Your videos are always so well thought out and concise. One of my favorite UA-cam channels. Would love for you and Mike to do a Q&A on how you manage to find time to raise two wonderful daughters, keep a tidy home, research best practices and all the rest!
We received the Lovevery play gym as a baby shower gift, and it is, hands down, the BEST gift we received. Baby girl loves it. It keeps growing with her and is amazing quality. Definitely an heirloom item. Can't wait to subscribe to their play kits!
Your reason why was my reason why we are on our second box! I tried to do Montessori with my daughter 5 years ago but I was so overwhelmed. Now with my son (4 months) I am confident! This subscription is amazing and budget friendly.
We've been using Lovevery since my son was born, he's now almost 1. I love the convenience of not having to buy the toys individually and have to research what's appropriate for his age. I do think it's a little expensive for the material but the convenience is worth it!
It sounds expensive but when you break it down it really isn’t. You get about 7 toys per play kit. That’s $17 per toy and $40 per month (if you get a box every 3 months). Most people spend more then $40/mo on toys and most of them are plastic noisy toys that aren’t even helping their child developmentally. So if you break it down that way )$120 every 3 months for toys curated for your child’s age and development its not bad.
It’s really not expensive at all. I truly don’t understand how people figure it’s expensive. Am I missing something? I did a cost comparison of similar Montessori style toys. I went and sought similar toys from places like Amazon and Montessori specialty stores, and I found that, in comparison, the Lovevery kit is actually cheaper. Plus you’re saving time, and time is money too. How? You don’t have to research anything. Everything’s appropriate for the child’s age. Though it’s not easily quantified, you’re saving money in that regard too, and I don’t think a lot of people realize that.
@@mayragossettandrade2418the parent instructions are the thing that makes it worth it IMO. I self curated my first daughters toys and she’s just not interested and I didn’t know how to play with her. A lot of the toys I bought are similar to the Lovevery ones. But without proper guidance they were a waste of money. I got the Charmer play kit for my second child and wow, I didn’t know a 2 month old could play with toys! So the play guides are the real value in the kits IMO. Cranky I would pay a couple of dollars for them even if I don’t have the toys. They’re basically a cheat sheet for where your child is at developmentally. And having spent waaaay too much time reading about child development… if I had the guided early on, I wouldn’t need to do all the reading.
If this is out of your budget you can also watch the videos on UA-cam and incorporate those same skills and activities into your child’s routine. For example I bought the Melissa and Doug lock house when they introduced a players with locks, a DYI weather calendar, emotions books, I also got my toddler a wooden connect 4 for repeating patterns and fine motor skills, also the tissue box is easy to DYI with a tissue box and play silks.
We LOVE our subscription. It helps to join the Facebook group, the Lovevery Fan Club because they provide even more ways to use the toys, and you can also sell the items that your child outgrows.
I love your videos. I don't have a foster child now, but I'm hopeful. Also I always wave back to you or your family at the end of your videos. I feel you are family. Thanks so much for your careing and education.
My son is 7 months old and I had heard about Lovevery when I was pregnant but chalked it up to being too expensive or just a gimmick, but when he turned 6 months old and I started looking more seriously into Montessori, I decided to get the play gym and started a subscription. I got his 5-6 month play kit and my 7-8 month one is on the way (I live in Korea and get my family to ship it to me haha). I absolutely love the company and the play kits are fantastic. My son plays with his play gym and all of his toys every day and he can do new things with them as he grows. The books and cards feature diverse babies and kids and the company is inclusive and works hard to make sure their shipping is carbon neutral and their products are manufactured ethically and sustainably. The podcast My New Life is fun to listen to and their guides that come with the kits are so helpful. I can't wait until he is old enough and I can get him the block set. For someone like me, a new mom new to Montessori, it's definitely worth it, and I hardly buy any other toys for him because I know that I'll get things appropriate for his age in due time with the play kits. Anyone just thinking about it, you can always start a subscription and just get one month to see if you like it and cancel if you don't - but I doubt you will when you see how great the quality and attention to detail is!
My daughter is 10months old and we’ve had the play kits and the play gym sine she was born and she loves them! They’re so beautiful and well worth it in my opinion! Plus she finds new interest in the toys all the time. She’s currently obsessed with the tissue box. ❤️
I’m so glad you posted this today! We decided not to send my 2 year old back to Playschool this fall (due to COVID) and I wanted to try to do more Montessori at home-this subscription will be a huge help!
We were gifted a year of Lovevery and Kiwi (Panda Crate). I’ve never had to buy a toy for our now 8-month-old, and they don’t really overlap. Love them both.
Ban Cake the kiwi crates are STEM focused. Usually a book plus themed stuff. Animals, shapes, etc. The love every is Montessori focused, and there are some toys known widely as “Montessori toys” like the rainbow spinner and interlocked disks. A lot of solid wood toys that focus on coordination and texture exploring.
Such a huge ad. Hope you got paid well! The explanations you gave were very thorough. Looking forward to your vlogs and seeing the extended learning & fun to be had with these materials!
I am very selective in doing sponsored videos only for products/companies that I personally support, and this is the first time I’ve ever done a full-on product review video for the Montessori at Home series. I get LOTS of questions about this subscription service every single week, so I felt that offering an in-depth review would be something many of you would be interested in seeing. It helps that I genuinely believe in their products (and wish I had known about it a long time ago, for my own girls). Thank you so much for watching and supporting! 🥰💕
She would never let a sponsorship sway her opinions. You look forward to her putting out more videos but you don't support her getting paid? You want to enjoy all of her hard work and content for free?
@choo snau I don’t think a lot of people realize how many requests I get for product reviews every single day that I consistently turn down. So yes, you are absolutely right that I would *never* let a sponsorship sway me. It’s incredibly important to me that I am honest in my personal beliefs, family values, and especially to YOU all, as my audience. Otherwise, my perspective and opinions become worthless in this space. So I genuinely appreciate your consistent support of our family and this channel! 💕
@choo snau I don’t think a lot of people realize how many requests I get for product reviews every single day that I consistently turn down. So yes, you are absolutely right that I would *never* let a sponsorship sway me. It’s incredibly important to me that I am honest in my personal beliefs, family values, and especially to YOU all, as my audience. Otherwise, my perspective and opinions become worthless in this space. So I genuinely appreciate your consistent support of our family and this channel! 💕
I'm only 11 weeks pregnant but I am so glad I already know about Lovevery. I knew I wanted to do Montessori at home but I was so overwhelmed trying to pick out all the supplies for activities and shelf work. Lovevery is going to make this infinitely easier for me!
