Tonie characters are little figurines that each hold a specific audio collection. You can think of the hand-painted characters like physical playlists. There are two types of Tonies: Content Tonies, often referred to as just Tonies, and Creative-Tonies.

Designed just for kids ages 3 and up, the Toniebox is a great companion for independent play. The controls are designed with little listeners (and little hands) in mind, so kids can easily adjust volume, fast forward, rewind and change stories all on their own.

Given that the Toniebox grows with your child, and how much use ours has gotten, it feels very worth it to me. It is the one toy that they use very consistently, and have for years. And for less than $15-$18, you can invest in a new Tonie that they'll love, and its almost like a new toy as they enjoy new content.