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This $12 Fill-in-the-Blank Journal Is Such a Meaningful Valentine's Day Gift for Kids
When it comes to Valentine's Day, the sentiment is definitely the most important thing. And while thoughtful DIY cards are so meaningful and chocolate hearts and candy are always appreciated, sometimes, it's fun to surprise kids with a great Valentine's Day gift. They don't have to be big, expensive purchases. In fact, cheap Valentine's Day gifts are usually more fun, and you can often get these presents at the last minute, too. So whether you're shopping for Valentine's Day gifts for toddlers, gifts for teens or anything in between, and no matter if you're shopping for gifts for boys, gifts for girls or anyone other child on your list, these are the best Valentine's Day gifts for kids.
Some of them are Good Housekeeping Institute Toy Award or Kids' Book Award winners, meaning they've gone through a rigorous testing process — first vetted by experts, then by kids to assess the fun factor. Others are heart-festooned items that will look great in a family photo or at a class party. And others are bestsellers, editor's picks and trendy toys that kids are clamoring for. Pick up one for any kid on your list, and they're sure to feel the love.
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Squishmallows Valentine Squad Plush Toy
Kellytoy
amazon.com
$38.50
Kids are still gaga over Squishmallows, and surely there are many animals and shapes they will flip for. But this doggie Squishmallow is right on-theme, with a heart-shaped design on its belly. There are also cat, shark, dinosaur, octopus and lion Squishmallows with Valentine's Day details, too. Ages 0+
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Me and My Mama
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
amazon.com
$4.99
If you're looking for a gift for a first Valentine's Day, there's no sweeter board book than this one, which celebrates the love between a mama and a baby. Good Housekeeping Institute parent testers loved how this book shows a realistic day with a mom and baby, rather than an idealized one. It was written by Carole Boston Weatherford, an award-winning poet. Ages 0+
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DoodleJamz JellyBoards
Sky Castle
amazon.com
$9.99
Popular on TikTok, this fidget toy is a soothing sensory experience. It comes filled with colored gel, and kids can use either the included stylus or their finger to make patterns on it. It comes in several colors, and you can also get the DoodleJamz Jellypics for a similar experience, but with beads in the gel. Ages 4+
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Heart Lace Buddies
U-Lace
amazon.com
$3.99
Now kids can jazz up their sneakers for Valentine's Day with these heart-shaped lace buddies. They come in other colors and shapes, too, including flowers, diamonds and crowns, so if you get a few styles kids can mix and match them long after V-Day is over. No age recommendation given
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What I Love About Being Your Mom
Knock Knock
amazon.com
$11.80
Add your own notes to this fill-in-the-blank book for a sweet gift that a kid can look back on for years to come. This one-of-a-kind gift can only come from the person who knows your kids best — you. (Dad, too.) No age recommendation given
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Valentine's Craft Collection
Kid Made Modern
barnesandnoble.com
$16.99
Whether they want to make projects for their classmates or they just want to deck out their rooms for V-Day, this kit will give them everything they need. It comes with more than 250 supplies, including cardstock, doilies, foil paper, googly eyes, fuzzy sticks, stick-on gems and more. Ages 6+
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'Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Magna-Tiles Set
CreateOn
amazon.com
$44.95
Any Magna-Tile fan would love to have this set — inspired by Eric Carle's Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which is itself a great Valentine's Day gift — in their collection. The pieces are double-sided, and there are even rounded pieces to make a heart. There are 16 pieces in all, and they're compatible with other Magna-Tile sets. Ages 3+
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Heart-Shaped Mini Waffle Maker
DASH
amazon.com
$9.99
Tweens and teens who are into cooking will get a kick out of making their own heart-shaped waffles. This unit has just a 4" cooking surface, and it's nonstick for easy cleanup. No age recommendation given
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Valentine's Day Mad Libs
Mad Libs
amazon.com
$4.74
Mad Libs are still as funny and silly as they were when you were a kid. They're the perfect activity to play with someone who isn't into all the mushiness of the holiday. Bonus: It gets them thinking about vocabulary and parts of speech, but it doesn't feel like a grammar lesson. Ages 8+
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Chocolate Covered OREO Cookies
Philadelphia Candies
amazon.com
$15.00
Okay, so you didn't DIY these heart-decorated, chocolate-covered Oreos — but we'll never tell. They'll be gobbled up before anyone has a chance to ask. They come eight to a package, and four have the heart detail while four are plain. No age recommendation given
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Calming Heart Bear
Care Bears
walmart.com
$14.97
This new-for-2023 Care Bear, with hearts on its paws and butterfly belly badge, comes with a cucumber melon scent for a sensory experience. The fragrance is supposed to promote a feeling of calm, and the bear's message is to find peace through kindness. Ages 4+
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Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!