Thank you for doing such a detailed and hands on review of the Lovevery blocks! We m ordered a set for my son! The box arrived last week and the quality is amazing!
Hi Ashley! I’m a busy working mom and your videos are a lifesaver, I’m so glad you talked about Lovevery because I’ve had their subscription for my son to get more of the Montessori type of toys since he was 6 months old, because I’m so busy with work and don’t have the time to DYI, what I’ve bought for him is either from your Amazon Favorites/recommendations or from Lovevery! I always felt a little guilty about that, so I always wondered what you think of Lovevery and when I saw this video... I was so relieved! I honestly love them, so helpful for busy moms and I agree with your comments 100%. Thank you you’ve made this mom feel a lot better!
I highly recommend Lovevery. My 22 month old has been receiving the kits since birth and loves them. Even my four year old enjoys using the toys to engage with his sibling. High quality, built to last and great costumer service. I only wish I had these kits when my four year old was a baby..
I would recommend lovevery. The customer service is incredible, it's a better price, and the quality is just as good as monti kids. Plus, since you aren't spending as much, you can use the money you save to get things that you would like outside of the subscription kit.
My baby has loved Lovevery. We’ve been using them since she was a few months old. The quality is better than the cheaper stuff I’ve purchased and worth the money. The information they send with the kits and the weekly emails is invaluable as a working Mom.
I love Lovevery and I don’t even have the kits yet (they’re in the mail!) Got several on the aftermarket and they all arrived like new. From different sellers. Presumably their kids have played with all of them. They are so durable. And the toys are frankly a huge hit with my daughter, who doesn’t normally like toys.
I got the 13, 14, 15 month old box for my 13 month old boy last month, but I wasn't planning on getting the next one. Thank you for the review. I am definitely getting it now. I love the quality of the toys, and the books are really good too. My son loves every single toy of the box.
I’ve managed to pull most of those or similar toys from here and there: the subscription is just too expensive. I’m sure they’re quality items, but at the end of the day, I can’t afford it. Thankfully, there are lots of things on the market that are close or can by DIY’d. Maybe one day though!
We love Lovevery! My son is 7 months old and we have been getting these since he was 2 months old. He still plays with and loves the stuff from his previous two kits! Worth every penny! I've been debating on the block set when he's older and you definitely sold me on it! Thanks! Also, I'm a CO native, currently living in northern CO, I was excited to learn you live here too! ❤️
I am thrilled to learn of this. I know KiwiCo. I should start buying some of these for myself because every time I watch your daughters I come away thinking they are way more mature and advanced than I am. I so had needed Montessori as a child, but muddled along without it.
What I missed in this video was if I could get the toys for alot cheaper if I put the time and effort into researching it or if it is just a bit of money. The box costs over 80€ per box in the first year here in Europe. If I were to buy compairable items and still had to spend 70-75 Euro AND do the research it's totally worth it. But if I could get the items for 30-40 € I'd have a more difficult time to decide. Plus it is always new toys. I'd like an option to get preloved toys in good condition at a lovevery marketplace or something like that.
This looks awesome. If I ever have kids I’m definitely looking into subscription services like this. It seems like it makes Montessori a lot more approachable
Omg this is perfect timing! I’ve been eyeing Loververy but have not made a move yet since it’s quite a bit of an investment. Thank you so much for giving out your opinions.
Thanks for this video. And thanks for all your great content. We have a son who is Mia's age (born March 8). We diy'ed or got cheaper versions of a lot of the Lovevery baby stuff. But we just started the Toddler kits when he was 14 months. I have a tip for people considering Lovevery- the age ranges are good to consider but also think about your child's interests and abilities. We got 3 of the Toddler kits at one time (because I'm a crazy person..lol). There are a couple things in the Babbler (13-15 month kit) that he is still working on but there's a bunch of things in the "older kid" play kits (Pioneer and Realist) that he's mastered. "Follow the child" still applies. Anyway- thanks again Ashley... from one loving mama to another
I agree, it is more important to look at the overall stage a kit is promoting vs. Just the age. For example, my lo only just turned 4 months, but she is already sitting unassisted and putting weight on her hands during tummy time (skills the 5-6 mo box promotes). I decided to order the 5-6 mo box early and sure enough, my lo was throughly engaged with all but one of the more advanced toys.
I’m curious on how were able to purchase and received more than one box at one time? My baby is 6 month and I l’ve noticed he may be interested in the older boxes but I would love to get more then one box at the same time.
There are lots of toys where I’m like “daaamn that is amazing, that’s totally worth buying” and there’s other things where I’m like “my frugal ass is gonna diy a lot of this” 😂
I actually made my own version of the fuzzy bug shrub. I wrapped a hot coca canister in felt (attached with spray adhesive). I then printed off some bug nomenclature cards (search Montessori free printables, there's so much out there!), cut out some bugs, protected them with clear contact paper, and stuck some adhesive velcro circles on the back. My 16 month old loves it.
I LOVE Lovevery play kits so much! We’ve found the toddler play kits to be incredibly worth it for our daughter; and like someone else mentioned below - I always get them a few months AHEAD, and then my daughter can play with whatever she’s interested in (there’s always a lot) and I save the rest of it for a later date. I actually have a ton of Lovevery reviews and “play” videos uploaded on my channel too because I’m just so obsessed with them 😂. I was SO excited to see this title on your channel!!! 🌸💕 LOVE following your channel!
Thanks for the review Ashley! My first baby will be born in a month and you and your delightful family are a huge inspiration to me. I have been watching your channel for almost two years while on my TTC journey. I’ve watched many of your Montessori videos multiple times! Your straightforward way of presenting Montessori in such a clear, practical manner makes it accessible for newbies and the positive affect this type of parenting has shines out through your beautiful girls! The Hapa Family is a Happy Family! When I found Lovevery, a few months ago I was able to determine for myself the play kits were worth it because I have watched your videos and realised many of the same Montessori toys and activities were included that I had already seen on your videos. They also appeared well thought out and well crafted. It seemed an easy way to bring Montessori into my child’s life in a much easier and more affordable way rather than starting from scratch. I also liked the educational information included for parents so I can learn along with my child. I ended up purchasing all of the kits from birth to 3 years, along with the play gym. I have to say the biggest drawback is that they don’t ship outside the USA. I live in Australia and had to have my boxes shipped to a US friend who will then send them on to me. I just hope they don’t get lost in the midst of the chaos created by COVID! So please pass onto Lovevery that they really need to start an international shipping program if they truly want to grow their company!
