Look, we love a tiny chocolate heart as much as the next person. But if you’re trying to dodge the post-Valentine’s sugar spiral (or just want gifts that won’t be gone in five minutes), non-candy Valentine’s Day gifts for kids are where it’s at. From small toys to creative kits to cozy surprises, these picks feel fun, thoughtful, and way less sticky.
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Polly Pocket x Sweethearts Playsets, 2pk
Two tiny heart-shaped toy keychains that clip onto backpacks or lunchboxes. Small, fun, and endlessly entertaining.
Polly Pocket x Sweethearts Playsets, 2pk ($9.99)—Buy here!
LEGO Hedgehog Picnic Date
A sweet little LEGO set featuring two hedgehogs and Valentine’s details, so it's pretty much cute overload in brick form.
LEGO Hedgehog Picnic Date ($12.99)—Buy here!
Llama Llama Red Pajama Plush
A cuddly version of the beloved book character that’s perfect for snuggles, storytime, and a pretty darn cute keepsake.
Llama Llama Red Pajama Plush ($14.99)—Buy here!
Miniverse Make It Mini Valentine's
A mini collectible surprise ball with big Valentine’s energy that's fun to unbox, fun to display, fun to play with. Ticks all the boxes.
Miniverse Make It Mini Valentine's ($9.99)—Buy here!
Crayola Valentine's Magnetic Tiles
Colorful magnet tiles with a Valentine’s twist for building, stacking, and showing off (of course).
Crayola Valentine's Magnetic Tiles ($22.46)—Buy here!
Bluey Blanket Set
They'll be able to sleep off that minor sugar rush with this perfect Bluey + cozy blanket set.
Bluey Blanket Set ($24.99)—Buy here!
Cupig: The Valentine's Day Pig
A funny, curly-tailed story that'll end up being an annual read for sure.
Cupig: The Valentine's Day Pig ($8.25)—Buy here!
Hello Kitty Valentine's LED ShadowLights Projector
Bright pink, heart-filled Hello Kitty designs projected up to 10 feet? This is one they'll use every night.
Hello Kitty Valentine's LED ShadowLights Projector ($19.99)—Buy here!
Baby Valentine's Day Plush Set
Soft, squishy plushies made for cuddling, squeezing, and carrying everywhere in their own little package.
Baby Valentine's Day Plush Set ($19.99)—Buy here!
Fidgimals Little Triceratops Dinosaur Book
A poppable picture book with multiple touch-and-feel sensory goodies for maximum storytime fun.
Fidgimals Little Triceratops Dinosaur Book ($12.99)—Buy here!
Magshuto Stunt Park
A magnetic stunt set made for building, launching, and nonstop “mom, watch this!”.
Magshuto Stunt Park ($21.95)—Buy here!
LumiPets Kawaii Cloud Nightlight
A soft-glow nightlight that’s cute, cozy, and perfect for bedtime vibes and collecting.
LumiPets Kawaii Cloud Nightlight ($24.99)—Buy here!
Upcycled Cardboard Construction Toolkit
Let them put all those leftover cardboard boxes to good (and imaginative) use with these kid-friendly tools made specifically to make cardboard magic.
Upcycled Cardboard Construction Toolkit ($27.50)—Buy here!
Hey Clay Dog Story Kit
A colorful clay kit that lets kids sculpt their own puppy pals—limited mess, way cute, super satisfying.
Hey Clay Dog Story Kit ($26.95)—Buy here!
Fazit Candy Heart Face Patches
Fun face patches shaped like candy hearts for some Valentine's Day sparkle (without the glitter mess).
Fazit Candy Heart Face Patches ($15.99)—Buy here!
Build Your Own Candy Dispenser
A build-it-yourself candy dispenser that doubles as a fun project and a cool desk accessory.
Build Your Own Candy Dispenser ($34)—Buy here!
Junk Socks Shoe Charm Kit
An easy—and glue-free—way to customize sneakers and show a little/a lot of personality.
Junk Socks Shoe Charm Kit ($14.99)—Buy here!
Aqua Puffs 3D Art Kit
Turn art creations into puffy keychains to show off or display.
Aqua Puffs 3D Art Kit ($19.97)—Buy here!
BaubleBar Kids’ DIY Valentine Bracelet Craft Kit
A DIY bracelet kit for mixing, matching, and creating wearable + sharable art.
BaubleBar Kids’ DIY Valentine Bracelet Craft Kit ($35)—Buy here!
Pillow Cube
Don't let the teeth fool you—this shark is just as cozy as he is chompy.
Pillow Cube ($24.99)—Buy here!
StickiKubes
Colorful cubes that stick together, and to anything else except fabric. Easy, fun, and kinda addictive.
StickiKubes ($19.99)—Buy here!
Potato Head Pet-Tato Tots
Silly little Potato Head pets for mixing, matching, and making us jealous we didn't have them when we were kids.
Potato Head Pet-Tato Tots ($18.79)—Buy here!
Mini Hip Heart Ballerina Jellies
Cute ballet flats with heart details and Y2K vibes that feel extra special for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Mini Hip Heart Ballerina Jellies ($59)—Buy here!
Bitzee Dog House
A digital pet that lives in a tiny doghouse and reacts when you play with it—surprisingly hard to put down.
Bitzee Dog House ($21.99)—Buy here!
Tattoo Art Love Markers & Stencils Kit
Temporary tattoo pens + stencils make kid-friendly body art easy and washable.
Tattoo Art Love Markers & Stencils Kit ($15)—Buy here!
NeeDoh Dohjee
Squish, squeeze, fidget, or trade these fun NeeDoh Dohjee blind characters with an ultra-satisfying tactile dough filling.
NeeDoh Dohjee ($9.34)—Buy here!
