For little ones, Valentine’s Day holds a particularly special purpose. It’s a day dedicated to learning about love and how to show it.
Care and affection can be shown in many ways; from simple acts of kindness to exchanging heartfelt letters, baking goodies, or simply spending the day cuddled up on the couch watching movies with family.
The holiday of love is about giving, just as much as receiving. For parents looking to surprise their kiddo with an extra little treat, the shopping team has rounded up some of our favorite Valentine’s Day-themed gifts for children of all ages.
Some of these finds are not just exceptionally adorable, but also great tools for learning and development. We’ve spotted everything from a LEGO Rose Building Kit to Solar-Powered Heart Rainbow Maker and a Heart-shaped Slime Set. There is something for every type of kid — no matter their age, style, or interests.
For those looking to check off the rest of their Valentine’s Day shopping needs, we recommend browsing our top picks for gifts for the special lady or man in your life. And don’t forget something for mom, too!
Non-slip socks with adorable messages on them. Say less. Select from various styles and colors with bold lettering like “Be cool,” “Be Bright,” “Be Amazing,” “Be Brave” and our personal favorite “Be Loved.” I’ve tested these on my daughter who’s just learning how to crawl, and I can say that the grippy texture has made a world of difference while she scoots across the floor.
For something more educational, let your little one read the love stories of their time — “First Valentine,” “I Love You, Baby Shark,” “Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Valentine’s Day,” “The Littlest Cupid,” and “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!” With such a great variety, they will never be bored.
You can find a LEGO set for anything nowadays, and for Valentine’s Day, we have our eyes on this rose kit. The best part about the bouquet? No more wilting or falling flowers. LEGO roses last forever, just like the love we have for our kiddos! I love finding toys that promote fine motor skills and patience, and LEGOs fit the part perfectly.
Start every morning off with a smile with this cheeky, “‘I Cerealsly Love You’ Cereal Bowl.” Your kiddo may just finish their breakfast without being asked twice! These custom bowls are also crafted with heavyweight stoneware and a chip-resistant finish, ensuring they last a long time after Valentine’s Day.
Your little one can start snapping memories this Valentine’s Day with an adorable, vintage Polaroid camera. This is a straightforward device for tiny tots and bigger kids. No development is necessary — with the click of a button, instant photos will eject in five seconds. Great practicing for aspiring photographers!
For something more personal, we love this “What I love about Being Your Mom” fill-in-the-blank journal. This guided book allows you to share the joys of raising your little ones and will remind them just how important they are to you. Make it as playful or prideful as you desire.
We’re hoping for rainbows and sunshine all day long on Valentine’s Day. With this device, you can bring nature’s magic right into your home! Place this unique device near a window that receives direct sunlight and the crystal will create beautiful rainbows.
When it comes to gifting for kids, I love opting for an experience that brings people together — baking is one that never seems to disappoint. Let them roll up their sleeves and put their creative minds to work decorating these 12 heart-shaped vanilla cookies. This complete set comes with colorful royal icing, sparking sugars, and rainbow sprinkles.
One of the joys of Valentine’s Day is sharing letters with loved ones, and this sweet, felt mailbox will allow your kiddo to store all their special messages in one place. This can be used every year, making it a more environmentally friendly option for conscientious gift-givers. You can even have it personalized!
There is something about Squishmallows that pulls at kid’s heartstrings (my daughter’s included). If your little one has been begging to add to their collection of plush pets, let this holiday be a reason to grant their wish. Choose from various collections — like little monsters, unicorns, and even pickles decked out in hearts.
Slime is all the rave among little ones. This slime kit comes with 28 valentine’s cards with silly messages that uniquely match the heart-shaped slime — perfect for classroom gift exchanges. It’s also non-toxic, and non-BPA, which means worry-free.
For babies and toddlers, a puzzle is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. This one has plenty of shapes to sort, as well as clock hands to wind and a heart to slide. Designed with a vintage flare, solid wood, and knobs suited for tiny fingers.
What kid wouldn’t want to rip through a bucket full of chocolates, cookies, and popcorn? On a special occasion like this one, a few treats won’t hurt. This Valentine’s Day bundle is stocked with all of their favorites, plus a squeezable little Cupid bear decked out with wings and an arrow.
We told you we’ve found something for every type of kid — share some love with the skater kid in your life. This unique graphic heart board from Blueprint is going to make a little skater’s heart skip a beat, and keep them active and outdoors all day long. No complaints there!
A practical choice for the kiddo who loves living in loungewear. This unisex, graphic heart French Terry sweatshirt makes a great Valentine’s Day gift, but it’s also stylish enough to wear all year long. My baby lives in Hanna Andersson clothes, and I can confirm that each piece is well-designed and easy on sensitive skin. You can even find darling matching family sets.
There’s no such thing as saying ‘I love you’ too many times, and with this sweet spinning heart messenger you can say those three special words from anywhere. Simply connect to the app, and when the box receives your message, the chunky red hearts spin like crazy until the receiver opens the lid to read the note.
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