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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Kids

January 15, 2024 by Susan

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Valentine’s Day is a fun time to show our love with cards, gifts and treats. But as a mother, I’m often looking for alternatives to candy and chocolates for my children. We’ve gathered a lovely collection of creative Valentine’s Day gifts for kids that won’t cause cavities.

Valentines Day for Kids - Creative Gifts for Kids

We’ve included some items from our sponsors and affiliates, but all our opinions are our own.

Holidays are extra special when you have children… including Valentine’s Day. Think past the chocolates and candies and shower your little blessings with creative gifts – some of which might even turn out to be educational.

For the first segment of our Three Part Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, see also our Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men and the Best Valentines Gifts for Her.

If you’re trying to decide what to get your kids or teens for Valentine’s Day, a great idea is to put together a cute Valentine’s Gift Box with a few small gifts that they’ll enjoy and put to good use. You can toss in some chocolates and candies, wrap it up with some cute Valentine wrapping paper or just a big red bow.

A collection of Valentines Day gifts for kids

 

Valentines Gifts for Kids

Whether you’re looking for one small Valentine’s day gift for your child, or you’re putting together a care package or gift box, take a look at this quick list of Valentines gifts for kids and browse through our more detailed gift guide below.

  • Books
  • Cute Watch
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Photo Book with Family Photos
  • Cookbook for Kids
  • Kinetic Sand
  • Activity Book
  • Personalized Poster Print
  • Cozy Slippers
  • Phone Case
  • Wall Art Print
  • Bluetooth Speaker
  • Educational Games

Valentines Gift Guide - Kids

 

A Sweet Children’s Book

I Am Love - BookWe’ve found the PERFECT Valentine’s Day gift for kids… I AM LOVE: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde.

Valentine’s Day is all about love, but it doesn’t always have to be a romantic love – especially when it comes to our children.

It is equally important to teach our kids about self-love and putting love out into the world through kindness and compassion.

I AM LOVE teaches the reader different expressions of love ranging from keeping their own “mind and body safe and healthy,” to showing kindness and living with gratitude to careful listening of others.
 

 

Cute Watch

Gift idea for Kids - Red Disney Mickey Mouse WatchHere’s a super practical and still fun Valentines gift for kids… a cute red watch that helps them learn how to tell time.

This awesome Disney Mickey Mouse watch is designed to get kids reading analogue clocks.

We’ve learned from personal experience that it’s best to get your kids started wearing a watch when they’re young because when they get older they’ll just use their phones to see the time.

When kids are little, they’ll be excited to wear a wrist watch and learn to tell time. Give them a fun watch for Valentine’s and you’ll have them thrilled to practise telling time.

 

Photo Book

MixBook Love Photo BookOne of my favorite gift ideas for Valentine’s Day is a photo book.

And this Love themed Photo Book from Mixbook is so perfect to give your kids for Valentine’s Day!

Making a photo book for your kids is such a great gift because you’ll all treasure it forever.

If you’re anything like us, you need a little push to get your photos off your hard drive and into your hands so that you can truly enjoy your family memories. Let a special occasion like Valentine’s Day kick you into action.

Check out this collection of photo books that are perfect for Valentine’s Day.

 

The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book

Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids - Baking for Kids CookbookKids will love learning to bake their own Valentine’s Day treats.

The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book: 60 Easy and Fun Dessert Recipes for Every Holiday, Birthday, Milestone and More

This is the second kids cookbook from our friend Tiffany Dahl and her daughters and it puts kids in charge of making dessert.

They’ll learn how to bake independently as this cookbook guides them through each important baking skill from separating eggs to creaming butter and sugar together and even rolling cookie dough.
 

Kinetic Sand

Kinetic Sand - Fun Gift IdeaA fun Valentine’s Day gift idea for kids is Kinetic Sand.

If you want to reduce the candy your kids get on Valentine’s Day, but you still want them to be super excited and have lots of fun, give them Kinetic Sand. They will play with it for hours!

It’s a fantastic sensory toy and lets them spend time playing creatively.

Recently we tested out four different types of play sand to see how they compared. Check out our Kinetic Sand comparison and to see what they’re all like.

Find it here on Amazon….
 

Mindfulness for Kids

Mindfulness for Kids - Gift Idea for KidsWe look at gift giving opportunities as chances to fill our homes with items that can bless our families instead of just adding more stuff in the toy box. And this book, “Mindfulness for Kids: 30 Fun Activities to Stay Calm, Happy, and In Control” definitely meets our goals for smart gifts.

