Tummy time milestones by month

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

Favorite activities for your child from our Disability Support Specialist

Learn how to use two popular Lovevery toys to encourage learning in children with disabilities, diagnoses, or learning exceptionalities.

0 - 12 Weeks

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0 - 12 Months

Tummy time milestones by month

For a clear idea of positions and movements your baby may try from the earliest days of tummy time to the last, check out this illustrated month-by-month tummy time guide.

13 - 15 Months

16 - 18 Months

18 - 48 Months+

0 - 12 Months

Best travel toys, according to Lovevery families

Traveling can present opportunities for learning and bonding through stretches of focused playtime together. Help make your vacation a little easier (and brainier) with these toys and activities for traveling with children.

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

First solid foods for your baby

No matter what feeding method you choose—traditional purees, baby-led weaning, or a mix of both—here are some tips to help you get started.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

Tummy time for your baby: advice from a pediatric OT

Tummy time is vital for your baby to build the muscles and coordination needed for major motor skills. Learn all about tummy time with these FAQs.

18 - 48 Months+

0 - 12 Months

Lovevery’s Disability Support Service offers personalized guidance

Parents of children with disabilities can subscribe to customized Play Kits based on their child's development goals and interests.

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

5 tips to ease your baby’s stranger anxiety

Stranger anxiety is developmentally appropriate but difficult to manage. Next time your child is feeling anxious, try these five strategies.

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

How to help your baby find their pacifier at night

Falling back asleep after a pacifier falls out is hard on everyone. Read the dos and don’ts of using pacifiers for your baby's sleep.

9 - 10 Months

What to do when your baby gets stuck in standing 

Read our tips to help teach your baby how to get out of a standing position on their own. 

7 - 8 Months

What research says about how to respond to your baby’s babbles 

Did you know that the way you respond to your baby's babbling can actually shape the way they communicate? Learn more.

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

Tips to help babies sleep

If your baby won't sleep in or seems overtired, try an earlier baby bedtime routine with help from Lauren Lappen, Lovevery's sleep consultant.

9 - 10 Months

Stand-up diaper changes

If your baby doesn't like being on their back during diaper changes, it may be time to for approach. Learn the four steps to stand-up diaper changes.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

Introducing More Lasting Favorites: Book Bundles for The Play Kits by Lovevery

Lovevery is thrilled to announce its new Book Bundles for Play Kits subscribers. We’re excited for you and your child to discover your new favorite books together.

5 - 6 Months

When to give your baby their own spoon

Introducing a spoon promotes your baby's independence, motor skills, sensory perception, and speech. Try our tips to help them learn to use it.

5 - 6 Months

Ready to end tummy time for good? Do this skills check first

If your baby's rolling out of tummy time, they may be ready to stop—or they might need some different strategies.

9 - 10 Months

Developmental activities for 10-month-olds

Try these recommended developmental activities to help your child practice balance, experiment with gravity, try out their communication skills, and more.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

Benefits of having a family pet

Studies suggest that a child’s relationship with a pet can have health and emotional benefits. Read how pets may build skills and attachment.

3 - 4 Months

Activities for your 4-month-old from child development experts

Through simple play, your 4-month-old gains thinking skills, gross motor development, social connections, language understanding, and more.

7 - 8 Months

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11 - 12 Months

When do babies wave?

Waving ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye‘ combine at least three distinct types of skills for your baby. Learn more about these skills and how to encourage waving.

9 - 10 Months

Easy activities your 9-month-old will love

Try these simple activities for rich sensory play that helps your 9-month-old practice their developing skills.

0 - 12 Weeks

7 engaging activities for newborns

Try these 7 activities to help your baby use their muscles, activate their senses, and build neural connections.

5 - 6 Months

Activities your 6-month-old will want to do again and again

Help your baby practice and expand their skills with these simple games and activities recommended by Gabrielle Felman, Lovevery's child development expert.

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

The math activity you didn’t know you have in your house

Any book with illustrations or photos can become a prompt for introducing important math lessons. Read our tips on how you can combine reading time with math learning.

