The Best Subscription Box Gifts for Kids
The Best Subscription Box Gifts for Kids
Who doesn't love receiving mail? Subscription box gifts are the ones that keep on giving all year.
By Maggie Panos
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December is a magical month for kids, whether it’s the baby’s first holiday season or just a toddler’s new favorite time of year. But once that serotonin rush wears off from tearing open all those cool gifts, what do they have to look forward to?
We’ll tell you what: subscription boxes. These highly giftable options means new toys, clothes and books will come to the door on a monthly basis for months to come. Companies like Lovevery, KiwiCo, and Lalo allow you to choose the length of your kiddo’s subscription, so you can send a single box or keep them coming all year. Boxes save the headache of picking a single gift, and lest you worry they’re too expensive, many start at under $20 per month. Plus, it ends up being an unexpectedly useful gift for parents, since they get to introduce something novel and cool to baby each month. Win-win!
Lovevery
The Play Kit
Lovevery's box offerings change based on your child's age to support the specific development stage, starting from birth and going up to four years.
Little Feminist
Baby & Toddler Book Box
This baby board book subscription meant for ages 0-2 focuses on lesser-told stories of people, including women, people of color, and people with visible and invisible disabilities.
KiwiCo
Panda Crate Toys (3 or 6 Crate Bundle)
Panda Crates contain developmental toys for babies and arrive every other month (they also make a great registry item or gift for a newborn since you can enter baby's due date and have it sent when it's time).
Literati
Kids Book Club
Literati sends you a selection of books (from babies to middle schoolers) each month, but you only pay for the books you want to keep.
Lalo
The Play Box Subscription (3-Box Subscription)
The beloved baby brand offers a subscription full of developmentally-appropriate toys for babies from birth to two years old.
Bitsy Boxes
Baby Gift Box
For little ones ages 0-3, Bitsy will send a box with age-appropriate toys to delight your baby or toddler.
Little Poppy Co.
Ribbon Headband (5 Pack) + Bow Subscription Gift Set
Keep your little one picture-perfect with an adorable bow subscription set for babies 0-2.
Hoppi Box
Premium Toy Subscription Box
Designed for kids age 0-4, Hoppi boxes contain Montessori-inspired toys tailored to your baby's developmental milestone.
Kidstir
Cooking Kit for Kids
Do you have a little chef on your hands? Kidstir sends you a box with recipes and cooking accessories (you buy the groceries yourself based on a shopping list they send you) so you can whip up meals together. Recommended for ages four and up.
Little Passports
Early Explorers Kit
Satisfy the hungry brains of kiddos 3-9 with these boxes that explore different topics like space, science and animals.
Kidpik
Monthly Style Box
If your tiny fashionista loves getting new clothes (or is outgrowing them fast) this box will send them clothes in their favorite style each month (or less, if you like).
Sensory TheraPlay Box
The Sensory Toy Box
Curated for kids 4-9 years old with autism or other sensory needs, an occupational therapist selects 5-6 toys a month to help develop certain motor skills.
Music Library Box
Monthly Music Box
Expose your kids to music from artists like Bob Marley and Beethoven and let them make it with this music-inspired box that includes books and intruments.
Bitsbox
Basic Bitsbox
Meant for kids age 6-12, Bitsbox teaches kids to code via fun projects that focus on a different computer science concept each month.
OwlCrate
OwlCrate JR Box
OwlCrate Jr. provides fanciful books for kids age 8-12, and it's not just for kids who already love to read; the monthly boxes contain interactive items that complement the book and get reluctant readers engaged.
Baketivity
Baking Subscription Box
Baketivity's kits come with dry ingredients, a recipe, accessories like chef's aprons and video instruction.
Why and Whale
Maileg Surprise Box
You get one or two surprise toys (usually stuffed animals and small toys) each month when you subscribe to this monthly box.
ToyLibrary
Toy Subscription
A ToyLibrary subscription gets you two toys a month, and you can pick the toys or have them surprise you (based on your kid's age, from 0-11).
Stitch Fix
Kids Clothes Box
Stitchfix isn't just for grownups! Get a monthly box of kids' clothes from sizes 2T-18 based on your style and price preferences.
Universal Yums
International Snack Box
Expose your little ones to different cultures by trying the world's snacks on a monthly basis.
A Kids Co
Kids Book Box
You pick the books you want and the amount (1-3) for kids aged 0-9.
Pipsticks
Sticker Club Subscription
Sticker lovers, unite: Pipsticks curates a regular or petite size collection of beautiful stickers and accessories (pssst...there's an option for grownups too).
Black Girl MATHgic
Math Activity Subscription
Build math confidence with three different types of monthly subscriptions: digital only, a value option with physical products and premium, which gets you extra goodies and support.
Maggie Panos
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