Gift subscription kits for kids

Bookroo

Bookroo is a monthly, curated children's book subscription kit for kids. The Picture Book Box, for kids ages 2-6, comes with two hardcover picture books. The Board Book Box, for kids ages 2 and younger, comes with three board books. The books also come individually wrapped. Price: $17.99 for one month, $15.99 a month for a year subscription. For more information, visit bookroo.com.

Wee Blessing

Wee Blessing sends a customized box tailored to your child's taste, age, budget and lifestyle, for newborns and kids up to age 14. The package contains four outfits from brands such as Disney, Polo, Nike, Sperry and more. Keep what you like and return what you don't for free, pricing depends on the outfits you choose at weeblessing.com.

Blue Moon Box

(One-month $25.00 to twelve-months $210.00, bluemoonbox.com.)

BEST FOR Ages 6 and up

Each box contains all of the materials needed to complete 2-3 hands on science experiments and creative projects, including a storybook/lab notebook that guides children through each experiment.

Kidbox

(Entire box is $98; kidbox.com)

BEST FOR Ages 2-14

Kidbox delivers clothing that is curated to your child's likes and dislikes. In each box, you'll receive six or seven items from designers such as Adidas, Diesel, 7 for All Mankind, DKNY, Jessica Simpson and more. Clothing may include tops, pants, shorts, dresses, sweaters, shirts and hoodies.

Cooper & Kid

Cooper & Kid
($65 plus shipping for one box; cooperandkid.com)
BEST FOR AGES For dad's with kids ages 5 and older

The Cooper Kit can be delivered quarterly and is curated specifically for dads and kids. Each box features a nostalgic theme featuring six to nine hands-on activities, a bedtime story, links to more theme-related activities, parenting resources that are just for dads, a themed dinner menu with recipes and more. The best part? The shipping box turns into a toy.

BitsBox

BitsBox
($30; bitsbox.com)
BEST FOR Ages 7 and older

Created by two former Google employees, this subscription box aims to help kids become programmers by teaching them to code. Each box comes with an activity book with different themes, for example cars or space. Then, using a special online app, children can create their own games and play them on a mobile device.

Baby Bump Bundle

Baby Bump Bundle
($30-$180 for three boxes, www.babybumpbundle.com)
BEST FOR Moms-to-be and newborns

The Baby Bump Bundle sends moms-to-be subscription boxes for each trimester. The boxes contain coupons, lotions, health items and fashion keepsakes, geared toward each trimester.

Junior Explorers Club

Junior Explorers Club
($19 a month, www.juniorexplorers.com)
BEST FOR ages 5-12

The Junior Explorers Club allows kids to explore different areas of the world, including the Arctic, the Serengeti and the Amazon. Each month's kit will introduce them to the animals and landscape of each region.

Smilo

At Smilobaby.com, parents can order BPA-free, dishwasher safe soothing and feeding products for babies. The products are designed to grow with little ones and can be sized up when needed. Initial products include: -Palate Support Pacifier. It expands slightly in a baby's mouth to help prevent dental problems later on. It's also available in glow-in-the-dark; $8.99 for a pack of three. -Fuss-free bottles. The feeding nipple and venting system provide an uninterrupted flow of liquid that is similar to breastfeeding, leak-resistant venting and an easy grip sleeve; $24.99 for a pack of three bottles. -Bottle brush. Made of food-grade silicone, the brush is super easy to use and is dishwasher safe; $8.99. - Pacifier clips. The clip firmly grips to a baby's clothing so you don't have to worry about it dropping; $6.99, includes a pacifier. - Snack containers. These come in fun shapes, such as a boat, truck and car. They are perfect for storing snacks, crayons, Legos and more; $8.99 for a set of three. -Blanket. The reversible Star Blanket is perfect for tummy time or snuggling in a stroller; $30. -Washcloth. Available in reversible gray and white trim; $8.99 for a pack of four. Also available on smilobaby.com are "bundles," the full bottle feeding and pacifier soothing system for $55.

Cricket
($33.95 per year print, $17.99 digital, www.CricketMag.com)
BEST FOR Ages 3 and up

Magazines for children featuring fiction, classic literature and nonfiction stories on culture, history, science and the arts. A variety of magazines are available in print and digital editions.

