Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love! Set aside your husband or wife gift lists for a minute, and instead look at our best Valentine’s Day gifts for kids to spread the love. This year, we’re hoping to make it a little easier for you by hand-crafting a list of our favorite gifts for younger kids. As with all exceptional gifts, these choices will keep your kids going until the next Valentine’s Day (if not longer). We’ve also included dozens of options that work for both boys and girls, which means you can do all your shopping in one place. What could be easier?
Oh, and for those of you in the last-minute Valentine’s Day gift camp: You don’t have to worry either. Almost all the options we’ve compiled here will ship quickly, some in just two days. Yes, you can finally have peace of mind knowing that your Valentine’s Day gift problems are solved, once and for all! Don’t forget to include a Valentine’s Day card as well.
1. Exfoliating Soft Animal Toy
Make bath time even more fun with this animal-shaped sponge. Just add soap, and they’ll be ready to scrub. Available in 15 different animals, from an alligator to a shark to a puppy.
Buy: Exfoliating Soft Animal Toy
2. Creativity for Kids String Art Heart Light
Kids who are into crafts will love this unique project. The heart-shaped lantern comes with a string of light and glows in the dark, making it a pretty decoration for rooms when finished.
Buy: Creativity for Kids String Art Heart Light
3. Steiff Sweet Heart Bear
Stay classic with this high-quality Steiff teddy bear, ready to be gifted in a heart-shaped box.
4. Educational Insights My Feeling Bean Bag
Let kids get in touch with their feelings this Valentine’s Day with this set of bean bags from Educational Insights. The bean bags show 10 different emotions that will help children make sense of their new feelings.
Buy: Educational Insights My Feeling Bean Bag
5. Reasons Why I Love You
We can personalize this adorable book with pictures and specific traits you love about your child.
6. Crazy Aaron’s Tins Thinking Putty
Each of the putties provided in this gift set is super satisfying.
Buy: Crazy Aaron’s Tins Thinking Putty
7. Babiators Original Hearts Can’t Heartly Wait Kid's Sunglasses
All the heart eyes for these fun glasses.
Buy: Babiators Original Hearts Can’t Heartly Wait Kid's Sunglasses
8. Love Swaddle
New arrival just in time for Valentine’s Day? Wrap it in love! This machine-washable, organic cotton muslin swaddle features the art of Sunny Stack Goode, who has inscribed the letters L-O-V-E on her artwork. Available in blue and gray (pictured), pink and green, pink and white, and multicolor.
Buy: Love Swaddle
9. Love From The Crayons
“Love is purple,” reads one line in this adorable picture book. “Because it’s okay to love outside the lines.”
10. The world needs who you were made to be
This adorable book by Joanna Gaines celebrates creativity and acceptance.
Buy: The world needs who you were made to be