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. Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are not suitable for children under three years of age as they contain small parts, which could present a choking hazard and a long cord which is a strangulation risk. The Yoto Mini Player is an award winning audio player for kids. This fun compact player works with audio cards that vary from audiobooks, educational audio to music and activities. Alongside the Toniebox and Echo Dot Kids, the Yoto is one of the most popular audio devices on the market right now. To find out whether this cute and eye-catching gadget is worth the hype, we asked our parent-tester, May, and her 4- and 2-year-olds to put the Yoto Mini to the test. Here’s what they thought… Our verdict at a glance 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.”

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? The Yoto Mini is a great device for parents who want to reduce screen time while still having some tech for their kids. It's useful for children of all ages, and makes a great introduction to the world of technology. With its simple card system and chunky buttons, the device is easy to use and allows children to select and play their own content independently. Looking for a safe, fun and easy-to-use audio player for young children? The Yoto Mini could be just what you need. With its simple design and range of age-appropriate content, the device is designed with little ones in mind. Kids can explore their imagination and the world around them as they discover and learn now things from their every growing library of audio. The compact size the mini and its comprehensive battery time of 20hrs, makes it perfect for adventures on the go, be it road trips, flights or sleepovers.

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. Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are not splash or drip proof. Keep Yoto Player and Yoto Mini away from water, moisture and any heat; do not submerge the products. Clean with a dry soft cloth, if that doesn’t work, be sure to disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning with a damp microfibre cloth. Do not use solvent, chlorides or chemical cleaning agents. 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.

That’s an easy one! Yoto Mini puts the best of Yoto in the palms of kids’ hands. It’s small enough for kids of all ages to use as a personal player on all their adventures. Yoto recommend only adults use the charger, which should be kept out of reach of children at all times. the Yoto Player is suitable for use by anyone aged 3+. However, Yoto's content library contains cards suitable for children from birth to 12 year Our tester gave the Yoto Mini an impressive 5/5 stars. As an age-appropriate introduction to tech, it’s hard to beat.

How child-friendly is it?

Read next: For more great gift ideas for little ones, take a look at our guide to the best toys for 3-year-olds. How child-friendly is it? The Yoto Mini Player in Neutral is a carefully connected innovative portable audio player made for little ones. It’s controlled with physical smartcards (sold separately), putting the best of Yoto in the palm of their hands. We love Yoto Mini and after 8 months of using one so often we bought another so the kids have one each. Absolutely no regrets. We will have to wait and see but with the range of cards available and the simple aesthetics, I feel there is longevity in this product.” Read next: Yoto Mini vs Toniebox: which is the best screen-free audio player? Where to buy a Yoto Mini and Yoto cards

Yoto Cards are very durable! They’re built like debit cards so they’re hard to bend and even harder to break. The Yoto Mini is great looking, and we loved its minimalist design as soon as we laid eyes on it. In terms of getting it set up, as long as you have a strong WiFi connection, it couldn’t be easier.

Yoto Mini: What is it?