18 Subscription Boxes That Will Entertain, Nurture, and Inspire Your Kiddos

KiwiCo has consistently been featured in many of our subscription roundups due to its many top-notch subscription options that cater to children of all ages. Every month (bimonthly for baby subscriptions), KiwiCo ships high-quality, fun, engaging, age-appropriate toys and activities to your doorstep. Each themed box is filled with plush toys, exciting activities, and cool experiments kids will love.

Past boxes focused on geography, engineering, art, science experiments, travel, and nature. Choose between the Panda Crate (0-24 months), Koala Crate (ages 2-4), Kiwi Crate (ages 5-8), Atlas Crate (ages 6-11), Yummy Crate, (ages 6-14), Tinker Crate (ages 9-14), Doodle Crate (ages 9-16), Eureka Crate (ages 12+), and Maker Crate (ages 14+).

Crates start at $19 per month with free shipping in the U.S.; international shipping is available as well though it is not free. Discounts are available for three-, six-, or 12-month commitments.

Lovevery’s Play Kit subscription offers open-ended toys that encourage skills fitting for your baby’s age and developmental stage. The toys are based on the Montessori theory of child development, so they foster independence, exploration, and practical life skills.

All toys are made with sustainably harvested wood, organic cotton, non-toxic paint, and baby-safe plastics. The subscription includes expert advice and activity ideas to help you facilitate your child’s learning and development. 

Play kits start at infancy and continue to serve children through age 3. For babies up to 12 months old, boxes are delivered every two months for about $80 per box. After that, boxes are delivered every three months for roughly $120 per play kit. There’s no commitment, and you can cancel at any time.

UnboxBoardom allows subscribers to have the newest board games delivered directly to their front door. The process is super easy; all you have to do is pick a plan, choose a game, and wait for it to arrive. There are tons of games to choose from (both strategy and party games), including, King of Tokyo, Sagrada, Tiny Towns, Ice Cool, Smash Up, and more. You have five days to select the board game of your choosing (or if you forget, they’ll send you one they think you’ll like best). Not sure what to pick? You can select “Trust The Experts,” which leaves it up to an expert to pick the game you’ll be sent each month, making it a more random surprise. Last month, the brand’s subscription boxes included games like Land vs. Sea, Loot Island, and Savannah Park. 

When it comes to payment, you can either pay as you go for $34 per game, or purchase a prepaid subscription, which will give you a discounted rate of $30 to $32 per game. Either way, a fun game will show up at your doorstep, ready to be played with family members and friends. 

While you can’t return any games, you can cancel at any time without penalty. For questions, there isn’t a live chat box, but you can send an email to a representative or give them a call. 

Mel Science is working to change the narrative around science and how kids interact with the world around them. Science doesn’t have to be boring—instead, it can be fun and engaging, allowing kids to use their brains and imagination on a variety of experiments and activities. These hands-on subscription boxes allows kids to receive over 100 kits across various subjects, such as STEM, math, space, physics, and chemistry. 

STEM kits are recommended for kids ages five to 9. Math boxes are designed for ages 8 to 12. Space and physics kits are made for kids eight to 14. Lastly, chemistry-themed boxes are for kids and teens ages 10 to 16. 

Subscribers can pick the theme that best suits their interests and can even mix and match them. There are also digital experiences (for web browser and iOS and Android apps) that can be viewed at any time, ideal for tech-savvy kids. And for parents, there’s no need to worry about safety, as all kits are tested in labs and certified as child-friendly and safe for at-home use. 

Subscribers can cancel their subscription at any time on the website and renew at their leisure. Mel Science ships to all 50 states and internationally.

It’s safe to say that everyone loves snacks, especially kids who may have a sweet tooth. SnackCrate allows kids (and adults) of all ages to try different snacks from places around the world. 

To start the monthly subscription, you’ll be prompted to enter your name and email address and then pick between salty and savory, sweet and chocolatey, or a mix of both. 

There are three sizes to choose from: Mini (five or six snacks) for $5 per month, Original (10 to 12 snacks) for $10 and Premium (18 to 20 snacks) for $20. 

Some past countries featured include Italy, Ireland, Canada, Columbia, Belgium, South Korea, Tukey, and Germany. You can choose the first country when you sign up, but the following countries are chosen for you. If you don’t like surprises, SnackCrate announces the country on the first weekday of each month on social media.

If you want free shipping, you’ll need to add on a drink for an additional $6 per month.

Nurture Life was made for busy parents who need to feed their children, but might not have the time to prepare healthy and nutritious meals. This subscription service takes the grunt work out of preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner and instead provides your kiddos with delicious meals in minutes. 

