8 boxes on the test bench

The pleasure of the monthly box is not just for adults! Many brands have launched their boxes specially dedicated to children. Creative hobbies, early learning, cooking, magic … there is something for everyone.

The holidays are approaching and you lack inspiration to keep your child busy? How about testing a subscription to a creative box? The concept is simple and you should certainly know it because it is the same as for beauty or pregnancy boxes for example: you pay an annual or monthly subscription and every month, your child has the nice surprise of receiving a box at home in which there are several objects that will allow him to practice creative hobbies, reading, cooking or even magic. Also think about it to make an original gift. We have selected eight for you.

The toucanBox: for manual children

The toucanBox celebrates creative hobbies. It contains all the material necessary to carry out two creative activities. The material is safe for children and comes with a booklet with easy-to-follow illustrated instructions. The box also contains a magazine in which your child will discover games, stories, recipes, collectible stickers and experiences. The opportunity for him to learn about different disciplines such as science, mathematics, the arts …
Good news, the two activities to discover in the box are not imposed. When buying your box, you can choose two from a wide choice (explorer bag, dream catcher, shadow play, etc.). As an added bonus, the box can be personalized with the child's name.

Subscription price (excluding shipping costs):

  • 1 month (2 activities): € 11.90.
  • 3 months (6 activities): € 10.90 per month.
  • 6 months (12 activities): € 9.90 per month.
  • 12 months (24 activities): € 8.50 per month.


Age : for children from 3 to 8 years old.

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The Toddler box: for everyone

Enter your child's age and the Toddler box team will prepare a box full of surprises that he or she might like. Each month, your child receives a box containing 5 to 7 articles including a book, games of imitation, creation, society, organic care, practical articles to learn how to become more independent … The child box of Toddler box costs 30 euros per month for a value of 45 to 80 € depending on the box.

Subscription price : € 30 per month. The subscription can be suspended for a monthly payment or more, or stopped at any time.

Age : for children from 3 to 7 years old.

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Pandacraft kits: for the curious and the studious

Each theme has its own theme! The Pandacraft creative and educational kits offer a different theme each month. It's up to you to choose when ordering your box of the month. Each kit consists of a booklet filled with information on the chosen theme as well as the material necessary to make an object related to the theme and which allows to revise the knowledge learned through the booklet. The organs of the human body, the farm, the greenhouse, Japan, the constellations … The choice is wide.

Subscription price :

  • 1 month (without obligation, cancellable at any time): € 9.90.
  • 12 months: € 8.90 per month.

Age : kits available for children from 3 to 7 years old and for 8-12 years old.

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The Magic Box: for budding magicians

If your child is passionate about magic, this box is made for him. It contains 3 to 4 magic tricks among a wide variety of card tricks, mentalism or close-ups. For each lap, a gimmick is provided (the object for performing the lap), as well as the user manual. The box also contains a pack of cards, the instructions for a trick game to be performed with any deck of cards and a story of a great magician.

Subscription price (delivery costs not included):

  • 1 month (without commitment): € 19.90
  • 3 months: € 59.99.
  • 6 months: € 119.99.
  • 12 months: € 239.99.

Age : for children from 10 years old.

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The Ookies box: for gourmets

If your child likes to help you in the kitchen, this box should please him. The Ookies pastry box offers a gourmet workshop every month so that you can make a recipe for a sweet treat with your child other than yogurt cake or pancakes! Donuts, cookies, strawberry pie, all smiles cookies… you will broaden your skills as a pastry chef thanks to the Ookies box. All of the preparations for Ookies cakes are labeled organic, the flours are handcrafted and the decorations do not contain chemicals. Fresh products (eggs, milk, butter) are to be added.

Subscription price (excluding postage) :

  • 1 month (cancellable in one click): € 24.90.
  • 3 months: 72 €.
  • 6 months: 140 €.

Age : from 3 years (recipes to be made in the presence of an adult).

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Kadécolo boxes: for green apprentices

What could be better than fun and educational boxes to educate children about ecology! Kadécolo offers eco-friendly boxes containing educational sheets, games and creative and ecological activities as well as surprises. The box is obviously only made from recycled cardboard. You have the choice between several themes: organic gardening box, DIY box to make soaps, kit to learn how to protect birds…

Box price : € 29.90

Age : for 5-12 year olds.

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The Little Cigogne trunk: for fashionable people

The Little Cigogne trunk contains 3 looks at the cutting edge of fashion according to your child's tastes and needs. Here, the subscription is free and you only pay for the clothes in the trunk that you want to keep, the return of those you don't like is free. You start by filling out a questionnaire in which you inform the gender of the child (girl or boy), his size and his fashion tastes. A team of stylists is then responsible for preparing the clothing trunk consisting of 3 looks (9 to 12 pieces). You don't have to pay anything at first. Once the trunk has been received, you can have your child try on the clothes. Those that you decide to keep will be billed to you after completing the online return form. You can fire the wrong ones at no cost.

You can order a single trunk whenever you want or subscribe to receive a free selection of clothes every 2 or 3 months.

Age : from size 6 months to size 14 years.

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The Tiniloo baby box: for toddlers

The Tiniloo baby box contains 4 to 6 products useful for baby's awakening and well-being. The products are adapted to the age of the child that you must inform when ordering, and to the season. The baby box contains a varied selection of surprises: books, early learning games, useful baby accessories (sunglasses, hat), clothing, care, etc.

Subscription price (excluding postage) :

  • 1 month: € 24.90 (shipping costs included, monthly payment, no obligation).
  • 3 months: € 69 (shipping costs included, quarterly payment, no obligation).
  • 6 months: 135 € (shipping costs included, payment at once).
  • 12 months: 249 € (shipping costs included, payment in one go).

Age : from 0 to 36 months (the subscription automatically switches to the Kids box for the month of the child's 3 years).

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Why try children's boxes?

Children's monthly boxes have many advantages:

  • they develop their creativity.
  • they arouse their curiosity.
  • they promote their autonomy.
  • you limit your spending on toys and other activities because your child knows that each month he receives his box full of surprises.
  • the child learns about subjects that do not interest him particularly in normal times. He can use it at school.
  • you share moments of family complicity.
  • there are plenty of activity ideas to keep your little one occupied.
  • they can give birth to new vocations.

Which box to choose?

Whether it is for your child or to offer, the box that will please is the one that will best suit his tastes. Before subscribing, make sure you have chosen a theme that he loves. If he likes making things with his little hands, go to a creative hobby box. If he likes to have the latest trendy toys to show off at recess, opt for a box that contains trendy surprise gifts. If he likes to experiment, why not consider a science box. If he is a very curious child, he should be delighted to receive his box every month regardless of the activities and gifts it contains.
The second important criterion is obviously age. Always make sure you subscribe to a box suitable for the age of the child. It is all the more important that the centers of interest evolve quickly among the little ones. We give priority, for example, to early childhood games and creative and educational activities for older children. To avoid taking too much risk at the start, try the box purchased individually. If you see that the concept appeals to your little blond head, subscribe for several months. You will make one happy!

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