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

Why do babies love to dump things out of containers?

Emptying is the first part of an important kind of play called containerizing. Learn ways to support container play.

9 - 10 Months

3 tips to encourage crawling

Crawling helps your baby develop critical motor and cognitive skills. Read our suggestions to help encourage your baby to crawl.

0 - 12 Weeks

Why your face is your baby’s best ‘toy’

Face-to-face time increases your baby's attention span, helps them learn to tolerate eye contact, and introduces them to social cues. 

18 - 48 Months+

0 - 12 Months

Sustainability spotlight: why materials matter

When it comes to your child’s development and the health of the planet, materials matter. Learn more about how and why we choose certain materials for our play products.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

The witching hour: what to do when your baby gets fussy 

Read what the witching hour is, common causes for it, and what to do if your baby gets fussy in the evening.

3 - 4 Months

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9 - 10 Months

The 5 stages of sitting

Learn from Rachel Coley, a pediatric occupational therapist, about the 5 stages of sitting and how to support your baby.

7 - 8 Months

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11 - 12 Months

Ways to practice pre-walking skills

To walk later on, your baby needs to practice getting vertical, learning to cruise, and balancing on two feet. Read our tips to support pre-walking skills.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

What is a B Corp? The Lovevery example

A B Corp meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Learn more about Lovevery's certification.

0 - 12 Months

Why babies need a vitamin D supplement

Read to understand why babies need a vitamin D supplement and the best ways to give it to your baby.

3 - 4 Months

Nighttime sleep tips for 3-month-olds

Many 3-month-olds may sleep six hours or longer at night. Read our tips on how to extend that overnight sleep window.

5 - 6 Months

Pro sleep tips for 5-month-olds

At 5 months, your baby may be able to go longer between nighttime feedings. Try our tips to help your baby sleep better and longer.

7 - 8 Months

Including your 8-month-old in household tasks

Involving your baby in household chores is a great way to nurture their interest and support development. Here are 5 ways to include your baby in chores.

7 - 8 Months

A top way to help develop your baby’s vocabulary, according to research

When it comes to developing your baby’s vocabulary, it helps to be a broken record. Here are 4 tips to maximize your baby’s language development.

3 - 4 Months

Dads can get postpartum depression, too

Between 5 and 10% of fathers can show signs of depression during their partner's pregnancy or the first 6 months of their baby's life. Learn more about new-dad depression.

0 - 12 Weeks

Why singing is soothing

Even if you don’t believe you have a good voice, singing to your baby can offer calming benefits. Read our tips for ways to soothe your baby through song.

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Baby teething tips from a pediatric dentist (and mom)

Read about when your baby may start teething, the signs of teething, and how to soothe your baby.

9 - 10 Months

10 easy ways to build your 10-month-old’s brain

Your 10-month-old's learning is more complex, and they can now coordinate input from different sensory systems. Read our activities to help boost their brain connections.

0 - 12 Weeks

Your newborn knows you by scent and sound

During the early weeks of life, babies use their sense of hearing and smell to identify the people closest to them. Read how and when recognition starts.

9 - 10 Months

Destructive play teaches babies cause and effect

It’s easy to feel frustrated when your baby dumps over a bowl of snacks or pulls board books off a shelf. But destructive play actually teaches important lessons.

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Babies learn from books with photographs

Read how books with realistic images have been shown to increase vocabulary and letter recognition more than books with fantastical illustrations.

5 - 6 Months

Copy your baby to help them learn

Imitation is one of the main ways your baby learns about the world. Read about the link between imitation and learning.

0 - 12 Weeks

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4 ways to encourage your baby’s first coos

Your baby’s earliest forms of communication are crying, eye contact, and smiles. Then they may begin to coo. Read these 4 ways to encourage cooing.

3 - 4 Months

Your baby’s 4-month sleep regression

Understand more about your 4-month-old's sleep regression and how an early bedtime and a nap schedule may help your baby sleep better.

0 - 12 Weeks

A guide to swaddle products

You can use a simple square blanket to swaddle your baby, but many newborn products exist to make it easier. Here’s our guide to common types and brands.

