Welcome to The Thinker Play Kit for months 11-12
Even though your baby has been thinking hard since before they were born, big new concepts are starting to materialize at this age. Things exist even when we can’t see them, objects that look alike can behave differently, and some things can change shape; these and other concepts become illuminated at this time. In the next couple months before they turn one, your baby may also start crawling, show that they recognize their name, sit without being propped up, or wave. They may even start to walk!
The Thinker Play Kit is designed for what their brain is working on right now, including Opposite Balls that look the same but feel very different (one is light, the other quite heavy!) and a Sliding Top Box that encourages problem solving skills, as well as other child-tested playthings and activities made for right now.
For more ways to play and learn, plus developmental information and tons of new activities, be sure to check out the Play Guide that comes in the kit.
What’s Inside
The Thinker Play Kit

Organic Cotton Baby Doll
A pal for play. Please select a skin tone from the three options. Tan Skin Tone Baby Doll included in subscription orders unless otherwise specified.
Wooden Peg Drop
Strengthen precise fine motor skills with this engaging problem-solving challenge


Sliding Top Box
Build strength, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills with this surprising box
‘Animals I See’ Mini Book
Small enough for baby to hold—and interesting enough to make diaper time more tolerable


Organic Cotton Sensory Pouch
Fun games in hiding and finding with a reversible design to help practice the pincer grasp
Pincer Puzzle
Practice the pincer grasp while working on gross and fine motor skills at the same time


Opposites Balls
Explore light versus heavy and sinking versus floating—for fun on the floor or in the bath
Play Guide for Months 11–12
Ways to play, expert tips, development information, and at-home activity ideas during months 11–12

Add the Book Bundle
to The Thinker Play Kit
Easy to add to your current Play Kit Subscription
or to a new Play Kit Subscription
‘My First Words’ Board Book
Practice some common first words in a sweet story about a toddler’s day.
‘Baby Math’ Board Book
A fun introduction to math concepts with varying textures to keep your child engaged.
Learn about Book Bundles, more Lovevery stories for, and inspired by, your growing child.

The Thinker Play Kit
The Thinker Play Kit encourages your 11 – 12 month old baby’s curiosity as they start solving problems, working on hand strength and investigating everything in their path.
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