Thank you for the in-depth review, Ashley! I've seen reviews of Lovevery's Play Gym and Block Set, but not their Play Kits. Everything looks beautifully-designed and made-to-last. Very Montessori, all in all.
Thank you! , thank you Ashley for doing this video. I am currently 4 months pregnant with my first baby and am huge fan of your channel, I have been seeing ads for love every on my Facebook page since before I was even pregnant and said I would consider trying it once I had my first kid but always wonder how well love every would compare to doing the research and work for myself as well as watching your video's. So I don't think I've ever clicked so fast when it came to video on UA-cam before.
Oh my gosh, our Lovevery Play Kits have held up through so much for our kiddos (and with cousins living under the same roof for part of last year), none of the wood ones have even had any paint come off through HEAVY chewing (thanks cousins). My 2.5y old still reads her books daily! Their customer service is great too - our last kit was missing one circle for her color match game and they a replacement one out right away!
Thanks for the review, I've been thinking about suggesting this to my inlaws so we stop getting the flashy plastic toys we keep asking not to receive 👍
Omg yes! I’m so annoyed. My baby isn’t born yet and already people are pushing all kinds of stuff on us that we haven’t asked for and don’t want, since they’re not compatible with Montessori. People think we are confused and we don’t know what we are talking about, since we are first time parents, but we do. They just don’t know what Montessori is.
Omg yes! I’m so annoyed. My baby isn’t born yet and already people are pushing all kinds of stuff on us that we haven’t asked for and don’t want, since they’re not compatible with Montessori. People think we are confused and we don’t know what we are talking about, since we are first time parents, but we do. They just don’t know what Montessori is.
interesting point about Mia and the books! My baby also hugely prefers our lovevery books. I think it's because she can see so many other children (a rarity in quarantine)
If you had to choose between the play stroller ($55) and the radio flyer classic walker ($80) which one would you all pick? Or are they different enough that having two is justifiable. Again thank you for all the work that goes into making such consise and well thought out videos. My wife is 2.5 month pregnant and I already watched your entire montessori at home Playlist, completed the e-course and started reading montessori from the start. In world full of so much information, your corner is so well put together and genuine.
G I would go with the radio flyer walker wagon, we have found use for it since 8 months, he’s now 13 months and I can see it used for many more to come! However if you have a walking toddler already and they’re past the containment schema I’d go for the stroller.
Lovevery is great. The quality is really nice and the prices are fair. If they were much cheaper, I would have to question the ethics of the manufacturing, really... The only downside is if you get the play kits along with other products they sell, you get a few repeat items. You get a similar ball, cards, mirror from the play gym vs the kits. One kit also comes with blocks that you don't need IF you are going to buy the block set. Tricky because if you are only planning on buying the kits, of course, you would want those items. The resale value is good for Lovevery, so you can try to make some money back on them.
I'm so happy you worked with Lovevery! I've been considering them for awhile and I'm happy to see their kits in action 🤗 The blocks seem to be popular with most kids =o)
This video came at the perfect time!!! I was looking into them this week and am considering subscribing. Thank you for another great video and an awesome e-course, I'm really enjoying it
We only did one box with Monti Kids (level 4) which is equivalent to three Lovery boxes. It is VERY similar to Lovevery, in fact one of the toys was the same except for the fact that Lovevery toy folds down. (Stacker toy- Lovevery folds down) and just in general you get a "softer" feel to Lovevery products.
I have pretty much watched all of your vlogs and have commented quite a few times about Kylie's and Mia's intelligence. Every time I watch your vlogs I think the girls can't get any smarter or be more focused on their learning activities. I was wrong. They really are studious bookworms and I mean that in the highest compliment! 🤓
I was wondering when you would share your opinion about this Ashley! Thank you, I've saved money to start the play kits with my children and I'm so relief that it'll cover a lot of development areas to my children! Thanks again for sharing!! ❤❤
I have a 3 month old and am getting the monthly box. I'm super pleased with the quality and how each kit builds off the last. She's currently enjoying the crinkle bag and black and white patterns. Definitely worth the investment. I paid for the full series up front and love how I don't need to sorry about getting her educational toys! Highly recommended! Excited to pass them down our next baby and friends. 😁😁😁😁😁
I just received my fourth box. There have been a couple duds but I have noticed my son has gone back to those toys after a couple months and played with it in a new way. I originally got the subscription because I was stressing myself out trying to research proper toys for each stage in learning. I love that it’s sustainably sourced and organic items. No it’s not cheap. However, I felt the guided books and ease of it was worth the money for myself. And everything has been excellent quality. I do wish you could buy certain things separately. I missed out on the tissue box and it still makes me sad because my son rips apart the cardboard tissue boxes I fill with stuff within a day. If you’re thinking about getting them, they have excellent resale value and you may be able to find the box you want for a lower price too. Hope this is helpful for anyone looking more into it.
Thank you for putting out this thorough review, I was skeptical at first but I will start my subscription :) I appreciate all the things you do , I trust your judgment based on all the well thought out videos I already watched from your channel. Send my regards to your lovely girls!
We registered for and got the Play Mat for our baby due in October! I'm hoping we can afford to buy the Play Kits, too, but they're definitely not cheap!
im so so happy i found your channel!! i have a 3 month old and we've been contemplating buying the lovery kit because we thought maybe it would be cheaper to buy toys every month by searching which ones are suitable for him. however, you definitely made it clear to us that getting the kit is perfect !! im so excited even though we're starting off with the kit at 3 months, we did have the playgym - black and white cards since he was born and loves it !!!
I just got my first box last week for my 10 week old. He seems to really like the stuff in the box. Especially the mobile and the black and white cards!
I’ve bought a few of the Lovevery play kits. They are good overall, but very expensive! She likes most of the toys and they are made well. I think some boxes are worth it while others are not. You can find or make similar toys for less and who can afford to buy new toys every few weeks/months? Plus going outside is best. Yet for special gifts like a birthday or Christmas I like to get a big gift like this (if I can.)
Hi! Can you make a video on KiwiCo??? Thoughts, review, and samples please! I’ve seen it on your vlogs but I’m still curious! Thank you for all of your videos!
They are only currently shipping to the US and Canada. But they are always updating their shipping locations so be sure to check back in the future to see if Switzerland has been added! ☺️
Thanks so much for your videos. My daughter is 3 years old and your videos are extremely helpful. Do you have any tips for work from home mums. My daughter gets very upset while i work at computer. I make sure i play with her in the evenings. Could you make a video on how to deal with this and what to tell your kid. Thanks!