Mindfulness for Kids offers fun activities for kids ages 6-12 to stay cool, happy, and present with mindfulness.

Homework horrors, chores, and not-so-friendly friends―that’s enough to make any kid’s brain hurt. The secret to staying cool is easy: it’s called mindfulness―and this book gives kids fun activities to practice it on their own.
 

Personalized Poster Print

Poster print of three friends smiling together to show a sample of a gift idea of a personalized Mixbook Poster PrintA personalized poster print showing the love of family and friends is such a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for kids and teens of all ages.

You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make a professional looking poster for your child’s wall. Simply pick out a photo that they love and hop over to the Mixbook website to transform it into a poster print.

What a beautiful way to display and enjoy your photos in your child’s bedroom.

You can create awesome posters for your sons or daughters of any age.
 

Cozy Slippers

kids slippersAny holiday is a great chance to give new slippers.

Check out these adorable fluffy slippers.

They come in lots of different styles and colors for boys and girls.

I love giving my kids practical gifts on holidays… and cute, cozy slippers are always a hit.

Pink or red slippers are a fun Valentine’s Day gift for kids.
 

Phone Case

Cute iphone case for kids - Valentine's Day gift idea for kidsKids these days seem to have smart phones by the time they get to middle school.

So if you’re looking for a gift your tween or teen will love, get them a cute new smartphone case. New phone cases are inexpensive and are a way to let your kids personalize their devices to suit their personalities.

There are so many different styles in phone cases, you can find something for everyone.

Phone cases are another practical Valentines gift for kids that won’t just add clutter to your house.
 

Bluetooth Speaker

red bluetooth speaker - practical valentines gifts for kidsAnother one of our practical valentines gifts for kids is a waterproof bluetooth speaker.

This red bluetooth speaker is a fun gift for kids who love music.

It’s awesome for kids to have a rugged speaker they can take on the go to listen to music and audiobooks.

Since we love giving red colored gifts for Valentine’s day, you can turn a practical item like a speaker into a fitting Valentine’s Day gift when you get it in red or pink.
 

Educational Games

Pop for Sight Words gameThis fun Pop for Sight Words™ Game makes a fantastic gift to add to a Valentine’s gift bag for your child.

Kids will reach into this fun box to practice alphabet recognition and beginning letter sounds.

The fun treat themed game box makes this a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. It’s a great grab-and-go game!

Also, check out our list of classic board games to see if there are any your family doesn’t have yet. You can never have too many board games.
 

More Valentine’s Day Gift Guides

Find more Valentine’s Day gift ideas in our…

  • Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her
  • Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

 

Valentine’s Day Giveaway

We’re giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day. Open to both US and Canada. We’re sponsoring this giveaway and providing the prizing ourselves.

The entry form is in our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Women blog post.

Valentines Day Gift Guide and Giveaway 50 Amazon Gift Card

Leave us a comment telling us a couple of your favorite gift ideas from the list above. Then complete your entry on the form in this blog post.
 

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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and products from our sponsors. Our ideas and opinions are always our own. Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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74 Comments

  1. AEKZ2 says

    February 14, 2024 at 9:36 pm

    My kids would love a phone case and slippers.

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  2. Donna says

    February 14, 2024 at 9:39 am

    The bluetooth speaker and Disney watch would be great gifts for my grandchildren.

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  3. Deanna says

    February 14, 2024 at 2:30 am

    My favorite gift suggestions are a Bluetooth Speaker, Cozy Slippers, Cute Watch and Phone Case.

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  4. Kristi F says

    February 14, 2024 at 1:10 am

    I really like the educational games and personalized poster print.

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  5. Antoinette M says

    February 13, 2024 at 7:35 pm

    My favorite gifts are books & slippers.

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  6. Ron says

    February 13, 2024 at 5:04 pm

    I really like the Kids Baking Book and the Kinetic Sand.

    Reply
  7. Jodi Hunter says

    February 13, 2024 at 4:30 pm

    I love so many of these gift ideas.

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  8. Sandra Dufoe says

    February 13, 2024 at 8:58 am

    The cozy slippers, books and kinetic sand are great gifts.

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  9. Suzie B says

    February 13, 2024 at 6:17 am

    The cozy slippers and blue tooth speakers look like theyd make wonderful gifts!

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  10. Cindy Merrill says

    February 10, 2024 at 8:04 pm

    I would also suggest a candy making kit, as well as a jewelry making kit, both are great gifts for kids!

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  11. Helga says

    February 10, 2024 at 10:35 am

    I like the kinetic sand and the slippers.

