The best Tonies figures

The best Tonies figures

by Even Miller |
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If you have a young child, you have probably heard about the Toniebox from Tonies – the squishable, musical story box for kids that brings bedtime stories to life without a screen. With no camera, mic, or ads, a Toniebox is easy for little ones to use and enjoy, plus you can get additional Tonies figures to add to their collection, so they can hear the stories of all their favourite fictional characters.

Each Tonies figure will come with their own unique story and music, perfect for engaging your child, and getting them interested in all types of fictional stories. Music toys have many benefits for children, and combined with fun narratives, you're in for an educational and entertaining toy choice.

From Disney to Paddington Bear to The Gruffalo, the Tonies figure range is always growing, so all you have to do is pick some of your children's favourite characters and go from there. We'd recommend getting a selection of more exciting ones for the day, and a few calmer Tonies figures for bedtime – the Toniebox Sleep Sheep Night Light looks a winner with the little ones!

Editor's Choice

• Best Tonie for design: A Bear Called Paddington Audio Tonie
• Best Popular Tonie: The Gruffalo Tonie
• Best Tonie for music lovers: Disney Encanto Tonie

If you're wondering if a Toniebox and Tonies figures are right for your little one, keep reading. The Tonies figures combine the joy of music with an array of good books for toddlers out there to encourage our kiddies to dance, sing and listen along.

Toniebox
Price: £79.95

tonies.com

Description

All your little one has to do is pick the Tonie figure they want, pop it on top of this durable

Pros

  • Sewn from sustainable fabric
  • Comes with Tonie ready to go

Cons

  • None!

The best Tonies figures 2023

Best Tonie for design

Description

No collection of classic children's stories is complete without Paddington Bear. Coming with the

Pros

  • A lovable classic
  • Adorable design

Cons

  • It's hard to find any

Best Tonie for younger children

Tonies Paw Patrol Chase Audio Character
Price: £14.99

Description

Paw Patrol is always a crowd pleaser and with the Chase figure, your little one can come along for

Pros

  • Has 4 tracks
  • Robust figure

Cons

  • Might be too exciting for bedtime

Best Popular Tonie

The Gruffalo Tonie
Price: £14.99

tonies.com

Description

The Gruffalo is incredibly popular, and with this Tonie figure, your little one can enjoy the

Pros

  • Thoughtful design
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • Shorter run time than others

Best Tonie figure for Disney lovers

Description

Add some Disney magic to story-time with this Tonies Disney Minnie Mouse Audio Character. We love

Pros

  • 2 year warranty
  • Multiple songs included

Cons

  • More song focused

Best Tonie figure for bedtime

Description

Not only does this lovely Bedtime Songs Tonie Audio Character have a super sweet design, it also

Pros

  • Calming bedtime music
  • Great value

Cons

  • Only one colour available

Best Tonie for car journeys

Tonies Peppa Pig Audio Character
Price: £14.99

Description

When combined with the Toniebox, this cute little figure with take your child on an adventure with

Pros

  • Multiple stories included
  • Cute and lovable design

Cons

  • No original stories included

Best Tonie for music lovers

Disney Encanto Tonie
Price: £14.99

tonies.com

Description

With some loved songs and stories from the popular, award-winning Disney movie, including an

Pros

  • 7 titles included
  • Vibrant and colourful

Cons

  • Won't be to everyone's taste

Best Tonie figure for toddlers

Description

If you're a toddler parent, you know there's no escaping Cocomelon, so why not embrace it without

Pros

  • Teaches them about words, colours, numbers etc
  • Recognisable character

Cons

  • Not the best for 5 years+

Best Tonie for siblings

We're Going on a Bear Hunt Tonie
Price: £14.99

tonies.com

Description

We're Going on a Bear Hunt has now been enjoyed by several generations of children, making it a

Pros

  • Immersive sounds
  • Easy to follow

Cons

  • No songs included

Best calming Tonie figure

Sleepy Sheep Night Light Tonie
Price: £34.99

tonies.com

Description

This Tonie figure is a little different as it it doubles-up as an ambient night light. The warm

Pros

  • Different light levels
  • Adorable sleepy sheep design

Cons

  • No stories included

If your child ends up loving their Toniebox and Tonie figures, which is highly likely, new figures will become a great gift option. You may accumulate a small collection that you'll want to keep together and safe (we don't want to even think about the stress of losing their favourite one). Here a few great Tonie figures storage picks to solve that problem.

Best storage for roadtrips

tonies® Car Organiser with Yeti Pouch
Price: £39.99

tonies.com

Description

Designed for easy transport and portability, the tonies® Car Organiser with Yeti Pouch can hold

Pros

  • Has space for the Toniebox, Tonies, headphones, water bottle etc
  • Easy-to-clean material

Cons

  • Not as practical for other situations

Best storage for design

tonies® Shelves - Mountain
Price: £59.99

tonies.com

Description

With a magical design, these mountain shelves are perfect for housing their Toniebox and Tonie

Pros

  • 3 colour options
  • Space-saving

Cons

  • Not the cheapest

Best storage for portability

Eyglo Storage Bag
Price: £16.99

Description

With lots of space and handles, this bag will make storing their Tonie collection and carrying it

Pros

  • Durable and foldable
  • 4 colours available

Cons

  • For that price, we can't find any

Best large capacity storage

Little Moonshine Shelf
Price: £56.99

Description

Coming in four colours, this large Little Moonshine Shelf will definitely fit their whole

Pros

  • Durable design
  • Super safe

Cons

  • Self-assembly

Tonies Figures FAQs

What should consider when picking a Tonies figure?

Character: Picking out a character that they love, be that a favourite TV or Disney character, will be your priority. It will be key to getting your little one excited about using their Toniebox and keeping them engaged.

Stories: Whether they prefer immersive adventures, magical classic tales, or short but sweet bedtime stories, you'll want your choice of Tonies figure to captivate your child (or calm them before bedtime).

Additions: Many Tonies figures come with additional songs or nursery rhymes and some even feature other languages - so just go with what you think will make your kids happy, you know them best after all.

What age is appropriate for Tonieboxes and Tonies?

Because the figures are quite small, we'd recommend only letting your little ones using a Toniebox with the figures alone when they're three years old and up. If it's out of reach, they may still be suitable for younger toddlers, but it may not be as immersive and engaging for them.

Eve Miller is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby, working for Bauer Media for over two years. She is passionate about beauty, creative writing, and women’s healthcare.

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