Lovevery vs. KiwiCo: Which Subscription Box is Worth the Investment?

[@Amanda-fg5ui]

We have had Kiwico for about a year now, I love how you can change crates or rotate certain lines....my preschooler is on the kiwi crate rotated with the atlas crate....you can also call and get replacement pieces if your supplies are defective, lost or broken.

[@kevin-lu]

I didn't know about calling to change to different lines, but I guess that's because my children are so young there's only one line for them. This will be helpful for the future when they get older!

[@dhupata]

Thank you for this analysis - finding similar items on Amazon is great if you don't want all components of the kit. Here's my analysis of the kits based on the Sense with Me Panda Crate vs the Senser Lovevery Crate. The Panda crate costs half as much with toys that have higher utility in terms of different kinds of play within a given age and across ages. Select Lovevery if you would like an heirloom hand-to-hand transfer disc. Otherwise, not bad but poor value. Panda crate: 3 good toys. 1. Soft book - fantastic. A toy that can grow into toddlerhood. At the infant level, just delight at bath time. It also provides a great jumping point to talk about routine activites. I imagine toddlers will love the color changing aspect and that can be a good jumping point into conversations about science and technology. 2. Blocks - great for open-ended play. At the 6 month stage, love the crinkles and rattles. Can do some cause and effect learning with stacking towers and eventually, hopefully, the baby can play with them to build her own tower. Different colors and shapes also provide learning opportunities. 3. Crinkle tag toy - excellent for keeping her attention for grabbing, small for hand-to-hand transfer. A panda also provides opportunity for pretend play down the line. 4. Hand-to-hand disc - this Montessori toy is difficult to adapt across developmental milestones or for different uses. It can wobble for tummy time - may work for some babies. 5. Ball - quite tough for small hands to grasp but the rattle is not bad. At least it's cute enough to blend in with adult decor. 6. Beaded teether - great for grasping, good as a teether. Can review colors and textures. Lovevery box: 3 good toys. 1. Spinning rainbow with rattle - Quite large, can use for reaching with both hands once sitting. Can review colors. Rattle useful but a bit of an awkward toy to use for tracking and orienting to sound. Not sure how to transition this item across developmental stages. 2. Magic tissue box - This is actually quite sturdy. Good for object permanence play. I also put balls in it, etc. Tissues are great for reviewing colors, shapes, patterns. Hopefully will be helpful for practicing dexterity down the line. Good for containment play. 3. Board book - excellent. Babies love looking at pictures of babies. Good body parts review. 4. Tummy time wobbler - I wouldn't say particularly special quality - some red paint smudged on mine that came out after washing. Theoretically maybe works for tummy time, but my baby does not find this interesting. Difficult to adapt to different kinds of play. May be intriguing at an older age for reviewing concepts like mass and momentum. 5. Rattle socks - good, high quality - better than other rattle socks. Not sure that this can be used across milestones or adapted to different kinds of play. 6. Montessori ball - too big for grasping, doesn't hold her interest. I do not have any affiliate or referral links. Without a doubt, the Panda crate is the way to go here.

[@kevin-lu]

Amazing analysis and great insights! Comparing the boxes this way never occurred to me. Overall tough I think both companies overall have great products with some hit or miss depending on your little one's preferences/interests.

[@ohsobo]

Great post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts nicely!

[@isabelprosper6452]

I ordered my Crate for my 14 month old last night! I can't wait to receive it. Thanks for your insight and the link.

[@kevin-lu]

Hope you receive the crate soon! You welcome, glad I helped.

[@marisarambahal7806]

Your baby boy is so cute! This video was so helpful. Thank you!

[@kevin-lu]

Thank you! Glad the video helped.

[@amandaconn8565]

Thank you for your videos. I was looking for a play kit for my baby and went with kiwico at first. My baby liked the toys but I didn’t like that I couldn’t see what was already in the kit. So I canceled the panda crate and just ordered 2 love every boxes. My baby is 4.5 months and I know she will play with the 3-4 month box as well as the 5-6

[@kevin-lu]

I'm glad the videos are helping! Your baby is really going to enjoy the items from both the Lovevery boxes. My son still plays with items from those boxes and he's 9 months now.

[@c-lat3316]

Your son is so cute that I had to rewind the video twice because I was watching him instead of listening to you. Lol! Thank you! This was very helpful. I decided to purchase Lovevery for my son. I think the age specific toys are worth the extra money.

[@kevin-lu]

Glad the video helped and sorry that my son was so distracting 😂. Hope your son loves the toys as much as mine!

[@peachpimath]

Thank you. I'm trying to decide between the 2. I'm leaning towards lovEvery since you get more toys

[@kgsweets2000]

Thank you for your video review. I wanted to see the differences between the two subscriptions and you broke it down pretty well.

[@kevin-lu]

You’re welcome. Glad the video helped.

[@annakim6496]

I couldn't help but leave a comment, YOUR BABY IS SOOOO CUTE! haha Thanks for the video, it's been super helpful for me as I've been looking into both companies lately!

[@kevin-lu]

Thank you! Hopefully the video helped you narrow down which box you’ll get for your little one.

[@indrareij8538]

I got a subscription to the pandacrate from Kiwico for my grandson, and I love it! They do have a box for the age at that moment. He received the pullcart with the animals just last time. I think they skipped the soft top now.

[@kevin-lu]

Is the pullcart updated or just without the soft top?

[@crazymissc123]

Just went with the Lovevery after watching your video! Thank you so much.

[@kevin-lu]

Glad the video helped!

[@WaitItsMeCarlos]

This was very helpful, thank you for sharing your personal experience on the boxes.

[@kevin-lu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheMonsterMash45]

Your videos are the best I just scribd hope you have a great day I watch your videos every dayidk

[@Monica-no2dh]

Have you considered making a Lovevery vs. Montikids video. Id love to the the comparison that you come up with. Montikids is definitely more expensive then Lovevery. But their boxes sometimes cover more then 3 months of play. It would be interesting to hear your perspective.

[@kevin-lu]

I'm planning to get a subscription to Montikids for my daughter when she's born in a couple months so keep an eye out for Lovevery vs Montikids!

[@KapitalElement]

Great video! Your kid is adorable! I’m definitely subscribing. And I’m going with the Lovevery. Thanks bro

[@kevin-lu]

Glad the video helped and thanks for subscribing!

[@cewe2003]

I want to do the Lovevery play kits. I’ve been watching your different videos and I just like the number and quality of the toys, how it’s geared towards specific ages, and I love how they lean more towards Montessori. However, my budget says go with Panda crates. But I just don’t like how they put that panda on everything. It feels like a mascot or something.

[@kevin-lu]

Yeah the Panda is a bit of their brand son they do put it on everything. Other than that the toys in the KiwiCo Panda Crates are pretty nice.

[@saorina0715]

This is a super helpful content! I think I will go with Lovevery for better quality. But can a baby be entertained for two month with only handful toys? I’m a first time parent and have no idea.

[@kevin-lu]

I think the baby can be entertained with just these toys. I find it generally takes about a month before my baby actually starts to learn the concept of the toys, then at least another to master it. I actually found that with too many toys out my son gets distracted and doesn't really take the time to learn each toy.

[@saorina0715]

Kevin Lu thank you for the tips!

[@gerrymapa489]

Lovevery in Canadian dollars is pretty expensive :/ but the play mat was flawless, I think I'm going to order again. Thank you for the review!

[@kevin-lu]

I’m not 100% sure but I heard that they started offering free shipping to Canada. No idea about any other fees though.

[@kimberlyfontaine2265]

I subscribe to the panda crate ( only paying 31 a box because of the year subscription) because I just can't spend 80 on a box and then 120 it just seems too much. I have been trying to find the lovevery toys that I like used since they are so well made. And I am definitely getting the block set for my daughter.

[@rhondazorman8652]

This was great! Thanks for doing this. I am giving as a gift.

[@kevin-lu]

You welcome! Glad the video helped.

[@SkyHighHoopz]

I want to try the LoveEvery, seems pricey but considering the quality of the items, it maybe a better option...idk. I keep watching your videos because you give really good reviews. Thank you. Just subscribed ☺️

[@kevin-lu]

It is a but pricey, but I do think that if you get the Lovevery you don't need to buy any other toys for your baby. Glad my videos are helping!

[@woodyfired]

Thanks Kevin for doing all the detailed reviews! They help a lot. I'm living in a very humid and warm region. What bothers me is that would the wooden toys get molded or would there be a possibility that I'll need to treat the wood bugs on the surface of the toys? :(

[@kevin-lu]

I don’t imagine you would have any issues unless you’re leaving the wooden outdoors for a prolonged period. I’m in Houston, TX where the average humidity is 85% or higher and haven’t had any issues. We do take some toys with us to the backyard and car rides but I don’t leave them outdoors.

[@woodyfired]

@@kevin-lu great to hear that Kevin! Thanks for answering my questions.

[@xiaoye6423]

I am looking forward a good crafts for my two boys. one is 8 , another one 7, but I am very confuse between kivico and toucanbox ? Do you have any good ideas? thanks.

