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Welcome to our blog. It's a bit like our secret diary. Except it's not that hard to find. And we want you to read it.

A Yoto Original that’s Out of this World

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A Yoto Original that’s Out of this World

3, 2, 1… Blast off! The Solar System Pack is here! Our interactive game card pack will inspire curiosity, creativity, and independence in any aspiring astronaut (especially those aged 6-10).
What’s new in Yoto Club this May

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What’s new in Yoto Club this May

From long woodland walks and lazy days in the garden to kitchen boogies and nighttime naps — Yoto lets kids soundtrack their every adventure. Let's see what new titles we can find inside the world's most inspiring audio club. 
Inspired Tales: Stories for Kids by Kids

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Inspired Tales: Stories for Kids by Kids

In 2021, we launched Inspired Tales — our writing competition for kids. It was no easy feat, but after much deliberation, we were able to create a Yoto Card that brings to life the four short stories by writers aged 8-13 in 'Inspired Tales: Volume 1'.
New Spanish language titles at Yoto

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New Spanish language titles at Yoto

Yoto, the interactive audio platform for kids and creator of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, today announced its growing partnership with Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, expanding its Spanish content to include ten new titles.
Behold the Best of Britain

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Behold the Best of Britain

From 120-year-old classics to modern masterpieces — Britain has so much to offer. With titles like The Gruffalo, Planet Omar and The Danger Gang, these award-winning storytellers are sure to go down a storm.
Essential Tips for Baby and Child Sleep

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Essential Tips for Baby and Child Sleep

Yoto is now the official sponsor of the award-winning podcast The Sleep Mums—hosted by parenting journalist Cat Cubie and baby sleep expert Sarah Carpenter—providing you with their top 10 essential tips for baby and child sleep.
May Yoto Daily Schedule

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May Yoto Daily Schedule

With The Coronation of His Majesty The King just around the corner, May this month be filled with sunnier days and May Yoto Daily episodes be filled with fantastic facts, and hilarious jokes for all the family to enjoy.
Yoto Club April Update

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Yoto Club April Update

After a glorious spring break, it’s nice to get back into our routines and finally enjoy some warmer weather — time to get those picnic playlists ready! Speaking of fresh sounds, how about we welcome some new inspiring audio?
Changes to Birthday Shoutouts on Yoto Daily

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Changes to Birthday Shoutouts on Yoto Daily

At the end of August 2023, we’ll be stopping birthday shoutouts as you all know it. The good news is that we've come up with a plan.
Holiday with Yoto Mini

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Holiday with Yoto Mini

Springtime is here, which means April showers, May flowers, and…school holidays! Enjoy quality time with your newest family member: Yoto Mini, a.k.a. the tiny-but-mighty companion to all your adventures.
Spotlight On: Steve Blumenthal, Associate Composer at LifeScore

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Spotlight On: Steve Blumenthal, Associate Composer at LifeScore

We chatted with Steve Blumenthal, Associate Composer at LifeScore and mastermind behind the Focus Collection cards. Read to discover Steve shining some light on his inspirations, favourite childhood memories, and more!
Make Your Own: Spring's here

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Make Your Own: Spring's here

These limited edition Make Your Own Cards come pre-decorated with a nature-loving squad of furry friends. Perfect for getting wild and creative this spring!
Clock change survival with Rachel Fitz-Desorgher, baby and parenting expert

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Clock change survival with Rachel Fitz-Desorgher, baby and parenting expert

On Sunday, clocks in the U.K. and Europe will "spring forward" at 1 am by one hour. To combat losing an hour of sleep, why not try setting up a Yoto Alarm to ease kids into a new routine in a fun way? Read our blog for further sleep advice.
April Yoto Daily Schedule

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April Yoto Daily Schedule

It's Easter season! 🐇🐰🤫🔎🥚 Enjoy all-new episodes of Yoto Daily throughout the month of April including Easter Games, Good Friday Jokes and even an Easter Draw Along.

Happy 3rd birthday, Yoto Player!

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Happy 3rd birthday, Yoto Player!

