Essential newborn toys to add to your baby registry
Here are the newborn toy essentials to add to your baby registry that will support your baby’s development.
Thoughtful, development-focused activities can build your baby or toddler's social-emotional awareness, cognitive abilities, and gross and fine motor skills. That's why we've compiled these fun playtime suggestions for babies, toddlers, and young children. Our range of age-appropriate, play-to-learn activities include art, science, and language-based options to try indoors, outdoors, or on the go. Explore by age to find a great fit for your child.
Essential newborn toys to add to your baby registry
Here are the newborn toy essentials to add to your baby registry that will support your baby’s development.
Our award-winning Play Gym just got an update—see what’s new
After numerous play studies, weeks of in-home testing, and thousands of customer surveys, we are excited to announce updates to our award-winning Play Gym, now designed with even more developmental support for your baby.
Our best tips for using black-and-white cards to boost learning
Discover creative ways to use black-and-white cards and patterns to help your baby learn.
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.
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
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.
Essential newborn toys to add to your baby registry
Here are the newborn toy essentials to add to your baby registry that will support your baby’s development.
Our award-winning Play Gym just got an update—see what’s new
After numerous play studies, weeks of in-home testing, and thousands of customer surveys, we are excited to announce updates to our award-winning Play Gym, now designed with even more developmental support for your baby.
Our best tips for using black-and-white cards to boost learning
Discover creative ways to use black-and-white cards and patterns to help your baby learn.
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.
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.
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.
Our award-winning Play Gym just got an update—see what’s new
After numerous play studies, weeks of in-home testing, and thousands of customer surveys, we are excited to announce updates to our award-winning Play Gym, now designed with even more developmental support for your baby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starry cardboard box
Create a starry night experience for your baby using things you already have at home.
Introducing the Wooden Sound Cylinders, new to The Inspector Play Kit for months 7 and 8
Here’s what to know about this exciting new addition to The Inspector Play Kit.
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.
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.
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.
Animal rescue activity
Animals and tape are all you need for this DIY activity for your baby or toddler.
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.
Introducing 3 brand new playthings to The Explorer Play Kit for months 9 and 10
The Pincer Chime Ball, Transparent Tube Tower, and Roll & Build Cone Set keep your curious baby engaged as they build important motor and cognitive skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The enveloping schema: what’s behind your toddler’s fascination in hiding things
Does your toddler love hiding under a blanket or stuffing little toys between the couch cushions? Covering up and hiding objects is a type of schema play known as “enveloping.”
4 types of pretend play—and why they matter
They way your child plays make-believe changes as they grow. At each stage, pretend play offers cognitive and social-emotional benefits.
The benefits of playing pretend with your toddler
Pretend play lets your toddler learn by trying new roles. Discover why pretending along with them matters and tips for playtime.
What are play schemas and how do they help your toddler learn?
When your toddler repeats certain actions and behaviors, they’re doing something called “schema” play. Learn about the eight different kinds of play schemas.
Making the most of your toddler’s fascination with cause and effect
Toddlers understand that they can make things happen with simple actions. Here are 4 ways to deepen their understanding of cause and effect.
Wish your toddler would focus? Try playing together first
Are you eager for your toddler to play longer with a toy? Learn what you can do to help them get the most out of their playthings.
The enclosing schema: 4 simple activities for toddlers
When your toddler crawls into a cardboard box or places a cup inside a bigger container, they’re exploring the “enclosing” schema.
The enveloping schema: what’s behind your toddler’s fascination in hiding things
Does your toddler love hiding under a blanket or stuffing little toys between the couch cushions? Covering up and hiding objects is a type of schema play known as “enveloping.”
4 types of pretend play—and why they matter
They way your child plays make-believe changes as they grow. At each stage, pretend play offers cognitive and social-emotional benefits.
The benefits of playing pretend with your toddler
Pretend play lets your toddler learn by trying new roles. Discover why pretending along with them matters and tips for playtime.
6 ways to build your toddler’s attention span
Giving your child opportunities to focus on a task uninterrupted and get into a “zone of concentration” is an important part of the Montessori approach.
What are play schemas and how do they help your toddler learn?
When your toddler repeats certain actions and behaviors, they’re doing something called “schema” play. Learn about the eight different kinds of play schemas.
Teach your toddler to do more on their own in 4 steps
Allowing your toddler to practice each part of a self-care skill with you boosts their confidence and independence.
Subtle signs of your toddler’s developing focus
Some toddlers can pay attention to an activity for several minutes, while others may need more support to stay focused for even a minute.