To begin the process, you enter your email address and ZIP code. You’ll then be directed to a screen where you can pick how many menu items you’d like per week: Six items at $7.49 each, nine at $6.93 each, 12 at $6.66 each, or 15 at $6.49 each. From there, you’ll choose from a selection of kids' meals, finger foods, smoothies, and snacks. 

Some popular menu items include white mac and cheese, pesto and cheesy ravioli, and cheeseburger mac. For parents with picky eaters, rest assured that your kids will get their veggies in as they are hidden in many of the meals, whether cauliflower in the mac and cheese or gnocchi made with veggies.

Let kids explore the world without the hefty price of airfare. A Little Passports subscription is a fun and affordable way to take them on virtual adventures and expose them to global cultures. 

From the Early Explorers plan for kids ages 3 to 5 to plans for older kids, there are options for everyone. Upon sign-up, you receive an introductory package; the monthly boxes that follow include everything from books to science experiments to crafts and more.

You can pay for one month at a time or sign up for a six- or 12-month subscription to save. Most packages offer free shipping, and parents say these boxes are a great overall value.

Sensory Theraplay was founded specifically for kids with autism. Each subscription box provides activities and sensory toys designed to stimulate multiple senses to reduce anxiety and help kids develop motor skills, self-regulation tools, and improve focus. Each box includes five to seven occupational therapist-approved sensory toys, including high-quality fidget toys, games, and activities. 

For the parents and caregivers, the monthly package includes a pamphlet that explains how to use each item and how it benefits the child. While children beginning around 5 years old will love these boxes, Sensory Theraplay also offers subscription plans for teens and adults. Although it's not possible to customize orders, you can buy single boxes without a subscription first to ensure the items fit the child's needs and abilities.

Kids' boxes are delivered monthly and cost $42 plus shipping, while the teen and adult boxes are delivered quarterly for $79 plus shipping. This is definitely on the pricier side, but with five to seven high-quality, well-sourced items included in each box, the cost is well justified.

Brick Loot was created in 2013 by then 9-year-old Parker Krex, who loved LEGO and subscription boxes and wanted to merge the two together. Three cheers for Parker because children (and adults) across the country can now enjoy a new Brick Loot box every month.

Every Brick Loot shipment contains LEGO or LEGO-compatible building kits, some even created by popular LEGO designers. The monthly box also comes with some cool LEGO swag like LED brick lights, hats, candy molds, pencil cases, and mini-figures.

A 12-month subscription costs about $27 per month. If you opt to order month-to-month, you'll pay about $33 per box. Three- and six-month subscriptions are also available. Shipping starts at $6 per box.

Creation Crate is a subscription service that allows kids to receive a hands-on learning experience in topics including engineering, electronics, and chemistry. Users can opt for a subscription on a monthly basis or get the entire course all in one shot. 

To make the most out of their box, subscribers are granted access to Creation Crate’s online classroom, where they’ll be provided with detailed instructions on how to put the experiments together and the science behind them. 

Some past experiments have included a mood lamp, a memory game, and a distance detector. 

Each box comes with all of the tools you need to complete the activity (down to the gloves) and the online course allows users to learn and move at their own pace. While adult supervision is required, parents may even find that they want to stick around to see the experiments. 

Prices vary based on the type of course and can be billed monthly or all at once.

Buffalo Games has been providing fun and unique puzzles to jigsaw lovers since the late 1980s. Besides offering hundreds of puzzles to choose from, the company caters to both beginners and advanced puzzle people thanks to its highly customizable subscriptions.

There are three different Buffalo Games subscription plans: 300- to 500-piece puzzles, 750- to 1,000-piece puzzles, and 2,000-piece puzzles. We recommend newbies start off with the first option and work their way up from there. It's also important to note as the number of pieces to a puzzle increases, the size of the individual pieces decreases, so take that into consideration when ordering for young children.

Unlike most other subscription services, you have to commit to either a six- or 12-month plan upfront. The least expensive option is six months of 300- to 500-piece puzzles. The 2,000-piece six-month subscription costs about $96. That said, the puzzles end up running between $13 and $16 each, which is not bad considering the quality and cost of similar puzzles when bought off the shelf in a store. Plus, shipping is included.

The Think Outside monthly delivery box encourages kids to go outdoors and explore the wonderful world around them. The first delivery comes with a high-quality waterproof backpack to hold the gear that comes in each subsequent box. The welcome box also contains a poster showing the future monthly themes with a checklist, so little explorers can keep track of all they have learned.

Since every month is focused on a different theme, kids will continue to build on the skills and concepts they have learned, and most of all, they will never get bored with nature. Past themes have included stargazing, using navigation tools, shelter-building, and even nutrition.

