Cardboard Sensory Board

5 - 6 Months

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.

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

Endless fun with a sensory bag

Sensory play is a blast, but it can get messy. 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.

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

Starry cardboard box

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

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.

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.

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

5 - 6 Months

Easter Egg Sensory Bottle

Sensory bottles are easy, mess-free ways to stimulate your baby's senses.

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.

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.

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.

5 - 6 Months

Fun Developmental Activities for Babies: 5-6 Months

Around 5-6 months, your baby is tasting, mouthing, and feeling every single thing they can get their hands on to discover and utilize all their senses.

5 - 6 Months

Week 21: The big change in your baby’s vision

Your infant's eyesight changes rapidly in the first weeks of life. Here are four ways to help improve your baby's vision.

5 - 6 Months

Week 26: 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

Week 25: It’s magic!

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

5 - 6 Months

Week 24: 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

Week 23: 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

Week 22: 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.

5 - 6 Months

Week 20: Your baby’s number 1 favorite activity for their entire first year

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

5 - 6 Months

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.

3 - 4 Months

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.

3 - 4 Months

Week 16: We searched all over Pinterest for sensory tummy time ideas and got the best for you

Combining tummy time with sensory introduces your baby to different sights, sounds, and textures. Here are 4 great sensory play ideas for right now.

3 - 4 Months

Week 15: Who is that cutie in the mirror?

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

3 - 4 Months

Week 14: 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

Week 13: 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

Week 12: 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.

3 - 4 Months

Week 11: 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

Week 10: 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 off the floor.

3 - 4 Months

5 - 6 Months

5 fun ways to play with your baby from 4 weeks 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.