59.99 

Pocket-sized and perfect for taking out and about, the Yoto Mini is ideal for holidays, car rides, bedtime, and beyond, allowing kids to independently access a near-endless supply of child-friendly audiobooks, music, and podcasts. 

It has 14 hours play per charge, ad free listening and free white noise and sleep sounds too.

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Not just for bedtimes but the storytelling audio player helps children learn whenever and wherever whether that's at home or in the car on long journeys

Not just for bedtimes but the storytelling audio player helps children learn whenever and wherever whether that's at home or in the car on long journeys 

Families looking for a screen‑free, travel‑friendly way to keep the little ones entertained without having to utilise smartphones and videos, are going to want to take a closer look at the Yoto player. 

Built to inspire imagination and independence, the audio-player has come to the rescue for scores of busy parents looking to keep kids engaged and entertained without the need for screens. 

Not just for bedtimes but the storytelling audio player helps children learn whenever and wherever whether that's at home or in the car on long journeys. Plus, with no microphones, camera or ads, you can have a worry-free playtime. 

TV and phones are a quick way to get some respite when looking to keep the kids busy but if you're worried about your child's screen time, then the Yoto Player could help put your mind at ease.

Scores of parents and families have already been charmed by the Yoto audio player which plays music, stories and games through audio, helping to develop your child's skills without the need for a screen. 

The speaker is activated by inserting physical cards that correspond to different activities. Kids can choose what they want to listen to, building confidence and fine motor skills while parents can relax knowing their entertained without extra distractions. 

Cleverly, the Yoto Player has a battery life of up to 16 hours so you can really make the most of the huge library on offer which comes in particularly handy with long car journeys.

There is a huge amount of choice for all ages with an ever-expanding library of over 1,000 audio titles

There is a huge amount of choice for all ages with an ever-expanding library of over 1,000 audio titles 

There is a huge amount of choice for all ages with an ever-expanding library of over 1,000 audio titles, ranging from childhood classics like The Gruffalo and the complete Harry Potter™ series to bestsellers like K-Pop Demon Hunters and A Bear Called Paddington. 

Alongside its popular licensed stories and music, Yoto also creates its own original audio adventures through Yoto Studios, an in-house team dedicated to making imaginative, engaging content for kids of all ages. 

Working with bestselling authors, award-winning musicians, creatives and sound artists, the brand focuses on creating stories and experiences that feel genuinely magical to listen to.

Happy parents have left rave reviews, with one writing how it's even reduced the amount of requests for screens: 'Our 4 year old loves his Yoto box. It’s been fun to watch him grow into the stories- initially paw patrol and now loves the ladybird nature cards and some longer stories. Helps decrease how much he requests to watch something.'