We left it too late to request a birthday shout-out from Jake, so we've taken to our blog instead to shout out all the great things about Yoto Player! 🎈
World Book Day: Reading for Pleasure

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World Book Day: Reading for Pleasure

It's no secret that we love books. And we are proud to announce that Yoto is the Official Audio Partner of World Book Day® 2023! Here's how you can encourage reading for pleasure in your kids (and how Yoto can help along the way).
March Yoto Daily Schedule

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March Yoto Daily Schedule

Add a spring to your step with all-new episodes of Yoto Daily for the month of March including a World Book Day special.
Yoto is the Official Audio Partner of World Book Day® 2023

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Yoto is the Official Audio Partner of World Book Day® 2023

We are proud to announce that Yoto is the Official Audio Partner of World Book Day® 2023!
Free Ways to Entertain the Kids over Half Term

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Free Ways to Entertain the Kids over Half Term

Keeping the kids entertained during school holidays can be a challenge. But being short on cash doesn't have to mean being short on ideas. With Yoto, there are so many things to see, hear, and do this February Half Term—and not one of our suggestions will cost you a penny!
Children's Mental Health Week with Moshi

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Children's Mental Health Week with Moshi

It's Children's Mental Health Week, and Moshlings have arrived on Yoto in the form of two new cards just in time to help us improve the emotional well-being of kids through the power of audio.
Bedtime Routines that Work

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Bedtime Routines that Work

Developing a healthy relationship with sleep can be achieved with bedtime routines that work, just as you might have a 'get ready for school' or mealtime routine.
New Year, New Discoveries

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New Year, New Discoveries

What’s our New Year's resolution? To keep families inspired with new and exciting audio, of course! See what January had in-store for Yoto and shop the cards you missed.
February Yoto Daily Schedule

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February Yoto Daily Schedule

It's time for a new monthly view of what's up and coming for Yoto Daily. See what Jake has in store for February Half Term!
Staff Selects: LEGO® Duplo on International LEGO® Day

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Staff Selects: LEGO® Duplo on International LEGO® Day

When we had the opportunity at Yoto to join forces with LEGO Duplo and create totally original audio experiences to enhance playtime, we leapt at the chance!
Meet the Author: Interview with James Davies

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Meet the Author: Interview with James Davies

Welcome to #MeetTheAuthor! This time we're meeting our very own James Davies—author and illustrator of children's books. We're also lucky to have him as an Illustrator at Yoto and we know you'll love him, too!
New Make Your Own How-to Guides

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New Make Your Own How-to Guides

Make Your Own Cards are the best way to create bespoke playlists. Whether you're new to Yoto or you've been wanting to try Make Your Own Cards for a while, here's everything you need to get started.
Yoto Hacks

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Yoto Hacks

Want to know all the cool things you can do on Yoto? This is your one-stop shop for hacks and cheat sheets. Sure, it's written by us, but we're an open book (audio player)!
Prepare your player for a holiday

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Prepare your player for a holiday

Hitting the road to visit family this festive season? Get your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini ready for travel in 3 easy steps.
Gift Guide: Our Recommended Cards for All Ages

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Gift Guide: Our Recommended Cards for All Ages

Searching for the perfect gifts for a particular kiddo this Christmas? Look no further! We've curated a selection of our favourite cards for all ages to help you cross off those wish lists.
Read-along with Julia Donaldson

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Read-along with Julia Donaldson

Listening alongside reading can help improve comprehension, punctuation, fluency and vocabulary, especially for children and second-language learners. Enjoy read-along sessions with these modern classics, where an audible 'ding' will tell you when to turn the chapter.
How to Get Festive with Yoto 🎄⛄️

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How to Get Festive with Yoto 🎄⛄️

It's November! ⛄️ The Christmas 'Eve' of December, you could say. While we slowly head into festive season, we've got some jolly good tips to help you and your family get into the spirit of things.

Make Your Own: Gift Ideas

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Make Your Own: Gift Ideas

Make Your Own cards are essentially blank cards that offer endless opportunities for you and your family to get creative. Read this blog for ways to transform Make Your Own cards into special gifts.
Be the hero of (un)wrapping 🎁

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Be the hero of (un)wrapping 🎁

Picture this: it's Christmas morning! You're a kid who's been handed a Yoto player, but it isn't set up. A nightmare scenario, right? Set up your player before December 20th and get a FREE digital card for your recipient to enjoy.

Yoto Player and Yoto Mini: How do they work?

