28 May Ones to Watch: Toniebox 2
Half term road trips can go one of two ways. Either it’s a smooth ride filled with singalongs, snacks and sleepy passengers, or it’s an endless chorus of “Are we nearly there yet?” before you’ve even reached the first motorway services.
But there’s hope yet for parents…
Toniebox 2 has arrived with a solution to tantrums – and it won’t cause square eyes. Here we have a screen-and-ad-free, audio player for kids that can make miracles come true (almost!).
Building on the success of the original Toniebox, the “next-generation” player has been designed to make independent play even more interactive, immersive and family friendly. Three words we like to hear. Whether they opt for quizzes, adventures or challenges, children can actively take part in the story rather than simply listening along. It’s a feature that transforms backseat boredom into collaborative play, helping to keep siblings entertained mile after mile.
And the detail is in the design… Soft, durable and intuitive for small hands to use, Toniebox 2 combines stories, songs and games to rival an iPad. This nifty device could swiftly become mum/dad’s best buddy.
Perhaps the best part is that it’s designed to grow with them, with content aimed from one to nine years and beyond. From calming bedtime stories after a busy day out to energetic singalongs during the drive itself, there’s content to suit every stage of the journey.
Whether it’s a quick drive home from the relatives or a long journey back from ‘hollibobs’, this is one road trip companion parents will be glad to have along for the ride. All we know is this has Product of the Year written all over it and with registration nearly closing, it’s high time brands figure out if they’ll be in it to win it or sit idly by while others take the crown. Tick, tock.