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These Legos, Squishmallows, Barbie toys, and more start at $3.
ByDorian Smith-Garcia
Published on February 5, 2024
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Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to make their kids feel extra special. After all, who doesn’t enjoy receiving cards, candies, and other little tokens to remind us how much we’re loved?
However, many families may not want to splurge on this smaller holiday—and after all, you can’t put a price on a parent’s love for their child. So, we searched Amazon and Target to find 40 affordable Valentine’s Day gifts for kids of all ages, starting at $3. From brands and characters like Lego, Bluey, Squishmallows, Melissa & Doug, Barbie, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and more, these gifts are all $20 or less.
Best Gifts for Newborn to 2 Years Old
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Even the littlest munchkins deserve a little something special on Valentine’s Day. For babies, we found a sorting toy with pieces that double as teethers —including one that’s shaped like a heart. Toddlers can cozy up in this Bluey Valentine’s pajamas that are just $12 while you read Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, a festive take on the classic children’s book.
- Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book $7; target.com
- Cloud Island Plush Doll with Pink Dress $17; target.com
- Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Toddler Playset $18 (was $25); amazon.com
- Hetomi Sorting Toy and Teethers $13 (was $15); amazon.com
- Hudson Baby Infant Plush Boho Bear Security Blanket $13 (was $22); target.com
- Toddler Bluey Valentine Snug Fit Pajama Set $12; target.com
- The Calendar Kids: Meet February Book $13 (was $15); amazon.com
- Peppa Pig Peppa’s Adventures Picnic Playset $14 (was $23); amazon.com
- Carter’s Just One You Baby Knitted Slippers $10; target.com
Best Gifts for 3 to 4 Years Old
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to let your kids know you love them. The popular book series Little Blue Truck has a fun Valentine’s edition thanks to Little Blue Truck’s Valentine which is on sale for $9 at Target. Meanwhile, the little crafters in your life will love decorating their own heart-shaped wooden chest from Melissa & Doug. Or, if you’re shopping for multiple kids, this six-pack set of heart-patterned grippy fuzzy socks is cost-effective and cozy for cold winter weather.
- Luv Her Barbie Toy Jewelry Box Set $9; amazon.com
- Target Toy Shopping Cart $20; target.com
- Debra Weitzner Fuzzy Socks with Grippers $17; amazon.com
- Spritz Valentine’s Giveaways Slap Bracelet $3; target.com
- Galerie Valentine’s Deluxe Candy Jewelry in Box $3; target.com
- Mibasies Kids Heart Shaped Sunglasses $14; amazon.com
- Baby Born Mini Babies Series 7 Surprise $10; target.com
- Melissa & Doug Created By Me! Heart Box Kit $8; amazon.com
- You’re My Little Cuddle Bug Book $7; target.com
- Little Blue Truck’s Valentine Book $11; target.com
Best Gifts for 5 to 7 Years Old
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Stuffed animal fans will love a special-edition Valentine’s Day Squishmallow that doubles as a bucket, so they can stow small treasures inside. Plus, a $17 sequin heart sweatshirt is a fun sensory pick for young fashionistas, while little bakers can play around with a set of heart-shaped cookie cutters from Amazon.
- Curious George’s Valentine’s Day Activity Book $10; amazon.com
- Squishmallows Gracelynn Valentines Bucket $20; target.com
- Pillowfort Dinosaur Weighted Plush Kids’ Throw Pillow $20; target.com
- Spritz Valentine’s Giveaway Push Pencils $3; target.com
- Little Hand Sequin Heart Sweatshirt from $17; amazon.com
- NPW Nail Stickers $5; target.com
- Valentine’s Day Mixed Print Satin Hair Twister 3pc Set $6; target.com
- Baking World Heart Cookie Cutter Set $18; amazon.com
- Frankford Valentine’s Avocado Plush with Gummy Candy Hearts $12; target.com
- Vdoioe Fluffy Pink Heart Pillow $20 (was $23); amazon.com
Best Toys for Ages 8 Years Old and Up
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With older kids, tastes can vary widely. STEM fans may appreciate the Lego Roses Building Kit—just $15 at Amazon—or a pair of Gorsun kids’ headphones, which come in a festive pink color and have a volume limiter to protect young ears. Neon signs are also a popular room decoration with this age group, and this pink heart is an affordable way to get in on the trend at $14.
- BHCLight Pink Heart Neon LED Sign $14 (was $20); amazon.com
- Lego Roses Building Kit $15; amazon.com
- Dash Heart Mini Waffle Maker $10; target.com
- A New Day 14K Gold-Dipped Initial Pendant Necklace $20; target.com
- Gorsun Kids Headphones with Limiter $16 (was $23); amazon.com
- Klean Kanteen Kids’ 12 Oz Classic Narrow W Sport Cap $18; amazon.com
- FAO Schwarz Hand-Glazed Ceramic Tea Party Set $20; target.com
- Snap Ships Scorpion K.L.A.W. Troop Dropper $14 (was $25); amazon.com
- Galerie Valentine’s Rainbow Llama Plush with Candy $10; target.com
- Outus Sequin Notebook Set with 4 Pieces Color Gel Ink Pens $19; amazon.com
Shop More Valentine’s Day Deals for Parents:
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- These 10 Sweet Squishmallows Make Memorable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids—and Many Are on Sale
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