Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance and married couples. It’s a sweet time of year to let the kids in your life know you care, even if that means trying to find the best gift for your child’s school crush. With fast-moving toy trends, exciting games, and a ton of terrific treats, you may not know where to start.
Our gift guide eliminates the need to search long and hard. We’ve put together Valentine’s gift ideas for kids they’ll adore. With awesome toys, keepsakes, and gift baskets, this list will ensure they count down the days until next Valentine’s Day.
45 Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Kids
Help Cupid show kids how much fun this holiday is with these great Valentine’s Day gifts for kids.
Flower Origami Kit
The paper flowers your kids can make themselves using this origami kit are a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s got everything they need to put together 30 unique flower projects, along with detailed instructions. They’ll be delighted by the shapes and colors of their own Valentine’s bouquet once finished.
Pink Flamingo Rocker Bundle
This giant fuzzy pink flamingo rocker is a real treat for your kids or grandkids for Valentine’s. The oversized rocking chair seat cradles them as they have the time of their life. The rocker comes with a smaller companion plush flamingo, which looks the same but can be played with on the go. They make an adorable pair for a toddler of 24 months or older.
DIY Journal Set
This DIY journal set is a cool way to introduce kids to the art of scrapbooking and writing down their thoughts. It’s aimed at girls aged eight and above and comes with tons of accessories. They can use the decorations to customize their journaling or scrapbooking project. Along the way, they’ll discover ways to get creative that suits their style.
Heart Initial Necklace
Your daughter can cherish the delicate beauty in this heart initial necklace. She’ll know she’s your #1 Valentine whenever she wears the little gold heart around her neck. It’s personalized with the letter of her first name, so she feels extra special every time she puts it on. The jewelry makes a thoughtful keepsake she’ll keep around for years to come.
Hair Color Chalk Set
Valentine’s Day gifts for kids should be fun more than anything. This hair color chalk set makes sure the fun stays in the holiday. The set includes 12 colorful chalk pens that easily turn their hair into the pinnacle of modern design. They also get the additional tools needed, plus body glitter and temporary tattoos. The hair color is also temporary, so it proves fun for a day.
Plush Heart Pillow
Kids will love to hug this plush heart pillow on this or any Valentine’s Day. It’s super soft and bright red in honor of Cupid’s holiday. They can take the pillow with them on car rides for comfort. It also becomes a favorite part of their bed or favorite chair, along with a cute memory of Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Dinosaur T-Shirt
All boys, whether your kids or grandchildren, will adore the rough-and-ready design on this Valentine’s Dinosaur shirt. The all-cotton t-shirt is the kind that he’ll wear to school, at play, or to hang out with family. The design features a heart riding a T-Rex while both are enjoying themselves. They’re surrounded by red hearts to remind him how much you love him.
Valentine’s Day Joke Book
This Valentine’s Day joke book can find a proud place in a gift basket for kids. It’s a joke book aimed at six to eleven-year-olds that brings friends together. The idea is for two or more kids to tell each other the jokes as a challenge until one laughs first. It’s a celebration of all the fun parts of being a kid.
DIY Water Bottle
The look on a child’s face will change from thankful to ecstatic when they get this DIY water bottle. The everyday object is ready for their artistic flair to take over. The water bottle comes with gemstone stickers they can use to decorate it in any way they like. Their tumbler will be sure to impress all who see it once it’s complete.
Heart Sheet Set
Not all children’s Valentine’s gifts have to be toys. This practical heart sheet set can make a kid’s bedroom design come alive in the name of cuteness. The cotton set comes with a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcase for a twin-sized bed. The pink sheets have red and white hearts which say “Valentine’s Day” from top to bottom.
Kids Gift Coupons
This book of kids’ gift coupons allows kids to participate in the popular tradition of Valentine’s gifts. The book includes 20 pages of vibrant color coupons kids can choose from. Most of them are pre-filled with meaningful yet fun ideas for coupons. There are also two blank coupons they can fill in themselves once they get the hang of it.
Crossbody Pop Bag
When you’re wondering what to get your little one for Valentine’s Day, this crossbody pop bag is just the thing. The purse is also a sensory silicone fidget bag that girls can use to expel excess energy. They can keep their favorite things in the colorful bag and enjoy the adorable unicorn design in between pops.
Kids Selfie Camera
If you think this awesome kids’ selfie camera isn’t the world’s most traditional Valentine’s Day gift, remember it’s pink! The easy-to-use camera is ideal for kids of preschool age to eight year olds. It takes photos, has video functionality, and includes games to keep them occupied. They’ll learn the art of photo taking and have a great time while doing it.
