Best Toy Subscription Boxes for Baby, Toddler, & Kid Gifts in 2025

Updated by Shannon Ratliff

Kids can get bored of even the best toys more quickly than you can afford to make trips to the toy store! Play and toys, however, go hand-in-hand with child development. From board books to sensory toys, play excites and ignites the imagination in every age group.

Are toy subscriptions worth it?

Luckily, no matter your child's age, toy subscription boxes send out high-quality, age-appropriate toys that keep them busy for hours on end. Whether you're looking for holiday and birthday gift ideas, or like the idea of kids' subscription boxes that grow with your child, the Cratejoy Market has something fun and exciting for all age ranges.

We’ve rounded up some of the most entertaining month-to-month subscriptions all about learning, growing, playing, and having fun! Read on for some of our top play kits, children's book boxes, and boxes for the whole family.

Bitsbox

Bitsbox

From $24.95 per box
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Like a little passport to a world beyond screens, Bitsbox helps get kids involved with the creative side of technology through age-appropriate coding projects. Kids ages 6-12 are walked through the process of creating and building apps all by themselves, using colorful guides and thought-provoking progression. They'll also get a sticker sheet to chart their progress and fun extras!

Shipping: Your first Bitsbox ships immediately within 1 business day of your order being placed. Subsequent boxes ship every month thereafter!

Customer Review

“My son loved it and he really enjoyed the activities in the box! Looking forward to the next box.” – Deann H.

Didis Toy Box

Didis Toy Box

From $49.95 per box
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This subscription is dedicated to making “the world a little bit better each day…by enhancing the way your child plays” with toys that educate through exploration, imagination, and discovery. Boxes are customized based on a child’s age, so toys will be developmentally appropriate for your baby’s exact stage in life, whether they’re rolling over or starting solids.

Shipping: We ship every month on or around the 12th. Orders must be placed by the 20th of the month prior. Your box will arrive 3-5 days after we ship.

Customer Review

“These [are] super cool European toys, highly recommended. We absolutely loved everything in the box.” — Irene O.

The Preschool Box

The Preschool Box

From $42.95 per box
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This activity box is perfect for a preschooler or upcoming kindergartener. It features a wide array of activities that can build skill in phonics, counting, shapes, colors, and writing — all of which are incredibly important for a young learner!

Shipping: We ship the week of the 6th every month.

Customer Review

“Fantastic preschool box 📦!! It’s perfect and exactly what my little preschooler needed. Her eyes light up every time I pull out the box. She knows it’s time for some FUN, hands on learning. She’s already showing so much growth in such a small amount of time already.” — Priscilla R.

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

From $28.95 per box
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This monthly subscription box combines science experiments and art projects to provide educational, imaginative, and creative activities for developing the whole child. All needed eco-friendly materials are included for up to 6 projects per themed box. Boxes also include a 12-page educational magazine jam-packed with puzzles, games, book recommendations, and additional project ideas related to the monthly theme. Green Kid Crafts makes a great gift and is perfect for ages 2 through 10.

Shipping: We are shipping on schedule! Free Shipping for US orders! Your order is shipped from our facilities between 1-4 days of being placed, and you will be notified with details. Subsequent boxes ship monthly from your first order.

Customer Review

“First box was a complete delight for the two 3-year-olds in my care. They were completely engaged with the art/science/exploration materials for several hours. The families appreciated that everything included is recyclable. I loved that everything I needed was in the box and I could see them learning as they played. It's just what I hoped for.” – Tyra M.

Photo of items found in the Under the Sea adventure box.  Fun crafts, an ocean themed book, art supplies, and an activity pack

Little Dreamers Club Crafts Subscription Box - MONTHLY Subscription Box

From $32.99 per box
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Quality time reigns supreme when it comes to our kiddos. From the first box on, the Little Dreamers Club helps you give your little ones the attention they crave and the confidence they need to learn and explore. Open to find a selection of goodies that include everything from books and activity pages to art projects and hands-on craft ideas.

Shipping: Your first box ships immediately. Subsequent boxes ship out on the 11th of the month. Order by Dec 15th for Christmas Delivery.

Customer Review

"LOVED these! It got me on the ground and engaged in doing fun things with my 4 year old. The projects all had great instructions and were so easy to follow." - Ronda W.

Sensory TheraPLAY Box!

Sensory TheraPLAY Box!

From $44.49 per box
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Curated specifically for children with sensory processing needs or on the autism spectrum, the Sensory TheraPLAY Box is a monthly box that provides hours of hands-on play essential for learning self-soothing techniques and overall childhood development. Open to find a fun mix of tactile stimulating toys including putty, textured toys, hand fidgets, and more.

Shipping: Your box will ship out during the first week of each month. For example, the November box will ship out during the first week of November and the December box will ship out the first week of December. You will receive a confirmation email with USPS tracking information as soon as your box is on its way!

Customer Review

"Not only is the box always great, the customer service is the best! My daughter fell in love with a toy from a box a few months ago and unfortunately broke it. She was so sad so I contacted customer service to find out where I could find a new one and they sent us 2 extras they had for free! I'd highly recommend this box!" - Nikki V.

Finders Seekers Mysteries

Finders Seekers Mysteries

From $26.40 per box
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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

Customer Review

“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

From $27.99 per box
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Escape the Crate brings high-quality riddles, puzzles, and the curiosity to crack codes into the home. These games can be played solo or in a small group of up to six. Reviewers love the length of game play and the ability to select different levels of expertise. These escape room creators are a fan favorite.

Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.

Customer Review

“It took us (three adults) about 3 hours to do "Escape the Gold Rush Robbery" and we all enjoyed ourselves, finding the puzzles pleasantly challenging but not frustrating.” -Kj. L

Items from a STICKII Club subscription box, including stickers of cactuses, animals, insects, planets and cute designs.

STICKII Monthly Sticker Subscription

From $12.00 per box
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When they join the STICKII Club, they can look forward to getting some high-quality happy mail every month. A kawaii box of a different sort, now they can cover all their favorite school supplies and items in colorful happy stickers! Choose from Cute, Vintage, or Pop options for a selection of 6+ sheets of stickers, a storage insert, and at least 2 stationery items like pens and notepads.

Shipping: - Orders placed by 5pm PST on the 7th of the current month will get this month's pack and be shipped on the 11th. - Orders placed after 5pm PST on the 7th will get next month's pack and it will be shipped on the 11th of the following month.

Customer Review

“I've been a stickii club subscriber for 3ish years now off and on, and when my stickers come its always the best part of my month! Their customer service is fantastic and have always been kind to me! I really appreciate them and I highly recommend them to anyone who might need stickers!” – Sydney D.