Sing along with Lovevery on Spotify

11 - 12 Months

Our favorite gifts for baby’s first birthday

First birthdays are a big deal and worth celebrating. Gifts are one way to mark the occasion. Here are our 15 favorites for your one-year-old.

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Why children are so attached to their loveys (and what to do if your child loses theirs)

Loveys, also known as "transitional objects," help babies and toddlers through transitions. Learn why these blankies, stuffies, and more are important and what to do if one goes missing.

13 - 15 Months

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Updated Lovevery Play Kits featuring larger, more complex developmental Playthings—plus, a new subscriber-only shop

After play studies, weeks of in-home testing, and thousands of customer surveys, we are excited to announce our updated Play Kits for one-year-olds.

9 - 10 Months

Week 43: Your baby’s amazing encyclopedic brain

The most meaningful learning happens when your baby is exposed to everyday objects and events. Here are some ways to help your baby build their intelligence.

9 - 10 Months

Week 42: Why you can actually have too many blocks

Blocks unlock powerful learning for babies, but child development experts recommend limiting the number of blocks you give yours. Learn why in our post.

9 - 10 Months

Week 44: Why tubes and containers are so essential to your baby

Your baby is starting to understand that objects fall through a tube, but stay put in a container. Learn how the Lovevery Clear Tube reinforces this real-world concept.

9 - 10 Months

Your Baby’s Physical Development: 9 Months

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph discuss developmental milestones for your 9-month old with licensed occupational therapist and founder of CanDo Kiddo, Rachel Coley.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

DIY Popsicle Stick Color Pockets

DIY popsicle stick color pockets | Lovevery

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

Toddler Balloon Play

Sometimes all it takes to keep your toddler busy is a balloon. If you happen to have a balloon in your house, use these ideas to make the magic happen.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

Painting with Nature

Bring home stick and leaf collections from your neighborhood walks and turn them into paint brushes with this DIY.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

Vegetable Painting for Babies and Toddlers

Use this taste-safe paint recipe made of veggie scraps for a great new way to connect with your toddler through art.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

Pom poms and tubes

Dropping a pom pom into an opening requires a variety of skills from a child, from lining up their hand with the opening to knowing when and how to open their fingers to release. Try it with this activity.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

Pom pom and pitcher sensory bin

Sensory bins of all kinds allow young children to explore different materials with their hands. In this case, you'll use pom poms that can be squeezed, rolled, bunched, tossed, and poured with a pitcher.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

DIY ball chute box

In this activity, which repurposes a cardboard box, your child’s evolving understanding of object permanence is combined with a fun DIY ball-rolling activity.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

Painting with An Egg

Use eggs, balls, or marbles in place of a paint brush in this fun activity that's a fit for young children.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

Easter rock painting and rock hunt

Short on eggs? Painted rocks are a great substitute for your annual Easter egg hunts.

11 - 12 Months

Sticky Note Wall

Sticky notes are all you need for this fun activity. It encourages fine motor and gross motor skills, builds core strength, strengthens hand-eye coordination, and improves grasping skills.

7 - 8 Months

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Pillow Crawling

If you have a crawler (on average around 8-10 months) that needs more of a challenge, try creating a mountain of pillows. This activity is also great for babies who have skipped crawling or are quickly trying to move past the crawling stage.⁣

11 - 12 Months

Contact Paper Art

Starting around 11 months, your baby will love this indoor play activity that uses clear Contact paper, painter’s tape, and construction paper.

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

Laundry basket spider web

Problem solving and fine motor work are key to releasing the trapped toys in this fun DIY play for your baby.

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

Balls and muffin tin activity

Balls and muffin tin activity | Lovevery

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

Animal Rescue Activity

Animals and tape are all you need for this DIY activity for your baby or toddler.

7 - 8 Months

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7 easy sensory bottle ideas

Sensory bottles excite your baby’s senses and help make connections in their brain and we’ve collected 7 here that are easy to make and mess-free.

7 - 8 Months

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11 - 12 Months

Nature walk and outdoor treasure box

The world right outside your home is full of opportunities for your baby to learn. Take a stroll around the neighborhood with your baby, enjoy the fresh air, and collect some natural souvenirs for an outdoor treasure box.

7 - 8 Months

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Easter Egg Play

If you were able to get some Easter eggs this year, or you have some from previous years, you can offer them to your baby to explore. They will like the bright colors, figuring out how they open and close, and watching the different ways the eggs move.

9 - 10 Months

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Sing along with Lovevery on Spotify

From developing neural pathways to encouraging language development, music is almost magical in its impact on your baby's brain development. Listen to Lovevery's playlists for everything from bedtime to dance parties.

13 - 15 Months

Welcome to The Babbler Play Kit for months 13-15

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Babbler Play Kit for months 13 to 15 of your toddler's life.

11 - 12 Months

Welcome to The Thinker Play Kit for months 11-12

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Thinker Play Kit for months 11 and 12 of your baby's life.

9 - 10 Months

Welcome to The Explorer Play Kit for months 9-10

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Explorer Play Kit for months 9 and 10 of your baby's life.

5 - 6 Months

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9 - 10 Months

Lyrics to the best lullabies are here

Here are the lyrics to classic lullabies to sing to your newborn, including Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, You are My Sunshine, and others.

9 - 10 Months

Week 37: Sometimes the best toys are not toys at all

Sometimes an everyday object can delight and engage your baby just as much as a toy. Learn how to introduce your baby to the playthings already in your home.

9 - 10 Months

Week 41: The fascinating powers of a simple Montessori egg

The Lovevery Wood Cup and Egg teach your baby how to use both sides of the body at the same time, essential for learning future tasks like getting dressed.