Smartwatch & Headphones Set
This high-tech smartwatch and headphones set is all the joy your son or daughter needs for Valentine’s Day. The shiny gold design makes the items even more attractive to them. They can learn by using the games and activities in the smartwatch and use the headphones to listen to content. Before too long, they may be teaching you how to use the tech in your life.
LCD Writing Tablet
This LCD writing tablet encourages kids to get in touch with their creative side. They can write and draw easily on the screen over and over until they are happy with their latest work of art. The tablet makes long car rides, additional travel time, or rainy afternoons at home much more interesting.
Charm Bracelet Making Kit
Girls aged eight to twelve will love trying to create the best charm bracelet possible with this cool kit. The DIY set includes loads of colorful charms, glass beads, and dangling decor to make necklaces and bracelets. With some help and experience, they may open their own online store before too long.
Paint Your Own Squishies Kit
You can win big even if you’re looking for a last-minute gift for your child’s Valentine’s Day basket. The set comes with a bunny and a hedgehog that need to be decorated asap. It also includes four paint colors and a set of brushes to get them started. Their finished friends can provide stress relief since they’re made for squeezing.
Valentine’s Day Rainbow Art Paper Set
Valentine’s Day is about hearts, cute colors, and having fun. The cheap price tag on this rainbow art paper set doesn’t stop it from making kids super happy. The heart and flower-shaped scratch paper are ready to be drawn on using the scratching sticks. The kids’ designs will begin to emerge in a bright and colorful array.
Valentine’s Day Baby Elephant Onesie
This elephant onesie is the cutest item you can find to celebrate your baby’s first Valentine’s Day. It comes in a variety of sizes and stands out in red, with a baby elephant design. He stands above the words, “It’s my first Valentine’s Day!”, so your little one can enjoy him in style.
Weighted Cookie Blanket
Kids will love the safety and cute factor this weighted cookie blanket has in droves. It’s the ideal size for children, especially if they think of it as the delicious chocolate chip cookie it looks like. The weighted feature helps them feel secure when napping or sleeping and allows them to have cookies in bed.
Singing Nightingale Treasure Box
Girls will love to receive this beautiful singing nightingale treasure box on Valentine’s Day. The handmade music box allows them to crank the handle until a darling nightingale spins in front of the mirror. They’ll enjoy the beautiful music they help create while still using the box as a place to keep their jewelry.
Fairy Garden Growing Kit
All the fairies can come out to play this Valentine’s Day with this garden DIY kit. Kids can grow their own garden using seeds that include Morning Glories, Zinnias, and Snow Cloths. They can also work on their painting skills by decorating the two fairy figurines with the included materials. They’ll create a magical garden the fairies can be proud of.
Valentine Oreo Mug Gift Set
What Valentine’s gift ideas for kids would be complete without cookies? This Oreo mug gift set gives them almost everything they need to get dunking. It contains three Oreo cookie pouches, a cookie cage, a mug, tongs, and a napkin. Once they add milk, the good times can get started with a smile.
Love Diana Hairbrush Wand
This combination of hairbrush and magic wand helps little girls emulate the YouTube character Diana. They can use the heart-shaped wand to brush their hair and also draw light art. The light and sound components make this tool something truly special to hold in a little girl’s hand. It’s made of light and magic, just like she is.
Plush Pig Pillow
This adorable piggy pillow is as pink as all the Valentine’s Day hearts you can muster. Kids will enjoy snuggling up to the cotton-filled pillow that looks like the world’s sweetest piglet. He makes a good addition to any Valentine’s Day gift basket and may stick around for many years to come.
Unicorn Terrarium Kit
This exciting unicorn terrarium kit takes everything whimsical and transforms it into something kids can have fun making themselves. The night light has unicorns, crystals, green moss, lights, and other decorations that can be put together. The finished globe will have their signature design all over it (and inside it), so they can see their way at night.
Dinosaur Valentine’s Day Picture Book
This dinosaur Valentine’s Day picture book teaches kids that love conquers all. It’s made for kids ages two to six. The book tells the story of Logan the dinosaur, who loves making Valentine’s Day cards for his friends and loved ones. It’s cuter than a Pterodactyl and will make the holiday interesting for little kids.
Valentine’s Day Toddler Coloring Book
Toddlers can take part in designing their own Valentine’s Day pictures with this lovable coloring book. It’s geared for toddlers to learn how to draw and color in the lines. The book is loaded with cute images celebrating Valentine’s Day with baby animals and hearts galore. They’ll get plenty of hand-eye coordination work and enjoy themselves the whole time.
Heart Leggings Set
Little girls can play dress up with all the hearts appearing on this two-piece legging set. It includes a pair of stretchy black leggings with an attached skirt. The skirt and matching sweatshirt are both covered in hearts, so she’s ready to shine. It’s a great way for her to enjoy the holiday from head to toe.
