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One of the best things about becoming a parent is getting to watch your child discover the beauty and fun in the world around them, and this is never more palpable than around the holidays. It doesn’t take too much of a disruption from routine to make a toddler absolutely bubble over with excitement. Take Valentine’s Day, for example: Valentine’s Day gifts for toddlers offer such a great opportunity for holiday joy. Because honestly, it doesn’t take a lot! Expectations are low — they’re toddlers; they’re still learning to count past 10.
Do you want to see them lose their minds? Go ahead and give them heart-shaped pancakes. Or hang a few handmade hearts around your house. It’s the best. And little gifts to show you care are another opportunity to get a healthy dose of those excited little smiles and giggles that make it just as fun for you to give them something as it is for them to receive it.
For the most part, we kept these items fairly low-key, but we tried to offer a wide variety of Valentine’s Day toys, books, clothing, and other little items that will teach them what this holiday of love is all about.
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Cutest Cuddlebug
Slumberkins Axolotl Plush with Notes
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Cutest Cuddlebug
Slumberkins Axolotl Plush with Notes
This line of adorable plush toys and books emphasizes social-emotional learning, and their line of Valentine's Day items is the perfect way to have a more thoughtful holiday. We love this set, which comes with a sweet axolotl plushie and a box of cards and sticker sheets to send out some love.
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Hanna Andersson makes some of our very favorite pajamas, and we think these, with a sweet X and O design, are a perfect Valentine's Day gift for toddlers. Soft and sturdy, these clothes are designed to be passed down to younger siblings, cousins, friends, or neighbors, so you can keep on sharing the love.
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For a Fun and Fizzy Bathtime
Dabble & Dollop My Fizzy Valentine Bath Bombs
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For a Fun and Fizzy Bathtime
Dabble & Dollop My Fizzy Valentine Bath Bombs
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Make bathtime fun with this set of six all-natural bath bombs scented with delightful coconut and guava scents. They help add a little zhuzh to tub time without a lot of mystery chemicals.
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Nothing says Valentine's Day like a new teddy bear, and we're going to bet your toddler doesn't have a teddy quite like this one. His elongated proportions make for playfully floppy limbs that you just want to hug all day.
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A Tradition of Kindness
Baby Starters Gnome in Your Home Book Set
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A Tradition of Kindness
Baby Starters Gnome in Your Home Book Set
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This sweet book and toy set encourages kids to celebrate kindness by sharing their daily deeds with an adorable plush gnome, for Valentine's Day and every day! Being good has never been so much fun.
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A Classic Cartoon
Warner Manufacturing Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown DVD
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A Classic Cartoon
Warner Manufacturing Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown DVD
Is it even a holiday without a Charlie Brown special? Now you and your kiddo can enjoy this classic Valentine’s Day special every year, without having to frantically look up when it’s airing or where it’s streaming.
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This craft kit is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for toddlers since it encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and will provide hours of fun. The set includes 12 rocks, paints, and extra supplies to make their designs really pop! Keep them, gift them, or leave them around your community for neighbors to find.
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Encourages Role-Play
Fisher-Price Sweet Manners Tea Set
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Encourages Role-Play
Fisher-Price Sweet Manners Tea Set
Tea, anyone? Your toddler will love playing make-believe with this adorable tea set, which plays songs and makes real teapot and kettle noises! It's also a fun way to help instill good manners in your kiddo.
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A Sweet Bedtime Favorite
HMH Books for Young Readers Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle
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A Sweet Bedtime Favorite
HMH Books for Young Readers Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle
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This beloved children's book character has been entertaining littles for more than a decade, and this Valentine's Day story is the perfect way to celebrate love — and, of course, your toddler's obsession with anything with wheels!
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There's still so much we don't know about dinosaurs. Did they have feathers? What did they sound like? Did the T.rex hand out valentines with those cute, tiny arms? We don't know, but we like to think so with this adorable sweatshirt.
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Comes with a Fuzzy Heart Inside
Random House Books for Young Readers Sesame Street 'My Fuzzy Valentine'
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Comes with a Fuzzy Heart Inside
Random House Books for Young Readers Sesame Street 'My Fuzzy Valentine'
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the happiest street in the world with this adorable, sensory board book. When Elmo gets a valentine from a secret admirer, he’s determined to figure out who sent such a beautiful card by visiting Grover, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, and all his friends on Sesame Street!
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6 Fun Episodes
Universal Curious George ‘Be My Valentine’ Collection
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6 Fun Episodes
Universal Curious George ‘Be My Valentine’ Collection
George is a good little monkey, and always very curious: Your toddler will love watching him celebrate a musical Valentine's Day with his friend the Man with the Yellow Hat, along with five other episodes that celebrate friendship, fun, and STEAM learning.
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This set of sweet, holiday-themed wooden puzzles — featuring dinosaur, ladybug, elephant, and owl designs — is an ideal Valentine’s gift for toddlers, as it encourages hand-eye coordination and spatial intelligence. Don't worry, though: They're so fun, your kid won't even know they're learning!
Your toddler is going to love this lovable, huggable, holiday-themed dolly, from her heart-shaped barrette to her cute little red shoes. She's the perfect new buddy to show you care and she even comes in her own gift bag!
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Tic-tac-toe is a game found around the world and we can see why: It's a great way to begin to teach your toddler logic and strategy. This handmade wooden board can be personalized with their name and makes playing a tactile experience.
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A Sturdy Board Book
Cartwheel Books 'I Spy Little Hearts' by Jean Marzollo
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A Sturdy Board Book
Cartwheel Books 'I Spy Little Hearts' by Jean Marzollo
We love this series for kids of all ages, but this board book — complete with rhymes and pictures of items your child needs to find — is perfect for toddlers just learning their shapes, colors, and critical-thinking skills.
Sloths seem to be having a bit of a moment, and, honestly, it's about time. What this adorable fuzzy creature lacks in speed, it makes up for in cuddles! We especially love the big red heart on his chest — a perfect toddler Valentine's Day gift.
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Perfect for Indoor Play
Hide N Side Play Tent and Tunnels
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Perfect for Indoor Play
Hide N Side Play Tent and Tunnels
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Look, is this set of tents, tunnels, and ball pits Valentine’s Day-themed? Not really. But it’s February; spring isn’t going away for a few months and your toddler is probably already bouncing off the walls. This pops up and folds away quickly and is great for indoor and outdoor play.
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Personalization Available
Bed Bath and Beyond Valentine’s Day Memory Game Pack (24-Piece)
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Personalization Available
Bed Bath and Beyond Valentine’s Day Memory Game Pack (24-Piece)
Memory is a classic toddler game for a reason, and this V-Day-themed game of memory features words of affirmation and adorable animal characters. It can even be personalized with your little one's initial and name!
Jamie Kenney
Jamie Kenney is a freelance writer for BestProducts.com; Her other work has appeared on Bustle, Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, the Takeout, and Romper, where she covers parenting, news, entertainment, and likes to help readers see the ridiculous (and hilarious) side of motherhood.