7 - 8 Months

Encouraging Montessori independence in babies

The Montessori method is rooted in the idea that babies and children should be empowered to do things on their own. Here are 3 ways to promote early independence.

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3 - 4 Months

Why babies spit up and when to be concerned

Learn more about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when you should be concerned, and ways to minimize spits ups.

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Establishing a baby bedtime routine: advice from a sleep specialist

A simple and brief bedtime routine for your baby is ideal. Learn the elements to include—and one to reconsider.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

Is your baby smiling on purpose?

Your baby’s eyes and entire face light up when they smile, sometimes with noises and gestures. Learn how to encourage more social smiles.

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Easy pincer grasp activities for babies

Babies typically develop the pincer grasp between 10 and 12 months. Learn a few activities to practice this skill with your baby.

0 - 12 Months

Choosing clothes for your baby

Choosing clothes for your baby isn’t solely a matter of comfort and style. Follow these tips to help support your baby's needs.

0 - 12 Months

Parentese improves children’s vocabulary

Read the characteristics of parentese, an exaggerated speaking style, and understand how it benefits your child's vocabulary and conversational skills.

0 - 12 Months

Walking calms babies more than being held

Researchers compared crying and heart rate in babies when they were held and when their mother walked around, carrying them. Learn more about the study results.

9 - 10 Months

How much should my 9-month-old be eating?

Read our breakdown of the daily dietary guidelines for 9-month-olds and 4 factors that can influence appetite.

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How to handle your baby’s fears

Between 6 and 18 months, your baby’s growing cognition and awareness may also trigger sudden fears and insecurities. Read our tips for dealing with these new fears.

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Best ways to help your baby like a new food

Research shows that introducing your baby to more flavors now increases the likelihood that they will accept and enjoy them later. Here are 4 ways to help your baby learn to like new foods.

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5 - 6 Months

Why you shouldn’t rush to start solid foods

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization now say that most babies aren’t truly ready to start solid foods until about 6 months of age. Read more about why 6 months is the sweet spot.

9 - 10 Months

The fine motor skill babies love (and parents sometimes hate)

Between 9 and 10 months, many babies start learning how to release, or drop, objects from their grip in a controlled way. Read our tips on supporting voluntary release.

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

Standing play helps develop pre-walking skills

Standing play helps your baby develop the strength and balance they’ll need for walking. Read our standing play ideas and safety tips.

0 - 12 Months

Identifying a tongue tie

A tongue tie is a condition that limits the movement of a baby’s tongue and can interfere with their feeding. Read more to see if your baby may have a tongue tie.

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5 - 6 Months

Why babies put everything in their mouths

Child development professionals want babies to mouth different textures in infancy to prevent speech delays and picky eating. Read more about mouthing and the long-term benefits.

0 - 12 Months

3 ways to connect long distance

Living far away from extended family can be tough. While nothing can compete with a real hug or cuddle, here are 3 meaningful ways for your family and baby to connect.

0 - 12 Weeks

How much stimulation do babies need?

Stimulation is a tricky balance to strike for your baby. Learn clues that they're overstimulated and signs that they're ready to engage more.

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

Did my baby just call me ‘Dada’?

The second stage of babbling is known as reduplicated babbling: simple double-consonant sounds such as 'baba' and 'mama.' Find out more about your baby babbles!

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

Testing limits at mealtimes

Between the ages of 9 and 12 months, your baby starts to test limits, especially at mealtime. Read our tips on what to do.

0 - 12 Months

Building attachment with your baby may be easier than you think

Attachment plays an important role in how the structure of an infant’s brain forms, laying the foundation for their development. Read our tips on how to encourage attachment.

7 - 8 Months

Your baby’s 8-month sleep regression

Just when you think your baby is sleeping through the night, they may experience a sleep regression around 8 months. Learn why this is happening, how long it might last, and ideas to help.