Balzer + Bray
amazon.com
$7.18
If you give a kid a board book with their favorite mouse for Valentine's Day, chances are, he's going to ask for a hug. Ages 0+
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LEGO Roses
LEGO
lego.com
$12.99
Give the gift of roses that will never wilt! This LEGO rose-building set has just 120 pieces, so it's the right amount of challenge. You can also make.a bouquet by adding brick sunflowers, tulips or daffodils. Ages 8+
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Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles
hand2mind
amazon.com
$24.99
If you want to use Valentine's Day to open up a conversation about all the emotions, not just love, use these cute fidget toys. Each one represents a different emotion (happy, sad, scared or angry), and the movement of the liquid through the bottle is supposed to mimic that emotion. Ages 3+
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The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine
Random House Books for Young Readers
bookshop.org
$16.25
Sister Bear has a card for a special cub — and he has one for her, too. For Berenstain Bears fans, this book is a treat, because it also comes with a sheet of 50 stickers and two cards to give. Ages 3+
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Rainbow Heart Stacking Crayons
OOLY
ooly.com
$3.50
Each of these 12 colors comes sharpened to a small point, which makes fine lines when drawing — and lets the crayons connect to each other, so you can make one, long stack out of them. Ages 3+
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Love Birds
landofdough.com
$15.00
The Good Housekeeping Institute's testers loved the smell of these doughs, and also the designs that came with them. This designs, with heart-festooned lovebirds, is perfect for Valentine's Day. Parent testers also appreciated the vegetable-based inks and paper packaging. Ages 3+
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Chocolate Game Controller
MemorySweets
amazon.com
$13.47
They'll love this chocolate controller — that is if they can actually put down the real thing long enough to enjoy it. All told, this gift offers 70 grams of chocolate goodness. No age recommendation given
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Love From the Crayons
Penguin Workshop
amazon.com
$6.69
All the crayon pals from The Day the Crayons Quit return to show how all the colors come together to express the many versions of love. One example: "Love is yellow and orange, because love is sunny and warm." Ages 5+
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Heart Socks
Kido
kidochicago.com
$15.00
With socks this cool, they'll want to wear them year-round. Two pairs come in each set, so you can choose either the pink/green combo or the orange/blue one. Available in sizes 2 – 8
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Gold Glitter Heart Locket
Claire's
claires.com
$9.99
Forget wearing their heart on their sleeves — they should wear it around their necks! This sparkly heart locket features gold-tone chain features, a "love" charm and a faux turquoise gemstone charm. No age recommendation given
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Scratch Art Friendship Mini Notes
Melissa & Doug
amazon.com
$10.23
They can write love notes to their friends, doodle or let their creativity run wild with these scratch-art sheets. It comes with 125 notes in five different friendship-themed colors, perfect for making their own Valentines. Ages 4+
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Heart Chalkboard T-Shirt Kit
Chalk of the Town
amazon.com
$24.95
Kids can add a personal touch to their Valentine's Day outfit with this shirt, which comes with a chalkboard heart and stencils to help make a design. After February 14, they can wipe off their design with a wet cloth and make something new. It also comes in red and pink. Ages 4+
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Reversible Octopus Plushie
TeeTurtle
amazon.com
$15.00
Be careful: This octopus may look cute and happy, but get it angry — and flip it inside-out — and it becomes a mean-faced cephalopod! It even has a heart on its happy head, and a broken heart on its mad one, so you can always tell its mood. Ages 3+
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Hello Kitty Assorted Cookie Tin
Hello Kitty
sayweee.com
$19.99
Hello Kitty fans with thrill to this tin, which comes with cookies in the shape of Hello Kitty's bow, circles with her face stamped on them and other fun shapes. When the cookies are done, kids can use the tin to stash their treasures. No age recommendation given
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Heart Pop Fidget Toy
MOGAMI
amazon.com
$3.29
Kids love trading them, collecting and popping the bubbles on these pop-fidget toys. This pack comes with a heart-shaped popper in different colors, and it comes in three sizes: small (27 bubbles), medium (64 bubbles) and jumbo (158 bubbles). Ages 18 months+
RELATED: The Best Pop Fidget Toys
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Hooded Fleece Jacket
Tucker + Tate
nordstrom.com
$39.00
Kids can feel warm and cozy for the rest of winter with this heart-pattern, high-pile fleece jacket. There are teddy bear ears on the hood to make it extra cute. Sizes 2T – 7
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Whoopee Cushions
Fun Express
walmart.com
$24.29
If you know they are not into any lovey-dovey, mushy stuff at all, these classic whoopee cushions will earn you cool points. And maybe even a smile! Maybe. Ages 3+
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Rust Hedgehog Mini Set
Slumberkins
slumberkins.com
$21.00
