The Play Kits

Stage-based play essentials for your child's developing brain

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How it works

Find your starting Play Kit

Enter your child's birth date to determine the Play Kit that's developmentally appropriate for your child.

Unbox, play, grow

After your first Play Kit arrives, you'll receive a new one every 2-3 months with toys your child will love to revisit as they grow.

Enjoy the benefits

Includes access to expert research, guidance, tips, and play activities to support your child's development.

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Explore The Play Kits

Discover why parents say these are the “only toys you'll need“.

0-12 Months

Welcome your child to the world with playthings that help them build brand new neural connections—while connecting with you.

Delivered

Every 2 months | $80 per Play Kit

The Looker Play Kit

Weeks 0-12

The Charmer Play Kit

Months 3-4

The Senser Play Kit

Months 5-6

The Inspector Play Kit

Months 7-8

The Explorer Play Kit

Months 9-10

The Thinker Play Kit

Months 11-12

1-Year-Old

Support your toddler's natural curiosity with playtime that builds new skills and encourages exploration.

Delivered

Every 3 months | $120 per Play Kit

The Babbler Play Kit

Months 13, 14, 15

The Adventurer Play Kit

Months 16, 17, 18

The Realist Play Kit

Months 19, 20, 21

The Companion Play Kit

Months 22, 23, 24

2-Year-Old

Encourage your child's budding independence—and learn early STEM lessons—as they grow from baby to big kid.

Delivered

Every 3 months | $120 per Play Kit

The Helper Play Kit

Months 25, 26, 27

The Enthusiast Play Kit

Months 28, 29, 30

The Investigator Play Kit

Months 31, 32, 33

The Free Spirit Play Kit

Months 34, 35, 36

3-Year-Old

Explore more sophisticated concepts with your curious child as they begin to learn who they are during the "Year of the Self."

Delivered

Every 3 months | $120 per Play Kit

The Observer Play Kit

Months 37, 38, 39

The Storyteller Play Kit

Months 40, 41, 42

The Problem Solver Play Kit

Months 43, 44, 45

The Analyst Play Kit

Months 46, 47, 48

4-Year-Olds

Set your child up for success, both in and out of school, by practicing key executive function skills: flexible thinking, critical thinking, frustration tolerance, and planning ahead.

Delivered

Every 3 months | $120 per Play Kit

The Connector Play Kit

Months 49, 50, 51

The Examiner Play Kit

Months 52, 53, 54

The Persister Play Kit

Months 55, 56, 57

The Planner Play Kit

Months 58, 59, 60

Make the Most of Playtime

Take Out the Guesswork

Spend less time researching and more time connecting with your child. Our experts link brain science and Montessori to the way you play.

Right Toys, Right Time

Support your child’s learning during important developmental windows with play essentials that are tailored to their exact stage.

Child-Safe & Sustainable

Our toys are built to last and made with sustainably harvested wood, organic cotton, nontoxic paint, and baby-safe plastics.

Parenting Made Easier

We include toys for curious babies and tools for busy parents. Access expert tips, research, and activities that fit into your family's life with The Play Guides.