The Best Baby and Toddler Subscription Boxes for Busy Parents

baby sitting with his mom playing with a toy from a baby subscription box

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.