Parents love Tonies because they're not only fun, but educational too. They help kids learn new words and improve their speech. Plus, they're great for establishing bedtime routines in younger toddlers. Highway Rat Tonie: Delve into the world of the Highway Rat, the greedy rodent who steals from other creatures but ultimately learns the value of sharing and kindness. This Tonie brings the colorful characters and memorable rhymes of the Highway Rat story to life.

Snail and the Whale Tonie: Embark on an epic journey with the Snail and the Whale as they travel the world together, proving that even the smallest creatures can achieve big things. The delightful narrative and captivating illustrations of this story are brought to life on your Toniebox. Olive’s Toniebox is used everyday in our household, either as part of her bedtime routine or (increasingly) during the day when Olive wants to listen to music or a story. Furthermore, despite buying the box for Olive when she was only one, I still feel like we’ve had plenty of use from it, and this will only continue as she grows older and her attention span expands. The Toniebox is a squishy speaker that doubles as a musical storybox for children. This colourful cube has a slot for special characters, known as Tonies, which when placed on top, play stories, songs or music related to that character. The Toniebox has an impressive 7-hour battery life, which means it’s a great travel companion. I only charge the TonieBox once a week and most of the time it’s dotted around Olive’s room or in the car.For example, and this may just be a question of taste, I’ve found some of the lullaby Tonies to really grate on me, with the singing voices being not as high quality as you might expect.

Content Tonies are pre-loaded themed Tonies that you can buy ready to play. Including Disney, Julia Donaldson classics, Beethoven classics, Terrible Tudors and Pixar characters, there are a huge variety on offer here in the UK, alone. In this Toniebox review, I’d say this is one of my biggest disappointments of the product and I certainly would have expected an easier, glitch-free user-experience for the price. 3. Varied Listen Time Although it’s a lovely idea, I don’t think we’ve made the most out of the Creative Tonie and that’s simply because neither of us can be bothered to add anything else. 6. Toniebox Doesn’t Support Wireless Headphones The Toniebox is an audiobox that plays the stories related to the beautifully painted figurines that sit on top of the box. To neatly conclude this Toniebox review, I would say that this clever and durable audiobox is worth the investment.Every Tonieboxcomes with a unique starter Creative-Tonie, allowing parents or grandparents to record their own voices onto the gadget. This is perfect for storytime when families can't be together. The Content Tonies do vary in style and duration and this is something that’ll I’ll touch upon in my ‘Pros and Cons’ list further down in this Toniebox review. Although you can plug in headphones, your child will be limited in movement when listening. This means Olive won’t be able to use them until she’s much older and can understand the concept of sitting still and not getting herself in a tangled mess. 7. Quality of Character Tonies do Vary Each Toniebox comes with an exclusive starter Creative-Tonie, which allows parents or grandparents to record their own voices onto the gadget perfect for storytime when families can't be together, but more than 200 extra Tonie characters can be bought, aimed at every age and interest, ranging from Disney princesses, Peppa Pig, Spider-Man, Coco-Melon and literary classics from authors like Julia Donaldson, the iconic bear Paddington and more.

We have amassed quite the collection of Content Tonies since buying the Toniebox just over a year ago, and one thing I’ve noticed is that the quality of the Tonies do vary. The Snail and the Whale and The Smartest Giant in Town. Follow the adventures of a tiny snail who hitches a ride on the tail of an enormous whale, their journey filled with icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins before disaster strikes.Another brilliant feature of the Toniebox is the fact it doesn’t require a WIFI connection to work – unlike a smart speaker. As long as you have the Tonie to pop on top, the box will work – making it an ideal travel companion. The Toniebox is available in a range of charming colors, and it’s a durable and portable speaker that encourages children to explore the world of audio storytelling in a tangible, interactive way. With just a simple tap on its ears, kids can start, stop, or skip stories. This makes it a perfect companion for on-the-go adventures, bedtime stories, or quiet playtime. As a story-telling, music playing and educational device, the Toniebox can have a variety of uses throughout childhood. From simple lullabies at night to educational stories about space and time, the Toniebox certainly earns its price tag when it comes to versatility. 7. What is the Battery Life of a Toniebox? Below is my Toniebox review focused on using it with a toddler (1 – 2 year old). Coming with a hefty price tag, here are my honest thoughts on whether the TonieBox is really worth the money. The Tonies – Julia Donaldson Collection: This bundle includes four charming Tonies, each representing a different Julia Donaldson classic: