I love shopping for Max’s clothes, but at the rate he is growing I feel like I’m constantly trying to keep up with the seasons. That’s why I like the Rockets of Awesome subscription service for kids clothing. Before you stop reading because you think you have too many subscription services, this one is totally free to try–there is no membership fees, shipping fees or styling fees. Only pay for what you keep and only keep what you love. The company has designers that create on-trend high-quality pieces for kids (sizes 2-14) that can be worn everyday.
Here’s how it works: sign up for a Rockets of Awesome account and fill out the style profile – This is the place to note your child’s size and specify any color preferences your child has. Since Max is only 2, I took the liberty of making these choices for him. The profile also gives you a few different looks and lets you select which one best suits your child. Each Rocket of Awesome box you receive contains 8-12 items that are seasonally appropriate. Try them on, keep what you like and use the prepaid envelope to return the rest.
Contents of Max first’s box.
$15 | $24 | $18 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $20 | $16 | $14 | $16 | $16
Max is a pretty small kid, so we only kept a few of the t-shirts. He is still wearing a lot of his 12-18 months shorts, so all of the pants were too big. The price point of the box is a little higher than I like to spend but all the items are well made and high quality. I was also a little disappointed that they didn’t include any swim suits in the box. When I checked online, the company gives you the option to provide feedback on each item in your box, which helps them to better tailor your next box. The company also gives you access to their shop, so that if you really like an item and want to buy a few extras you can easily do so.
Overall, I was really happy with Max’s first box and I’m looking forward to what they send in the fall. In addition, it was a huge bonus that Max loved the actual box that the shipment came in. He spent an hour sitting inside it and coloring it over the weekend!
apricot / 424 posts
I use this too and agree that some items are a bit pricey, but as it is all completely free I don’t mind. I have had boxes where I only kept 1 item.
My kids love the boxes too!
honeydew / 7622 posts
This is a fun idea! I’m getting my first stich fix this weekend.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
Oh this is cool!! Wittlebee was the kids clothes subscription service around when my first was little- and it was hit or miss but I got some cute pieces. The nice thing about them was that the box was a flat rate- I can’t remember but $20/$30 for a box of six items, I think.
I want to try this now! But I admit I love shopping for my boys’ clothes, and also love bargain shopping so paying retail for stuff isn’t my forte.
honeydew / 7968 posts
I love subscription boxes, but $16 for tshirts for kids who are going to outgrow them so quickly…. seems too expensive. Maybe better once the kids don’t grow as quickly.