7 - 8 Months

Your baby needs novelty

It’s easy to get into a rut with your baby, playing with them in the same spot with the same toys in the same ways. Read how this goes against neuroscientific research and easy ways to add newness. 

7 - 8 Months

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Baby food doesn’t have to be bland—spices to try (and 1 to avoid)

Offering more complex baby food with subtle herbs and spices isn’t just okay, it might help your baby become a more open-minded eater. Read which seasonings to try.

0 - 12 Months

How to tell if your baby’s having a growth spurt

Learn when growth spurts usually occur and how to tell if your baby is going through one.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

A book list for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, here are some books we love, written by Black authors and featuring Black characters in happy, present-day storylines. 

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

Creating a ‘yes’ space for your baby

A yes space is an enclosed area where your baby can play without being told 'no.' Learn how to create a safe and interesting yes space.

9 - 10 Months

Your 9-month-old’s language development

Between 9 and 12 months, your baby may begin exhibiting certain expressive language skills. Learn the type of babbles you may notice.

5 - 6 Months

Preparing for your baby’s 6-month checkup

Prepare for your baby's 6-month checkup and learn what to discuss with your pediatrician.

9 - 10 Months

Preparing for your baby’s 9-month checkup

Prepare for your baby's 9-month checkup and learn what to discuss with your pediatrician.

3 - 4 Months

Preparing for your baby’s 4-month checkup

Prepare for your baby's 4-month checkup and understand what to discuss with your pediatrician.

9 - 10 Months

Your 9-month-old’s sensory learning

By 9 months, many of your baby’s sensory systems are getting more sophisticated. Learn how to practice those sensory skills with your baby.

0 - 12 Months

Mindful baby massage

Massaging your baby can be a great way for you both to relax, interact, and bond. Read our tips to understand if your baby is being overstimulated.

0 - 12 Weeks

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Head control: your baby’s first big motor skill

Once your baby has head control, they're ready to work on more advanced skills involving their core and lower body, like rolling, sitting, standing, and walking. Find out when babies develop head control and how to encourage it.

0 - 12 Weeks

Scent and your newborn

One of the primary ways your newborn learns about the world in the first few weeks is through their sense of smell. Learn how scents can help soothe your baby.

0 - 12 Weeks

New dads’ hormones change, too

If you're a new father and find yourself feeling different after the birth of your child, it may be more than lack of sleep. Read about how the brain and body prepare you for fatherhood.

0 - 12 Weeks

Pacifier do’s and don’ts for breastfed babies

Is it okay to give a pacifier to a breastfeeding baby? We culled through the science and expert recommendations to discover a few do's and don’ts.

0 - 12 Weeks

Cloth diapers: the pros and cons

Thinking of trying cloth diapers? Consider these important pros and cons before deciding whether to use reusable diapers.

0 - 12 Weeks

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5 co-regulation tips for calming your baby

A crying or fussy baby can be really hard, especially if there isn’t a clear explanation. Try these 5 techniques to help calm your baby.

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

How to ease your baby’s separation anxiety

Separation anxiety is a sign of both cognitive and social-emotional growth, and it can look different for every child. Here's how you can make the separation easier on them—and on yourself.

5 - 6 Months

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11 - 12 Months

Why and how to babyproof early

Being on the verge of more mobility is exciting for your baby but can be a little bit daunting for the adults. Here are our 10 tips for babyproofing your home.

0 - 12 Weeks

The power of eye contact with your baby

Eye contact with your baby isn’t just important for building an emotional connection—learn how it also affects early communication and learning.

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

When do babies know their name?

Learning and responding to their name is a big cognitive leap for your baby. Read our tips to help encourage name recognition.

3 - 4 Months

When do babies start laughing?

After cooing and smiling, laughing comes next. Learn how to encourage your baby's giggles.

0 - 12 Weeks

Newborn safety basics for new parents

Safety is always at the forefront of any new parent’s mind. While the first few weeks can feel like a crash course, you’ll soon master the basics. Here are some tips to help.

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

Your 4-month-old’s cognitive development

Read our list of what’s going on with your child’s cognitive development at 4 months as they learn how to interact with people and objects.

