The Toniebox 2 is a genuinely thoughtful upgrade to an already loved screen-free audio player — and pairing it with a Ms. Rachel Tonie figure makes this Starter Set stellar. Just place a figurine on top and the box immediately plays that character’s stories and songs. Kids control it all on their own by squeezing the ears for volume, tapping the sides to skip tracks, and tilting to rewind — no screen, no menus, no adult help needed.
The Toniebox 2 expands the experience with several meaningful upgrades. There are softer edges and a more responsive design for little hands. Bluetooth support allows for wireless headphone use — great for travel or focused listening — and a new sleep timer with light and sunrise alarm helps families build healthy sleep routines. Tonieplay adds a screen-free interactive layer of games, quizzes, and challenges, and all existing Tonie figurines remain fully compatible.
Why We Love It
Ms. Rachel, the educator behind Songs for Littles, brings a research-backed approach to early language and speech development — making her Tonie a natural fit for this platform. Her content takes children on three sound field trips to a farm, school, and city alongside friends Herbie and Mr. Aron, woven together with 20 songs covering routines, the alphabet, colors, feelings, and phonics. Each field trip follows a narrative arc, building listening comprehension as kids track information, follow a sequence, and connect ideas across songs and stories.
Listening comprehension is the foundation of reading comprehension and narrative development — and the Toniebox 2 builds it beautifully by removing screen distraction and inviting sustained, focused attention. Parents can deepen the experience further by asking “Where did Ms. Rachel go?” or “What song did you like best?” — turning listening into conversation and comprehension into expressive language.
The Ms. Rachel Toniebox 2 Starter Set is a toy that parents feel as good about as kids do — a screen-free, language-rich experience that grows with your child from toddlerhood well into the early school years.
