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Yes, Toybox 3D Printer for Kids by Toybox Labs has excellent safety credentials with a Safety Score of 9.5/10 based on our analysis of ingredients, certifications, and regulatory compliance. Our research methodology evaluates potential toxicity, allergen risks, and safety testing data.
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Toybox 3D Printer for Kids has an R3 Score of 7.6/10. This score is calculated from three weighted factors: Safety (40%), Efficacy (30%), and Value (30%). Our methodology analyzes 1,000+ data points from peer-reviewed studies, FDA databases, and real-world testing.
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At $349.00, Toybox 3D Printer for Kids has a Value Score of 6.5/10. While the product performs well in other areas, you may find better value alternatives in our 3d printers reviews.
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Toybox 3D Printer for Kids ranks well in our 3d printers category with an R3 Score of 7.6/10. View our full 3D Printers rankings to see how it compares to alternatives on safety, efficacy, and value.
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Toybox 3D Printer for Kids is manufactured by Toybox Labs. At Raised on Research, we independently evaluate all products regardless of brand reputation, focusing solely on scientific evidence and real-world performance data.
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Last updated: November 26, 2025
Toybox Labs
$349.00
Toybox 3D Printer for Kids by Toybox Labs earns an R3 Score of 7.6/10, rating "very good" among 3d printers products. Our research analyzed safety (9.5/10), efficacy (6.0/10), and value (6.5/10) using 1,000+ data points from peer-reviewed studies, regulatory databases, and real-world testing.
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The safest 3D printer for young kids. Fully enclosed with no heated bed, uses only non-toxic PLA, and features a kid-friendly app with 500+ ready-to-print toys.
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Ingredient toxicity, allergen risk, regulatory compliance
Performance testing, clinical studies, user reviews
Brand: Toybox Labs | Category: 3D Printers | Price: $349
The Toybox is specifically designed for children ages 8-11. It's the "Easy Bake Oven" of 3D printing.
This is the safest consumer 3D printer on the market for children:
Safety Features:
The only 3D printer we recommend for unsupervised use by children ages 8+.
Strengths:
Cost per use, durability, comparable alternatives
Why these weights?
This category uses our default weighting: 40% safety, 30% efficacy, 30% value.
Limitations:
At $349, you're paying a premium for safety. The value is peace of mind, not performance.
Toybox is the only 3D printer we recommend for young children wanting independent 3D printing.
Best for: Kids ages 8-11, families wanting worry-free 3D printing
Skip if: You want larger prints or your child is 14+ and ready for a real printer
Evidence supporting our analysis
Safest 3D printer for children
Tom's HardwareβTom's Hardware Kids ReviewPLA produces minimal toxic emissions
3D Printing IndustryβPLA Safety StudiesNo similar products from Toybox Labs found