When it comes to subscription boxes the options are numerous and can often be overwhelming. Everyone claims to help aid with early childhood development, and sustainability but how do you really know? Well, I’ve done the research so let me share with you my favorite boxes and what they have to offer.
Lovevery: 0-4 Years
The Lovevery subscription box is geared towards ages 0-4 years old. The company’s toys lean toward the Montessori style of teaching and development. I found this company while searching for a good box for my youngest daughter when she was a newborn. I had some reservations when seeing the price of these boxes which ranged from 80$-120$ dollars per box, however there were a few things to consider when looking at this price. First, the quality of the toys are truly top tier. Upon receiving our first box and feeling over the toys you can really feel that they are quality items that are meant to last a long time, the company also has a sustainability promise and is very transparent. Next is that you are paying for a box that will last two months or more as you will not be receiving a box every single month. This gives your child more time to focus on the motor skills that they are practicing each time they play with the toys in their box. I really liked this because I never felt like I had an overwhelming amount of toys. Each box comes packed with several different toys that focus on different skills, as well as a book and guide that gives you ideas on how to play with and utilize the items your child is receiving- which is probably my favorite thing about this subscription box. It not only gives your child tools to succeed but you as well.
KiwiCo: 2-9+ Years
KiwiCo is based in ages 2-9 years or older and is a hands on subscription with project based learning and development. The company’s prices are very comparable at around 20$-30$ per kit with discounts for those who choose to pay for 3,6 or 12 month options. Each box comes with a DIY project, game, and a book which is really great for hands on learners and kids who like to craft. The kits come with a booklet with guided questions and advice for the parent to help get the most out of playtime. For the price of this box the quality is definitely there and your child will get a well rounded assortment of things to help stimulate their brain in a fun playful way.
Little Passports: 3-10
Little Passports focuses on 3-10+ aged children using hands on games meant to spark imagination and creativity. This box covers a large variety of subjects from geography, biology, astronomy and much more. Of all the boxes this one is the closest to standard curriculum style learning. Each box comes with a project or game for younger ages, stickers, cards, and sometimes other things such as posters etc. that fall in line with that months theme. They also come with a guided storyline and characters that you follow along on journeys. Each box also comes with a comic book style guide with activities and reading for your child. Prices range from 17$-70$ dollars depending on how you’re paying and the age of child the box is for. This box can be more demanding of parental guidance but all of the projects are really engaging and come with good instructions.
In conclusion, regardless of your little one’s age range, price point, or learning style one of these three should work for you. I would recommend KiwiCo over the Little Passports for younger aged kids under 5 as some of the projects are more intensive and your child is still needing to fine tune motor skills. However, if your little one is less hands on and more interested in book based learning I would lean toward the Little Passports. Happy learning!
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