KiwiCo Review: Everything You Need To Know About This Amazing Crate Service
Getting children involved in STEAM-related pursuits is a great way to get them to engage in creative thinking, boost problem-solving skills, and spend time away from a phone or video game console. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Video gaming isn’t inherently harmful but can have negative effects when played excessively.
What if you can’t decide on interesting STEAM projects for your child to try? It can be frustrating spending time and money on materials and equipment only for them to go unused. This is where Kiwico comes in. Kiwico is a crate delivery company that, through a monthly subscription, sends a project kit with everything needed to complete it. Read our Kiwico review to learn more.
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Although Kiwico has an excellent, well-regarded and versatile service, if your child has more detailed or specialized interests you might be interested in subscription services that provide projects based on that particular niche. We’ll take a look at some of the most well-known services. BitsboxIf your child is more at home with a keyboard and mouse than a swingset and bicycle, you might want to look into Bitsbox. Bitsbox is a crate service that’s intended for children from 6 to 12 years old. It provides instructions on how to program a specific app. The child can take the code and subtly alter it to give the final program their personal touch. Bitsbox has a subscription price of $16.95 per month. FoodstirsWhat if your child seems to gravitate toward the kitchen? In this case, the Foodstirs crate service might be a good investment. Each month, you get a box with tasty recipes made with entirely organic, non-GMO ingredients. Not only can your child learn to bake desserts, but they can do so with healthy ingredients and little harm to the environment. The pricing is a little higher than Kiwico, at $24.99 for a single month and $22.01 for a 12-month kit. Little Passports
Image Source: littlepassports.com Do you want your child to be able to learn about the world as a whole and of culture, rather than any specific skill set? Try out Little Passports. With this subscription, you can receive packets and activities with information about world cultures. These can include fun history facts, guided virtual tours, and more. Like other services, it comes with its subscription plans. For example, you could get the World Edition which focuses on cultures all over the world. The States Edition meanwhile focuses specifically on the United States. The Science Expeditions package provides information about different scientific disciplines. Generally, monthly subscription packages from Little Passports start at $12.95. If you have coupons, you can also apply them for additional savings. |
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KiwiCo’s current crate lines
Line-up re-checked against the makers and stores, August 2026. Specs are manufacturer-published; we have not re-tested the products.
| Crate | Ages | Focus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Crate | 0–36 months | Infant development, ships every two months | current |
| Koala Crate | 3–6 | Play-and-learn projects | current Age range widened from 3–4 since our review |
| Kiwi Crate | 6–9 | Science, art and STEAM projects | current Age range shifted from 5–8 since our review |
| Atlas Crate | 6–12 | Geography and world culture | current |
| Doodle Crate | 6–12 | Art and craft technique | current |
| Tinker Crate | 9–12 | Engineering and science builds | current |
| Eureka Crate | 12+ | Engineering and design | current |
| Maker Crate | 12+ | Art and design for teens and adults | current New line added since our review |
The competitors we compared
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| Bitsbox | current Monthly coding boxes plus digital-only tiers, ages 6–12 |
| Foodstirs | discontinued Ceased operations around 2022 |
| Little Passports | current Acquired by Begin in 2021; same brand and subscription lines |