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    26 Adorable Valentine's Day Gifts Kids Will Love

    For when you don't want to give them chocolate.

    1. A mermaid sequin heart pillow that changes colors as they pet it. It's a great tactile gift for any grabby hands.

    2. A pair of Tsum Tsum figures of everyone's favorite power couple: Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

    3. A set of Lego bricks you better bee-lieve is the perfect gift for your kiddo.

    4. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown — a cute little book that can fit right in your new reader's hands.

    5. And some Snoopy and Woodstock pajamas to wear while enjoying that lil' book.

    6. A wind-up emoji toy that poops out candy, for the pint-sized comedy connoisseur in your life.

    7. A heart-shaped box filled with a variety of little rings they can share with all their friends.

    8. A sheet of temporary tattoos to make a lasting impression.

    9. In My Heart — a fun and colorful book that will teach toddlers how to navigate and describe their own emotions.

    10. A container of clear slime dotted with colorful heart confetti for a party in their hands.

    11. A Star Wars activity book you won't have to ~force~ them to use.

    12. A pack of love-themed emoji stickers so they can send you some hearts, even without a smart phone.

    13. A relatable tale about the intricacies of elephant courtship that your kid will never forget.

    14. A plush anatomical heart for brainy kids who are basically mini scientists.

    15. A bouquet of plush toys, because kids have no need for flowers.

    16. A kid-sized crossbody purse that will give them heart-eyes.

    17. A charming picture book about a peculiar day when it rained hearts, from the illustrator of If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie.

    18. A heart-shaped fidget spinner for relieving some of that pre-Valentine's Day stress.

    19. A one-pound bag of heart lollipops with enough sweets for the whole class — and maybe even one for you.

    20. A romantic spin on a children's classic called Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

    21. A pint-sized apron so your little sous chef will have protection from flour while you're making V-day cookies.

    22. Heart-shaped sunglasses because your love for them is blinding.

    23. A jar of sweetheart soaps so they can wash all the chocolate off their hands after raiding their other Valentine's Day gifts.

    24. A pair of metal pan molds to ensure your pancake hearts can be perfect for them every time.

    25. A pack of heart-topped bubble wands, for a *pop* of color in their V-day baskets.

    26. And a set of scratch-off Valentine's Day cards so they can give their classmates a cool surprise.

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