0 - 12 Weeks

Preparing for your baby’s 2-month checkup

Read our tips to prepare for your baby's 2-month checkup and learn what to expect during the doctor's visit.

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

Your 6-month-old’s cognitive development

Read what child development experts say is happening in your child’s brain at 6 months and how to help develop those skills.

9 - 10 Months

Your 10-month-old’s cognitive development

At 10 months, your baby’s brain development is focused primarily on problem solving. Read through our list of cognitive skills you may notice.

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

Your 8-month-old’s cognitive development

Here’s what child development experts say is happening in your child’s brain at 8 months old.

0 - 12 Weeks

What should baby poop look like?

In the first few days and weeks of your baby’s life, the color, texture, and smell of their bowel movements will change rapidly. Learn about the different variations (and dramatic colors) to understand what's normal.

0 - 12 Weeks

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5 - 6 Months

Newborns with colic: how to help your baby and yourself

If your baby cries and cries and cries they may be among the up to 40% of infants with colic. Learn how to help your baby and yourself with these tips.

0 - 12 Months

Nature or nurture? 2 books explain

When it comes to shaping your child’s brain, what matters more—their environment or their genes? Learn how to create an optimal environment for brain growth.

0 - 12 Months

Bare those baby toes

Feet are one of the most sensory-rich parts of the body. Read our tips to help your baby’s rapidly growing brain learn with their feet.

0 - 12 Months

Video chats can be good for babies

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for babies under 18 months, with one exception: live video chats. Read through our tips for a meaningful video call.

0 - 12 Weeks

Top 4 newborn sleep tips for tired parents

Parents of newborns inevitably wonder when they can get some rest. Read through our 4 tips to help parents cope with newborn sleep habits.

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

Your 6-month-old’s language development

At 6 months, your baby’s expressive language is transitioning from those sweet early coos and squeals to more experimental babbling. Read about what your baby may be working on.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

3 ways to observe Black History Month with your child

Since 1926, February has been a time to center the Black community. We celebrate Black contributions, commit to taking action against racism, and reflect on Black history and Black futures. Here are 3 ways to observe Black History Month with your family.

0 - 12 Weeks

Pacifier pros and cons

Pacifiers not only help soothe your baby, they can also reduce crying significantly. Read through the benefits and drawbacks to help you decide whether to introduce one. 

0 - 12 Weeks

Newborn sleep safety tips

Nothing is more important to a parent or primary caregiver than keeping your baby safe at all times, especially during sleep. Here are some tips and reminders to help.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

The facts on flat head syndrome

Understand the facts about flat head syndrome (or positional plagiocephaly), what causes it, tips to avoid it, and what to look out for in your baby.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

Tips to transition to swaddle-free sleep

Once your baby reaches a certain developmental phase, swaddling is no longer safe. Read through our tips to transition out of swaddles.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

How to cut your newborn’s fingernails

Trimming your newborn’s nails can be daunting. Learn the best ways to cut your baby's fingernails.

0 - 12 Weeks

Preparing for your newborn’s first doctor’s visit

Your newborn's first doctor's visit may be the first time you leave the house with your baby, and it can feel a little stressful. A little preparation can make this first checkup go smoother—for you and your baby.

0 - 12 Weeks

Umbilical cord care do’s and don’ts

A baby's umbilical cord stump usually dries up and falls off in a baby's first 5 to 15 days of life. Learn these umbilical cord care do's and don'ts for your newborn.

9 - 10 Months

Self-feeding develops your baby’s fine motor skills

Your baby is learning to use a pincer grasp to pick up objects. Learn why self-feeding can be your baby's favorite way to practice their new motor skills.

0 - 12 Months

Lovevery introduces new app for parents

We’re so excited to introduce our new Lovevery App, free and available to Play Kit subscribers 🎉

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

Lovevery Announces New Parent Courses for Informed, Confident Parenting

Parenthood is filled with questions. Lovevery’s Parent Courses bring answers: with practical, hands-on tips for your most common parenting challenges in the first year. 

