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While a trusty tablet logged into the YouTube Kids app is guaranteed to keep your little ones entertained during long travel days, it’s not really a viable solution if you’re looking to limit screen time.
So, it’s no surprise that the perfectly petite and portable Yoto Mini is once again flying off the virtual shelves ahead of the summer holidays.
Yoto Mini
A screen-free audio player designed for kids aged 3-12, the Yoto Mini boasts an impressive 14-hour battery life, and over 500 hours of audio storage capacity. As well as providing access to sleep sounds, daily podcasts, and family-friendly radio stations, it also uses physical Yoto Cards — which play specific music, stories, and educational content.
A screen-free audio player made specifically for kids, the Yoto Mini is essentially just the smaller sibling of the much-loved Yoto Player. Designed to encourage independent listening, it doubles as a programmable night light and clock, and has no microphones, cameras, or ads — prioritising totally safe creative play.
Inspired by Montessori principles, the Yoto Mini uses Yoto Cards — which are physically allotted into the gadget, and range from Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol audiobooks, to educational podcasts like Horrible Histories and BrainBots. With over 1,200 cards to choose from, there’s something for every child — whatever their interests.
Great for long car drives and flights, the Yoto Mini also comes with a couple of different additional accessories. The Yoto Headphones have been made specifically for young ears, have kid-safe volume limiting, and even come with a clever feature that allows two sets to listen from one player.
Meanwhile, the hard-shell Yoto Mini Travel Case has ample space to store a Yoto Mini, cable, kids’ headphones and up to 30 Yoto Cards — so it’s perfect for bringing with you on your family adventures this summer. Plus, you can personalise your audio player with a silicone Mini Adventure Jacket, which will help protect it from any bumps and scuffs on your travels.
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