There are three different subscription plans available starting at about $45 a month. Discounts are available for quarterly, semi-annual, and annual commitments. There is also a Junior Program subscription for kids ages 4 to 7 that starts at about $30 a month.

Literati Kids is one of the most unique book subscriptions out there. Each month, you’ll receive five handpicked books, tailored to the tastes and goals you've selected in your profile. Take a week to choose which books you want to buy, then send the rest back. If you keep all five, you’ll get a 5% discount. It’s as easy as that.

You can use your account to share reviews of the books you receive, and these will inform future deliveries. The information in your profile will help the company select books to help your child reach educational milestones based on their age, interests, and reading level. 

Literati Kids is suitable for newborns to teens. The boxes ship monthly, but you can customize your schedule within your account.

OwlCrate Jr. is the perfect subscription box for bookworms who want popular titles delivered to their doorstep each month. OwlCrate Jr. is designed for children ages 8 to 12 and includes one popular middle school title alongside other goodies including games, pin collections, stickers, recipes, postcards, and more. 

Past boxes have included titles such as The House Swap by Yvette Clark, Heroes of Havensong: Dragonboy by Megan Reyes, and Into the Glades by Laura Sebastian. 

Boxes are delivered on a monthly cadence, however, months can be skipped if it’s noted in the payment section on the website. 

OwlCrate also provides the option for readers to purchase limited-edition collections of books signed by authors and versions made just for the brand. There’s even the option to send a gift to a friend so if they love books, you can both read the same book together.

Eat2explore introduces your family to a different country's cuisine each month, with activities and lessons on the theme country as well.

Each month, you'll receive three recipes from the country of the month, plus educational activity sheets, a shopping list, and essential mixes of spices, sauces, and/or grains that may be difficult to find at your local grocery store (you'll need to buy the rest of the ingredients yourself). Subscribers also get a kid-friendly cooking tool, collectibles like stickers and flag pins, and country explorer brochures that discuss the nation’s food traditions.

Eat2explore also offers gifts and one-time boxes. Subscriptions are available for month-to-month payment of about $35 per month, a three-month prepaid subscription of roughly $33 per month, a six-month subscription of about $31 per month, or a 12-month subscription of approximately $30 per month. Plus, if you refer a friend, you’re eligible for a discount of $10. 

The eat2explore team recommends its products for kids ages 5 and up.

Kids’ Art Box offers all the supplies needed for four to five new, unique art projects every month, plus additional activities that vary by subscription. The projects will keep kids busy and creating, without parents having to come up with ideas or materials for new projects continuously.

The company offers two different subscription boxes: 

• Create Together Art Box: For ages 3 to 7, this box comes with three art projects, one science project, and one visual recipe or origami tutorial each month. It’s meant for kids and parents to work on together.
• My Artist Box: This box is made for kids ages 6 to 18, and is intended to be done largely independently. The monthly subscription comes with three art activities inspired by the artist of the month and one diorama. 

Each monthly box has a theme. Kids will make crafts like a finger-painted family tree, do activities like nature journaling, and try new recipes such as making and baking “pizza people.”

Boxes cost around $38 per month, with discounts available for longer subscriptions, and shipping is always free.

The Pipsticks Kid's Club offers kid-friendly stickers that are easy for even little fingers to grasp. The stickers are suitable for ages 3 and up. Sticker themes in each monthly pack are designed to encourage creativity. 

Each sticker pack comes with 15 sheets of stickers, including a collectible giant puffy sticker, scratch n’ sniff stickers, and interactive sticker projects. Your mini sticker lover will also get an activity book, a holographic sticker storage pouch, and a coloring postcard each month.

The subscription costs about $18 per box and arrives monthly. There is also a petite pack for only $11 per box as well as subscription boxes for teens and adults

Kidpik is a kids' clothing subscription that helps you keep your child's wardrobe fresh without frequent trips to the mall. Subscribers pay for what they keep and don’t have to pay styling fees, shipping fees, or returns. You can pick the frequency of delivery, which allows a great amount of control. 

You'll begin by taking an online quiz so that the company can send you clothing that suits your child’s style. The subscription carries sizes 12M through 16 and shoes in sizes 7 toddlers to 6 youth.

Each box includes three coordinated outfits (seven pieces, including shoes) and a prepaid return envelope.

Users have seven days to try on the clothes and decide what to keep or return. And if you keep the whole box, you’ll receive a 30% discount on the purchase. The entire box averages around $112 once the discount is applied, with each piece costing about $16. However, if you don’t keep the whole box, each piece is an average of $22.