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Toniebox 2 review

A soft, squishy audio player that starts songs and stories when a child places a Tonie figure on top.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.8
Ease of use (25%)
9.3
Value (35%)
8.3

Toniebox 2 ranks second and is the easiest player here for very young children. A child places a Tonie figure on top to start its songs or stories, then taps, tilts or squeezes the box to skip or change volume, with no screen or menu. Tonies says it is 1+ certified, and the body is squishy with wipeable fabric made to survive drops. The second generation adds a Sleep Timer with Light, a Sunrise Alarm with wake-up tunes, a light ring and Tonieplay, a line of screen-free games and quizzes. The tonies app works as a remote for play, pause and skip and shows the battery level. All older Tonies work with it, and it pairs with tonies Bluetooth Headphones. The $149.99 starter set we priced includes a Ms. Rachel figure with sing-along songs. Value depends on how many figures you collect, and Tonies does not list battery hours on the page. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Toddlers from age 1 and families who like collectible character figures.

Price

$149.99 for a starter set with a Ms. Rachel figure on the tonies US store when checked.

Ms. Rachel Starter Set - Sky Blue Sale price Regular price $149.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

  • Tap, tilt and squeeze controls with no screens or menus
  • Sleep Timer with Light and a Sunrise Alarm
  • Tonieplay interactive games, quizzes and challenges
  • Dynamic light ring that guides kids through games
  • Pairs with tonies Bluetooth Headphones

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Designed and tested for children aged 1 and up
  • Strength: Wipeable fabric body built to handle drops
  • Strength: Works with all existing Tonies and Tonieplay games
  • Weakness: Each extra Tonie figure is a separate purchase
  • Weakness: Tonies does not publish a battery life figure on the product page
  • Weakness: Tonieplay games are an add-on rather than included

Key facts

  • Price: $149.99 starter set when checked
  • Ages: 1 to 12+
  • In the box: Toniebox 2 and a Ms. Rachel Tonie
  • Returns: 100 Day Happiness Guarantee

Where it ranks

Toniebox 2 is No. 2 in our Best Kids Music Players verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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