40 Fun + Affordable Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Kids

Wish your kiddo a smashing Valentine's Day by gifting this set of breakable, chocolate-filled hearts. Not only is the gift interactive (what kid doesn't love smashing and breaking things??), but it's also overflowing with yummy chocolate candies and chocolate chips they're sure to gobble up.

Wrap your sweet and snuggly infant in love with this heirloom baby blanket. The knit throw is made from 100 percent acrylic and reverses to silky-soft sherpa fabric. You can drape it over the glider, stretch it across the stroller or use it as a backdrop for their very first Valentine's Day pic.

Part plush toy, part gummy candies, Frankford's new Valentine's Day line of heart-shaped boxes is the ultimate gift for kids of all ages. (Yes, even those picky tweens and teens.) The line features well-known food brands such as Oscar Mayer, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Bagel Bites, Ore-Ida and more and boasts cheeky messages that are sure to garner a few chuckles.

Serve up a seriously sweet breakfast on February 14th in a personalized cereal bowl. This gift idea is extra special because you can personalize each bowl with their name and choose from five design color options. Plus, the "I Cerealsly Love You" message is a perfect pun to start the day.

Your little one might not understand the appeal of flowers, but they'll definitely appreciate this rosebud plushie. Perfect for boys and girls, the cute and collectible Valentine's Day Squishmallow is ready to receive all the hugs.

Lean into their love of cars, trucks and other heavy machinery with this Little Blue Truck's Valentine book. The heartfelt story follows Little Blue Truck as he delivers cards to his farm animal friends and wonders if he'll receive any in return. The book is 20 pages long and will make a sweet addition to their little library.

They color your world, and now they can color the tub! Make Valentine's Day even more fun by handing your child these special Munchkin crayons for bathtime. The box comes with five colors that your little artist can use to doodle hearts all over the tile. Best of all? The scribbles wash right off.

Spread the love and laughs by gifting your cutie a copy of Laugh-Out-Loud Valentine's Day Jokes for Kids. Inside the paperback book, they'll find hundreds of puns, zingers and one-liners themed after the holiday. But fair warning: They'll definitely want to share them with the whole family!

When in doubt, earn squeals of delight by crafting your own Valentine's Day love bugs. This DIY kit from Mondo Llama includes everything they'll need to get started, from vibrant pom poms to googly eyes and silly striped antennas. For just $5, you can make six little characters together.

Nothing says, "Life would be unbearable without you," like a gummy bear light. Bring a smile to their face and brighten their desk with one of these whimsical, squishy bear lights. You can choose from four different colors, activate the LED with a quick squeeze and even flip between two timer settings.

Challenge your kiddo to a few rounds of Xs and Os (or hugs and kisses!) with this wooden Tic-Tac-Toe board game. They'll get a kick out of moving the blocks and bonding with their favorite parent or guardian. The game is so beautiful, you won't mind displaying it on your coffee table, either.

What do you get a pre-teen for Valentine's Day, you ask? Try these aesthetically pleasing conversation heart soaps. The set includes 18 mini pastel-colored soaps stamped with cute sayings and packaged in a clear glass container. Needless to say, they'll look so pretty on the bathroom counter.

They might be old enough to make their own breakfast, but they'll never be too old for heart-shaped waffles. Start their Valentine's Day off on the sweetest note with this Dash Heart Mini Waffle Maker. The pint-sized unit is available in an array of colors, and it comes with a recipe guide for fresh ideas.

Is there anything cuter than matching heart-print PJs? We don't think so! Show your affection for the whole family with a set of these unbelievably comfy checkerboard long johns. The Valentine's Day PJs are woven from organic combed cotton rib knit and include sensory-friendly scratch-free seams, so your kiddos will be extra cozy.

Skip the usual Valentine's Day candy and chocolates (or at least scale it back) and surprise your tween with a pack of "Macaron" Instax Mini film instead. They'll love the ombre edges and having an excuse to document their friend group.

Here's a fabulous Valentine's Day gift for your teen: a clear zippered pouch with chenille patch letters spelling out "SNACKS." Fill the catchall with Valentine's Day candy for the ultimate gift, and once the goodies are gone, they can reuse the pouch for everyday essentials.

Something tells us that your spunky tween or teen would proudly wear these Valentine's Day crew socks. (Because they're pawsome. Furtastic even.) The socks are crafted from polyester and spandex for a stretchy, comfy fit and feature two dapper Golden Retrievers.

If they're a bookworm or a hopeless romantic, then they definitely need to read the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman. Inside this eye-catching box set, they'll find four graphic novels detailing how a shy Charlie Spring falls hopelessly in love with rugby player Nick Nelson. You can't go wrong with "The Summer I Turned Pretty" trilogy or the complete collections by John Green or Jenna Evans Welch, either.

Make their Valentine's Day a little more magical by setting up a rainbow unicorn tea party. This colorful, confetti-decorated case opens to reveal one kettle, four mugs and two canisters fit for pretend play. They'll have so much fun connecting with you after daycare or school.