The best Tonies figures

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.

The best Tonies figures 2023

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.

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.