[@kevin-lu]

I don’t have much experience with the Toucanbox, but from what I’ve seen KiwiCo has nice boxes for all ages. Personally I’m fairly sure I’ll be ordering KiwiCo boxes for my son.

[@xiaoye6423]

@@kevin-lu Thanks ! because I am live in London, I am not sure the delivery?

[@TheShoeboxHero]

I just ordered the Lovevery 7-8 box after watching your previous reviews, unfortunately it appears our sons are about the same age so I don’t get the future box reviews.

[@kevin-lu]

I'm actually working on the box 9-10 review at the moment, and should be released coming Tuesday! I generally like to let my son play with the boxes for a month or so to get the full feel of how the products are.

[@carolynwoo4179]

Thanks for the informative video! Unrelated, but where did you get your nugget covers? They’re so nice!

[@kevin-lu]

We ordered them from Nugget Comfort's website. I don't think the green triangle one is available option anymore though. It was called Bermuda. The lavender color one is the Stardust.

[@carolynwoo4179]

Kevin Lu thanks for the info! I was looking at your green triangle one but you’re right - not available anymore sadly!

[@JaeminGri]

Thanks for the video! I have been wanting to get a subscription but wasn't sure which one was better. I am leaning towards Lovevery but hesitating because of the price. I think I feel better knowing there will be more toys and the quality is top notch. With regards to books, are there any in the kiwico boxes? And did you and your baby like the books from Lovevery?

[@kevin-lu]

The KiwiCo do come with books in each box. They're not always the traditional books as one box had a waterproof book for baths another had a soft crinkle book. The other two boxes I received had regular board books. They're fun books. We've been loving the Lovevery books. So far they're very simple one word per page books that my son loves looking at every time I read it to him.

[@JaeminGri]

Oooh that made my decision harder 😅 I think I'll try Lovevery and switch to Kiwico for when my baby is past 2 years old. Thanks!

[@kevin-lu]

@@JaeminGri sounds like a good idea!

[@agcmg]

awesome review! very much appreciated!

[@kevin-lu]

Hope it helped you narrow down your decision!

[@catran3]

I have the panda crate I only got the bond with me so far

[@kevin-lu]

How old was your baby when you got the bond with me? I never received that box.

[@mabelchonq]

I went with lovevery 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@kevin-lu]

Good choice! The items in the Lovevery are very nice. I have no doubts that last for multiple children.

[@ankitagaur3945]

Hi Kevin, what's your thought on kiwico books for panda crate. I am thinking to subscribe to it and saw that it lets you add book for $12.48

[@kevin-lu]

I haven’t personally added the extra book, but others have told me the premium book is just a book that you can purchase at a bookstore or Amazon. Usually cheaper than $12.48. I think the book that’s included in the boxes is already really good and matches the theme of the boxes.

[@ankitagaur3945]

@@kevin-lu thank you so much, I saw your kiwico panda crate unboxing and there was a book so I thought may be that's the add on one. thank you for clarifying. I liked the ones you received. Will skip the extra book for sure.

[@2utton]

Thank You!

[@melanies6610]

Great video, thanks!

[@oscarlopezdehuehls4405]

I'm getting the eureka crates. or, my son is. i do them with him and it is really fun

[@kevin-lu]

That’s great to know! I’m looking forward to doing the eureka crates with my son.

[@tunneleddiscovery5]

How can you skip a box with lovevery?

[@kevin-lu]

I don't think there's an easy way to skip a box, but you could cancel the subscription before the next box is shipped and resubscribe when you want to start again.

[@tunneleddiscovery5]

@@kevin-lu thats exactly what i was thinking id have to do. My next box is things i already have.

[@Kris917100]

Hello! How do you pause kiwi co?

[@kevin-lu]

I haven't seen an option to pause the subscription, only seen option to cancel when you log in. You might want to try emailing their support team.

[@isabelprosper6452]

I'm leaning towards the Panda Crate.

[@kevin-lu]

I don't think you can go wrong with either choice! The Panda Crate is definitely well worth the price.

[@ThekiBoran]

Is anyone having issues with receiving Kiwico packages?

[@kevin-lu]

Haven’t had issues but the shipping is extremely slow. Usually get it about 10+ days after shipping.

[@rosydeanda5229]

KIWICO

[@lancebuquing922]

I Love kiwico is better than lovevery

[@tagz78]

Just got my kiwi co box today i have a higher iq then other 7 year olds so I got sum harder then my age area lol

[@GatewayPro]

lovevery is for babies...