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Groceries, pet supplies, clothing — just about everything imaginable can be delivered straight to your doorstep these days. Maximizing this convenience is the subscription box — set the service up once and receive just what you need on a regular basis, with no more action required.
One of the most hectic, exhausting times of life is when a new baby joins the family. Parents often barely have time to eat and sleep, let alone make constant trips to the store. Having a few boxes of supplies arrive in the mail reliably can be a huge help!
Read on for some of the best subscription boxes for kids that include books, toys, diapers, clothes and food for your little one (plus a few ideas for the new mom).
Book subscription boxes
A quick search on Amazon for “baby books” returns more than 100,000 results. While having that many choices is pretty amazing, it can also be overwhelming. Which books should you choose, and when? Book subscription boxes take away all of the hard work and deliver some fantastic books.
Little Hippo Books
Each box contains three books (board and sensory books) with topics focused on family. You can order a one-time box, or sign up to receive a box once a month for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Cost: A one time box is $31.99. Ongoing subscriptions range from $22.39–$25.59.
Literati
You’ll receive five books monthly; keep what you like and send back what you don’t. They offer a babies and toddlers box for ages 0–4.
Cost: The $9.95 monthly membership fee does not cover the cost of any books you choose to keep. You will be billed for any books you don’t return 14 days after your shipment is received.
Bookroo
You’ll receive three books per box, and thanks to their uniform height and coordinating cover colors, they will look beautiful on your shelves in between readings. You can also interact with the digital platform to learn more about authors and illustrators, take quizzes, get personalized recommendations, etc. The Board Book Club is intended for ages 0–3.
Cost: Price vary depending on the subscription you choose. The month-by-month rate is $24.95, and a 12-month subscription drops the price of each box to $19.95. See the website for details and more options.
Phinney by Post Kids
Looking for a local option? Phinney Books, located in North Seattle, is owned by a local “Jeopardy” champion. The store mails out one picture book each month, and the target audience is ages 0–5. Books are selected based on an appeal to the whole age range. These books come nicely wrapped in the mail and make a great gift for new parents.
Cost: You can receive a book every month or every other (“Twelve” or “Six”) options. The Twelve Plan, $240 and the Six Plan, $130 (a one-time payment for each). If you are local and want to pick up your books at the store rather than get them in the mail, you will receive $40 off the Twelve Plan, or $20 off the Six Plan.
Toy subscription boxes
Wooden, plastic, educational — so many options! The following toy-focused subscription boxes promise developmentally appropriate entertainment for your little ones every step of the way.
Lovevery
Each kit provides developmentally appropriate, stage-based play essentials for tots and toddlers. The Play Kits are tailored for babies ages 0–12 all the way up to 4 years. Baby kits ship every two months.
Cost: Kits for babies ages 0–12 months cost $80 (per kit) and ship every two months. Kits for kids older than 12 months ship every three months and cost $120 per kit.
KiwiCo, Panda Crate
Subscribers receive a box filled with projects appropriate for your child’s development stage every other month. The Panda Crate is designed for babies ages 0–24 months. In addition to projects, the kit also includes activity cards (with tips on how to use your crate), Wonder Magazine and ideas for activities beyond the crate. My children received various Kiwi crates for years and loved them.
Cost: The prices vary depending on the subscription you choose. A one-time box starts at $80. If you subscribe for a years (a total of 6 boxes), each crate is $72. See the website for more details and options.
Toy Library
This unique option is more like a toy rental program, which is great for those of us with limited space, or for anyone who wants to minimize the collection of stuff. Simply play with the toys you receive (two in each shipment, which you select) as long as you want, then send them back and receive a new batch.
Cost: The price varies depending on the subscription you choose. One month only is $29.95; a 12-month subscription is $12.50 per month.
Lalo Play Box
Play Boxes are designed for children 0–2 years old and there are 10 boxes in total. You can sign up to receive a one-time box, or to receive boxes on a regular basis (every 2–3 months). Each box contains high quality toys made from non-toxic, BPA free, Earth-friendly materials. The company also offers a recycling program, allowing you to easily return toys after you child outgrows them. Each box also contains a Play Guide describing each toy in the box and offering ideas for engaging with your child and encouraging them to develop new skills.
Cost: A one-time box cost $90. If you sign up for a subscription, each box is $80.
Diaper subscription boxes
While books and toys may not feel like necessities, diapers almost always are. The following diaper subscription boxes offer eco-friendly, reliable solutions to make sure you always have fresh supplies on hand.