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

Lovevery for Target

Experience our new Target stage-based play essentials, as well as familiar favorites like The Play Gym and The Block Set, straight from your local Target location.

0 - 12 Weeks

Introducing the updated Looker Play Kit: The perfect complement to The Play Gym

Introducing our updated Looker Play Kit, which includes our brand new Sensory Links, perfect for The Play Gym or to take on the go! Learn how you can get these new products and the answers to other questions.

12 - 48 Months

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0 - 12 Months

14 ways to celebrate Earth Day as a family

Earth Day is a time to celebrate nature and the environment. Teach your children how to take care of the earth with these fun activities, crafts, and books.

0 - 12 Weeks

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The complete guide to baby development milestones

We compiled this expert guide to help you know what to expect for your baby's growth and month-by-month development.

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

Introducing updates to ‘The Thinker’ and ‘The Explorer’ Play Kits for babies

We are constantly working to improve our products, which may result in periodic Play Kit updates. See how we continue to provide stage-appropriate play essentials that your child will love.

12 - 48 Months

13 - 15 Months

0 - 12 Months

Celebrating Black History Month with babies and young children

Children of all races are never too young to take part in Black History Month. Here are ideas on how celebrate with your child, along with a list of books that center Black people and culture.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

What are Montessori toys?

Some toys have characteristics that are aligned with Montessori principles. Learn what they are, why they can benefit your child, and how to introduce them.

0 - 12 Weeks

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5 - 6 Months

7 key elements to create a Montessori nursery

A Montessori-inspired nursery is simple and soothing. We've collected 7 of our favorite items here to help you design one that's right for your baby.

0 - 12 Weeks

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The benefits of bringing your baby outside

Spending time outside is not only enjoyable for babies, it also supports their cognitive and motor development—and may even help them sleep better.

5 - 6 Months

What is “serve and return” and why is it so important?

"Serve and return" is a child development term used to describe back and forth interactions with your baby. Learn how to do it, and why it's so important.

0 - 12 Weeks

What are infant reflexes all about?

Your baby’s unintentional twitches, jerks, and sudden movements actually help them figure out the world. These are newborn reflexes.

0 - 12 Weeks

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Why wooden toys make the best playthings

Wooden toys are a staple of Montessori learning. They're durable, beautiful, and inspire wonder for a child's budding imagination.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

You can’t balance work and parenting during Covid. That’s OK.

As we continue to adjust to new normals, some things have stayed the same: working while caring for young children during a pandemic is really hard. Here are a few ways to ease the burden.

0 - 12 Months

Diaper bag must-haves from real parents (and yes, all 30 are essential)

We talked to real parents about their must-have diaper bag essentials and on-the-go hacks. The list is extensive but ensures you won't be caught unprepared.

0 - 12 Weeks

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Our simplest activities to do at home with your baby

Running out of new activities for your baby during quarantine? Don't worry! Here are 14 of our favorite simple play ideas for spending time at home.

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

Endless fun with a sensory bag

When you just can't face another major clean-up for the sake of sensory exploration, these bags are a great way to let you little one explore without any mess.

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.

0 - 12 Weeks

Welcome to The Looker Play Kit for Weeks 0-12

Join Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph as she explains The Looker Play Kit for your newborn in weeks 0-12

0 - 12 Weeks

8 tips for safe swaddling

Try these expert tips to swaddle your baby in a way that supports safe and healthy development.

7 - 8 Months

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

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.⁣

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.

3 - 4 Months

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11 - 12 Months

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

9 - 10 Months

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.

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

Starry cardboard box

Create a starry night experience for your baby using things you already have at home.

9 - 10 Months

11 - 12 Months

13 - 15 Months

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.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

Streamers on the Play Gym

Babies around 1 to 3 months will start to wave their arms around when they see something they are interested in. You can put leftover party supplies to good use by taping party streamers to the legs of your Play Gym.

7 - 8 Months

Transformation of Everyday Items

Around 7-9 months, babies begin to notice that some things can change shape. Here are super simple ways to show how everyday items can transform.

