1-year-old growth & development
Welcome to 1! An exciting year of change and discovery lies ahead. Explore expert insights and activities for each stage.
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13 – 15 Months
The surprising ways bathtime builds your child’s brain
When it’s just you and your child, face to face, bathtime becomes a natural opportunity to connect, play, and develop your baby’s brain. And The Bath Set includes thoughtfully designed tools for building new language, cognitive, and fine motor skills.
Introducing 2 new playthings to The Babbler Play Kit for months 13, 14, and 15
The Babbler Play Kit has two brand-new playthings to support your 1-year-old’s rapidly growing brain: The Wooden Stack & Slot and Posting Lid & Trees.
There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing
Research shows that children benefit from playing outside, regardless of the season. Learn how to keep playing outdoors even when the weather is cold or rainy.
Welcome to The Babbler Play Kit for months 13-15
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Babbler Play Kit for months 13 to 15 of your toddler's life.
Your toddler’s on top of the world when they make you laugh
A toddler's budding sense of humor is a sign of their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Learn five ways to help nurture your child's funny bone.
8 ways for your toddler to (safely) play with small objects
With a few simple supplies, you can create fun DIY activities that help your toddler safely enjoy the benefits of playing with small objects.
16 – 18 Months
The surprising ways bathtime builds your child’s brain
When it’s just you and your child, face to face, bathtime becomes a natural opportunity to connect, play, and develop your baby’s brain. And The Bath Set includes thoughtfully designed tools for building new language, cognitive, and fine motor skills.
Introducing 3 new playthings to The Adventurer Play Kit for months 16, 17, 18+
The Adventurer Play Kit has three new playthings to keep your toddler engaged and challenged through play.
Welcome to The Adventurer Play Kit for months 16-18
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Pioneer Play Kit for months 16 to 18 of your toddler's life.
Puzzling over puzzles—what the progression looks like
Puzzles build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving strategies. Here is the progression of puzzle solving for babies and toddlers.
Introducing the Wooden Stacking Pegboard—the Montessori way
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph and Montessori expert Jody Malterre as they show some of the many ways your toddler can use the Wooden Stacking Pegboard.
Rethinking milestones—when to relax and when to talk to your doctor
Here are some thoughts to consider if you find yourself battling worries over your toddler’s milestones or suffering the effects of child comparisons.
19 – 21 Months
What kind of chores are right for my child?
Children as young as 18 months can start taking on regular household responsibilities. These will be simple and straightforward, like wiping up spills or helping set the table, and will require modeling and patience from you.
Welcome to The Realist Play Kit for months 19-21
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Realist Play Kit for months 19 to 11 of your toddler's life.
Introducing the Montessori Animal Match game to your toddler
Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph and Montessori Expert Jody Malterre demonstrate how the Montessori Animal Match game helps toddlers link 2D images with 3D figurines.
Clean up, clean up, everybody, everywhere
Giving your toddler opportunities to help with household tasks makes them feel independent and valuable. Try these ways to encourage your child to participate.
Picture book project! 🌈 Preserving your toddler’s first words
This DIY project captures your child's first words and builds their vocabulary as their language develops.
Kicking, biting, and hitting: understanding and responding to your toddler’s tantrums
Kicking, biting, and hitting are common all with toddlers, and knowing what to do can be hard—especially if you’re in public. Here's what you should know.
22 – 24 Months
Our favourite birthday and holiday gift ideas for 2-year-olds
These fun gift ideas for 2-year-olds support their motor skills, independence, and creativity.
What kind of chores are right for my child?
Children as young as 18 months can start taking on regular household responsibilities. These will be simple and straightforward, like wiping up spills or helping set the table, and will require modeling and patience from you.
Welcome to The Companion Play Kit for months 22-24
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the CompanionPlay Kit for months 22 to 24 of your toddler's life.
11 easy kitchen activities for toddlers to try
A play kitchen should double as a sensory laboratory where your toddler can practice a whole range of both fine and gross motor skills.
Try these 3 easy, low-prep science activities for toddlers
Sensory exploration of colors, shapes, and textures with your child doesn't have to be complicated. Here are a few simple science activities for toddlers.
4 funky ways to make music a part of your toddler’s life
Music is a great way for toddlers to express creativity. Lovevery provides 4 fresh ways to make music a part of your child's life.