Week 19: “Swimming” in tummy time yet?
Your baby needs lots of tummy time to build core muscle strength for crawling. Here are the different stages of tummy time and ideas to make the most of them.
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Week 2: Yes, your teeny newborn needs tummy time. But why?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends tummy time starting in the first week. Here are some tips for newborn tummy time.
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.
5 fun newborn play ideas for tracking sounds
Everyday noises are new to your baby. Use these 5 play ideas to introduce them to natural sounds and help them develop lasting neural networks.
8 tips for talking to your baby who doesn’t talk back yet
Your baby listens to the intonation, rhythm, and patterns of your voice. Learn 8 ways to talk with your baby that support their speech development.
Week 34: Why it’s great to let your baby struggle with the Ball Drop Box
Our Montessori Ball Drop Box can help your baby develop coordination, balance, and other motor skills. Here's how you can help your baby get the most from it.
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.
11 best Montessori toys for baby’s first year
Montessori is about tapping into a child’s natural inclination to learn. Here are 11 of the best Montessori toys for your baby's first year.
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.
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.
The best high contrast images for newborns
High-contrast images are important for your baby’s cognitive development. Learn why babies love black and white images and download high-contrast images here.
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.
Week 21: The big change in your baby’s vision
Your baby's eyesight changes rapidly in the first weeks of life. Here are four ways to help develop their vision.
Week 18: Kicking play helps your baby learn to roll
Kicking play develops crucial motor skills. Learn why your baby kicks and some fun ways to encourage them to practice.
Week 17: Watch this 5-month-old master hand-to-hand transfer
Passing an object between two hands is a skill your baby will work toward for months, and it's a stepping stone for dressing, eating with utensils, and more.
Week 7: If your baby can’t get enough high-contrast images, download these
Images of varying complexity help strengthen your baby's eyesight. Here are some high-contrast images to download.
Week 5: Tracking sights and sounds
Your newborn baby explores the world by tracking sights and sounds. Here are Lovevery's play ideas to support your baby's tracking skills.
Week 3: Why black and white is so riveting to your newborn
High-contrast images build rich neural networks in your baby’s brain. Learn how their vision is developing right now.
