Music players for kids let young people explore the world of music on their own, and special audio players read their favorite books aloud. Experts weigh in with tips for listening safely to these devices.
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Audio has seen a bit of a renaissance lately, with audiobooks booming and major services snapping up seemingly every podcast under the sun. With all this emphasis on entertainment for grownups, it’s easy to forget that audio for kids has… always been a thing. I myself have fond memories of popping my favorite
Sesame Street tapes into my Fisher Price cassette player, and I’ll never forget my little brother’s Raffi phase. Of course, we’ve come a long way from the Wiggles and Teddy Ruxpin. The world of kid’s audio has become a lot more complicated lately, with the launch of services like Spotify Kids and a crop of dedicated players that provide tailored audio for the little ones.
(Photo : Flickr/robert taylor) Yoto screen-free player
Parents want their children to learn, have fun, and be off-screen as much as possible as their eyes need a break from staring at pixels. This is where Yoto Player comes in.
Yoto Player Screen-Free Device
Yoto Player is made especially for children. It is a solid block device made of plastic, with the speaker vents on the side and a translucent front that lets the LED lights shine through.
When the player is not in active use, it shows the time and a weather graphic. After a while, the player will turn itself off, along with the display.
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