December is a magical month for kids, whether it's the baby's first holiday season or just a toddler's new favorite time of year. But once that serotonin rush wears off from tearing open all those cool gifts, what do they have to look forward to?
We'll tell you what: subscription boxes. These highly giftable options means new toys, clothes and books will come to the door on a monthly basis for months to come. Companies like Lovevery, KiwiCo, and Lalo allow you to choose the length of your kiddo's subscription, so you can send a single box or keep them coming all year. Boxes save the headache of picking a single gift, and lest you worry they're too expensive, many start at under $20 per month. Plus, it ends up being an unexpectedly useful gift for parents, since they get to introduce something novel and cool to baby each month. Win-win!
Lovevery's box offerings change based on your child's age to support the specific development stage, starting from birth and going up to four years.
Panda Crates contain developmental toys for babies and arrive every other month (they also make a great registry item or gift for a newborn since you can enter baby's due date and have it sent when it's time).
Literati sends you a selection of books (from babies to middle schoolers) each month, but you only pay for the books you want to keep.
The beloved baby brand offers a subscription full of developmentally-appropriate toys for babies from birth to two years old.
For little ones ages 0-3, Bitsy will send a box with age-appropriate toys to delight your baby or toddler.
Do you have a little chef on your hands? Kidstir sends you a box with recipes and cooking accessories (you buy the groceries yourself based on a shopping list they send you) so you can whip up meals together. Recommended for ages four and up.
Satisfy the hungry brains of kiddos 3-9 with these boxes that explore different topics like space, science and animals.
If your tiny fashionista loves getting new clothes (or is outgrowing them fast) this box will send them clothes in their favorite style each month (or less, if you like).
Curated for kids 4-9 years old with autism or other sensory needs, an occupational therapist selects 5-6 toys a month to help develop certain motor skills.
Expose your kids to music from artists like Bob Marley and Beethoven and let them make it with this music-inspired box that includes books and intruments.
Meant for kids age 6-12, Bitsbox teaches kids to code via fun projects that focus on a different computer science concept each month.
Baketivity's kits come with dry ingredients, a recipe, accessories like chef's aprons and video instruction.
Stitchfix isn't just for grownups! Get a monthly box of kids' clothes from sizes 2T-18 based on your style and price preferences.
Expose your little ones to different cultures by trying the world's snacks on a monthly basis.
You pick the books you want and the amount (1-3) for kids aged 0-9.
Sticker lovers, unite: Pipsticks curates a regular or petite size collection of beautiful stickers and accessories (pssst...there's an option for grownups too).
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