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1. A charming, personalized sock monkey just begging to be cuddled.
It comes with a heart, letter, or a custom name on a heart.
Get it from SockMonkeyBizzToyCo on Etsy for $45+ (available in eight hat colors).
2. A teeny-tiny mailbox perfect for pretending to be a giant mailman getting ready to send off some important valentines.
It comes with a mailbox, key, and 15 mini cards and envelopes.
Get it from HeartSong for $14.98.
3. A relatable tale about the intricacies of elephant courtship that your kid will never forget.
4. A smiling pillow with a built-in heating pad, so every hug can be truly heart-warming.
5. A pair of Tsum Tsum figures of everyone's favorite power couple: Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Get them from Amazon for $11.99.
6. A Lego set that answers every child's most burning question: "what if Cupid was a doggy?"
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
7. Particularly adorable valentines you'll want to keep for yourself.
8. A sheet of emoji hugs and kisses stickers so you can show how much you care in their native tongue.
9. A fun bouquet filled with something much, much better than boring old flowers.
10. A charming picture book about a peculiar day when it rained hearts, from the illustrator of If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie.
If the plot of this book sounds familiar, you might remember it by its original title, Four Valentines in a Rainstorm.
Promising review: "Cornelia Augusta is a thoughtful main character who takes a surprise that life has given her and uses her time, energy, and imagination to make the most of it. These are wonderful traits to promote to children. Also the book doesn't over-explain why Cornelia gave a particular valentine to a particular friend, so there is room for your little reader to come to her or his own conclusions. It also incorporates the themes of seizing the moment and accepting change (it only ever rains hearts once) which is a lovely life lesson as well." —Stiletto
Get it from Amazon for $5.25, Barnes & Noble for $5.83, or a local bookseller through IndieBound here.
11. A box of fancy Sugarfina candies, because no Valentine's Day is complete without a sugar high.
Get it from Bloomingdale's for $26.
12. A plush anatomical heart for brainy kids who are basically mini scientists.
13. A sheet of temporary tattoos to give your kid some street cred.
It comes with eight tattoos and a sponge for application. The tats will last two to four days.
Get it from Amazon for $15.
14. A container of clear slime dotted with colorful heart confetti for a party in their hands.
Get it from EmeraldCitySlimes on Etsy for $2.50+ (available in three sizes).
15. A striped pajama set that will somehow make them even MORE huggable.
Get them from Garnet Hill for $18 (available in sizes 2–14).
16. Glamorous knee-high socks for the little unicorn in your life.
Get them from Sock It To Me for $9.50.
17. A romantic spin on a children's classic called Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Promising review: "As a kindergarten teacher, it's impossible not to be a fan of all things Eric Carle. From his artwork, to his beautiful, accessible text, each book is truly a treasure. The latest from the Hungry Caterpillar is no exception! This is a perfect gift for any young reader... for Valentine's Day or any other occasion that you want them to know they are loved. (That would be every day!) Also very appropriate for a child to give to a teacher or other special adult in their lives... a beautiful expression of love. Thank you, Mr. Carle, for yet another gem to add to my collection." —D. Burgess
Get it from Amazon or Barnes & Noble for $8.18.
18. A pint-sized apron so your little sous chef will have protection from flour while you're making V-day cookies.
You can pick a name and design to get printed on the apron in vinyl.
Get it from SJACreativeDesigns on Etsy for $16.99 (available in six colors).
19. A kid-sized crossbody purse that will give them heart-eyes.
20. A heart-shaped fidget spinner for relieving some of that pre-Valentine's Day stress.
Promising review: "My 10-year-old actually picked this out to buy for his little sister for Christmas and it was a huge hit. Very heavy metal and good quality spinner! Works fantastically and small enough for younger hands too." —theteacherswife
Get it from Amazon for $3.84.
21. Heart-shaped sunglasses because your love for them is blinding.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six colors).
22. A bouquet of rose lollipops that will be the sweetest gift of all.
Promising review: "I LOVE LOVE LOVE these. You cannot beat the price....plus they are super tasty! I always have these on hand for thank yous or party favors. They were a HUGE hit at a baby shower I used them for." —Sweet Sensation
Get a pack of 120 from Amazon for $48.95 (available in 11 styles).
23. A whoopee cushion that says "love stinks!" for the child with a strong cooties aversion.
Get it from Amazon for $5.72.
24. A Star Wars activity book you won't have to ~force~ them to use.
25. Candy heart crayons for staying on theme while making valentines.
Get 10 sets of four from Inwonderment on Etsy for $20.
Earn a big hug this year.
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