5 - 6 Months

Your Baby’s Physical Development: 6 Months

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph discuss developmental milestones for your 6-month old with licensed occupational therapist and founder of CanDo Kiddo, Rachel Coley.

0 - 12 Weeks

Your baby’s physical development: newborn (0-3 Months)

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

3 - 4 Months

Your Baby’s Physical Development: 3-4 Months

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph discuss developmental milestones for your 3- and 4-month old with licensed occupational therapist and founder of CanDo Kiddo, Rachel Coley.

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

Cardboard sensory board

This fun sensory activity introduces your baby to tactile play, and might even make tummy time more enjoyable.

3 - 4 Months

Welcome to The Charmer Play Kit for months 3-4

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Charmer Play Kit for months 3 and 4 of your baby's life.

5 - 6 Months

Welcome to The Senser Play Kit for months 5-6

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Senser Play Kit for months 5 and 6 of your baby's life.

7 - 8 Months

Welcome to The Inspector Play Kit for months 7-8

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Inspector Play Kit for months 7 and 8 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.

0 - 12 Weeks

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.

3 - 4 Months

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.

12 - 48 Months

0 - 12 Months

This powerful activity can change your child’s brain

Back-and-forth conversations with your baby have a significant impact on language development and are important for social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

5 - 6 Months

The very best thing you can do for your baby – no toys involved

Learn how common household objects build stronger, more relevant neural pathways for your baby than toys with loud sounds and flashing lights.

5 - 6 Months

7 - 8 Months

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.

7 - 8 Months

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.

9 - 10 Months

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.

0 - 12 Weeks

11 best Montessori toys for baby’s first year

Montessori is about tapping into a child’s natural inclination to learn. Here are 10 of the best Montessori toys for your baby's first year.

9 - 10 Months

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 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

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

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

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.

7 - 8 Months

It’s never too early to teach your baby math

Understanding math concepts at a young age can be a predictor of school success later on. Introduce your baby to math with these simple ideas.

7 - 8 Months

Fresh ideas with water and ice

Water and ice teach your baby that some things stay the same, while others transform. Here are some fun ideas for water and ice play.

7 - 8 Months

Making space for baby

Dedicating a drawer or cabinet for your baby to play in can become their new favorite activity. Fill your baby's new space with these safe household objects.

7 - 8 Months

What Montessori families put in “treasure baskets” for their babies

What is a Montessori Treasure Basket and what do I put in it? Lovevery provides a list of household and outdoor items that your baby can play with.

7 - 8 Months

Your baby can actually learn to drink from a cup now

Open cups help babies build the muscles in their mouths used to form sounds (and lessen drooling). Learn how to introduce an open cup to your baby.

9 - 10 Months

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

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.

5 - 6 Months

Developmental activities for babies 5 to 6 months old

Around 5 to 6 months, your baby is tasting, mouthing, and feeling every single thing they can get their hands on to discover and utilize all their senses. Here are seven fun activities to try with your 5- to 6-month old.

0 - 12 Weeks

The 10 best ways to grow your newborn baby’s brain

Lovevery's experts share 10 techniques you can use to protect and grow your infant's developing brain.

0 - 12 Weeks

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.

5 - 6 Months

The big change in your baby’s vision

Try these four simple ways to support your baby as their ability to see in color and three dimensions develop.

7 - 8 Months

Screeches and babbles

As your baby starts to babble, you can play an important role in their speech development. Learn how to have "conversations" with your baby.

7 - 8 Months

When should my baby be scooting and crawling?

Whether your baby is ready to crawl yet or not, here are the stages of crawling and ideas for getting your baby moving forward.

5 - 6 Months

Your baby wants to tell you something

Babies can understand language before they can speak. Here are ways to communicate with your baby before they say their first recognizable words.

5 - 6 Months

Mouthing and speech development (there’s a connection)

By mouthing objects, your baby builds a solid foundation for speech and sensory development. Find out what is safe for your baby to mouth.

5 - 6 Months

It’s magic! Why babies love our tissue box

The Magic Tissue Box is a great way for your baby to learn about emptying—and later filling—containers.