9 - 10 Months

Week 40: How to get all the playtime that your toys have to give

Babies' interests evolve, but you don't always need to buy new toys in order to keep up. Lovevery shares new ways to play with familiar favorites.

13 - 15 Months

Month 14: 5 ways for your toddler to (safely) play with small objects

With a few simple supplies, you can create fun DIY activities that help your toddler safely enjoy the benefits of playing with small objects.

13 - 15 Months

Month 13: Your toddler’s on top of the world when they make you laugh

A toddler's budding sense of humor is a sign of their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Learn five ways to help nurture your child's funny bone.

13 - 15 Months

Month 13: There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing

Research shows that children benefit from playing outside, regardless of the season. Learn how to keep playing outdoors even when the weather is cold or rainy.

13 - 15 Months

Month 13: Stacking, nesting, and matching—when do they happen?

Stacking, nesting, and matching are three foundational toddler skills. Learn when to expect your toddler to begin doing each.

11 - 12 Months

Month 12: Air—your invisible playmate

You can help your toddler understand natural sequences related to airflow by fanning them, blowing across the top of a bottle, blowing bubbles, and more.

11 - 12 Months

Month 12: Meet Avery: a doll for everyone, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph

For toddlers, dolls can can be a mirror. Learn about Lovevery's Avery doll and why they're gender-neutral.

11 - 12 Months

Month 12: Walking by their first birthday? Not on average 🤔

On average, toddlers start walking between 9 and 17 months. Here are some tips to support your child's walking development.

11 - 12 Months

Week 52: Happy Birthday, Baby!

Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph recaptures the strides both you and your baby have made in the first year. Celebrate how far you've come as a parent.

11 - 12 Months

Week 51: Sensory play (and why letting your baby get messy is important)

Keeping your baby clean matters to most parents, but getting messy can teach important skills. Here are some fun ideas for messy sensory play.

11 - 12 Months

Week 50: The brain-building benefits of letting your baby struggle

Letting your baby struggle may go against your instincts, but it can help build independence and resilience. Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph demonstrate why.

11 - 12 Months

Week 49: Clap and sing along with the best playtime songs for baby

Clapping and singing to music provides early lessons in pattern recognition and language. Try our list of songs and lyrics to incorporate into playtime.

11 - 12 Months

Week 48: Beyond the bedtime routine — why everyday rituals are important for your baby’s brain

Learn about how predictable sequences in your baby's everyday life help them begin thinking in more advanced ways.

11 - 12 Months

Week 47: How doing mundane tasks like laundry can be full of meaning for your child

There is an art to narrating, explaining, and including your baby in everyday tasts. Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph model how.

11 - 12 Months

Week 46: We did all the research on screen time and here’s what we found

Will time spent on a phone or tablet actually harm your baby? Lovevery sorts out the information sorts out the information to help you make informed decisions.

11 - 12 Months

Week 45: What’s the real deal with the Montessori approach?

We love Montessori for its focus on fewer, high-quality playthings and real-world, sensory experience. Learn more about it and where and when we look beyond it.

9 - 10 Months

Week 36: Helping your baby crawl…and why it’s important to keep them crawling

Pediatric occupational therapist Rachel Coley explains why crawling is vital to babies, and what can happen if they skip this stage.

9 - 10 Months

Week 38: Puffs develop your baby’s fine motor skills

Your baby is learning to use a pincer grasp to pick up objects. Learn why puff snacks can be your baby's favorite (safe) way to practice their new motor skills.

9 - 10 Months

Week 39: So simple, so fun! 5 new ideas for how to play with a blanket

Blankets can help your baby learn about object permanence, shape, and balance. Here are some fun and simple ways to incorporate blankets into playtime.

13 - 15 Months

Month 14: Squirming and grabbing pages: what reading looks like at this age

Reading with your toddler probably doesn't feel much like "reading." Don't give up—here's why even a minute of reading is still worth it.

13 - 15 Months

Month 15: Rotating toys the Montessori way = better, deeper play

Learn how the minimalist Montessori approach to toy rotation—just a few objects at a time, rotated every few weeks—benefits your toddler.

13 - 15 Months

Month 15: Pull toys are classic for a reason

Pull toys may seem old-fashioned, but they promote many aspects of toddler development: problem-solving, whole-body coordination, and fine motor strength.

13 - 15 Months

Month 15: The do’s and don’ts of saying “no” 😉

Describing for your child the behavior you do want to see avoids reinforcing what you don't want them to do. Here's how to say "no" less frequently.

13 - 15 Months

Month 15: 4 early gravity lessons

They drop it, you pick it up, they drop it again. There is nothing toddlers love more than playing with gravity. Here are four experiments to try.

13 - 15 Months

Month 15: Embrace this mindset and time with your toddler gets 100 times better, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph

The key to cutting down on frustration for both you and your toddler is to redefine what it means to get things done. These five mantras will help you do that.

13 - 15 Months

Month 12: Abracadabra! The magic behind Montessori toy introduction

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph and Montessori expert Jody Malterre introduce the Flexible Wooden Stacker and show the developmental concepts it supports.

13 - 15 Months

Month 14: “Where’s your belly?” When toddlers start to identify parts of their body

Your toddler's self-awareness is growing, and they may soon recognize their own face in the mirror. Here's how to help them begin to learn the parts of their body.

13 - 15 Months

Month 14: “Throw the ball to Mama”—what’s up with the third person, anyway?

Do you speak to your toddler in the third person? "Illeism" may help your toddler develop their language skills until they understand pronouns.

13 - 15 Months

Month 13: Art, science, and fine motor: water play checks all the boxes

Water play helps toddlers create art, learn science, and develop fine motor skills. Here are 10 water play activities you can do with your toddler.