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Is a Tonie Box worth it for a 7yr old?

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AintNobodyHereButUsChickens · 20/04/2025 17:23

DS is turning 7 in a few weeks and has no ideas on what he wants. Yesterday we were at my sisters house and my nephews have a Tonie Box. DS seemed to really like it and he sat with it for quite a while. He’s a great reader and absolutely devours chapter books now and he loves learning about pretty much anything and everything! It looks like there’s quite a decent selection of tonies for his age group but I’m not sure if it’s something he’d quickly grow out of using or not.

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Fadesto · 20/04/2025 17:25

We love ours
have heard the yoto is better for older dc though

AnotherDelphinium · 20/04/2025 17:25

I’d have a look at a Yoto player, it’s similar but slightly more longevity for him.

It has a much better app too!

Gulliver88 · 20/04/2025 17:25

I've often thought the same but for me the price makes it too much of a risk .

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anon2022anon · 20/04/2025 17:26

No, it's excellent for younger kids, but not enough choice for older. The Yoto/ mini yoto is much more flexible.

Superfrog3 · 20/04/2025 17:28

We have a tonie for my 3 year old but would chose a yoto for my older dc

BuffaloCauliflower · 20/04/2025 17:29

Definitely a Yoto rather than a Tonie. More choice that covers a wide age range and cards instead little figures, easier to carry

AintNobodyHereButUsChickens · 20/04/2025 18:04

Oh I haven’t heard of the Yoto, thank you I’ll look it up!

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