What Are Tonies and Tonieboxes?

What is the best way to encourage kids, especially preschoolers, to engage in learning? Many say that every time a child opens their eyes, looks around, listens to their environment, and smells the air, they already become immersed in learning, exploration, and discovery. While this is true to the core, many parents and child experts believe that it is through play when a child’s imagination begins to work. With imagination, the other important factors for learning – such as creativity, curiosity, and experimentation – all become part of a child’s regular play experience.

Another significant activity in stimulating imagination is storytelling. Through storytelling, kids are transported to another world where their imagination is their power. When children are immersed in stories, their minds become a fertile ground for more learning and seeding of good values.

Yet, in an age when digital screens and gadgets become the dominant playthings and mediums of entertainment, imaginative play and storytelling have become a bit complex but not obsolete. The use of these modern tools make playing and storytelling more fascinating.

Introducing Tonies, the all-new way to explore the magic of imagination and bring it to life! With Tonies, children can ignite their imagination through stories, songs, and other audio adventures – without the bright screens, scratched CDs, and complicated controls.

Explore Imagination with the Toniebox

Childhood is a precious experience in a person’s life. Even long after they have grown, the memories and stories they collected in childhood have the power to rekindle the time and places that made them who they are. The tales and experiences of the past are not just simple memorabilia and entertainment; they spark inspiration and teach about the world we live in. They become part of the narrative people carry throughout their lives.

With the Toniebox, audio storytelling is introduced to pre-readers, showing them the wonders of narratives even before they can read and learn new words. When children combine Tonies with the Toniebox, they unlock the real wonder of storytelling! It’s a mix of play, fascination, surprise, curiosity, and a craving for exploration all stirred together.

With Tonies and the Toniebox, little ones discover powers within to create and transport themselves to worlds and wonders all on their own.

Independent Play That’s Made for Little Listeners

It's as simple as placing a Tonie on the Toniebox, and the audio begins to play. With countless stories to hear, songs to sing, and whole worlds to explore, the possibilities are limitless. Everything your child needs for endless adventures are brought out when they listen, play, and learn with the Toniebox and its Tonies.

To finally clear things up, let’s define what is a Tonie and what is a Toniebox!

Tonies are figurines that contain the content that the Toniebox plays. Each Tonie looks unique and contains unique stories and songs. If you place it on the Toniebox, your Tonies adventure begins.

The Toniebox combines audio and entertainment unlike any other way. When Tonies are placed on the Toniebox, magical worlds of music, adventures, and fairy tales open up. After a simple setup, children can use the Toniebox on their own without any problems and turn their imagination into reality.

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How Does the Toniebox Work?

It's simply child's play! Place a Tonie on the Toniebox and the listening fun begins. The story pauses as soon as you remove the Tonie from the Toniebox. If you put the Tonie back on, it continues where you left off.

Listen to stories of superheroes, princesses, fairies, and more – including soundtracks and music from the most popular children's songs of today and popular traditional children's songs that honed our childhoods.

Make Your Own Stories with Creative-Tonies

Creative-Tonies are Tonies that can store up to 90 minutes of audio content. You can personalise your Creative-Tonie in the MyTonies app and use it however you want. This can be a message from a distant relative, your favourite book that isn't available as a Tonie yet, or your current favourite album. And, of course, there are countless episodes you can access from the ever-growing multilingual Audio Library!

With Creative-Tonies, the only limits are the bounds of your imagination. Whether recording your own stories or uploading favourite songs, Creative-Tonies allow you to record and store up to 90 minutes of custom content. They're great for parents and grandparents who want to connect with their littlest loved ones from near or far.

Exciting Features Galore

Discover imagination with Creative-Tonies and the award winning, screen-free Toniebox, an audio player made just for kids. Pop a Tonie figurine on top for hours of music, stories, fun, and more!

Let’s have a look at what features parents and kids can expect...

• Screen-Free Entertainment

Give kids a break from screens with the Toniebox and encourage their creativity and cognitive skills. Stories, music, and learning content are downloaded directly to the Toniebox when you place a Tonie on top. Designed by parents for parents, this is the ideal first device for your little one.

• Endless Stories, Music, and Fun

From Disney to Sesame Street and PAW Patrol, all your little one’s favourites come to life with the Toniebox. You can also record your own songs and messages to play whenever you like, which adds a personal touch to the growing collection of content available in the Tonies library.

• Audio System Designed for Kids

The Toniebox is designed with intuitive controls that little ones can use to foster independent play, as well as being huggable, portable, and durable even for rough play. Hug it, bump it, or squeeze it – your little one is in control of their listening adventures! The Toniebox battery life can last for 7 hours of free adventures for your little one.

• Interaction That's Good for Kids

Little ones interact with both the Tonie and the Toniebox, bringing the benefits of fun to the listening experience. Tactile play gives kids immediate feedback, while self-directed play helps build confidence and independence.

Let the Imagination and Audio Adventure Begin

It's time to discover imaginative audio adventures with a Toniebox and an armful of new Tonies! Kids learn through play, and with no screens in sight, Tonies turn playtime into learning time. They are the best companions from AM to PM!

There is a Tonie for every part of the day. From waking up with songs, to focusing during meals, to after school solo play and unwinding for bed with sleepy plush friends. Popular products include the Toniebox Playtime Puppy Starter Set and Playtime Songs Tonie among many others. Instruction manual, simple set-up instructions, and other important guidelines are provided. Some items may include a Toniebox soft strap for easy carrying.

Shop for Tonies and Tonieboxes now! You may also want to check out our range of music toys.