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35 Best Valentine Gifts for Kids to Make Them Feel Loved

Just a little something to give your children or grandchildren!

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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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Best-Selling Valentine's Gift
Knock Knock
What I Love About Being Your Mom
Knock Knock
Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Me and My Mama
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Now 38% off
Best Valentine's Plush
Kellytoy
Squishmallows
Kellytoy
Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner
Land of Dough
Pink Mini Cup
Land of Dough
For Family Matching
Primary
Rainbow Heart PJs
Primary
Best Valentine's Day Gift for Teens
Sky Castle
DoodleJamz JellyBoards
Sky Castle
Best Edible Valentine's Day Treat
Philadelphia Candies
Chocolate Covered OREO Cookies
Philadelphia Candies
Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner
hand2mind
Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles
hand2mind
Now 24% off
Popular Valentine's Day Toy for Kids
MOGAMI
Heart Pop Fidget Toy
MOGAMI
Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gift for Kids
Kido
Heart Socks
Kido
Valentine's Day Gift for Tweens
Melissa & Doug
Scratch Art Friendship Mini Notes
Melissa & Doug
Personalized Valentine Gift for Kids
Etsy/TheGiftChicks
Valentine's Day Bears
Etsy/TheGiftChicks
For LEGO Collectors
LEGO
Valentine Lovebirds
LEGO
Wearable Valentine's Day Gift
Rah Love's Boutique
Tie Dye Skirt Set
Rah Love's Boutique
Fun Valentine's Building Toy
CreateOn
'Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Magna-Tiles Set
CreateOn
Classic Book Character
Balzer + Bray
Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!
Balzer + Bray
To Wear on February 14
Peanuts
Valentine Snoopy Shirt
Peanuts
Valentine's Gift Under $5
OOLY
Rainbow Heart Stacking Crayons
OOLY
Best Valentine's Day Gift for Elementary Schoolers
Mad Libs
Valentine's Day Mad Libs
Mad Libs
Valentine's Gift for Gamers
MemorySweets
Chocolate Game Controller
Memory Sweets
Cute Book About Love
Penguin Workshop
Love From the Crayons
Penguin Workshop
Now 33% off
Valentine's Day Gift for Baby
Modi Toys
Baby Krishna Mini Plush
Modi Toys
Cute Valentine's Accessory
Claire's
Gold Glitter Heart Locket
Claire's
Valentine's Day Gift for Preschoolers
Peppa Pig Large Plush
Trendy Valentine's Day Gift
TeeTurtle
Reversible Octopus Plushie
TeeTurtle
Sensory Toy
Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld
I Heart U SCENTsory Putty
Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld
Double the Fun
Upbounders
Joyful Carousel Two-Sided Puzzle
Upbounders
For Crafters
Chalk of the Town
Pink Heart Chalkboard T-Shirt Kit
Chalk of the Town
Funny Valentine's Day Gift
Fun Express
Whoopee Cushions
Fun Express
Interactive Valentine's Day Gift
WowWee
S.W.A.K. Interactive Kissable Key Chain Two-Pack
WowWee
For Your Family Royalty
D. Darlyng & Co
Royalty Crowned Crew-Neck T-Shirt
D. Darlyng & Co
Best Valentine's Day Gift for Toddlers
Cartwheel Books
You Are My Sweetheart
Cartwheel Books
Now 16% off
Non-Toy Valentine's Gift
J. Crew
T-shirt With Heart Pocket
J.Crew
For Imaginative Play
Schleich
Rainbow Love Unicorn Stallion
Schleich
For the Future Scientist
Svaha
DNA Love Stainless Steel Necklace
Svaha
How we choose the best toys and gifts
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For toys, the Good Housekeeping Institute does year-long toy testing to evaluate for safety, durability, and ease of use, then hands the toys over to real kids to make sure they have the all-important fun factor. While some of these toys and non-toy gifts are not evaluated in the Lab, editors still look for gifts put out by trusted brands, gifts with great reviews from purchasers, best-sellers and editors' favorites. The list is then vetted by Good Housekeeping editors, who, after years of curating gift guides and keeping track of trends, tries to match the items with what is popular now and what Good Housekeeping readers and families have loved in the past.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?
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For decades, the Good Housekeeping Institute has provided expert reviews and advice on everything parents and children love, including STEM toys, educational toys, sensory toys, board games and outdoor toys. While not all of the selects on this list have been specifically vetted by our experts, Marisa LaScala, Good Housekeeping's senior parenting and relationships editor, has vetted these picks. Marisa has covered all aspects of the world of parenting, from the postpartum years through the empty nests, since 2015, and she's pitched in with Good Housekeeping's toy coverage since 2018. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter, who are both avid toy collectors.

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