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Is that true what they say?

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cowsaysmoo · 30/08/2022 22:31

My son is 4yo next month and we're thinking of getting him YOTO player.

Is it true what they say, that kids love it and they prefer it from TV??!

Could you please let me know your experiences with it?

We always read and do puzzles before bed and I'm worried that yoto would limit that.

Also, he loves watching stuff on tv (he's not glued to it but I'd rather him having less screen time).

I only heard good things about YOTO but would love mumsnetters opinion.

Thank you!

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MatchaTea · 31/08/2022 03:06

I think there is the risk of an increased reliance on devices with or without screen to be entertained and this at the cost of the child's imagination.

In early childhood there is this unique opportunity during the critical brain development. It is a moment for wonder and you can help build creativity , imagination in the same way you help him learn to talk and walk.

Throw a bedsheet on top of the dinning table and transform it in airplaine, a space craft, a submarine and visit country, galaxies or deep ocean . Take passengers on board, seatbelt on and so.
Take out all the fluffy toys and one day you play school, circus.... Pick up random object in the house and invent a game. Play doctor, play vet, all the profession.

Become a shop. One day it is a bookshop, groceries , create a cafe with a menu on a blackboard.

Slowly, one game after the other, he will make up his own games.

Reading a book and listening to a book don't develop the same level of comprehension.

You might get some time for yourself but the fact that it doesn't have a screen doesn't eliminate the fact that your child is surrounding his imagination and creativity to someone else's .
Instead on him listening to animal noises (which by the way is almost an insult at 4 years old), buy a big bag of animals and play farm, zoo, put animal by species, geographical area, kingdoms , play Noha's ark...

There is such a potential in a child's brain and wasting it on a device is just sad.

StrawberryShortcake01 · 31/08/2022 04:32

My DD has a ‘’My Fabulous Storyteller’, it’s absolutely brilliant. You get to choose between a few characters and settings for each story pack. Her vocabulary has really expanded since having it. She watches less TV as she loves listening to it when she’s tired and needs a break or a lie down. She still loves playing and imagining games.

My Fabulous Storyteller gives your child the power to create, listen to and record fantastic audio stories to dream, explore and learn, all while having fun!

carefullycourageous · 31/08/2022 04:35

It looks pretty rubbish, I would prioritise real toys instead.

Anna783426 · 31/08/2022 04:51

Our daughter has one, she loves it and listens to stories in bed after we've done our usual bedtime stories and chats. She still plays with other toys and has a vivid imagination, but also appreciates the chance to just chill a bit. No regrets here. Also great at having podcasts aimed at kids and different languages to learn and practice too. For me it's all about a bit of balance.

cowsaysmoo · 31/08/2022 08:13

Thank you everyone for lectures (in most comments sadly).

I asked for advice on YOTO from people who have experience with it, not advise how to play with my son but thank you for your input.

Just to calm some people down, I am not looking for a device to get rid of my child and sip coffee. We do lots together and there is no plan to stop that.

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