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Lovevery is a quarterly play kit subscription that delivers developmental-stage-appropriate products to your door. This kids’ subscription box grows with your child; each new box includes research-based products on target with developmental milestones, accompanied by an in-depth activity guide for parents.
The products and information in each Play Kit were informed by published research in the field of child development and reviewed by specialists from multiple disciplines. The kits are tailored to your child’s age, arriving every 2 months for babies (larger Play Kits for toddlers arrive every 3 months).
This review is of The Babbler Play Kit by Lovevery for Months 13, 14, 15.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes).
About this Play Kit
My kids and I were so excited to finally try Lovevery! We received The Babbler Play Kit which is intended for toddlers ages 13-15 months. This box is focused on overcoming challenges in balance, object permanence, and spatial awareness.
My daughter is two-and-a-half years old (31 months to be precise) and my son is just shy of 13 months. While the box is primarily for little Stephen (aka "Beef"), I know Maddie will enjoy playing with the toys too.
While I tried to capture some images of my little ones playing with the toys, it was hard to capture clear images due to their rapid movements. (Baby wrangling is way tougher than I ever imagined.) So, I've provided up-close images of each toy instead.
Let's check them out!
Slide & Seek Ball Run
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This slide is designed to teach transitional movement and object permanence. Your toddler will get lots of practice switching from standing to squatting down and then sitting. They'll also learn that specific actions result in particular outcomes. Place the ball in, let it roll down, and then it disappears! Or, place your hand into a slot, feel around, and then find the ball to play with again.
This was my children's favorite toy hands down! From the moment my daughter saw this device she became hooked. Of course, little Stephen follows Maddie everywhere now, copying almost everything she does. Thus, he's quickly learning the above skills and loves watching his sister teach him how to play.
Bunnies in a Felt Burrow
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This toy focuses on the skill of posting—pushing objects through holes. It pairs with several other toys I'll mention in further detail below. These include the Carrot Lid & Carrots, Coin Lid & Coins, and Posting Lid & Trees. Together, they serve as a progression. It also helps with bilateral coordination.
First, your child will push objects easily through bigger holes (like the one pictured above). Then, they'll push thinner objects through slots using wrist rotation. Finally, they'll place the tips of objects into even smaller holes which requires a bit of precision.
Not realizing this toy was part of a skills progression game, I just thought it was a cute little addition at first glance. However, once everything clicked I fell in love with the concept of this set. "Beef" flocked to this game quite quickly. He thought it was oh-so-fun to push one of the little bunnies into the burrow and then find out where they went to hide.
Wooden Stack & Slot
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This ring stacker is a bit more complex than the ones you find in most stores. While the primary objective is the same (unstacking, restacking, etc.) your child can also push individual rings through the slide slot. They'll have to push another ring through before the bottom ring can roll through and pop out. This toy provides a fun and exciting way to learn about spatial relationships and depth perception.
This was a total hit with both kids. "Beef" was most interested in picking up the individual rings and trying to place them back on the peg. Maddie, however, was more intrigued by plopping them down the slot and watching them fly out. It's fun to watch toddlers of varying ages interact with the same toy in their own way. Perhaps what I liked best was that one child could be stacking or unstacking rings while the other launched out rings from the other side.
Circle of Friends Puzzle
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Up next was a simple circular shapes puzzle. Lovevery builds upon this classic toy in each of its boxes. The puzzle becomes more complex as your child ages, thus circular shapes are the perfect starting point for young toddlers. Both children enjoyed playing with this toy, but I'll admit it wasn't as exciting as the others mentioned above. They each played with it for a few minutes tops and then went right back to the ball slide or rings.
Wooden Coin Bank Set
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This toy box pairs with three activities in this Lovevery box. The first activity includes a slotted lid that wooden coins can fit through. It requires your child to rotate their wrist in order to position the coin in, thus making it a cognitive and fine motor skills game. This toy is typically geared towards the 15-month mark.
I appreciate the thought process behind this toy and the fact that the box can be used for other lids. However, this wasn't much of a hit among my kids, especially not my youngest as he's just shy of 13 months.
Carrot Lid & Carrots
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The following lid and toy set are paired with the box from the above toy. It involved planting, posting, and picking for visual-spatial practice and pretend play. This was way more fun for my kiddos and they loved the bright colors and soft texture of the carrots.
Maddie had fun poking the carrots through and giving them to the bunnies from a few games before. As for "Beef", he used the soft carrots as a teether—I don't blame him, those year-mark teeth are tough to break in!
Posting Lid & Trees
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This toy set was the most challenging of the three lids. The tiny holes require fine motor precision and persistence to fit the trees into. It's wonderful for training hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.
Maddie thought the trees were fun to play with for a brief minute, but "Beef" could care less about this one...I'll give him some more time.
'Bedtime for Zoe' Board Book
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This board book is designed to help your children ease into bedtime. It provides an introduction to routine, sequence, and time.
As a mom, I appreciate the gentle nudge for families to adopt a nighttime routine. As for my kids? They didn't even bother looking at this book. Maybe that's due to the lack of vivid colors?
Play Guide for Months 13, 14, 15
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Last, but not least, I was provided with a booklet on the basics of this box. It offered ways to play, expert tips, development information, and at-home activity ideas.
It was definitely a nice touch for families who want further guidance. However, I'll admit this got tossed around a bit with the toys. It's probably hiding in the back of one of our shelves, buried beneath utter chaos.
The Verdict
The kids and I had a lot of fun with our first Lovevery box! Our favorite toys were the ball slide, ring stacker set, and bunnies with the felt burrow. The soft carrots and lid set were also a cute addition.
The rest of the box was slightly less engaging. However, I was impressed that even being a year and a half older than the recommended age, my daughter still enjoyed the toys. I'll admit I probably wouldn't have purchased the entire set but I'd defintiely give Lovevery another try based on the overall positive experience we had.
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