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Yoto Player and Yoto Mini: How do they work?

Yoto Player and Yoto Mini work in the same way and both are very simple to use. They are intuitive and designed for children from an early age up until they are 12 years old and beyond.
Houston, we have Drift Off 😴🚀

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Houston, we have Drift Off 😴🚀

We often hear anecdotes from parents about how daylight savings can disrupt their routine for several days. Read our tips for making this transition as smooth as possible.
Cards for Bedtime

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Cards for Bedtime

"As a parent to a very lively 4-year-old, I’m always on the hunt for new bedtime stories and music from our Yoto library to help settle my son after a long day. Here are my top picks for a calm bedtime all-round!"
New Yoto Club FAQs

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New Yoto Club FAQs

New Yoto Club is here and it's better than ever! If you were already a Yoto Club member before Monday 3rd October, here's a refresher on everything you need to know about the new Yoto Club.
New Yoto Club is here!

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New Yoto Club is here!

It's here and we hope you love it as much as we do. Read our step by step instructions on how to use your first ever set of new Yoto Club Credits.
Yotoween 2022 🎃👻🕸️

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Yotoween 2022 🎃👻🕸️

It's officially Spooktober! (Trick or) Treat your kids to a be-spook selection of spine-chilling audio adventures. Keep an ear out for new ways to celebrate this year, including six new spooky soundscapes coming soon to the Yoto App... 
Diversity & Inclusion: Discover these 10 BAME titles on Yoto

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Diversity & Inclusion: Discover these 10 BAME titles on Yoto

Diversity and inclusion are very important to us at Yoto. We are proud to host titles from diverse authors and narrators, as well as fictional and non-fictional diverse stories, which reflect the multicultural world around us.
Interactive Content and Audio Games

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Interactive Content and Audio Games

While there’s much to be said about putting on an audiobook, podcast, or soundscape to relax or fall asleep, the Yoto Player gives audio the opportunity to be an immersive and interactive experience. I love creating audio that gets kids up and moving, playing along, answering questions, and learning new things.
Useful Timers

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Useful Timers

Yoto supports both morning and bedtime routines, making it easier for parents to get kids up and out first thing and then back in bed on time in the evening.
Yoto App Release 2.41

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Yoto App Release 2.41

Does it get more exciting than a new app update? Of course it doesn't! It’s time to share the round up on the latest new features available now. To see these updates, make sure you're using version 2.41.
What are Yoto Digital Cards?

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What are Yoto Digital Cards?

Digital Yoto Cards are a new way to discover stories, songs and sounds on Yoto. The same great audio, just without the physical card sent out to you. Pay less for the cards your family love. Get the same instant access in the Yoto App straight after purchase that you do with our physical cards. And you can link the audio to our Make Your Own Cards, allowing your kids to enjoy the same control of what they listen to, whenever they like.
Meet The Musician: Interview with Divinity Roxx

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Meet The Musician: Interview with Divinity Roxx

This month, we sat down with Divinity Roxx - former bassist of Beyoncé, Grammy-nominated artist, and creator of Ready Set Go! on Yoto.
Create a new school routine with Yoto!

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Create a new school routine with Yoto!

Starting school or returning to school after a long summer is a big change for children - and a big change to family life. Establishing a familiar routine at home goes a long way to helping things run just that little bit more smoothly - and Yoto is here to help!
Learn French with Yoto

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Learn French with Yoto

Did you know that we have Yoto Cards in French? From nursery rhymes to favourite stories and music, we have everything to spark a lifetime love for languages and cultures.
Starting School, with Jake

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Starting School, with Jake

We can help our little ones feel more prepared, more relaxed and ultimately, excited to enter the classroom. Read on for some practical tips on how to prepare them for their big adventure. 
Stories about Inspiring Girls and Women

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Stories about Inspiring Girls and Women

If you’re on the hunt for audiobooks with inspiring female protagonists that will appeal to girls (and boys alike), then Yoto has a brilliant selection of stories and biographies.
Summer days need music

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Summer days need music

When kids choose the tunes, great summer memories are theirs for the making. So whether you’re embarking on a summer adventure or embracing a stay-cation for all it’s worth, here are some inspiring musical Yoto Cards for your kids to enjoy

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