Forget iPads! The £120 screen-free gadget topping my son’s Christmas wish list
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Ditch screen time this Christmas! Pre-orders are live for the game-changing 4th Gen Yoto Player — and the new Gruffalo Granny card is already up for grabs.
There is one must-have item sitting firmly at the top of my son’s Christmas list this year — and it is a total game-changer for parents fed up with endless screen time. When it comes to festive wishes, his number one request is crystal clear: the Yoto Player.
He has had one for years, and it has become an absolute lifesaver for his bedtime routine. Now, the 4th Generation Yoto Player has landed, priced at £119.99, and it is packed with upgrades that make it a must-have for all-day family life, not just bedtime.Unlike shoving an iPad into your child's hands, the Yoto Player offers a brilliant screen-free listening experience that parents can actually feel good about.
The new model keeps that genius screen-free focus, but adds a handy green button so kids can take full control themselves. Plus, there is a built-in night light giving off the perfect comforting glow for little ones settling down to sleep. Pre-orders are live right now with dispatch from October 15. Children can simply pop in a Yoto Card to instantly access stories, music, and the morning Yoto Daily show, or wind down with soothing sleep sounds at night.
Top of my shopping list to go with it is the brand new Gruffalo Granny card, on sale now. Julia Donaldson’s timeless tales are adored by so many families, and this is guaranteed to be played on repeat — whether during a quiet afternoon or as part of the bedtime wind-down.
What sets Yoto apart is how it completely dodges the dreaded screen trap. My son can pick what he wants to listen to all by himself by simply inserting a card, with zero setup needed from me. At £119.99, the price tag is not cheap, especially if you already own an older model. But if you want a bumper Christmas present that gets used every single day rather than gathering dust by January, the new 4th Gen Yoto Player is an absolute winner.
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