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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How to get all the playtime your Lovevery toys have to give
Babies' interests evolve, but you don't always need to buy new toys in order to keep up. Here are new ways to play with Lovevery favorites.
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.
The stages of block play, from banging to building
Blocks unlock powerful learning for babies, but child development experts recommend limiting the number of blocks you give yours. Learn why in our post.
How to help develop your baby’s intelligence
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.