Hello Bello
Pick the diaper size you need, then choose up to seven cute patterns, add up to five additional items (swim diapers, hand sanitizer spray, lip balm, baby lotion, vitamins, etc.) and you’ve made a bundle! It will ship to you every three, four or five weeks, whichever works for you. The number of diapers per bundle varies by size, you can find more info on the website. Fun fact: Actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are two of Hello Bello’s co-founders.
Cost: In each bundle, you will receive seven packs of diapers and four packs of wipes for $79.99. If you selected any add-on products, they will be an additional price, but you’ll receive 15 percent off by including them in a bundle.
Honest
You’ll receive seven packs of diapers, four packs of wipes and 15 percent off add-on products (diaper rash cream, body wash, etc.). You can add items to just one shipment without changing your ongoing bundle. The amount of diapers per pack varies by size (for example, 35 diapers per pack in size 1; 27 for size 3; 18 for size 6). The bundle will ship monthly, but you can change the frequency after you create an account.
Cost: In each bundle, you will receive seven packs of diapers and four packs of wipes for $89.99 per bundle. If you selected any add-on products they will be an additional price, but you’ll receive 15 percent off by including them in a bundle.
Parasol
These diapers have a special RashShield protection for sensitive skin that helps prevent diaper rash. The company’s VIP membership includes three packs of diapers, four packs of wipes and two Friend Gift Packs. You don’t get to pick your diaper prints with this option, you get what you get. The service offers a $5 diaper sample (eight diapers) so that you can give their product a try, but it’s important to note that if you order the sample you’ll be automatically enrolled in the VIP membership program 15 days later (unless you cancel).
Cost: Three packs of diapers and four packs of wipes for $84. Members save 20 percent on other products. Ships monthly.
Baby Diaper Service (eco friendly disposal diapers and collection of used diapers for recycling)
This one is more of a subscription bag than a box. Baby Diaper Service delivers eco friendly disposal diapers and then collects the soiled one to be recycled through their partnership with a Waste to Energy center. Simply drop the used diapers in the provided lined hamper, then set them out on pickup day. Like magic, they are replaced with clean diapers. Service is available in Seattle and on the Eastside; Olympia to Bellingham; and the Key Peninsula to North Bend.
Cost: You can select the number of diapers you have delivered. For a new baby, they recommend starting with one case per week (28 diapers per package, four packages in a case for a total of 112 diapers). Cases range from $52–$60.
The service fee is $51 every four weeks. This includes weekly delivery and pick up at your home, four bio bags per billing cycle and the Waste to Energy recycling program.
Diaper Stork (cloth and disposal diaper service)
Diaper Stork offers a reusable cloth diaper service where the diaper washing is done for you. Weekly pickup and delivery service is available to customers in the Seattle Metro area, from Tacoma to Everett to the Eastside.
You can choose between all cloth delivery, or half cloth and half compostable, disposable diapers. The service includes a diaper pail, pail liner, and cloth diapers. You can add on cloth wipes for an additional charge, and diaper covers (which you need for cloth diapers) are also available for rent. Diaper Stork currently offers their services in the Seattle metro area from Olympia to Everett and the East side.
Cost: There is a one-time setup fee of $40. Weekly cloth diaper or compostable disposal diaper service is $137 per month. See the website for more details and options.
Clothes subscription boxes
Babies grow so fast that it sometimes feels like they barely get a chance to wear something before it’s too small. These subscription boxes will help ensure that there is something fun to wear in your baby’s ever-changing size.
Stitch Fix
I’ve been getting boxes from Stich Fix for years and love them. The style is exactly what I like (thanks for the style quiz), the prices are reasonable and it’s simple to return unwanted items. Now kids can get a Stich Fix box too! Kids styles are stocked in sizes 2T–18 and kids get their very own style quiz. There is a $20 styling fee with each box, which is put toward any item you decided to purchase.
Cost: There is a $20 styling fee per box, you pay individually for each item you decide to keep (returns are free). Keep the whole box and you’ll get 25 percent off.
The Dopple
Start by taking a style quiz, including brand preferences and budget. Then Dopple will put together a curated box of clothes for your child based on your responses. Boxes (called Drops) are delivered quarterly, but you can request or postpone a shipment at any time. Keep what you like, send back what doesn’t work.
Cost: There is a $10 nonrefundable service fee for each Drop, which is credited toward anything you purchase. The rest of the cost is dependent on how many items you choose to keep (returns are always free).
Surprisly
Three outfits for your baby (for sleep, play and going out) are delivered monthly. There are not too many choices with this option. You simply select the age of your baby and if you’d like clothes that are geared toward a boy, girl or gender neutral, and that’s it.
