Subscription boxes are fun for recipients of any age to open, especially for kids who love to get something in the mail. Subscription boxes for kids are becoming more popular as a gift idea and shopping solution for parents of kids—boxes are great because they’re curated especially for age-appropriate interests and they eliminate the time commitment and stress that comes with shopping for kids. Whether you’re looking for toys, clothes or family activities, these are the best subscription boxes for kids of all ages.
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1 of 10 Image Credits: KIDBOX
KIDBOX
Like some of the most popular subscription boxes for adults, this clothing subscription box for kids—aptly named KIDBOX—starts with a fun and engaging quiz to help nail down exactly what kind of products you’ll be into. Questions include gender, age (this box is for babies through teens), style preferences and personality traits that help KIDBOX find the perfect clothes and accessories for you kiddo. Not only do you get custom-packed boxes of clothing, but the clothing is all high-quality and from brands you already love and recognize, like Adidas, 7 for All Mankind, Nanette Lepore and more at prices that average $11-$15 per item. If you’re used to buying designer kids’ clothes full price, that’s a steal!
2 of 10 Image Credits: Kids on 45th
Kids on 45th
Speaking of sweet deals, Kids on 45th might be the children’s clothing subscription box with the sweetest deals ever—price per item averages only $3.29! There’s an option to subscribe, or just to buy boxes as you please. Kids on 45th has been described as the “Buffalo Exchange” of kids’ clothes, because they recycle gently used children’s clothing to pass onto parents at incredibly affordable prices. Boxes include brands like Cat & Jack, Gap, H&M and boutique lines for kids from newborn sizes up to early teens. Box prices can start as low as $30, but price depends entirely on how many clothes you want to order. Kids on 45th is offering $10 off to Parenting readers with the code Parenting10.
3 of 10 Image Credits: Hello Bello
Hello Bello
Hello Bello is the adorable parenting company started by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard to bring stylish, quality products to parents. At the top of their list of must-have items is their hypoallergenic, eco-friendly diapers decked out in the most adorable designs. What’s better than a diaper subscription that lets you choose your own sizes and patterns for 7 packs? Not much, but maybe a diaper subscription box that also includes 4 packs of wipes and you get a freebie product with the first shipment—you even get to choose which freebie you get! If you love what you try, you can get it with your following shipments for 15% off.
4 of 10 Image Credits: Raddish
Raddish
Raddish is a cool cooking subscription box for kids that lets them create culinary masterpieces with the help of an adult. Little chefs of all skill levels can have fun and learn new skills—cooking obviously, but Raddish also helps kids with concepts like math, science and culture. Unlike traditional cooking boxes catered to adults, Raddish comes with kitchen tools, three recipe cards and a grocery list so you can substitute your own ingredients as needed. The perks of Raddish are teaching your child practical life skills, encouraging picky eaters to try new things and helping you family create fun memories together.
5 of 10 Image Credits: KiwiCo Crate
KiwiCo Crate
If you’re looking for a creative, one-of-a-kind subscription box for your child (or multiple children!) KiwiCo has an incredible line of boxes for kids. You can choose between boxes for babies, toddlers, elementary age kids, tweens and teens. Older kids can choose specific interests, like the “Atlas” box to help them learn about the world around them, the “Doodle” crate for children who love art and the “Eureka” option which helps scientific kiddos practice their engineering skills. KiwiCo crates not only help your children develop their passions and skills and learn new things, but they engage and educate with fun and creative play that makes it feel like a special treat.
6 of 10 Image Credits: Panda Pals
Panda Pals
Socks are a constantly disappearing commodity in nearly every family, so by that logic alone Panda Pals is an amazing subscription service. Panda Pals is the child-friendly line from Sock Panda, a monthly box that brings brand new socks to you on a regular schedule and donates a pair to someone in need with every purchase. Each Panda Pals subscription box for kids comes with two pairs of new socks and a mystery prize. All of the socks are cool, colorful pairs made of high-quality, durable material like Peruvian cotton. Panda Pals is specifically made for kids from 3 to 8 years old.
7 of 10 Image Credits: Skylar Scent Club
Skylar Scent Club
Tween and teen girls have a special obsession with beauty box subscriptions—let’s be honest, so do adults—but finding the right one can be tricky. If your daughter isn’t quite ready for the beauty and makeup products that come in traditional grooming boxes, or you’re worried about providing only the safest ingredients for their delicate skin, Skylar Scent Club is the perfect choice. Skylar offers a clean, hypoallergenic fragrance subscription that has modern scents trendy girls will love. The formulas are free of parabens and toxins and the monthly subscription service delivers one limited-edition travel-size fragrance every month. Girls who love feeling feminine will be excited every time a package arrives!
8 of 10 Image Credits: Universal Yums
Universal Yums
New experiences bond families, and so do snacks—that’s what makes Universal Yums a super fun and entertaining box for the whole crew to open together. Each box comes packed with snacks from a featured country and a booklet that guides you through your flavor adventure with trivia, recipes and other fun tidbits. These snacks from all around the world include a variety of sweet and salty flavors so everyone is sure to find something that suits their tastes, or at least have fun trying out the things that people in other cultures and countries love to munch on. If you want a box that feels like a simple family bonding activity every time it comes, Universal Yums is a great idea. Boxes come in different sizes from 6-20+ snacks per box and are priced accordingly.
9 of 10 Image Credits: OwlCrate
OwlCrate
For tween and teen bookworms, nothing beats the OwlCrate. Each box comes with a hardcover new release young adult novel and three to five keepsakes bookish teens will love, like stickers, water bottles, bookmarks, candles and more. Boxes also often contain goodies straight from the author of the book, often including a signed copy. For younger kids you can try OwlCrate Jr., which is designed for kids 8 to 12 and includes the same fun treats the original OwlCrate does.
10 of 10 Image Credits: Amazon STEM Club
Amazon STEM Club
Amazon’s STEM club subscription box delivers handpicked Science, Math, Engineering and Technology toys monthly. The boxes are divided into separate options for 3-4 year olds, 5-7 year olds and 8-13 year olds. Each box includes high-quality STEM toys that are age appropriate and designed to help your child enhance and develop their STEM skills. If you’re looking for educational toys designed to spark joy and creativity for your kids, this box is definitely worth trying.