Use your toddler’s fascination with touching things to teach language skills
Studies find that labeling an object as your child handles it can help them connect what they have in their hands to the words you say.
Ways to embrace your toddler’s love of destructive play
Destructive play is a powerful learning opportunity for your toddler. Learn how to make it work for both of you.
How to help your toddler get the most from parallel play
Learn four strategies to help your toddler enjoy—and learn from—parallel play.
5 fun indoor activities for your active toddler
Try these ideas to get the wiggles out inside.
Teach your toddler to do more on their own in 4 steps
Allowing your toddler to practice each part of a self-care skill with you boosts their confidence and independence.
Subtle signs of your toddler’s developing focus
Some toddlers can pay attention to an activity for several minutes, while others may need more support to stay focused for even a minute.
Use your toddler’s fascination with touching things to teach language skills
Studies find that labeling an object as your child handles it can help them connect what they have in their hands to the words you say.
Ways to embrace your toddler’s love of destructive play
Destructive play is a powerful learning opportunity for your toddler. Learn how to make it work for both of you.
How to help your toddler get the most from parallel play
Learn four strategies to help your toddler enjoy—and learn from—parallel play.
5 fun indoor activities for your active toddler
Try these ideas to get the wiggles out inside.
What playing with friends looks like for your 2-year-old
Learn about the 6 stages of social play—and what you can expect from this stage in your toddler’s development.
How long should my 2-year-old be able to focus?
Supporting your child’s ability to focus and concentrate helps them get deeper into play and lays a foundation for the mental stamina they’ll need later on.
Try a sound walk (and these 3 other activities) to boost your child’s language skills
Your two-year-old is likely starting to demonstrate more awareness of environmental sounds. Here’s how you can help them tune into sound.
5 things happening with your child’s language development right now
A lot of exciting language development happens between your child’s second and third birthdays. Here’s what you can expect now in terms of language development.
Obsessed with color-matching right now? Try these activities
Here are some ways to practice color-matching, using The Lovevery Drop and Match Dot Catcher and household craft supplies.
Is your toddler ready to take turns and share?
When we talk about sharing with two-year-olds, what we’re really talking about is turn-taking. Here are some tips for helping your child learn to take turns.
What playing with friends looks like for your 2-year-old
Learn about the 6 stages of social play—and what you can expect from this stage in your toddler’s development.
4 fun sensory activities that build neural pathways
Sensory activities engage the body and mind in a way that builds critical neural pathways. Here are some sensory activities with varying levels of messiness.
Is your toddler ready to take turns and share?
When we talk about sharing with two-year-olds, what we’re really talking about is turn-taking. Here are some tips for helping your child learn to take turns.
Welcome to The Enthusiast Play Kit for months 28-30
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Enthusiast Play Kit for months 28 to 30 of your toddler’s life.
Two-year-old-friendly math activities in everyday life
Your toddler already understands the basics of advanced mathematical concepts. Here are some ways to bring math into everyday life with your toddler.
Let’s get gluing—DIY activities with developmental benefits that stick
Using glue to stick items together may not sound like cognitive development, but it is. Try these activities with your toddler to practice.
7 games to help your child master matching
Somewhere around 30 months, your child may be able to match identical or similar pictures of objects. Practice matching with these activity ideas.
Welcome to The Investigator Play Kit for months 31-33
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Investigator Play Kit for months 31 to 33 of your toddler’s life.
Chalk play: obstacle course
A fun way to keep your child moving with challenging obstacles using just chalk.
Bedazzle your sunglasses (and other accessories)
If you have a pair of kid sunglasses and some pipe cleaners, you have all you need for a DIY bedazzling project—and you can make the sunglasses from scratch if need be.
6 ideas for dramatic play
As children approach age 3, they engage more in symbolic play: using objects to stand in for others. Here are 6 ideas for dramatic play with your two-year-old.
This everyday item is a powerhouse for pretend play
Cardboard is inexpensive, plentiful, and just right for a two-year-old getting into new kinds of pretend play. Here are 4 cardboard activities for your two-year-old.
Welcome to The Free Spirit Play Kit for months 34-36
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Free Spirit Play Kit for months 34 to 36 of your toddler’s life.
Are we there yet? 10 no-materials games for car rides
Traveling with children can be challenging. Here are some ideas for the car that require no materials or tech and can be played by both driver and passengers.
Two-year-old “Telephone”
Two-year-olds are learning how to control their voices. This game lets them practice and gets the whole family involved.
Make a gift out of anything 🎁
Unwrapping something can help give your child a feeling of accomplishment, joy, and satisfaction—and it’s really fun. Here are a few ways to make “found object” gifting as fun as possible.