Cost: Prices vary depending on the subscription you choose. Month-to-month cost is $69 per box; three months, $65; six months, $63. All plans automatically renew on the first of the month, until you cancel.
Rent-a-Romper
Babies grow in the blink of an eye, and it is so easy to quickly find yourself with a drawer (or two or three …) of clothing that no longer fits. This service can help empty those drawers, at least a little bit. Simply select the capsule you want, take a quick style quiz and answer a few questions, and then your first box is on the way. You keep the clothing for as long as you want, and when you are ready to exchange it, fill out a swap form online. A new box will arrive, and you can place the items from your previous box into a pre-paid shipping bag to return. Repeat as often as you like. Genius!
Cost: The Essential Capsule delivers seven items for $32 per month. Other options are available, see the website for more information and pricing.
Food subscription boxes
Family life can get busy, and finding the time to make (or constantly run to the store for) healthy baby food can be tricky. These food-focused subscription boxes bring healthy options to you, with no driving or packing up the diaper bag required.
Nurture Life
Families love Nurture Life for the variety of meals and the convenience of receiving them fully cooked: meals are ready to serve in just one minute. From finger food to smoothies to simple meals for toddlers, you are bound to find something your kids will enjoy. Meals and snacks are all made from organic veggies, antibiotic-free proteins and whole grains.
Cost: Prices vary based on the number of meals you want delivered each week. The most popular plan gives you 13 items per week, $6.72 per item. You can see more plan options and prices on the website.
Little Spoon
This service offers organic baby food in five stages to match your baby’s eating stage. With Little Spoon’s subscription plans, you can choose to receive one, two or three meals per day, delivered every two weeks. They also offer toddler and kid meals and smoothies.
Cost: Prices vary depending on your child’s age and the number of meals selected. For example: For a 6-month-old baby, you can receive one meal per day for $29.93 per week, two meals per day for $54.86 per week or three meals a day for $69.79 per week. Enter your child’s age on the website to see more options.
Once Upon a Farm
Choose the 12 or 24 “farm-to-fridge” meals or pouches per box, delivered every one to five weeks. The meals arrive frozen and must be fully cooked before being eaten (cooking instructions are provided). Check out the FAQ page for more details. Fun fact: Actor Jennifer Garner is one of the company’s co-founders.
Costs: You can get 24 baby food pouches delivered every one to five weeks, starting at $2.99 per pouch. You can get 24 meals (intended for kids age 1 and older) delivered every one to five weeks, starting at $4.69 per meal.
Pregnancy box
Babes aren’t the only ones who need stuff! These subscription boxes make great gifts for the pregnant person in your life.
Oh Baby Boxes
These monthly boxes come with all kind of things to pamper yourself (or a loved one) throughout pregnancy. Each month you’ll receive 7 or 8 full sized pregnancy safe, healthy, helpful and fun goodies to support each stage of pregnancy. The items change each month so you will always receive something new.
After you give birth, your subscription will renew and you will start receiving postpartum focused boxes. It is important to note that your subscription will continue to renew (even after the baby is born) until you cancel. However, if you give Oh Baby Boxes as a gift, it will not renew after your prepaid months, no need to manually cancel.
Cost: A monthly box is $44. You can save with a 3, 6 or 9 month, prepaid subscription. See the website for details and prices.
Belly Bundle
These fun boxes arrive each month and contain healthy products, maternity apparel and must haves for mama (and baby) all tailored to their due date. You can receive just one box, or one box per month for 9 months. There are also other themed boxes available (including Dad box, Cool Aunt box, Grandma box, etc.) you can add to your order at check out.
Cost: Each box cost $49.95.
Bump Boxes
Receive a box one time, or once a month for 6, 9 or 12 months (the 12 month subscription delivers 9 pregnancy boxes and three baby boxes). Each box comes with healthy and fun items tailored to your due date. And if the baby comes during your subscription, you’ll receive a special box made just for your new little arrival. Love this subscription? You can keep it going with boxes each month for your baby with the company’s Bitsy Box subscriptions.
Cost: Prices vary by subscription choice. You can pay monthly or in-full upfront. See the website for more details.
Ecocentric Mom
Each trimester, receive a special box of small-batch, organic and handmade items. You can choose between Mini Bundles (three items per box), Original Size (five items per box) or Premium (seven items per box).
Cost: Only the Original Size bundle is currently available for subscription for $295.89.
Still want more stuff sent in a box each month? Check out Cratejoy for an extensive list of subscription box options for babies, parents and all ages in between.
Editor’s note: This article was first published in 2022 and was fact-check and updated with new toddler and baby subscription box options in June 2024 by associate editor, Kari Hanson.
