After waiting until relatively late in the Black Friday game, the Yoto Black Friday sale turned out to be a good one - there is 20% off almost site-wide. That makes this the brand's biggest sale ever. As Cyber Monday starts today, it's the last day that Yoto players are available for 20% off.
Loads of people have been googling 'Yoto Black Friday' and 'Yoto bundle' since the Black Friday deals started this month - and when we asked on The Juggle what deals you were looking to shop this Black Friday period, many of you said you were after a Yoto Player for your children.
For Black Friday 2023, Yoto went big and took 20% off nearly all products on its website, apart from the Yoto Mini, which is excluded. The sale went live on Thursday November 23rd and will last until the end of Cyber Monday, meaning today, November 27, is the last day you can claim the discount.
For the uninitiated (or those who may be choosing between the offers available on the Toniebox and the Yoto), here's some information on the Yoto Player.
What is a Yoto Player?
If your little one loves stories and music, then a Yoto player is a great buy. Being screen-free, it is a great way for your child to unwind at night and, because it is so simple to use, they should be able to operate it independently. The Yoto player offers a choice of Yoto story cards with favourites such as Disney tales, Julia Donaldson and, for a more traditional option, Enid Blyton. Plus, you can even record your own story.
As well as providing entertainment, the Yoto Player also has a nightlight function, a thermometer and a clock. Plus some versions have an 'okay to wake' setting. There's also the Yoto Mini which is smaller and great for taking on long journeys or to use on the go.
The other thing the Yoto Player has going for it is that it's really stylish-looking – I love the retro-style display and bright colours.
My friend Jo has a five year-old son with a Yoto Player. She says: 'Our son loves his Yoto and it's great for some quiet time that isn't screen related.
'We've recorded some of our own stories and shared with friends too which was really lovely. All in all I'd say it's definitely worth the investment but the cards are expensive so it can be hard to maintain! To get around this, we often ask for them at Christmas or birthdays to spread to cost.'
So, if you're hoping to buy a Yoto for your kids this Christmas, these are the best deals available...
SHOP: The Best Offers In The Yoto Black Friday Sale
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Including the player, a charger and a welcome card, this is the entry level Yoto, which has 20% off. The Yoto is completely beloved by those who get them for their families - they're rated 4.7 on Trustpilot with more than 300 reviews.
One owner wrote: 'Great solution to give kids access to audiobooks while limiting direct access to the internet. Good sound and easy controls. My kid loves using this player.'
Another fan went further, saying: 'I cannot say enough good things about the Yoto Player. What a refreshing product among today's overstimulating children's products. Yoto offers calm, promotes concentration, fosters independence and a love of reading. A must-add for families with young children.'
Pros
- As well as being an audio player, works as a room thermometer, clock and 'ok-to-wake' night light.
- Can go 24 hours on one charge.
- Includes endless free audio.
- Bluetooth enabled.
Cons
- Doesn't include any Yoto cards like bundles that are available.
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A selection of cards to get you started with Yoto. Stories, music, sound effects, an activity, podcast and a Make Your Own to introduce you to the world of audio. Ideal for ages 0-2, it includes My First 100 Words, Crackling Fire, Story Shed Podcast, Robin Hood: A Musical Adventure, Hotel Flamingo, Songs from the Playground and a Make Your Own card.
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Favourite children’s stories and animal noises for day time and calming music, sleepy sounds and a bedtime story for night time. For babies and toddlers up to three years old. Perfect if you've just bought a first Yoto box.
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Personalise your Yoto Player and protect it from the wear and tear of daily life with an adventure jacket that is completely personal to you. Each one features an eye-popping array of colours in a one-of-a-kind pattern. Numbers are limited so be quick...
(Compatible with 3rd Generation Yoto Players only.)
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The Yoto Player Adventure Jacket for the 3rd Generation Yoto Player fits snugly over your Yoto Player, protecting it from smalls bumps and making it easier to carry from place to place. This one in bright orange bird adds some style to your Yoto player, while still allowing access to all of Yoto player's features including the nightlight, buttons, charger and headphone port.
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Yoto Headphones have kid-safe volume limit and can be connected wirelessly with ease. The headband can be adjusted for comfort and are perfect for quiet listening at home or in the car. They have 20 hours of listening time per charge.
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Yoto Headphones have a kid-safe volume limit, a premium braided cable and a daisy chain feature to allow two sets to listen together from one player.
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This bundle of stories includes some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved books: The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, Monkey Puzzle and The Smartest Giant in Town.
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Includes: Frozen, 101 Dalmatians, The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, Dumbo and Sleeping Beauty.
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Jump into adventure with the PAW Patrol in these audio dramatisations of favourite TV episodes.
What Is Black Friday?
In America, Black Friday arrives before Christmas and is when many retailers lower the price of their products. You can get many products in these sales, including loads of baby deals, toys for Christmas and even your favourite clothing brands and electrical items such as the Yoto player. It is a great chance to find a bargain, start your Christmas shopping and pick up some great gifts at low prices, or even treat yourself.
How do I claim my Yoto Black Friday discount?
Discounts are applied at the checkout, so simply add to basket and when you've finished shopping you'll be able to see the final price after the 20% discount.
When does Black Friday finish?
Proper Black Friday deals (not just seasonal sales dressed up as a Black Friday deal!) end on Cyber Monday, which is the following Monday. This year, 2023, that's Monday November 27, meaning the last day the 20% discount on Yotos will be available is today.
What age is a Yoto Player appropriate for?
The Yoto Player is recommended for children from three years-old, but there are some lovely story cards for little ones with popular characters such as Peppa Pig and The Gruffalo - there are even 0-2 years collections. The good thing is there are options on the website for kids organised by age range, going up to over nine years old. It is also great for older children, who will enjoy making their own cards or listening to stories such as Horrible Histories or Roald Dahl stories. So, there's longevity in your purchase.
What's the difference between Yoto Player and Yoto Mini?
The Yoto Mini is smaller but most of the features that we love about the Yoto Player are still included such as: the Yoto Daily, Yoto Radio, sleep sounds, pixel display and day-and-night clock. The mini is a handy size for listening on the go and will work well in the car if you download your little one's cards for them before travelling. The mini isn't included in Yoto's Black Friday 20% off sale.
What is the difference between Yoto 2nd generation and 3rd generation?
It seems to be a case of next gen = bigger and better. It has more storage, longer battery (now 24 hours up from 10 hours) and can also be used with bluetooth headphones.
Is Tonies or Yoto better?
There are loads (and I mean LOADS) of forums where parents ask the same things. But as with all things parenting, (annoyingly) it's down to what's right for your family. The Yoto has more features like an in-build night-light, tells the time and room temperature and a long battery life. The Toniebox is catching up with some of these features,= but you might have to buy separately, for instance buying a podcast Tonie or night light Tonie. Tonie characters are perhaps more robust, being made of plastic instead of the Yoto cards, but Yoto cards are perhaps a little cheaper and go up higher age-range wise.
The main difference with the Toniebox is that there is Yoto radio which plays music during the day and calmer songs at night. There is also a fun-filled daily podcast, Yoto Daily, which is packed with challenges, questions, facts and jokes.
Rhiannon Evansis Senior Editor at Grazia - she has two young children and launched and runs Grazia’s parenting platform The Juggle. The unique community is a place for parenting advice, laughs and discussion - and constantly campaigns for working parents. Rhiannon led The Juggle’s partnership with Pregnant Then Screwed, which called for Childcare Change Now - more than 100,000 parents signed a petition calling on the government to review childcare in the UK.