Children are your sunshine (even while stretching your patience to the sky), so give something special to brighten their Valentine’s Day. From toddlers who love surprises to tweens who want to have fun exploring to teens addicted to selfies, we’ve scouted out 25 sugar free valentine ideas for kids of all ages. Get those creative minds going or simply score a Valentine’s Day gift that’s kid-approved. Here’s to finding a valentine that your kiddos will love.
Little Kids
Personalized My Very Own Name Book
Make your tot feel extra special with a personalized book all about his or her name.
Yummy World Franky Hot Dog Pencil Bag
Frankly, this hot dog pencil bag is cute-beyond-words for kids of all ages, but coloring is the perfect activity for keeping toddlers happy. Be sure to stick in a fresh set of colored pencils.
Ice Cream Matching Game
Pair two things toddlers love — matching games and ice cream — for a winning valentine.
Construction Plate and Utensils
Watch his eyes widen with wonder when he sees this new plate and utensils — because construction sites are his all-time fave.
Planet Lollipops
Lollipops that look like the planets are sure to be received with out-of-this-world glee.
Kinetic Sand
Kids love to play with sand, and you’ll love that this kinetic sand is easy-peezy to clean up.
Color Your Own Soccer Ball
Give a ball that kids can color in their favorite colors — consider it two gifts in one.
Tween
DIY Valentines Lip Balm Kit
She loves to play scientist, and certainly loves girly things like lip balm — bingo, the perfect valentine.
Makey Makey
Your tween is already a tech genius compared to you, so give a fun gift that plugs in that brilliant mind.
LOL Nontoxic Nail Polish
Let’s face it, what she’d really love are pink painted nails — and this pretty polish is toxin-free.
Building Game
This simple, suspense-filled game is a valentine’s gift that can build in time playing together.
Make Your Own Kaleidoscope Set
Sure you can buy a kaleidoscope, but it’s way more fun for your little maker to create one.
3D Building Puzzle Toy
Get that innovative mind going with a 3-D puzzle to keep kids happily busy (on something other than the iPad).
Personalized Kids Apron
Give your kid chef a very special apron, and then have a Chopped-style cookoff in the kitchen.
Supersize 3D Kite
Your kid will be blown away by how cool this 3D kite looks flying high in the sky.
Indoor Snowball Fight
Give your kids a group gift that promises to get everyone involved in some fun.
Teen
Ticket Stub Diary
Your sentimental tween will love a special diary to keep those Taylor Swift ticket stubs.
Modern Message in a Bottle (with USB Drive)
Texts may be your teen’s communication of choice, but an old school message of love will be treasured.
Giant 1-Pound Snickers Bar
Your teen’s braces are off and it’s Valentine’s Day — reason enough to celebrate with the ultimate gooey bar of chocolate.
10: What’s On Your List?
Teens love to live in the now, so give a gift that helps your teenager think about the sweet possibilities of tomorrow.
Selfie Stick
This valentine gift may get used every single day — and you’ll score points that you even know what a selfie stick is.
Custom Instagram Pillow
If they already have a selfie stick, why not make a pillow collage of their greatest hits? Show them how loved and how awesome their photo skills are.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Novelty Pillow
She has the biggest sweet tooth of anyone you know, but this treat won’t cause any cavities.
Indoor Basketball Hoop
Your teen will love a valentine that bounces away boredom on those snowed-in days.
Exam Time Care Package
There’s nothing sweeter than receiving a Valentine’s care package of snacks when you’re in college.
If you’re still feeling clueless on what to get kids, check out these gift ideas right here. Since young teens (or tweens) are typically the hardest to shop for, we also found 30 Cool Gifts for 13 year olds.
