Chocolate + Video Games = The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift Combination

It's fun to shop for Valentine's Day Gifts for kids because you don't have the big pressures of the holiday season on you when you do it. It's the best time to pick up a few of their favorite candies, a little extra toy and maybe something to wear to school. Some families choose to really lean into the theme, with hearts and pink and red anywhere — but others pick out one or two small items and call it a day. Boys, especially, could be totally into Valentine's Day, or could find all that mushy stuff a pain. No matter where your little guy falls on how into Valentine's Day he is, we've found the best Valentine's Day gifts for boys.

There’s candy for snacking (and way better than the chocolate-heart candies, too), plush toys for snuggling, books for reading and even a couple of clothing choices we swear he won’t be embarrassed to wear in front of his friends. There are also ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for toddlers through teens, and at a range of prices, so you’ll be set if you’re looking for something to add to the class party goodie bag. Then, when no one is looking, you can shower him with all the hugs and kisses you know you want to give him.

MemorySweets

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$15.84

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It may seem like he loves nothing more than playing video games, but we're sure he'll pause it long enough to sample this chocolate controller.

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Munchkin

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$18.37

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A little bit of bathtime love, these five stacking cups helps little ones practice numbers, colors and fine motor coordination. Kids can also use these to scoop, strain and pour water. Ages 6 months+

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Boston America

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$4.00

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It looks just like his Wii controller, but it's filled with peppermint gum! When the gum is all gone, he can use the tin as a little storage box.

Yinibini Baby

yinibinibaby.com

$26.00

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Elephants always rank at the top of kids' favorite-animal lists, and this one has a Valentine's Day twist since it's holding a bouquet of hearts. This design comes in five colors up to sizes 4T.

Beistle

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$5.49

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Pranking is huge among kids, and this is a way to introduce some lighthearted pranks into a lovey-dovey holiday. Watch where you sit! Ages 4+

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WowWee

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$14.99

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This dino will be your kids' new buddy, since it can respond to sound, motion and touch. Get them riled, and they glow, roar and event vent some radioactive gas. Ages 5+

LEGO

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$34.97

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Even he can admit that this puppy holding a bow and arrow is adorable. This set is 145 pieces, and, when it's built, it stands more than 3" tall. Ages 7+

Crazy Forts

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$41.77

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It's going to be an indoor winter, so anything that'll bring some inside entertainment will be greatly appreciated. This set comes with 69 pieces, including rods and connectors, that kids can drape a sheet over to make their own architectural blanket forts. Ages 3+

Enno Vatti

uncommongoods.com

$15.00

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If he's a film fan, give him a way to keep track of a cinephile's must-see list of movies with this poster. It constantly evolves — he gets to scratch some off as he watches!

Ryan's World

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$16.99

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Not only does this toy include five safes filled with surprises — it comes with a hammer to smash them open! There are 30 possible Ryan's World surprises to collect. Ages 3+

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D. Darlyng & Co

$14.99

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Because, in your heart, he will always be the king. This shirt comes in navy and gray in sizes 18 months to 6 years.

Anker Play

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$9.99

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Why buy a pre-made box of Valentine's Day treats when you can make your own? This set comes with a chocolate melter, a sprinkle dome, a funnel, a stirrer, a spoon, bread stick holders, a topping tray and a display stand so you can set up your own at-home confectionary. Ages 6+

LOGROTATE

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$24.88

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Turn his room into a night sky with this lamp, which is 3D printed to look like the surface of the moon. It comes in four sizes and lights up in 16 different colors.

Spider-Man

walmart.com

$18.48

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With this glove and web shooter, he can do whatever a spider can. Shhh — don't tell him it's just Silly String. Ages 5+

zoeysattic

etsy.com

$17.00

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Because it's true — all you need is love (even if you're a robot). This shirt comes in long or short sleeves; in white, gray or blue and as a t-shirt or baby bodysuit in sizes newborn to 12.

Kamgaroo

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$14.95

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These love notes fold up and turn into paper airplanes. Stage in-home paper airplane competitions, or buy them for the class party. Ages 3+

HarperFestival

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$8.98

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If your guy is reluctant to celebrate Valentine's Day, tell him so was Pete the Cat — until he realized how special all the cats in his life are. This book also comes with Valentine's Day cards and stickers, too. Ages 4+

14 Below

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$16.99

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The best way to make a heart t-shirt feel less lovey-dovey? Add a mustache! This shirt also comes in adult sizes for men and women — and in five different colors — if you want to do a family match.

Play-Doh

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$4.99

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When he's beyond regular rolling and squishing Play-Doh, get him this kit, which has enough compound and tools to make his own doghouse. It's part of the "Play-Doh Builders" line, which won a 2020 Good Housekeeping Toy Award. Ages 5+

Estella

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$25.00

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If this is his first Valentine's Day, get him this dinosaur rattle, which is handmade from organic cotton. It also comes as a brachiosaurus.