Love your channel! You inspired me to implement a Montessori inspired philosophy at home and it has been very uplifting, clarifying and educational for all four in the family! Would find it very helpful with monthly "what's on our shelves" ie the toys on the shelves in rotation. Struggling a little bit with activities for my almost 3 yo.
I did two boxes with lovevery and was disappointed. If you dont know what to buy, it is a good resource, but you can purchase each piece from other vendors for better quality and less cost. Plus there where several items in each box that I did not like
Oh my gosh I feel so defeated that I didn't know they had this for older toddlers. I bought their playmat when it first came out for my daughter and we -still- have the mat part out even though she's 2.5 years old. It's wonderful. I'm just so sad because, like you said, I put in so much time and energy into trying to find these things and this is a better quality.
The block set may seem like an investment in front but if you see the average cost of an activity and there are more than 20 activities then you spend less than 5 dollars in 1 activity
This looks so cool! I wish I had known about this before as like you I already have most of the toys, I wish that they delivered to the UK haha, the prices seem reasonable compared to like Montikids, which is the reason why I make most of my son's toys. Thanks for informing us about these products, I'm sure it'd make a new mum's life easier ❤️
Thank you so much, for the review. By the way I have really enjoyed learning so much from your course. With the overwhelming information out there, it had really helped save me lots of hours of research. My 2 question today is, do the lovevery ship to the UK? Secondary, although I have a list of what to purchase at different age bracket (from your course) would you still recommend the lovevery?
Currently, they’re shipping to the US and Canada. But they’re always updating their shipping locations, so check back in the future to see if the UK becomes one of them! ☺️
I knew it. Not offered in Australia. Sigh. I really want one of those puzzles with a baby's face on it for my 7 month old. I wish I could find it here.
Haven't watched the video yet, but I have this and love it. I do find it to be a month or two behind my baby. They will send kits earlier if requested.
I'm so glad you reviewed this! I've looked at it a couple of times but hadn't bit the bullet. I like to DIY things as we go along but it would be nice to not have to do that for at least one stage lol
I really love the bead threading toy. Unfortunately, we don't have a subscription service available in the Czech Republic. Can you recommend one you have seen that is similar for a 15 month old? Most I have found the beads are too small and are a choking hazard.
I think I might get the stroller for my daughter for Christmas. 🥰 Great content, as always! My husband and I watched your videos multiple times when we first learned about Baby-led Weaning.
I was so bummed when i found out they dont go past 3, my kiddo is 3.5 but i might grab the last box. We dont have those activities yet and i think she would enjoy them
I was concerned that Kylie might be too old for them already, but she most certainly is not. She very much enjoyed that box! I would honestly recommend it!
Thanks for sharing the video! I was exactly having hard time to choose in between kiwico or lovevery. I feel kiwico is more tending to scientific side and lovevery is more on the artistic side. By the way, I have been listening the ecourse and it made the course so much easier! Just a small comment that the audio in the e course seems need to be volume up just a hair bit. 😊
I'm curious about how you might present the block set on an activity shelf. We own the set and the whole thing goes together so great, but there are so many different pieces and types of activities kids can do that I'm wondering if it's too much to keep it all together as one. It's also quite heavy with everything in there. Any thoughts on how you might present this to a 2.5 year old?
What stands out is that these toys can transition to the younger ones or you can pass it on to a younger kid who might enjoy it. I think I am going to look into it, would be a great Christmas gift!
I am SO tired of doing the math, the research and trying to find the toys that my boy might need. I actually have a subscription to a Montessori inspired learning center, but I still fail to observe and translate appropriately to purchase the material my boy actually needs. I constantly find myself buying more advanced activities that end up the drawer for future rotation. Now that my bub is nearing the 18 month milestone, I am seriously considering a subscription to lovevery, as his needs are growing in complexity and I don't think I can continue guessing, it has turned more expensive this way.
I would love to get this but it’s a lot to spend $36 a month. I buy all my daughters toys second hand or make them. But maybe kid number two could get this
Your videos are always so well thought out and concise. One of my favorite UA-cam channels. Would love for you and Mike to do a Q&A on how you manage to find time to raise two wonderful daughters, keep a tidy home, research best practices and all the rest!
For real 🤣 I guess it's about organisation, efficiency, team work. And coffee 💪🏿
We received the Lovevery play gym as a baby shower gift, and it is, hands down, the BEST gift we received. Baby girl loves it. It keeps growing with her and is amazing quality. Definitely an heirloom item. Can't wait to subscribe to their play kits!
Your reason why was my reason why we are on our second box! I tried to do Montessori with my daughter 5 years ago but I was so overwhelmed. Now with my son (4 months) I am confident! This subscription is amazing and budget friendly.
We've been using Lovevery since my son was born, he's now almost 1. I love the convenience of not having to buy the toys individually and have to research what's appropriate for his age. I do think it's a little expensive for the material but the convenience is worth it!
I want to buy it for the parent instructions. Are they worth it?
It sounds expensive but when you break it down it really isn’t. You get about 7 toys per play kit. That’s $17 per toy and $40 per month (if you get a box every 3 months). Most people spend more then $40/mo on toys and most of them are plastic noisy toys that aren’t even helping their child developmentally. So if you break it down that way )$120 every 3 months for toys curated for your child’s age and development its not bad.
It’s really not expensive at all. I truly don’t understand how people figure it’s expensive. Am I missing something? I did a cost comparison of similar Montessori style toys. I went and sought similar toys from places like Amazon and Montessori specialty stores, and I found that, in comparison, the Lovevery kit is actually cheaper. Plus you’re saving time, and time is money too. How? You don’t have to research anything. Everything’s appropriate for the child’s age. Though it’s not easily quantified, you’re saving money in that regard too, and I don’t think a lot of people realize that.
@@mayragossettandrade2418the parent instructions are the thing that makes it worth it IMO. I self curated my first daughters toys and she’s just not interested and I didn’t know how to play with her. A lot of the toys I bought are similar to the Lovevery ones. But without proper guidance they were a waste of money. I got the Charmer play kit for my second child and wow, I didn’t know a 2 month old could play with toys! So the play guides are the real value in the kits IMO. Cranky I would pay a couple of dollars for them even if I don’t have the toys. They’re basically a cheat sheet for where your child is at developmentally. And having spent waaaay too much time reading about child development… if I had the guided early on, I wouldn’t need to do all the reading.
