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24 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Kids

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Are you looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for Kids that will make their day special? See our list of ideas here for the perfect gift! We've included some cool gift ideas for younger kids, as well as older kids! Read below for more and find something for your little sweethearts. We can celebrate all love on February 14th not just romantic love. Start thinking now about those Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids.

As parents of kids of all ages know, waiting till the last minute can be tricky. The stores have limited stock on the the best Valentine's day gifts, and it seems like right now prices are increasing across the board. Still, as a mom I always want to make any holiday special for my kids! In the past few years I have tried to find that special gift ahead of time, and then I don't feel quite like I'm scrambling last minute! That can add a lot of unnecessary stress to this mom's life– and of course who needs that?!

A tight budget can also make it interesting to find exactly what you need for holidays. However, there are a lot of great gift ideas out there that will fit into a $5 or $10 budget! Some of the best Valentine's Day gifts are either DIY or somewhat DIY– put together yourself! Let's look at plenty of Valentine ideas for the family not just gifts for a romantic holiday. 

See our 2022 Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids Gift Guide HERE:

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Kids

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Budget-friendly Gift Ideas for Kids:

  • Classic Teddy Bears – Small plush animals are perfect to display on a dresser or shelf (for older kids) or add to their stuffed animal collection (for younger kids). A teddy bear is a classic Valentine's gift!  Add a 4-pc box of chocolates or their favorite candy!
  • Fidget Toys- You can find the latest fidget toys for around $5 or under. They are available at Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Five Below. You can also find multi-packs of fidget toys on Amazon.
  • DIY Valentine's Day cards- Kids wont care if the card is from the card aisle at the drug store, or one you made yourself! Print some cute animal photos or add your own flair for a homemade card. Add a small toy or candy surprise and call it good!
  • Balloons– These are probably the most budget friendly way to show you care. Dollar Tree has great party favors, Valentine's Day balloons and more. Find a heart shape or fun character like Charlie Brown or Mickey Mouse!
  • Valentine's Day stickers — these are very inexpensive and you can find them at about any discount or dollar store! You can find different colors and any other adorable option you can think of. I love sticker crafts for little kids over things with glitter or paint. 
  • Choose a water bottle to add stickers to or personalize. You can find double walled water bottles at Five Below. Making it a project turns this simple item into a budget-friendly gift where kids can show off their creative sides. 

There are so many great ideas for a happy Valentine's Day. It doesn't take a lot to have a huge hit if you spend some time thinking about what your family enjoys. With Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids you can go small or big, when my kids were little if I blew up balloons and made frozen pizza in the oven and told them it was a “party” they got super excited. You don't have to break the bank to show some love. 

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  • Bath Bombs set- this is perfect for a teen, tween, or little girl (be sure to look for non-toxic and allergy friendly labels). If you have a little guy look at bath crayons or markers too. 
  • Large plush toys– find these in stores at Walmart, Target and more around Valentine's Day.
  • Gift subscription with easy crafts they can do with you!
  • Heart Aprons– does your kiddo love to cook? Get them in the kitchen with a fun new apron and bake some Valentine's Day treats!
  • DIY Craft Kits– school aged kids often develop an interest in a certain craft, such as sewing, crocheting, art or something totally different. Find a craft kit to inspire them!
  • Video Games– if you're looking to add to their game collection for a new gaming system they got for Christmas, this is a great idea for older kids.
  • Care Bears — these classic toys are a fun gift to go along with a Valentine's theme they have hearts and fun colors and are always made with huggable material.

Candy is great but when looking for Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids you can hot the toy aisle or even the craft aisle, or even find things at home. Think outside the box! 

Gift Ideas for Older Kids, Teens, and Young Adult:

  • Make a photo book– choose special moments together or sports recognition/graduation pics and more.
  • Gift Baskets make an ideal gift for your college student. Include their favorite snacks and some nice treats they wouldn't normally buy! Get some cookie cutters and the Ultimate Kids' baking book or other fun kids cook book. 
  • A personalized gift with their name or initials from Personalization Mall. Monogrammed items are great for the dorm, sports meets and school!
  • A journal or blank book. We love the new gratitude journals available on Amazon!
  • A cookie bouquet! Send one to your college student or adult kids– they will never forget this one! I have gotten a few and loved each one.
  • Lego set- a small set is a great idea for boys who don't want anything “fluffy” as a gift!

Non-tangible gift ideas:

A great way to show the kids you care around Valentine's Day is to give the gift of time! This is the type of gift that they can take advantage of any time of year. If you don't love the idea of buying more toys and “stuff”, the perfect present may be a day spent one-on-one, or doing something together as a family that you wouldn't normally do. Gifting experiences is the perfect way to show you care and give thoughtful gifts for something he or she likes to do. Think of Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids for making memories.  Here are some ideas:

  • Attend a musical, free event, or movie. We have a craft fair right before Valentine's Day each year and love attending as a family group!
  • Make some fun dessert recipes together, get new cupcake liners, sprinkles, a variety of colors of icing. Pick up party plates and platters from the dollar store to serve them on. I even pull out some red trays from Christmas and they are perfect. 
  • Choose a fun activity such as skating, bowling or an indoor trampoline park! Make a list of Valentine activities that they can pick from. Maybe do just their favorite or do one a day over the weekend. Quality time with your little Valentine can be the ultimate gift for young children, especially if you create an annual tradition. Those memories can last a lifetime, and may be the best Valentines gifts you could give your child.  

Gifts for Babies:

Even if it's his or her first Valentine's Day, parents and grandparents alike have lots of love to show for the new little one. See these fun gift ideas for babies, we don't want to leave them out when making our list of Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids!

  • Play Gym with Bright Colors
  • Picture book or sweet book you can spend time reading together with your little love bug
  • Valentine's or pink bows (perfect for photo sessions)

Thanks for reading!

So if you want to go with something at home like chocolate chip cookies and a movie marathon then go for it. If you start early and find custom Valentine's Day gifts you can plan ahead for a great Valentine's Day gift. No matter what you choose for Valentine gifts if you put some thought into and give it from your heart it will be the perfect time together for you. Thanks for reading our fun Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids! We hope this gives some gift inspiration and you can find some of the year's best Valentine's Gifts. It's a great time to show someone you care, and a great excuse to break up that winter routine! See more Valentine's Day inspiration below.

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