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Developmental Toy Subscription Services

'Elfbox' Delivers Personalized Toys Each Month

— May 3, 2018 — Life-Stages
Toys for children are often loved one day and forgotten about the next, so the 'Elfbox' toy subscription service aims to help parents always keep a steady stream of new options available for little ones to enjoy.

The service works by delivering high-quality developmental toys to your doorstep each and every month that are on a rotational basis. This means older toys can be shipped back to prevent them from collecting dust in your home and leading to unnecessary clutter.

The 'Elfbox' toy subscription service is completely customizable to let parents choose which toys they want delivered to help accelerate a child's development as they play. As more parents aim to limit the number of products their children have to limit clutter and waste, the service offers an upstream approach that's also very low cost.
Trend Themes
1. Developmental Toy Subscription - Subscription-based toy services provide a personalized approach to toy selection and offers a simple solution for parents to promote developmental play at an affordable cost.
2. Toy Reclamation - Toy reclamation and rotation services can help parents manage toy clutter and promote sustainability while still providing a continuous stream of new toys for their children.
3. Customizable Toy Delivery - Customizable toy delivery services provide an innovative solution to support children's development while allowing parents to tailor each monthly delivery to their child's individual needs.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Subscription Services - The toy subscription service industry provides a unique opportunity to create a personalized approach to toy selection through ongoing deliveries.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers have a chance to innovate by offering developmental toys that promote learning and can be rotated through subscription services, providing children with a constant supply of new items to try out.
3. Sustainability Services - Companies specializing in sustainability services, such as product reclamation and recycling, can partner with toy subscription services to offer a more eco-friendly solution to managing toy clutter and waste.
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