If this is out of your budget you can also watch the videos on UA-cam and incorporate those same skills and activities into your child’s routine. For example I bought the Melissa and Doug lock house when they introduced a players with locks, a DYI weather calendar, emotions books, I also got my toddler a wooden connect 4 for repeating patterns and fine motor skills, also the tissue box is easy to DYI with a tissue box and play silks.
We LOVE our subscription. It helps to join the Facebook group, the Lovevery Fan Club because they provide even more ways to use the toys, and you can also sell the items that your child outgrows.
I love your videos. I don't have a foster child now, but I'm hopeful. Also I always wave back to you or your family at the end of your videos. I feel you are family. Thanks so much for your careing and education.
You’re so sweet, thank you! 🥰
My son is 7 months old and I had heard about Lovevery when I was pregnant but chalked it up to being too expensive or just a gimmick, but when he turned 6 months old and I started looking more seriously into Montessori, I decided to get the play gym and started a subscription. I got his 5-6 month play kit and my 7-8 month one is on the way (I live in Korea and get my family to ship it to me haha). I absolutely love the company and the play kits are fantastic. My son plays with his play gym and all of his toys every day and he can do new things with them as he grows. The books and cards feature diverse babies and kids and the company is inclusive and works hard to make sure their shipping is carbon neutral and their products are manufactured ethically and sustainably. The podcast My New Life is fun to listen to and their guides that come with the kits are so helpful. I can't wait until he is old enough and I can get him the block set. For someone like me, a new mom new to Montessori, it's definitely worth it, and I hardly buy any other toys for him because I know that I'll get things appropriate for his age in due time with the play kits. Anyone just thinking about it, you can always start a subscription and just get one month to see if you like it and cancel if you don't - but I doubt you will when you see how great the quality and attention to detail is!
Thanks for sharing your perspective! :)
My daughter is 10months old and we’ve had the play kits and the play gym sine she was born and she loves them! They’re so beautiful and well worth it in my opinion! Plus she finds new interest in the toys all the time. She’s currently obsessed with the tissue box. ❤️
I’m so glad you posted this today! We decided not to send my 2 year old back to Playschool this fall (due to COVID) and I wanted to try to do more Montessori at home-this subscription will be a huge help!
Oh which reminds me-did they give you any indication they plan to expand ages?
They just began the 2 year old kit series earlier this month, so I’m not sure!
I find that to be soooo great because I find preschool to not be the best place for kids or teachers from my experience working there
We were gifted a year of Lovevery and Kiwi (Panda Crate). I’ve never had to buy a toy for our now 8-month-old, and they don’t really overlap. Love them both.
They really are totally different types of subscriptions. Glad to hear you’re enjoying both, I know we love KiwiCo, and Lovevery is amazing, too! 🥰
May I know how different are they?
Ban Cake the kiwi crates are STEM focused. Usually a book plus themed stuff. Animals, shapes, etc. The love every is Montessori focused, and there are some toys known widely as “Montessori toys” like the rainbow spinner and interlocked disks. A lot of solid wood toys that focus on coordination and texture exploring.
Such a huge ad. Hope you got paid well! The explanations you gave were very thorough. Looking forward to your vlogs and seeing the extended learning & fun to be had with these materials!
I am very selective in doing sponsored videos only for products/companies that I personally support, and this is the first time I’ve ever done a full-on product review video for the Montessori at Home series. I get LOTS of questions about this subscription service every single week, so I felt that offering an in-depth review would be something many of you would be interested in seeing. It helps that I genuinely believe in their products (and wish I had known about it a long time ago, for my own girls). Thank you so much for watching and supporting! 🥰💕
She would never let a sponsorship sway her opinions. You look forward to her putting out more videos but you don't support her getting paid? You want to enjoy all of her hard work and content for free?
@choo snau I don’t think a lot of people realize how many requests I get for product reviews every single day that I consistently turn down. So yes, you are absolutely right that I would *never* let a sponsorship sway me. It’s incredibly important to me that I am honest in my personal beliefs, family values, and especially to YOU all, as my audience. Otherwise, my perspective and opinions become worthless in this space. So I genuinely appreciate your consistent support of our family and this channel! 💕
@choo snau I don’t think a lot of people realize how many requests I get for product reviews every single day that I consistently turn down. So yes, you are absolutely right that I would *never* let a sponsorship sway me. It’s incredibly important to me that I am honest in my personal beliefs, family values, and especially to YOU all, as my audience. Otherwise, my perspective and opinions become worthless in this space. So I genuinely appreciate your consistent support of our family and this channel! 💕
I'm only 11 weeks pregnant but I am so glad I already know about Lovevery. I knew I wanted to do Montessori at home but I was so overwhelmed trying to pick out all the supplies for activities and shelf work. Lovevery is going to make this infinitely easier for me!
Thank you for doing such a detailed and hands on review of the Lovevery blocks! We m ordered a set for my son! The box arrived last week and the quality is amazing!
Hi Ashley! I’m a busy working mom and your videos are a lifesaver, I’m so glad you talked about Lovevery because I’ve had their subscription for my son to get more of the Montessori type of toys since he was 6 months old, because I’m so busy with work and don’t have the time to DYI, what I’ve bought for him is either from your Amazon Favorites/recommendations or from Lovevery! I always felt a little guilty about that, so I always wondered what you think of Lovevery and when I saw this video... I was so relieved! I honestly love them, so helpful for busy moms and I agree with your comments 100%. Thank you you’ve made this mom feel a lot better!
I highly recommend Lovevery. My 22 month old has been receiving the kits since birth and loves them. Even my four year old enjoys using the toys to engage with his sibling. High quality, built to last and great costumer service. I only wish I had these kits when my four year old was a baby..
Curious about your thoughts on Lovevery vs MontiKids for quality and development. I see a lot of overlap as well as differences
I would recommend lovevery. The customer service is incredible, it's a better price, and the quality is just as good as monti kids. Plus, since you aren't spending as much, you can use the money you save to get things that you would like outside of the subscription kit.
Lovevery hands down! Monikids is way overpriced and they have video courses included but who has time for that lol
@@ohsobo yesss
Simple, Lovevery ofers Montessori inspired activities while Montikids offers traditional Montessori activities.
I was wondering the same... couldn't find a video comparing the two!!! seeing these responses from other parents! Thank you guys!
My baby has loved Lovevery. We’ve been using them since she was a few months old. The quality is better than the cheaper stuff I’ve purchased and worth the money. The information they send with the kits and the weekly emails is invaluable as a working Mom.