If your family has some long-distance love to give, this set is just what you need. It comes with a hedgehog mini plush, plus 12 cards and six sticker sheets so they can send some thoughtful wishes through the mail. You can also get an axolotl or a bee instead of a hedgehog. Ages 3+
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Sterling Silver Heart Mood Ring
Precious Pieces
amazon.com
$19.99
Mood rings may be retro, but they never go out of style. This one comes in .925 sterling silver with rhodium plating and it's presented in a heart-shaped box. No age recommendation given
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T-shirt With Heart Pocket
J. Crew
jcrew.com
$24.50
This sweet shirt is the perfect thing to wear to the class party — it's thematic without going overboard with hearts. It also comes in seven colors, so you can grab one in their favorite shade. Available in sizes 2 – 16
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Baby Krishna Mini Plush
Modi Toys
moditoys.com
$16.50
Krishna is the Hindu god of love, and this 6" Krishna plush comes with a velcro strap to easily attach it to a stroller or play area. The plush, a 2021 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award winner, also sings five mantras when you press its belly! In addition to Krishna, Modi toys also has mini plushes of Ganesh, Hanuman, Saraswati Devi and Durga Devi. Ages 1+
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Rainbow Heart PJs
Primary
primary.com
$19.50
Valentine's Day is almost synonymous with Primary's rainbow-heart PJs. The tops and bottoms are sold separately, and you can also get them in a footie PJ for the littles. In the Heart Shop, you can find other colors, plus tees, sweatshirts, bodysuits, leggings and even sheets. Available in sizes newborn – 14
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You Are My Sweetheart
Cartwheel Books
amazon.com
$5.89
In this insanely cute board book, little lovey-dovey slogans like, "You are the apple of my eye," are paired with the most adorable illustrations. Immediate smiles ensue. Ages 0+
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Valentine Snoopy Shirt
Peanuts
amazon.com
$22.99
Sure, he plays it cool, but Snoopy does have a softer side. Embrace it with this shirt, which is perfect to wear to a class party (without overdoing it). It comes in five colors, and also in men's and women's sizes. Youth 2T – 3x
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I Heart U SCENTsory Putty
Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld
barnesandnoble.com
$6.99
Not only does this putty provide all the squishy, stretchy fun of regular putty, it smells like chocolate-covered strawberries. Kids can play with it all February, and it shouldn't dry out. Ages 3+
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S.W.A.K. Interactive Kissable Key Chain Two-Pack
WowWee
amazon.com
$11.99
Give them a kiss they can take with them! These groovy lips are cute keychains in different colors and patterns, but if you hold one up to your cheek, it makes a kissing noise! The longer you keep it there, the longer the kiss lasts. Ages 5+
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Rainbow Love Unicorn Stallion
Schleich
amazon.com
$19.99
This unicorn has it all: shimmery sparkles, a rainbow mane, a silvery horn and a show-white coat. And it has all the detail and durability parents expect from Schleich figures, too. Ages 5+
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Royalty Crowned Crew-Neck T-Shirt
D. Darlyng & Co
D. Darlyng & Co
$14.99
They'll always know the ruler of your heart with this crown toddler t-shirt. It's machine-washable, made from a cotton blend and comes in navy blue and gray. Available in sizes 2T – 5T
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Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?
amazon.com
$7.99
You know if you have a kid who's obsessed with vehicles: trucks, trains and more. In this board book, simple rhymes show different vehicles, including cement mixers, ice cream trucks, mail trucks, and food trucks, and how they celebrate Valentine's Day together. Ages 0+
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Valentine's Day Bears
Etsy/TheGiftChicks
etsy.com
$26.75
You can choose whatever text you'd like for the foot or feet of these bears — go with a name and year, or a name and a sweet "Love You." You can also select from a number of different fonts, and it also comes in other styles and colors. No age recommendation given
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Joyful Carousel Two-Sided Puzzle
Upbounders
amazon.com
$17.99
Kids will love spreading this out across a big area of the floor or table — the 24-piece puzzle is 11" x 17". And the carousel motif may have them thinking ahead to summer days, too. Flip it over and there's an activity that incorporates counting, colors and animals. Ages 3+
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Heart Print Leggings
Hanna Andersson
hannaandersson.com
$24.00
You've heard about wearing your heart on your sleeve, but what about their pants? These cute, heart-print leggings also come in blue with a smaller heart power. Sizes 2 – 12
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Peppa Pig Large Plush
$10.00
Give them a Valentine greeting from an extra-cute plush version of Peppa Pig. Peppa trades in her red dress for purple PJs that feature an adorable heart in the middle. Ages 2+
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DNA Love Stainless Steel Necklace
Svaha
svahausa.com
$19.99
This necklace is the perfect blend of emotions and science — a DNA strand twisted into a shape of a heart! Give it to your STEM enthusiast, and they'll remember that, like DNA, they're one-of-a-kind.
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