25 Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Toddlers That Aren't Just Candy
Gifts for little love bugs that will get big smiles this February 14th.
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When Valentine's Day rolls around, it's fun to spoil toddlers with toys and gifts to show them how much we love them. And they don't need a box of chocolates or a bouquet of roses yet. Instead, there are plenty of great toddler Valentine's Day gifts that they can play with, wear, or "read" (we know you'll do the reading and they'll enjoy the pictures and story).
We made these picks with 1- and 2-year-olds in mind but you'll find lots of things appropriate for a preschooler, too, and even some for babies. Have fun delivering your kid-friendly Valentine's Day present with some hugs and kisses!
Our top picks
- Fun gift for boys: Constructive Eating Plate and Utensils Set
- Stylish gift for girls: BirdRock Baby Mary Jane Moccasins
- Best value: Paw Patrol Puppy Hugs and Kisses Book
- Top-selling gift: Slumberkins Otter Snuggler and Board Books Set
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This soft otter lovey is 14 inches long, perfect for curling up with, and even has its own heart to snuggle. It comes with a book about how a family's love stays the same even if people are apart, which is good for kids with long-distance relatives or separation anxiety. There's a second book, too, about all the love right in your child's community. Ages 0+
Hearts and I Love You's skate across these PJs, adorable for Valentine's Day and beyond. Burt's Bees Baby are a favorite baby clothing brand of our Textile Lab experts, for the GOTS-certified cotton material. 12 months–24 months
Three things toddlers enjoy—Paw Patrol, coloring, and stickers—are included in this activity book. Amazon reviewers like that there are plenty of on-theme pages to color (60+) along with a sheet of 50 shiny stickers. Tear a page out and let them give it to a friend in daycare or preschool. Ages 2-5
Pour bath water into these pipes, and amazing things happen! From wheels that spin to spouts that go in different directions, your kids will be amazed at the cause-and-effect of these bath toys. Surprise them on Valentine's Day, and give 'em a good scrub while they're distracted. Ages 1+
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Toddlers love how Peeki's ears move. Squeeze one foot for a short peekaboo song and the other foot if you want Peeki to play the peekaboo game, hiding his eyes and then uncovering them. It's earned one of our Toy Awards plus tens of thousands of five-star Amazon reviews. Ages 0+
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Does your toddler love love love construction vehicles? Use that to your advantage and encourage a clean plate! Sometimes, it's okay to play with your food. The set comes with a divided plate and a construction-themed fork, spoon and pusher. Similar sets have a dinosaur theme and a garden theme. Ages 2+
In this calming board book, different pairs of sea animals (an adult and a child) are getting ready to sleep, making it the perfect Valentine's Day bedtime read. Good Housekeeping Institute testers loved the gentle, rhyming text, along with the loving illustrations of parents and children. Ages 0+
If you haven't heard, Jellycat is the new wave for plushies. This soft, smiling heart treat is about 4 inches tall, easy for a toddler to hold and carry. Ages 0+
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These Mary Janes have heart-shaped cutouts to match any V-Day outfit. They come in 13 colors, including red, pink, and gold. Available in infant sizes 2–8
They can scribble their own Valentine's Day artwork with these crayons, designed to be held by little hands. You get three colors in this set, but there is also a bigger one that comes with 12. Ages 1+
Sweet hearts hold your toddler's beloved Binky or teether so it can't be thrown overboard from the stroller. This brand makes adorable teethers, too, like their five-star rated taco teether. Ages 0+
Sing this "song" or read it as a book while you snuggle at bedtime. Sandra Boynton's board book depicts a parent doggie overwhelmed with love for their puppy, singing, "Ooo! Snuggle puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine!" Ages 0+
Primary offers quality unisex styles you can pass down between girl and boy siblings and cousins. The heart shirt is a cute layering piece and the confetti-heart sweatshirt is warm for winter. See more, including the heart sweatpants and heart socks, in their Valentine shop. Sizes 2–14
Good Housekeeping Institute experts like that 100% of this plush is made from recycled materials—and not just the fabric, but the stuffing and the packaging, too. Testers said the 13-inch size was also great, and they became the every-day, take-along toys. In addition to the kitten there's a duckling, a bunny, a kitten, a lamb, and a bear. It won a Best Toy Award in recent years. Ages 0+
Your little one will look adorable in this cozy, knit set, which has a relaxed fit. The sweat set is perfect for an outing on Valentine's Day. Sizes 0M–24M
How much do Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare love each other? To the moon and back! This classic book of a parent's love is perfect for the holiday.
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Give some Valentine cheer! Six colorful wooden arches can integrate in with any other wooden blocks that your toddler has, and they look pretty as a display when they're not being played with. Ages 18 months+
LeapFrog's magical tea pot sings songs and gets kids practicing counting numbers and matching colors. The heart motif on the pot and teacups fits in right with the Valentine theme. Ages 1–3
In this extremely cute book, little lovey-dovey slogans like, "You are the apple of my eye," are paired with matching illustrations. Immediate smiles ensue. Ages 0+
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
Jessica (she/her) is a contributor with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home, pet, and parenting products for families. A mom of two young adults and a cat, she was previously the Entertainment Editor at Parents and the Senior Lifestyle Editor at American Baby. When not testing toys, subtly starting at people's strollers, or taking meetings to learn about new car seats, she likes to travel. In 2026, she's made it to every continent except Antarctica.
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