I love Lovevery and I don’t even have the kits yet (they’re in the mail!) Got several on the aftermarket and they all arrived like new. From different sellers. Presumably their kids have played with all of them. They are so durable. And the toys are frankly a huge hit with my daughter, who doesn’t normally like toys.
I got the 13, 14, 15 month old box for my 13 month old boy last month, but I wasn't planning on getting the next one. Thank you for the review. I am definitely getting it now. I love the quality of the toys, and the books are really good too. My son loves every single toy of the box.
I’ve managed to pull most of those or similar toys from here and there: the subscription is just too expensive. I’m sure they’re quality items, but at the end of the day, I can’t afford it. Thankfully, there are lots of things on the market that are close or can by DIY’d. Maybe one day though!
We love Lovevery! My son is 7 months old and we have been getting these since he was 2 months old. He still plays with and loves the stuff from his previous two kits! Worth every penny! I've been debating on the block set when he's older and you definitely sold me on it! Thanks! Also, I'm a CO native, currently living in northern CO, I was excited to learn you live here too! ❤️
Oh and if you haven't yet tried Hapa Sushi, it's a must!
I am thrilled to learn of this. I know KiwiCo. I should start buying some of these for myself because every time I watch your daughters I come away thinking they are way more mature and advanced than I am. I so had needed Montessori as a child, but muddled along without it.
I love how authentic you are with your reviews keep up the great work Ashley!
Omg! I just got my soon to be 1 year old baby girl KiwiCo and Loveevery subscription for her birthday. I am so excited for her!
What I missed in this video was if I could get the toys for alot cheaper if I put the time and effort into researching it or if it is just a bit of money. The box costs over 80€ per box in the first year here in Europe. If I were to buy compairable items and still had to spend 70-75 Euro AND do the research it's totally worth it. But if I could get the items for 30-40 € I'd have a more difficult time to decide.
Plus it is always new toys. I'd like an option to get preloved toys in good condition at a lovevery marketplace or something like that.
This looks awesome. If I ever have kids I’m definitely looking into subscription services like this. It seems like it makes Montessori a lot more approachable
Omg this is perfect timing! I’ve been eyeing Loververy but have not made a move yet since it’s quite a bit of an investment. Thank you so much for giving out your opinions.
Your content is so high quality. That's it. Just 👏👏👏 thank you!
Thanks for this video. And thanks for all your great content. We have a son who is Mia's age (born March 8). We diy'ed or got cheaper versions of a lot of the Lovevery baby stuff. But we just started the Toddler kits when he was 14 months. I have a tip for people considering Lovevery- the age ranges are good to consider but also think about your child's interests and abilities. We got 3 of the Toddler kits at one time (because I'm a crazy person..lol). There are a couple things in the Babbler (13-15 month kit) that he is still working on but there's a bunch of things in the "older kid" play kits (Pioneer and Realist) that he's mastered. "Follow the child" still applies. Anyway- thanks again Ashley... from one loving mama to another
Thanks for your insightful input! I’m sure other parents will find this info helpful! 🥰
I agree, it is more important to look at the overall stage a kit is promoting vs. Just the age.
For example, my lo only just turned 4 months, but she is already sitting unassisted and putting weight on her hands during tummy time (skills the 5-6 mo box promotes). I decided to order the 5-6 mo box early and sure enough, my lo was throughly engaged with all but one of the more advanced toys.
I’m curious on how were able to purchase and received more than one box at one time? My baby is 6 month and I l’ve noticed he may be interested in the older boxes but I would love to get more then one box at the same time.
We love our loveevery subscription box!!
There are lots of toys where I’m like “daaamn that is amazing, that’s totally worth buying” and there’s other things where I’m like “my frugal ass is gonna diy a lot of this” 😂
I actually made my own version of the fuzzy bug shrub. I wrapped a hot coca canister in felt (attached with spray adhesive). I then printed off some bug nomenclature cards (search Montessori free printables, there's so much out there!), cut out some bugs, protected them with clear contact paper, and stuck some adhesive velcro circles on the back. My 16 month old loves it.
Jess McG Nice! What is this one for btw? Just fine motor? And learning bugs I guess
Jess McG I was just thinking about how to diy the bug shrub! Thanks for the tip!
I LOVE Lovevery play kits so much! We’ve found the toddler play kits to be incredibly worth it for our daughter; and like someone else mentioned below - I always get them a few months AHEAD, and then my daughter can play with whatever she’s interested in (there’s always a lot) and I save the rest of it for a later date. I actually have a ton of Lovevery reviews and “play” videos uploaded on my channel too because I’m just so obsessed with them 😂. I was SO excited to see this title on your channel!!! 🌸💕 LOVE following your channel!
Thanks for the review Ashley! My first baby will be born in a month and you and your delightful family are a huge inspiration to me. I have been watching your channel for almost two years while on my TTC journey. I’ve watched many of your Montessori videos multiple times! Your straightforward way of presenting Montessori in such a clear, practical manner makes it accessible for newbies and the positive affect this type of parenting has shines out through your beautiful girls! The Hapa Family is a Happy Family!
When I found Lovevery, a few months ago I was able to determine for myself the play kits were worth it because I have watched your videos and realised many of the same Montessori toys and activities were included that I had already seen on your videos. They also appeared well thought out and well crafted. It seemed an easy way to bring Montessori into my child’s life in a much easier and more affordable way rather than starting from scratch. I also liked the educational information included for parents so I can learn along with my child. I ended up purchasing all of the kits from birth to 3 years, along with the play gym.
I have to say the biggest drawback is that they don’t ship outside the USA. I live in Australia and had to have my boxes shipped to a US friend who will then send them on to me. I just hope they don’t get lost in the midst of the chaos created by COVID! So please pass onto Lovevery that they really need to start an international shipping program if they truly want to grow their company!
I’m so happy you made this video. We love lovevery and it’s good to get your take on it
Thank you for the in-depth review, Ashley!
I've seen reviews of Lovevery's Play Gym and Block Set, but not their Play Kits.
Everything looks beautifully-designed and made-to-last.
Very Montessori, all in all.
Thank you! , thank you Ashley for doing this video. I am currently 4 months pregnant with my first baby and am huge fan of your channel, I have been seeing ads for love every on my Facebook page since before I was even pregnant and said I would consider trying it once I had my first kid but always wonder how well love every would compare to doing the research and work for myself as well as watching your video's. So I don't think I've ever clicked so fast when it came to video on UA-cam before.