5 - 6 Months

Rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ (and everything you need to know about it)

Your baby will likely roll from belly to back much sooner than rolling from back to belly. Here are the average ranges for when babies start rolling.

5 - 6 Months

It can last less than a minute, but makes a big difference

Books expose your baby to new vocabulary, rhyming and rhythm, and new language structures. Here's what to expect from reading at this age.

5 - 6 Months

Supporting your new little sitter

Baby seats are convenient, but don't allow your baby to experience how their weight shifts when they tip over. Here's how to help your baby practice sitting up.

5 - 6 Months

Why house tours are your baby’s No. 1 favorite activity

Husband of Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph demonstrates how to talk slowly during a house tour, a baby's favorite activity in their first year.

5 - 6 Months

“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.

5 - 6 Months

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.

3 - 4 Months

Watch this baby 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.

3 - 4 Months

We searched all over Pinterest for sensory tummy time ideas

Combining tummy time with sensory play introduces your baby to different sights, sounds, and textures. Here are a few sensory play ideas for right now.

3 - 4 Months

Who is that cutie in the mirror?

Your baby doesn't recognize their own face in a mirror yet, but mirror-gazing is a favorite activity for babies. Here's how to get the most out of it.

3 - 4 Months

Why the floor is the best place for your baby to play

Experts recommend your baby spend more time playing on the floor and less time in seats, swings, and strollers. Floor time builds core muscle and neck strength.

3 - 4 Months

Reach, grasp, mouth, repeat

Learn when your baby should start reaching, grasping, and mouthing objects—practices that build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

Why a simple light switch is better for your baby than those flashing-light toys

There is art to house tours. Learn from Esther as she introduces baby Freya to the different elements of her home environment by narrating and demonstrating.

0 - 12 Weeks

What is my baby’s brain working on at 11 weeks old?

At 11 weeks, your baby may start responding to your voice and inspecting their own hands. Discover what else is developing right now.

0 - 12 Weeks

3 - 4 Months

4 ideas for no-floor, less fussy tummy time

Tummy time builds the muscles and coordination needed for rolling over, crawling, reaching, and playing. Here are some ideas for taking tummy time off the floor.

0 - 12 Weeks

A super-simple way to build your baby’s leg muscles

Your baby builds leg muscles by pushing objects with their feet. Here is how to help them begin to practice kicking.

0 - 12 Weeks

6 tips for how to talk to someone who doesn’t (yet) talk back

Talking with your baby can feel awkward, but it's so beneficial. Lovevery shares 6 tips for how to talk to someone who doesn't talk back yet.

0 - 12 Weeks

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.

0 - 12 Weeks

What the experts want you to know about swaddling

Is swaddling necessary for babies? Lovevery provides an expert's opinion on when and how to swaddle your baby, along with safety tips.

0 - 12 Weeks

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.

0 - 12 Weeks

Head turning: don’t miss this expert mama’s essential newborn tip

An occupational therapist shares how to gently turn your baby's head from side to side to avoid flat spots and tight neck muscles.

0 - 12 Weeks

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.

0 - 12 Weeks

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.

0 - 12 Weeks

Why skin-to-skin time isn’t just for the hospital

Skin-to-skin time can reduce crying, improve sleep, and boost immunity. Lovevery shares tips on how to make the most of skin-to-skin time with your newborn.

7 - 8 Months

Why your baby is crawling in their sleep (and what to do if it’s waking them up)

Have you ever glanced at your baby monitor's screen and watched your baby appear to crawl...while they were sleeping?

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

5 fun ways to play with your baby from 4 to 12 weeks old

Your 4- to 12-week old baby is fed, rested, and alert. But how do you play with them? Here are some easy ideas for baby’s first playtimes.

0 - 12 Weeks

How to use high contrast for happier tummy time

Your baby’s eyes are naturally drawn to things like dark hair against a light shirt, ceiling fans, windows and blinds, or frames on a white wall. Entertain your baby with brain-healthy high contrast images during tummy time.