The 8 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids in 2020

Kiwi Co. tops our list of kids’ subscription boxes for its variety of options and enthusiastic customer reviews. Each month, hands-on science and art projects are delivered in fun crates that will inspire, delight, and teach kids important skills. You select the age range of the projects, from those designed for little ones 0-36 months up to those for bigger ones from 14-104 years of age. 

They come with a variety of supplies and resources to complete cool projects in art, geography, science, engineering, and design. Kiwi crates have won numerous awards, and parents rave about them.

Little Passports let kids explore the world without the hefty price of airfare. It’s a fun and affordable way to take them on a variety of adventures and show them the world. 

From their Early Explorers plan for kids ages 3-5 to plans for older kids, there are options for everyone. When you sign up, the first month you get an introductory package, then there are monthly packages that follow, including everything from books to experiments and more. You can choose to pay monthly or sign up for a 6- or 12-month subscription to save more. There’s an additional charge for shipping, but parents say these boxes are a great overall value.

When it comes to skills kids need to succeed in the modern world, STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, is where it’s at. STEM Club is an Amazon subscription program that delivers fun boxes to kids of all ages that let them hone these skills while they’re having a blast. You can choose to have a box shipped every month or once every two or three months and from those designed for kids ages 3-4, 5-7 or 8-13 years old. 

The boxes contain toys that are designed to help kids develop STEM skills while they play. Customers give these boxes high marks and say the toys are educational, age-appropriate, and fun. The subscriptions are a great value for what you get and that kids can’t wait to get them in the mail.

Check out our article on the best educational toys for toddlers.

For kids who love to get crafty, Craftjoy delivers craft boxes that will help them create an array of masterpieces. The monthly boxes each feature a theme and story about their contents, along with all the supplies needed to create two or three crafts. Designed to be shared by two children between the ages of 3-9, they’re great for playdates or anytime your little ones need something to do.

Cratejoy also offers other themed subscription boxes for a variety of ages and tastes, including ones for adults so parents can join in on the fun!

Coding isn’t just for adults. Kids of all ages can get in on the action, and Bitsbox helps them develop the skills to do so while they're having a blast. The boxes are designed for children ages 6-12.

And don’t worry parents, you don’t have to be a science whiz to help your kids complete the projects either as they come with everything they need to do it on their own, even if they have no coding experience at all. They will, however, need a computer, tablet, or a phone with a web browser to complete the projects.

Check out our other reviews of the best apps for toddlers available on the market today.

There’s nothing like adding a new book to their collection to help them learn, explore, and imagine, and Kid Curated Books makes it easy to do so on a regular basis. After answering some questions about your child’s reading preferences (e.g. historical fiction, biography, adventure, or rhyming books; text-heavy, image-heavy, or a combination of both), you’ll start receiving book boxes based on their interests and reading levels. After receiving each box, you can continue to provide feedback, so the choices get even better over time. 

Four books come in each box, and you can choose to receive books every month or space out your deliveries further apart. If you receive a book your child already owns, you can donate the books to a library and they’ll issue you a credit.

Check out our roundup of the best books for toddlers.

When it comes to building kids’ science skills, there’s much fun to be had, and Green Kid Crafts delivers it right to your mailbox. Designed for children ages 2-10, the boxes contain toys, activities, books and more to help young ones explore and develop important science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) skills. 

Each box has a fun theme, such as “Safari Science” or “Robot Workshop” and is age-appropriate and engaging. These award-winning boxes get rave reviews from parents and kids alike who say they’re fun, educational, and exciting for kids to receive.

For yummy fun, Raddish (That’s not a typo: Think “rad” “dish”) delivers packages to kids that are designed to be a cooking class in a box. Each one is themed and incorporates other skills, such as math, science, and history, into the process. They come with recipes, grocery lists (food isn’t included), kitchen tools, and more to help kids learn new cooking techniques and make delicious food. The boxes are designed for kids ages 4-14, with some help from parents.