Advertising disclosure: If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. How we make money
Lovevery review
Beautiful developmental play kits, for the youngest end.
Ranked #7 of 7
Weighted across 7 dimensions. How we score
What it actually is
Lovevery ships stage-based Play Kits of Montessori-influenced wooden toys and activities, matched to a specific developmental window rather than a school year. Kits arrive every two to three months and are built around fine motor control, sorting, sequencing and sustained attention rather than around a subject.
The verdict in one line
The finest objects here and the right answer under 5, where nothing else we cover competes. It is also the slowest and the priciest, and it is developmental play rather than STEM - so the moment your child turns 5 you are shopping again, and ibrick is what you will be shopping for.
Pros and cons
What we like
- The best-made objects in this comparison, and they survive a toddler and then a sibling
- Open-ended toys with no single correct outcome, so they get used for months
- Stage-based design genuinely matched to a developmental window
- Needs almost nothing from you
- Reaches ages nothing else here covers
What to know first
- Not really a STEM product - this is developmental play, and the science framing is thin
- Kits arrive every two to three months, the slowest cadence here
- The most expensive per month of anything we cover
- Stops at 5, exactly where the rest of this comparison begins
How it scores, dimension by dimension
Percentages show how much each dimension contributes to the overall score.
- Replay value8/10(18% weight)
Can the same parts become something new, or is it built once and shelved?
- STEM depth7/10(18% weight)
Is there real science underneath, or a craft project with a science label?
- Novelty cadence6/10(14% weight)
How often does something genuinely new arrive? Weekly beats monthly.
- Wow factor8/10(14% weight)
Does the finished thing actually do something? Motors, motion, reactions.
- Value for money7/10(14% weight)
Cost per hour of genuine engagement, not cost per box.
- Builds independently10/10(12% weight)
Can your child do this alone, or are you the unpaid teaching assistant?
- Clutter control9/10(10% weight)
What does your living room look like after twelve months of this?
Best for
A child under 5, and a parent who would rather buy few, excellent things than a box every month.
Not for you if
Anyone aged 5 or over, or a parent who specifically wants science and engineering content.
Is Lovevery actually the right one for your child?
Five questions covering what your child already does for fun, their age, the problem you're solving and how much time you have. Two minutes.
Start the quizFree · No email required · Your answers stay in your browser
Lovevery head to head
Two products for two different childhoods
Lovevery vs CrunchLabsCrunchLabs leads on sTEM depth
Lovevery vs KiwiCoLovevery leads on clutter control
Lovevery vs MEL ScienceMEL Science leads on sTEM depth
Lovevery vs Little PassportsLovevery leads on replay value
Lovevery vs Green KidLovevery leads on replay value
Where it sits in the field
| Kit | Score | Ages | New content | Reuses parts | Needs a parent | From | Visit brand site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ibrickOur pick | 9.6 | 5-12 | Weekly | Yes | Rarely | $27/mo | Visit |
 CrunchLabs Build Box | 8.7 | 8-14 | Monthly | Partly | Rarely | $24.95/mo | Visit |
 MEL Science | 8.4 | 5-16 | Monthly | Partly | Usually | $29.9/mo | Visit |
 KiwiCo | 8.2 | 0-16 | Monthly | Partly | Rarely | $23.95/mo | Visit |
 Little Passports | 7.9 | 3-10 | Monthly | No | Rarely | $24.95/mo | Visit |
 Green Kid Crafts | 7.8 | 2-10 | Monthly | No | Rarely | $19.95/mo | Visit |
| Lovevery | 7.7 | 0-5 | Monthly | Partly | Rarely | $36/mo | Visit |
Common questions
Who is Lovevery best for?
A child under 5, and a parent who would rather buy few, excellent things than a box every month.
Who should avoid Lovevery?
Anyone aged 5 or over, or a parent who specifically wants science and engineering content.
How much does Lovevery cost?
Sold as multi-month kits rather than a monthly box, so the per-month figure is indicative. Pricing varies by stage - confirm before subscribing.
What ages is Lovevery for?
The stated range is 0-5. In our view the genuine sweet spot is 1-4, and it runs out of road right where ibrick starts.