The Honest Company Bundles
($39.95-$79.95 per month, www.honest.com)
BEST FOR Ages 0 to 3

Honest Company products of your choice delivered to your door monthly. Choose from the diapers and wipes bundle, the essentials bundle and the health and wellness bundle.

Green Kid Crafts
($17.95 per month, www.greenkidcrafts.com)
BEST FOR Ages 3 to 10

Eco-friendly science, art and math projects for kids.

Citibox
($13 per month; www.citibabes.com)
BEST FOR Ages 18 months to 6 years

Each month Citibox sends you a themed art project box specific to your child's age group. Each box contains two main lessons, a bonus art project and all of the material necessary to complete each project.

The Happy Trunk
($19.99 per month, www.thehappytrunk.com)
BEST FOR Ages 3 to 11

Everything you'll need to help your child complete art projects and science experiments, delivered to your door monthly in The Happy Trunk.

Highlights Let's Grow
($12.48 per month, www.highlights.com)
BEST FOR Ages 0 to 2

Let's Grow is a monthly subscription box by Highlights that provides children with two board books a month. The box also comes with activities that parents and children can play together.

Peekapak
($19.99 per month, www.peekapak.com)
BEST FOR Ages 4 to 8

Peekapak is a monthly subscription pack that encourages children and families to read together. Each month, kids get a storybook as well as 2-3 "play props" to bring the story to life.

Little Passports
($17.95 per month, www.littlepassports.com)
BEST FOR Ages 5 to 10

Little Passports is a monthly educational subscription box that teaches kids about culture and history of the 50 states and countries across the world. Each month, kids get a package filled with items from that month's geographic focus.

First Week Essentials Box (LuLiBox)
($99; www.lulibox.com)

Send a new mom everything she needs for the first week at home with a baby. The gift box includes 14 essential items for baby, including Gerber side-snap tees, Little Me footed sleepwear, Dr. Brown's bottle, bottle brush, MAM pacifiers, Aden + Anais swaddle blankets, diapers and more, plus special beauty gifts for mom. Available for a baby boy or girl.

WittleBee
($39.99; try.wittlebee.com/trynow)
BEST FOR Ages all

Based on your child's personal preference, gender, size and geographic location, a Wittlebee stylist will help you create a custom box of clothes each month. You'll receive six items that may include onesies, T-shirts, leggings, dresses and solid color items.

Gift Lit
($57.95 for 3 months; www.giftlit.com)
BEST FOR Ages all

You can choose a three, six or 12-month subscription and customized book collections will be mailed to you based on interest and by age range. You'll also receive a set of personalized bookplates -- one for each month of your gift -- and you can also view your subscription online and modify any of the books that have been selected for you.

Bluum
($29 per month; www.bluum.com)
BEST FOR Ages all

The perfect gift for moms-to-be and babies, you'll receive an assortment of sample-sized products ranging from stretch mark and rash cream to organic baby food, teething wipes, all-natural laundry detergent, rattles, plush toys and a surprise for mom. This way, you can try before you buy.

Spark Box Toys
($29.99 per month; www.sparkboxtoys.com)
BEST FOR Ages 0 to 4

Renting toys? You bet! Simply tell the company about your child and they will create a box of four or more educational toys to be mailed to you. Your children can play with the toys for four weeks or more (depending on which plan you sign up for) and then send back and receive a new box of toys. The best part? Free shipping!

Kiwi Crate
($19.95; www.kiwicrate.com)
BEST FOR Ages 3 and up

Children can enjoy arts and crafts, science experiments, imaginative play and more mailed directly to your home. All the activities are chosen by parents, reviewed by experts and tested by kids. Each crate features three projects, for example, all about dinosaurs or learning to grow a garden, as well as additional information, books, apps and more.

Lullubee
($34; www.lullubee.com)
BEST FOR Ages all

The Craft of the Month Club is great for children and teens looking to learn and create something new each month. You'll receive art supplies, easy-to-understand instructions and an artistic surprise in every kit. Some of the crafts include finger puppets, ornaments, jewelry and holiday-focused kits.