Is The Toniebox 2 Worth It? 3 Mums Share Their Honest Opinions
Screens are everywhere — but when it comes to playtime, parents want their children to be more engaged and active. They want something that keeps kids captivated and curious without handing them a tablet.
That’s why families are raving about the new Toniebox 2. The beloved screen-free audio player just got a major upgrade. It has a soothing night light and a gentle sunrise alarm, interactive Tonieplay games, and smarter kid-friendly controls that make independent play even easier.
The Toniebox 2 builds on what parents already love — a screen-free way to spark creativity and confidence — while introducing clever new features that grow with your child. Whether it’s bedtime stories, mindful moments, or teamwork through interactive play, the Toniebox 2 helps kids listen, learn and thrive.
Here’s how it plays a role in the lives of three very different families:
Sophie: The New Mum Who Finally Cracked the Bedtime Routine
Favourite Features: Sleep Tonies, Night Light & Sleep Timer, Sunrise Alarm, Bedtime Mode
My Experience:
Our evenings used to be chaos — bath time meltdowns and a 1-and-a-half-year-old who’d only sleep if I rocked him for hours. As a new mum, I was desperate for a calmer bedtime routine.
When a friend recommended the Toniebox 2 it saved my sanity. The Sleep Tonies play gentle lullabies while the night light and sleep timer create the perfect sleepy mood. I use the app to dim the light and set a cozy tone for winding down.
Mornings are easier, too. The Sunrise Alarm gradually brightens the room, helping my little one wake up happy instead of cranky. We’ve finally found our rhythm — and I actually find a few peaceful minutes to myself in the evenings.
Charlotte: The Mum of Two Who Upgraded to Tonieplay
Favourite Features: Tonieplay, Backward Compatibility, Interactive Play, App Control
My Experience:
We’ve had our original Toniebox for years — it’s survived toddlers, travel and even juice spills — and my kids loved it. When I heard about the Toniebox 2, I was interested but also a bit skeptical. Is it really that different? Is it better?
Turns out, yes — and in all the right ways. The Toniebox 2 is fully compatible with our massive collection of Tonies — huge relief. But by adding Tonieplay, there’s a brave new world of interactive stories and games.
My 4 and 6-year-olds adore Gabby’s Cat-tastic Scavenger Hunt game, where they get to search for objects, solve puzzles, and sing along to their favorite songs.
Lucy: The Mum Who Values Independence and Calm
Favourite Features: Mindfulness Tonies, Creative Tonies, Bluetooth Headphones, Extra-Long Battery
My Experience:
My 5-year-old has always been full of questions and fiercely independent — which is wonderful, but also… a lot. The Toniebox 2 gives her free spirit some direction — she gets to choose what to listen to and when.
She starts her mornings with a Mindfulness Tonie, taking deep breaths and learning how to find her calm — a small miracle on busy days. And in the evening, she loves to listen to grandma’s stories, which we recorded on her Creative Tonie.
And thanks to the extra-long battery life (10+ hours!) we can go days without recharging. She’s figuring out how to direct that big imagination of hers — all while I get a little peace and quiet.
Final Thoughts
Plenty of toys promise to entertain kids but the Toniebox 2 swaps passive kids-time for screen-free play that builds empathy, courage and resilience.
From Disney classics to sing-along songs and National Geographic adventures, there’s a Tonie for everyone. And with Tonieplay, kids can dive even deeper into the fun — with treasure-hunt quests, brain-busting trivia, and interactive stories where kids lead the way using the Tonieplay Controller.
The Toniebox 2 is an entirely fresh way to dream.
For parents, it’s peace of mind. For kids, it’s a world of imagination.