Oh my gosh, our Lovevery Play Kits have held up through so much for our kiddos (and with cousins living under the same roof for part of last year), none of the wood ones have even had any paint come off through HEAVY chewing (thanks cousins). My 2.5y old still reads her books daily! Their customer service is great too - our last kit was missing one circle for her color match game and they a replacement one out right away!
Thanks for the review, I've been thinking about suggesting this to my inlaws so we stop getting the flashy plastic toys we keep asking not to receive 👍
Omg yes! I’m so annoyed. My baby isn’t born yet and already people are pushing all kinds of stuff on us that we haven’t asked for and don’t want, since they’re not compatible with Montessori. People think we are confused and we don’t know what we are talking about, since we are first time parents, but we do. They just don’t know what Montessori is.
Omg yes! I’m so annoyed. My baby isn’t born yet and already people are pushing all kinds of stuff on us that we haven’t asked for and don’t want, since they’re not compatible with Montessori. People think we are confused and we don’t know what we are talking about, since we are first time parents, but we do. They just don’t know what Montessori is.
interesting point about Mia and the books! My baby also hugely prefers our lovevery books. I think it's because she can see so many other children (a rarity in quarantine)
If you had to choose between the play stroller ($55) and the radio flyer classic walker ($80) which one would you all pick? Or are they different enough that having two is justifiable.
Again thank you for all the work that goes into making such consise and well thought out videos. My wife is 2.5 month pregnant and I already watched your entire montessori at home Playlist, completed the e-course and started reading montessori from the start. In world full of so much information, your corner is so well put together and genuine.
G I would go with the radio flyer walker wagon, we have found use for it since 8 months, he’s now 13 months and I can see it used for many more to come! However if you have a walking toddler already and they’re past the containment schema I’d go for the stroller.
Lovevery is great. The quality is really nice and the prices are fair. If they were much cheaper, I would have to question the ethics of the manufacturing, really... The only downside is if you get the play kits along with other products they sell, you get a few repeat items. You get a similar ball, cards, mirror from the play gym vs the kits. One kit also comes with blocks that you don't need IF you are going to buy the block set. Tricky because if you are only planning on buying the kits, of course, you would want those items. The resale value is good for Lovevery, so you can try to make some money back on them.
Hi JC, I'm new to all these toys... Would you think it's a good idea to just go with the play kits but not having the gym, block sets, etc.? :)
I'm so happy you worked with Lovevery! I've been considering them for awhile and I'm happy to see their kits in action 🤗 The blocks seem to be popular with most kids =o)
This video came at the perfect time!!! I was looking into them this week and am considering subscribing. Thank you for another great video and an awesome e-course, I'm really enjoying it
We've done Lovevery from the start. Love it. Definitely high quality. We also did Monti kids. Lovery is better imo.
I will love to hear why too... I'm trying to decide...
I agree with you !
We only did one box with Monti Kids (level 4) which is equivalent to three Lovery boxes. It is VERY similar to Lovevery, in fact one of the toys was the same except for the fact that Lovevery toy folds down. (Stacker toy- Lovevery folds down) and just in general you get a "softer" feel to Lovevery products.
We have used loveevery from birth with my little one about to be 1 and she absolutely loves the toys and learns so much from each box
I have pretty much watched all of your vlogs and have commented quite a few times about Kylie's and Mia's intelligence. Every time I watch your vlogs I think the girls can't get any smarter or be more focused on their learning activities. I was wrong. They really are studious bookworms and I mean that in the highest compliment! 🤓
I was wondering when you would share your opinion about this Ashley! Thank you, I've saved money to start the play kits with my children and I'm so relief that it'll cover a lot of development areas to my children! Thanks again for sharing!! ❤❤
Do you have a discount code? If not, would you like one?
I have a 3 month old and am getting the monthly box. I'm super pleased with the quality and how each kit builds off the last.
She's currently enjoying the crinkle bag and black and white patterns.
Definitely worth the investment. I paid for the full series up front and love how I don't need to sorry about getting her educational toys!
Highly recommended! Excited to pass them down our next baby and friends.
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I just received my fourth box. There have been a couple duds but I have noticed my son has gone back to those toys after a couple months and played with it in a new way. I originally got the subscription because I was stressing myself out trying to research proper toys for each stage in learning. I love that it’s sustainably sourced and organic items. No it’s not cheap. However, I felt the guided books and ease of it was worth the money for myself. And everything has been excellent quality. I do wish you could buy certain things separately. I missed out on the tissue box and it still makes me sad because my son rips apart the cardboard tissue boxes I fill with stuff within a day.
If you’re thinking about getting them, they have excellent resale value and you may be able to find the box you want for a lower price too.
Hope this is helpful for anyone looking more into it.
Is there a discount code for the lovevery subscription?
Thank you for putting out this thorough review, I was skeptical at first but I will start my subscription :) I appreciate all the things you do , I trust your judgment based on all the well thought out videos I already watched from your channel. Send my regards to your lovely girls!
“Probably about ten-thousand times since we opened the kit” haha I love it! 😂😂🤗🤗
Thanks for reviewing. I have been coming across advertisements of this and wondered what was thought about it. :)
We registered for and got the Play Mat for our baby due in October! I'm hoping we can afford to buy the Play Kits, too, but they're definitely not cheap!
I have a $20 off referal link, send me your email and I will share the link with you!
im so so happy i found your channel!! i have a 3 month old and we've been contemplating buying the lovery kit because we thought maybe it would be cheaper to buy toys every month by searching which ones are suitable for him. however, you definitely made it clear to us that getting the kit is perfect !! im so excited even though we're starting off with the kit at 3 months, we did have the playgym - black and white cards since he was born and loves it !!!
I've been thinking about doing Lovevery for so long so this was so helpful! Thank you so much for the video.
My first box is coming today. I hope you say it’s worth it 😬 lol
This is sponsored! So we know the answer
It is, hun. I have it and love it
As a young adult, i am nowhere near having a child. However, i absolutely love your videos and the way you teach about montessori!
I just got my first box last week for my 10 week old. He seems to really like the stuff in the box. Especially the mobile and the black and white cards!
I’ve bought a few of the Lovevery play kits. They are good overall, but very expensive! She likes most of the toys and they are made well. I think some boxes are worth it while others are not. You can find or make similar toys for less and who can afford to buy new toys every few weeks/months? Plus going outside is best. Yet for special gifts like a birthday or Christmas I like to get a big gift like this (if I can.)
Thanks for the review! Have you looked into MontiKids before? Would love to see a review on them as well! 🙂
This video is very helpful. Could you also do a comparison with monti kids? Thanks
Hi! Can you make a video on KiwiCo??? Thoughts, review, and samples please! I’ve seen it on your vlogs but I’m still curious! Thank you for all of your videos!
