Subscription Boxes for Kids Bring the Unboxing Trend Right to Their Doorstep

This sweet subscription box for kids brings the concept of snail mail to life. Sunny, the mail snail, delivers weekly letters for kiddos to brighten their days. The silly subscription fosters and encourages love for travel and animals, so it's quite educational, too.

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Fidgets, unicorn masks, key chains, jewelry — all of the things your tween loves are in this box. It’s called “Bitsy,” but may as well be called “stuff parents don’t get but their kids love.” All I know is that my 10-year-old is super into it, and wants this box every month.

Every month is a different complete baking kit. My kids have done cake pops, cookies, gingerbread houses, s’mores, and more. It’s great for kids and parents, as the mom and dad tax absolutely applies to the batter and final product. 

With the option of either Christmas or Hanukkah, this three-holiday box subscription is more inclusive than other holiday boxes. There are a ton of gifts in each box — from stationary to toys to crafts — and each one is more exciting than the last. Personally, I can't wait to see Halloween's box.

Two hardcover picture books will be delivered to your house every month for just $17.95. That's actually a steal for two hardcovers all on its own, but knowing that you don't have to think about it — and that experts are curating your choices — makes it all the better. 

Your kids can explore a new country every single month. They'll get crafts, stories, activities, and keepsakes (like flags and paper passports) in each box, which will help satisfy their travel bug. One fun note about Little Passports is that the box arrives with your kid's name on it, making the experience all the more personal.

Every month, your child will receive a new project to complete. It might be about science, history, fantasy, animals, or something else entirely, but it'll always be interesting. The kit includes all project supplies, step-by-step instructions, and a little keepsake about the project for your kids to cherish long after they're too old for the kit itself. 

This is not your usual snack kit. Instead, this snack box takes your child around the world, learning about new flavors, textures, and traditions. My favorite was the yam cookie from the Philippines, and my daughter loved the mint crisps from the UK. You can find your kid's favorites with this subscription box for kids that includes 10 to 12 unique goodies, plus a guide and some fun trivia.

So many of the subscription boxes for kids these are geared toward the elementary set. This one not only caters to kids 10-16, but in a way they are going to love — through art. Each kit comes with all your tween or teen needs to design something spectacular, from felt succulents to homemade soap. This box gets your kid off their phone and into something creative. 

Your future doctor, dentist, nurse, or scientist will go wild for this medical STEM subscription box. It has everything you need for each specialty, along with pre-recorded interviews with patients and guidance about treatments and diagnosis. 

Lovevery has an interesting model: They send you a curated kit every three months based on your child's age, and they tailor it to their needs down to the month! The box comes with a variety of toys, in a range of sizes and activities. 

Every other month, some lucky kid will get a bunch of awesome Sanrio gifts, like stickers, flip-flops, and even clothes. This one is not just for kids, either: Adults who love Sanrio will be head over heels for this crate as well. 

Crafting and kids is a great combo, but when you add in the fact that every purchase helps fund craft kits for kids in need, Craft + Boogie Collective really knocks it out of the park. Each kit comes with three to four festive crafts, a family game, themed snack recipes, table decorations, activity pages, and a guide that teaches kids the history behind each holiday.

BitBox is a coding box that provides your 6- to 10-year-old with coding projects that eventually turn into real programs like video games. And the results are pretty hilarious. 

Each kit has detailed instructions, and even a parent guide so that you can help your kiddos along. 

Bathtime doesn't have to be a pain. Getting your child or teen a bath bomb subscription gives them permission to chill out, relax, and also get clean. 

With Tubby Box, your kid will get three large bath bombs in new scents and colors to explore each month. They bubble and fizz, and overall just promote calmness for kids with a lot on their plate. 

If your kid plays soccer, this subscription box will blow their mind. Every month, your kid will get training aids, gear, goodies, and more. It's a player's dream.

I can't think of anything more seminal in my childhood literacy journey than Highlights Magazine. The Highlights subscription box for kids from pre-K and up has the goal to get kids learning for at least 15 minutes per day. It teaches reading, math, and writing, all in a way that kids respond to. 

This subscription box is like a dream come true for a kiddo who can't get enough of Legos or building blocks. Each delivery is packed with unique block-themed gifts, such as custom kits, Lego-compatible accessories, minifigures, building sets, and more.

If you have a curious kid at home, they'll be so stoked to receive this monthly box packed with items that'll introduce them to new concepts in the worlds of science and technology. Each career-inspired activity is based on a popular theme, such as robotics, food science, programming, medicine, and more. The only thing not included? A white lab coat!

What kiddo doesn't love snacks? Childhood is an ideal time to develop healthy habits, so this monthly subscription box for kids filled with fun, junk-free snacks is a perfect fit. Each box contains 12 to 15 yummy snacks for your child to try.