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  12. Clem says

    February 10, 2024 at 9:34 am

    I like the kinetic sand and mindfulness book.

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  13. Maryann D. says

    February 10, 2024 at 6:39 am

    I do think I AM LOVE: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde would be a wonderful gift for all children. My nieces and nephews would really like this.

    Reply
  14. Beth T. says

    February 10, 2024 at 2:52 am

    I will always think that a Berensteins Bears book makes a great gift for ANY holiday! And those red boots are delightful!!

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  15. l p says

    February 9, 2024 at 4:14 pm

    The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book, cozy slippers thanks

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  16. Sandra Watts says

    February 9, 2024 at 5:43 am

    I think the kinetic sand is so cool.

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  17. Carole says

    February 9, 2024 at 12:18 am

    my favorite two, red rain boot and the play sand

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  18. Susan Smith says

    February 8, 2024 at 10:55 pm

    I love the cozy slippers and the cute watch.

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  19. mrsshukra says

    February 8, 2024 at 7:08 pm

    What a cute Mickey Mouse watch!

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  20. Terri Quick says

    February 8, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    I like the Bernstein Bears book & the kinetic sand

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  21. Debbie Beattie says

    February 8, 2024 at 5:18 pm

    I think the books and a watch are both great ideas for kids

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  22. Florence Cochrane says

    February 8, 2024 at 4:17 pm

    The Mickey Watch is cute and love the cute slippers

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  23. stella methvin says

    February 8, 2024 at 1:35 pm

    Mini me red boots!!!! and the Mickey watch is awesome.

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  24. Nancy Talan says

    February 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    I always love a Mickey Mouse watch and the slippers are super cute.

    Reply
  25. Linda Everson says

    February 8, 2024 at 12:42 pm

    I like the rain boots and the Mickey Mouse watch.

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  26. Darlene Avila says

    February 8, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    Great ideas for the galentines event I am having.

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  27. Alicia Buckingham says

    February 8, 2024 at 11:23 am

    My son would love Kinetic sand and the Personalized Poster Print! These are all great ideas though.

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  28. Maria Malaveci says

    February 8, 2024 at 11:14 am

    Those slippers are really sticking out! So super cute!

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  29. heather says

    February 8, 2024 at 9:59 am

    Love the kids cookbook and also the slippers.

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  30. Sharon Rooney says

    February 8, 2024 at 6:38 am

    I like the watch idea and the Kinetic Sand looks like something they would really like.

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  31. Calvin says

    February 8, 2024 at 1:54 am

    Kinetic Sand and those Cozy Slippers are awesome.

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  32. Jeanna Massman says

    February 8, 2024 at 12:35 am

    The Mickey Mouse watch is so cute!

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  33. Gabrielle says

    February 8, 2024 at 12:09 am

    I have no children so I really don’t know what I’d give to one. Hmmm.

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  34. Kara Marks says

    February 8, 2024 at 12:05 am

    Love the red rain boots and darling slippers.

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  35. Donna L. says

    February 7, 2024 at 10:25 pm

    I like the cute watch and rain boots.

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  36. Joanne Elford says

    February 7, 2024 at 10:11 pm

    I love the Mickey Mouse Watch for the young ones. For the older kids, definitely the Red Bluetooth Speaker. I would even like that.

    Reply
  37. tammy ta says

    February 7, 2024 at 9:12 pm

    A couple of my favourite gift suggestions are the cookbook and the speaker.

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  38. Rebecca says

    February 7, 2024 at 7:58 pm

    My son would love a speaker but I’d love to give him a cookbook so we could have some quality time together, making yummy food.

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  39. Nancy says

    February 7, 2024 at 7:01 pm

    I like these items: I Am Love book. Mickey Mouse Watch, and educational games gifts for kids from your post.

    Reply
  40. Anne says

    February 7, 2024 at 6:37 pm

    The Cozy slippers, the cute watch and the cookbook.

    Reply
  41. Barrie says

    February 7, 2024 at 6:32 pm

    I love the idea of cozy slippers. Everyone need a pair!

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  42. Kate g says

    February 4, 2024 at 2:36 am

    sometimes i have a hard time choosing the perfect gift for a child, but you’ve listed some that I think will work with most…my choice? i’d buy the children’s cookbook because we had one as kids and we made everything in it so many times, some of the pages fell out and many were stained with ingredients. We had fun and made a lot of good memories…what better gift could there be?

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  43. Betty Spry says

    February 3, 2024 at 7:58 pm

    Great books especially ones that are holiday specific are great. We are big fans of the Bernstein Bears

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  44. Chiliblue says

    February 1, 2024 at 8:40 am

    Love the Mickey watch and the cute fuzzy slippers.

