Yahoo LifestyleChocolate + Video Games = The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift Combination
- 1/21
Chocolate + Video Games = The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift Combination
When it comes to buying Valentine's Day Gifts for kids, you could be shopping for a boy who loves cuddles, snuggles and all things sweet. Or, you could have someone who finds hearts and mushy stuff completely yucky. But when February 14 rolls around, you're going to want to get him a little something to show you care — without embarrassing the pants off of him. We have ideas for the best Valentines Day gifts for boys, no matter his tolerance is for displays of affection. Some are full of the typical hearts, flowers and chocolates you associate with the holiday, while others don't go anywhere near that red or pink.
To compile the list, we used best-sellers and editor favorites, as well as some toys that have been tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute for consideration for their Best Toy Awards. There are ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for toddlers through teens, and at a range of prices, so you’ll be set whether you’re looking for a big to-do or something to add to the goodie bags in the class party. No matter which on you pick, he'll get the message that he is loved
Amazon - 2/21
Chocolate Game Controller
MemorySweets
amazon.com
$13.94
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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MemorySweets - 3/21
Untamed Radioactive Raptor
WowWee
amazon.com
$25.00
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 even vent some radioactive gas. Ages 5+
WowWee - 4/21
Moon Lamp
LOGROTATE
amazon.com
$19.99
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. No age recommendation given
LOGROTATE - 5/21
LEGO Valentine's Bear
LEGO
walmart.com
$21.50
Even he can admit that this bear holding a heart balloon is adorable. This set is 150 pieces, and, when it's built, it stands more than 3" tall. You can also get a Valentine bee or puppy set. Ages 10+
LEGO - 6/21
Valentine's Day Paper Airplanes
Geefuun
amazon.com
$11.99
These love notes fold up and turn into paper airplanes. Stage in-home paper airplane competitions, or buy them for the class party. Ages 5+
Geefun - 7/21
Heart Mini Maker Tube
PLUS PLUS
amazon.com
$7.99
The great thing is that these interlocking pieces can be used to build hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day — but when the holiday is over, they can be used for open-ended building. Every Plus Plus piece can be used with any other Plus Plus set, so there's no limit to what they can make. Ages 5+
Plus Plus - 8/21
LED Strip Lights
MINGER
amazon.com
$22.99
Let him deck out his room in style with these LED strip lights. A remote lets him control the colors (there are 16), brightness and mode, and you can get it in lengths from 16.4 feet to 65.6 feet. No age recommendation given
Minger - 9/21
100 Movies Scratch-Off Poster
Enno Vatti
uncommongoods.com
$15.00
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. No age recommendation given
Uncommon Goods - 10/21
Spider-Man Body Kit
Every Man Jack
amazon.com
$27.99
With great power comes great responsibility ... to not be smelly. This Spider-Man themed set includes body wash, deodorant and soap with a "fresh air" scent that's supposed to make you feel like you're swinging through the sky. No age recommendation given
Every Man Jack - 11/21
Whoopee Cushions
Fun Express
walmart.com
$23.37
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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Fun Express - 12/21
Sweetheart Rubber Duck
Ducky City
amazon.com
$9.50
With its bright red hues, you'll never lose this bath toy under the bubbles. It can get him started on a rubber ducky collection. Ages 6 months+
Ducky City - 13/21
Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool
HarperFestival
amazon.com
$9.89
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+
HarperFestival - 14/21
Mustache Heart T-Shirt
14 Below
amazon.com
$16.99
The best way to make a heart t-shirt feel less mushy? 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. Sizes small – 12
14 Below - 15/21
Spill Proof Washable Paint Set
Crayola
walmart.com
$12.42
Encourage his creative side without making a huge mess in your house. The secret to this is that the paint is semi-solid, so it doesn't slosh all over the place. (But note: If he gets it on his hands, he can still spread it that way.) Ages 3+
Crayola - 16/21
Peanuts Long John Pajamas
Hanna Andersson
hannaandersson.com
$50.00
These organic cotton jams are so comfy, and, with a design that features Snoopy holding different colored hearts, they're cute, too! Plus, like most of the PJs in the Hanna Andersson Valentine's collection, they come in adult sizes if you want to do a family match. Sizes 3m – adult
Hanna Andersson - 17/21
Robot Shirt
zoeysattic
etsy.com
$16.15
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. Sizes newborn – 12
Etsy/zoeysattic - 18/21
Crazy Forts
Crazy Forts
amazon.com
$42.38
It's going to be a cold 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+
Crazy Forts - 19/21
Trunk of Hearts Elephant Tee
Yinibini Baby
yinibinibaby.com
$26.00
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, including coral, seafoam green, natural white, gray and honey. Sizes 12m – 4T
Yinibini Baby - 20/21
Stegosuarus
Estella
estella-nyc.com
$25.00
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.
Estella - 21/21
Royalty Crowned Crew-Neck T-Shirt
D. Darlyng & Co
D. Darlyng & Co
$14.99
Because, in your heart, he will always be the king. This shirt comes in both navy and gray. Sizes 2T – 5
D. Darlyng & Co
