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I loved Valentine’s Day as a kid and looked forward to giving and receiving little cards at school each year. Now that I’m a parent of two little boys, the holiday is just another excuse to give them cute gifts. In addition to a sweet treat or two, I might get them a cuddly stuffy, a game, or something crafty. Below, I’ve rounded up 30 thoughtful toys and other tokens that will delight your kiddos and make their Valentine’s Day that much more special. If you’re still searching for the perfect gift for all your other loved ones, check out all our Valentine’s Day gift guides here.
Update on February 10, 2025: Added shipping notes; updated prices and checked stock for all products.
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The crafty kid can create their own Valentine’s Day notes to give out to their friends using this ten-card kit that includes googly eyes and foam embellishments.
A teeny-tiny Barbie hides out in this lipstick tube.
Here are some color-changing mood lockets to trade with friends.
Pair the necklaces with these conversation heart-shaped rings.
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The Bluey fan can reenact Uncle Rad and Frisky’s wedding with these figurines.
Kids go wild for these blind balls from Miniverse that include a tiny tasty treat like heart doughnuts or Cupid’s Floats they can create using resin that cures in sunlight.
I recently got Set for my kindergartener, and now it’s one of our favorite games.
For the kid who’s obsessed with the Little Blue Truck series of books, they’ll want this Valentine’s Day edition in their collection.
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$20 and under
This on-the-go set of micro Magnatiles is what my 2.5-year-old will be getting for Valentine’s Day.
Scented with sour blue raspberry, this slime crackles with each pull.
These blind balls from L.O.L. Surprise! have Hello Kitty ears on them and include one of eight different Sanrio characters, like Pochacco, Keroppi, and, of course, Hello Kitty.
This sweet silk scarf is printed with Swedish author Elsa Beskow’s Strawberry family and is meant to be a “seek and find” activity, too.
This festive kit comes with everything they need to make dazzling bracelets: heart-shaped gems, pearls, gold beads, and more.
My kindergartener loves drawing with these paint markers for the smooth, thick line and sparkly sheen.
And these flower-shaped beeswax crayons would be great for the younger child.
Meet Artin, a pink Loch Ness monster.
They can make their own (pretend) treats with this interactive plushy pancake contraption.
On the other hand, this mini heart-shaped waffle-maker is just as fun and would produce something they could actually eat.
Here’s another out-there DIY project: making planetary bath bombs out of citric acid, baking soda, cornstarch, and food coloring.
$40 and under
An adorable felt mailbox to hold all their Valentine’s Day love notes.
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My kindergartener was opposed to putting on my minty lip balm until I got him his very own set.
A snuggly teddy bear is a tried-and-true Valentine’s Day gift, and Snuffles — shown here in a holiday-appropriate purple version — is a classic and one of GUND’s most beloved bears going on 40-plus years.
These three-in-one Lego sets are a fantastic deal because you can make three completely different toys — in this case a cat, pigeon, and dog — with the same kit.
If they prefer nontraditional jewelry, try this kit from Clixo that uses magnets to snap each piece together.
You can’t go wrong with heart-shaped glasses. For smaller sizes, try these rainbow-mirrored ones in white.
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The Strategist staff can’t get enough of Jellycat’s adorable plush purses. This one’s perfectly sized — and shaped — for stashing all their Valentine’s Day treats.
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If your child really wants to stand out from the crowd, check out these Valentine’s cards that come with real heart-shaped crystals.
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