The Best Subscription Boxes for Babies That Help New Parents

Updated by Akina Chargualaf

Welcoming a new baby is a blessing and celebration! Whether you're anticipating the arrival of your little one or looking for that perfect gift to bring to a baby shower, new parents deserve all the love and support. Between late-night feedings, diaper changes, and alternating sleeping schedules, the road to parenthood is beautiful yet can be exhausting. Luckily, the Cratejoy marketplace has a list of the best monthly subscription boxes that includes everything you're looking for in a first box!

What's so amazing about subscription services? You don't have to leave your house! These great gifts may just be the extra hand new parents need to tackle their baby's first year. From book subscription boxes and educational toys to eco-friendly baby products and self-care treats for moms, celebrate all the child development milestones with a gift that can help build fine motor skills and keep up with their growth spurts!

Sibling Box (mixed age books for 0-8 yrs)

Sibling Box (mixed age books for 0-8 yrs)

From $30.00 per box
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Since reading is a window to the world, Tiny Humans Read focuses on developing literacy skills from babyhood and beyond. Each curated selection encourages story telling and creating a lasting love of reading in kids.

Shipping: Your box will ship on or around the 18th of the month after you subscribe! Order by the 17th day of the current month to receive the latest box.

Customer Review

“I received a box for my baby boy and the board books were awesome! Such a good variety and names I had never seen!! I love this, and will absolutely be a continued subscriber!!” -Alena P.

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.

Baby Discovery Box

Baby Discovery Box

From $50.00 per box
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The first year of a baby's development is such a precious time. Baby Discovery Box has everything you need to celebrate, adapt, and help you through your little one's first year from one month to twelve months old. From board books to give them an early start to reading and listening to science-backed toys that will encourage your baby's brain development, each box includes all types of goodies to help every new parent through the important stages of the first year.

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Oh Baby Boxes

Oh Baby Boxes

From $35.99 per box
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By focusing on the special needs of pregnancy and new motherhood, Oh Baby Boxes is the baby subscription box that makes it that much easier to transition into this exciting new role. Custom-tailored to each mom's due date, every box is specifically curated to align with their specific stage of pregnancy, bringing a mix of 6-8 handpicked full-size pregnancy and self-care products like healing teas, healthy snacks, mom-approved baby necessities, journals and fun accessories.

Shipping: Free Shipping! First box ships immediately within 1-3 business days of your order, and subsequent boxes ship between the 15-20th of each month if you remain subscribed!

Customer Review

“I received my first box and loved it. The products were very good quality for the subscription price. I look forward to seeing the next box. I will be renewing my subscription.” – Lanitra W.

123 Baby Box Monthly Subscription

123 Baby Box Monthly Subscription

From $49.99 per box
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What You’ll Get: The motto of 123 Baby Box is a sentiment sure to bring a sigh of relief for any new parent: “Nobody is there to hold your hand during parenthood, but we sure will!” Each subscription box is tailored to your baby’s age and developmental stage, ensuring that babies receive new, innovative products that make caregivers’ lives easier and the baby's life more fun from day one—including a gift for mama in each box. The ideal present for a springtime baby shower, 123 Baby Box is finding the parenting tools you didn’t know you needed: from sippy cups to owl-shaped baby soothers.

Shipping: Please order by the 30th to get the current box.

Customer Review

“Sent this box to a co-worker who just had a baby. She loved everything in the box, there was something for everyone.” — Dawn M.

The Rad Dad Box

The Rad Dad Box

From $43.00 per box
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Like a starter kit welcoming him into the world of fatherhood, The Rad Dad Box is filled with first time dad essentials. It’s a small business that prides itself on high-quality baby toys and small batch self-care goodies.

Shipping: June and December boxes ship earlier in the month so you will receive them before Father's Day/Christmas.

Customer Review

“This truly a wonderful gift for a new Dad! A great way to encourage special father/baby moments of bonding.” -Sharmin Q.

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.

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.

HelloBible Explorer

HelloBible Explorer

From $29.95 per box
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Journey through the stories of the Bible with HelloBible Explorer. Preschoolers follow Bella the Butterfly as she brings Biblical stories to life, introducing them to Christian values and prayer through keepsake crafts and faith-filled activities.

Shipping: Boxes ship on the 26th of each month.

Customer Review

“This was awesome! We got a box for 2 siblings (3 & 5). They both had so much fun working on this together. Great value for what's included and we loved the passages weaved throughout.” – Donald F.

My Mini & Me Box

My Mini & Me Box

From $36.75 per box
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Shipping: FREE Shipping! We ship within 10 business days of your purchase date.

Monthly Baby Sensory Surprise

Monthly Baby Sensory Surprise

From $24.91 per box
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Shipping: Following boxes ship by the 3rd of the new month. Shipping is always free.

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