This product looks fantastic! Thank you for bringing it to my attention, I'm absolutely going to get this for my toddler.
Not sure if I can get my hands on these in Switzerland but love this!
They are only currently shipping to the US and Canada. But they are always updating their shipping locations so be sure to check back in the future to see if Switzerland has been added! ☺️
Thanks so much for your videos. My daughter is 3 years old and your videos are extremely helpful. Do you have any tips for work from home mums. My daughter gets very upset while i work at computer. I make sure i play with her in the evenings. Could you make a video on how to deal with this and what to tell your kid. Thanks!
I've looked into lovevery and found that we already have a lot of the items also. I wish I could buy individual items.
Love your channel! You inspired me to implement a Montessori inspired philosophy at home and it has been very uplifting, clarifying and educational for all four in the family! Would find it very helpful with monthly "what's on our shelves" ie the toys on the shelves in rotation. Struggling a little bit with activities for my almost 3 yo.
I did two boxes with lovevery and was disappointed. If you dont know what to buy, it is a good resource, but you can purchase each piece from other vendors for better quality and less cost. Plus there where several items in each box that I did not like
Do you have any websites or names or vendors to buy from instead? I’m undecided about the play kits for my 5 month old.
Love our lovevery play kits! These are the only toys my baby gets and they’re such good quality!
Can’t get over the feeling how commercialized the work of Dr.Montessori has become (
Oh my gosh I feel so defeated that I didn't know they had this for older toddlers. I bought their playmat when it first came out for my daughter and we -still- have the mat part out even though she's 2.5 years old. It's wonderful. I'm just so sad because, like you said, I put in so much time and energy into trying to find these things and this is a better quality.
Thank you for your video! I've been considering the lovevery brand for some time.
Have you researched or explored MontiKids? Can you do a blog on that soon?
The block set may seem like an investment in front but if you see the average cost of an activity and there are more than 20 activities then you spend less than 5 dollars in 1 activity
This looks so cool! I wish I had known about this before as like you I already have most of the toys, I wish that they delivered to the UK haha, the prices seem reasonable compared to like Montikids, which is the reason why I make most of my son's toys. Thanks for informing us about these products, I'm sure it'd make a new mum's life easier ❤️
Thank you for the video. I ordered my first kit today.
Thank you so much, for the review. By the way I have really enjoyed learning so much from your course. With the overwhelming information out there, it had really helped save me lots of hours of research. My 2 question today is, do the lovevery ship to the UK? Secondary, although I have a list of what to purchase at different age bracket (from your course) would you still recommend the lovevery?
Currently, they’re shipping to the US and Canada. But they’re always updating their shipping locations, so check back in the future to see if the UK becomes one of them! ☺️
Thank you
I knew it. Not offered in Australia. Sigh. I really want one of those puzzles with a baby's face on it for my 7 month old. I wish I could find it here.
So sorry! Maybe you know someone in the US who can ship it to you? That’s what a few others here have said that they do!
@@HapaFamily Umm. I could ask my mom. She only buys the baby plastic things though so I would have to convince her lol. Good idea though!
Haven't watched the video yet, but I have this and love it. I do find it to be a month or two behind my baby. They will send kits earlier if requested.
❤️the Hapa family. the one n the only vlog i ve subscribed for ❤️. evry vlog says experiencd well studied n at the mark.... no doubt perfect...
Hi Ashley, do you have any experience with Moni Kids and how it compares to Lovevery?
Thank you for this review, very helpful! Have you made any comparisons with Lovevery vs Monti Kids?
I have not, as I do not have any direct experience with MontiKids.
I'm so glad you reviewed this! I've looked at it a couple of times but hadn't bit the bullet. I like to DIY things as we go along but it would be nice to not have to do that for at least one stage lol
The Mia mirror kiss 😍😍😍
I know, I was like MY HEART!! 🥰😭
I really love the bead threading toy. Unfortunately, we don't have a subscription service available in the Czech Republic. Can you recommend one you have seen that is similar for a 15 month old? Most I have found the beads are too small and are a choking hazard.
I think I might get the stroller for my daughter for Christmas. 🥰 Great content, as always! My husband and I watched your videos multiple times when we first learned about Baby-led Weaning.
Thanks for video. Can you five mě a link to another similar kids servis, please?
How do you tackle the conversation with grandparents about moving away from the vtech and leapfrog type toys and towards Montessori based toys?
I was so bummed when i found out they dont go past 3, my kiddo is 3.5 but i might grab the last box. We dont have those activities yet and i think she would enjoy them
I was concerned that Kylie might be too old for them already, but she most certainly is not. She very much enjoyed that box! I would honestly recommend it!
Need to find a coupon code. I dont normally drop that much on toys at once 😂. I do wish you could buy items from their kits separately.
How does the subscription work if I have 2 children different ages? Does anyone know? Help please!
First comment ❤️ i love your content
I noticed Mia lifting up the buddy stroller off the floor in order to turn it. Are the wheels fixed to only stroll straight & not swivel?
Thanks for sharing the video! I was exactly having hard time to choose in between kiwico or lovevery. I feel kiwico is more tending to scientific side and lovevery is more on the artistic side.
By the way, I have been listening the ecourse and it made the course so much easier! Just a small comment that the audio in the e course seems need to be volume up just a hair bit. 😊
I'm curious about how you might present the block set on an activity shelf. We own the set and the whole thing goes together so great, but there are so many different pieces and types of activities kids can do that I'm wondering if it's too much to keep it all together as one. It's also quite heavy with everything in there. Any thoughts on how you might present this to a 2.5 year old?
What stands out is that these toys can transition to the younger ones or you can pass it on to a younger kid who might enjoy it. I think I am going to look into it, would be a great Christmas gift!
Anyone know of Montessori toy kits/subscriptions geared towards five years and older children? I can’t find any...
I am SO tired of doing the math, the research and trying to find the toys that my boy might need. I actually have a subscription to a Montessori inspired learning center, but I still fail to observe and translate appropriately to purchase the material my boy actually needs. I constantly find myself buying more advanced activities that end up the drawer for future rotation. Now that my bub is nearing the 18 month milestone, I am seriously considering a subscription to lovevery, as his needs are growing in complexity and I don't think I can continue guessing, it has turned more expensive this way.
I would love to get this but it’s a lot to spend $36 a month. I buy all my daughters toys second hand or make them. But maybe kid number two could get this