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  45. Patsy says

    January 31, 2024 at 6:52 pm

    I like the Accutime Kids Disney Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Analog Quartz Time Teacher Wrist Watch and the ERKEISEHN Bluetooth Speaker 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Amy Williams says

    January 30, 2024 at 2:34 pm

    I like the cozy slippers and the bluetooth speaker

    Reply
  47. Mary West says

    January 30, 2024 at 1:26 pm

    My kids love photo books so this is a great Valentines gift idea for them!

    Reply
  48. Julia Wilkie says

    January 29, 2024 at 1:05 am

    I love these kids’ ideas. My daughter is grown, but I have an adorable granddaughter and step-greatgranddaughter who need gifts.

    Reply
  49. Lu says

    January 28, 2024 at 9:45 pm

    It all looks so fun!

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  50. Aadel Bussinger says

    January 27, 2024 at 2:58 pm

    So many great choices! My son would love the kinetic sand. I would love to give him the mindset book though.

    Reply
  51. Elizabeth Peterson says

    January 26, 2024 at 10:59 pm

    Nice selection

    Reply
  52. Gloria Walshver says

    January 26, 2024 at 1:28 pm

    My granddaughter would love the educational games.

    Reply
  53. Ginny Williams says

    January 26, 2024 at 12:29 am

    Love these! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  54. maria gabriel says

    January 25, 2024 at 12:45 pm

    The mickey watch is my absolute favorite!!

    Reply
  55. Liefje says

    January 25, 2024 at 11:19 am

    What kid can resist cute stuffed animals!

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  56. Natalie says

    January 24, 2024 at 6:05 pm

    My favorites are the stuffed animals and photo book!

    Reply
  57. Erin says

    January 24, 2024 at 1:54 pm

    The personalized photo book is such a great idea!

    Reply
  58. Kim Henrichs says

    January 24, 2024 at 9:45 am

    The kinetic sand looks fun!

    Reply
  59. Monique L.S. says

    January 23, 2024 at 10:00 pm

    My daughter would love the kinetic sand and the cozy slippers.

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  60. Marlene V. says

    January 23, 2024 at 9:56 pm

    I really like the COZY SLIPPERS and Kinetic Sand

    Reply
  61. Elaine G says

    January 23, 2024 at 6:20 pm

    I like the watch and the books.

    Reply
  62. Terra L Forrester says

    January 23, 2024 at 2:23 pm

    I like the Kinetic Sand and the Personalized Poster Print. Thanks.

    Reply
  63. Penny Lebaron says

    January 23, 2024 at 8:22 am

    My parents both had a Mickey Mouse watch growing up, I had one and my sons have one. I love that this tradition is still going strong

    Reply
  64. Ashley S says

    January 23, 2024 at 2:24 am

    The Valentine’s day children’s book would be perfect for my niece.

    Reply
  65. Madison Mae says

    January 22, 2024 at 10:46 pm

    My top kid’s gifts included a spin-art machine and a locket with our dogs picture inside

    Reply
  66. wendy hutton says

    January 22, 2024 at 2:30 pm

    so m any great gift ideas for the kids, I love the books

    Reply
  67. Amanda M. says

    January 22, 2024 at 1:13 pm

    The books ‘I AM LOVE: A Book of Compassion,’ and ‘Mindfulness for Kids’ are making my heart swell!

    Reply
  68. Lisa Vance says

    January 22, 2024 at 12:19 pm

    I want to play with the Kinetic Sand, think the slippers are great and love the Bluetooth Speaker and Educational Games

    Reply
  69. Deb Philippon says

    January 22, 2024 at 11:35 am

    A book and cozy slippers makes a nice Valentine’s present

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  70. Wanda B says

    January 22, 2024 at 11:13 am

    Our oldest grandchild would love the Mickey Mouse watch. The Kids Baking Book would be a hit with the other two grandchildren.

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  71. Shari Dalton says

    January 22, 2024 at 10:56 am

    I like the bluetooth speaker and the cozy slippers.

    Reply
  72. ScottyDee says

    January 22, 2024 at 10:51 am

    Some fun ideas for kids

    Reply
  73. Rhonda Struthers says

    January 22, 2024 at 10:05 am

    I would love to give the cozy slippers and the bluetooth speaker to my grandchildren

    Reply
  74. Julie F says

    January 21, 2024 at 7:59 am

    My favourite kids gifts are the Kinetic Sand and the wrist watch

    Reply

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