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Best Toy Subscription Boxes That Make Your Kid Smarter And Save Money

You can get a subscription service for anything from beer to bacon, so why shouldn't your kid have one that delivers new toys, books and games every month?

by Fatherly
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There are no shortage of options when it comes to toy subscription boxes – you may have heard of Citrus Lane, which recently made headlines when Care.com snapped them up for a cool $50 million, and Kiwi Crate, which ships arts and crafts projects that help you teach your kids not to eat paste. Nearly all the services offer kids gear at less than retail cost, and most will adjust to your kid’s age, but these strive to differentiate themselves with hard-to-find brands, unique developmental games, and projects or clever ways to customize the monthly box of goodies:

Best Toy Subscription Box For Artistic Kids

Green Kid Crafts

3-4 creativity kits designed to promote STEM skills, like a basil and sprout gardening kit, or that timeless classic: the baking soda volcano. Depending on the age of your kid, each project is either an opportunity for quality time together or an effective way to absorb their attention for a few hours while you get some work done.

Best Toy Subscription Box For Parents & Kids

Bluum

Ages: 0-4

Buy Now $29 monthly

5 products, customized based on specific milestones your kid is experiencing, as opposed to just their age, so no two subscription boxes are alike. In addition to toys, stuffed animals, books and snacks, each box also includes a book for adults or all natural beauty products from brands like Klorane and Anna Naturals. So, you’re effectively killing two birds with one stone.

Best Toy Subscription Box For Eco-Friendly Parents

Little Pnuts

Ages: 0-5

Buy Now $25 monthly

3-5 toys curated with an eye toward sustainability and eco-friendliness – expect lots of wood and the word “heirloom” in the product descriptions. Little Pnuts subscription boxes ship quarterly, rather than monthly, based on the belief that its toys are so awesome, your kid will be engaged for at least 3 months.

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