Flying Orb Toy
There’s still a place for this entertaining flying orb toy in any kids’ Valentine’s Day gift basket. The easy-to-use drone-like toy lights up using LEDs so kids can see the object as it flies through the air. It brings them back to the simple art of play using modern technology and classic design.
Pink Cake Slippers
Toddlers and little kids can have their cake and eat it too with this set of cute pink cake slippers. Their rubber sole will keep their little feet stable as they run and play throughout the house. They’ll keep them warm while showing off a magical Valentine’s Day-inspired design of cupcakes and candies.
Peel-Off Nail Polish
You can surprise little ones with the unexpected treat this peel-off nail polish offers. The set of twelve nail polishes is patterned after Disney princesses and peels off easily after wear. The array of colors and glittery bits will be hit this or any Valentine’s Day. You can enjoy the fact that painting their nails is only temporary (until they grow up a bit more).
Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to give kids a fun keepsake they can take part in. They’ll love the name puzzle they can put together using colored block letters. The personalized feature turns a fun activity into a treasured piece they’ll keep displayed in their room for a very long time.
Heart Box Craft Kit
This DIY heart box kit brings the good times crafts provide for kids on Valentine’s Day. The heart-shaped box comes with stickers, paint, glitter, and glue they can bring together. The design that kids over three create won’t be like any other out there. This keepsake heart will belong to them and only them.
Cooking & Baking Gift Set
Valentine’s Day is the best time to make homemade treats with kids. This ingenious gift set gives them everything they need to learn how to cook and bake. The kid-safe collection has tons of cooking and baking utensils, tools, and accessories they’ll get their hands on. It includes everything from measuring cups, whisks, and spoons to an apron, cutting board, and recipes.
Beanie & Gloves Set
Girls who need to stay toasty on Valentine’s Day will love this set that includes a beanie and gloves. The bright pink accessories include fingerless gloves and a pom-pom-style hat with a sequin heart. She can wear them proudly on Valentine’s Day and any day she wants to look super cute in pink.
Heart Initial Stud Earrings
Valentine’s Day is a time for delicate pieces of jewelry girls can treasure for years to come. This set of heart stud earrings is an ideal example. The 14-karat gold earrings have a sterling silver post, so she can wear them without the worry of irritation. The heart-shaped studs are personalized with her first name initial to feel customized to her ears only.
Heart Candy Bracelet
No Valentine’s Day would be as much fun without traditional heart candy bracelets. This box has enough of the classic edible jewelry to make more than one little girl and her friends happy. The box has 48 individually-wrapped bracelets using colorful candies they can happily show off for the holiday.
DIY String Art Kit
String art is a popular craft among kids, which makes this heart-shaped art project a fun twist for Valentine’s Day. The set has everything they need to get crafty using strings, along with helpful instructions. They’ll end up making a 3D heart that shines using LED lights to display in their favorite spot.
Love Message Shortbread Cookies
These love message shortbread cookies have the ideal combination that kids love. They’re homemade, they taste great, and they’re decorated especially for Valentine’s Day.
The box includes 24 shortbread cookies using one of two possible messages that include “I Love You” and “Love Bug.” The only question you’ll wonder is how long they can make these cookies last.
Cupcake Socks Set
Your kids might be confused by this set of cupcakes that turn out to be fuzzy socks. The collection includes four colorful Valentine’s Day socks that are folded into cupcake shapes. The socks are as cozy as they look, so they’ll forgive you for the fact that they can’t eat them. You can pair them up with actual cupcakes for a well-rounded Valentine’s Day gift.
Heart Lunch Box
Why make lunchtime boring for kids when you can give them a lunch box with a sequin heart at its center? This mini tote bag is insulated so their lunch can remain fresh and tasty. Their friends may be envious of its design, but if they’re lucky, the girl who owns the lunchbox will share.
Red Heart Baby Doll
This little girl doll is covered in hearts and full of smiles for a special little girl. She’s soft, cuddly, and the ideal size for nearly any age group to play with. The doll can offer a feeling of security for girls and provide a cute companion wherever girls decide to take her. Her heart motifs are an amazing extra accent for Valentine’s Day.
Heart Plush Toy
You can take Valentine’s Day literally and give a child this educational yet impressive heart plush toy. It provides a real education for kids of three and above so they learn about how physical hearts work. The toy is soft too, so it serves a dual purpose for inquisitive children who want more from Valentine’s Day.
Pez Candy Valentine’s Day Set
The classic Pez candy makes an appearance in this festive Valentine’s Day set. Kids can enjoy a pair of heart-shaped Pez dispensers and a bunch of backup Pez candy. The cotton candy flavor will delight them as they share their second Pez with someone extra special. The Pez tradition is one you can be proud to pass down to kids who need some extra fun on the holiday.