The Yoto Mini: A screen-free travel essential for families during the summer holidays
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Now the school holidays are here, one gadget has emerged as a parent favourite for keeping children entertained during long journeys - and there’s no screen in sight.
Finding ways to keep children entertained during family travel without resorting to tablets and smartphones remains a challenge for many parents, especially now the summer holidays stretch ahead.
The Yoto Mini, a portable audio device loaded with stories, music, podcasts and educational content, has emerged as a popular solution.
The Yoto Mini (2024 Edition) is priced at £59.99, small enough to fit into a backpack yet capable of providing hours of screen-free entertainment.
The appeal lies in giving children independence without handing over a device. Young listeners can choose their own stories and listen through the speaker or headphones, avoiding the extended screen time that often characterises long journeys. For families planning road trips, flights or staycations this summer, the gadget could be invaluable during this peak holiday season.
Several bundle options are available. The Yoto Mini + Winnie the Pooh, priced at £62.98, pairs the device with a story that has proven enduring appeal for children. There’s also Yoto Mini + Disney’s Stitch bundle for slightly more, £72.87. More are available to view on the Yoto website.
For existing Yoto Mini owners, accessories are discounted. The Yoto Mini Travel Case has been reduced from £29.99 to £25.99, offering protection during packing into suitcases and backpacks. The Wireless Headphones are available at £30.99, useful for flights and train journeys when siblings wish to listen to different content simultaneously.
As one parent noted, "The Yoto Mini manages to keep children entertained, encourages independent listening and storytelling, and gives adults a little more peace during those long summer journeys."
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