30+ candy-free Valentine’s Day gifts for babies and kids

Versatile, adorable and oh-so-cozy, PiP PEA POP’s babysuits are made with babies and parents in mind. With clever features like a detachable bib  fold-over footies, and a two-way zipper to make diaper changes easy-breezy, it just might be the only clothing you want to put them in. And you can even make it extra giftable by adding personalization!

There’s really nothing to love about teething, but this eco-friendly heart teether can make this stage a little sweeter. The natural rubber design is easy for little hands to grab, keeping them busy and distracted while they soothe their gums.

Little Giraffe plush blankets are the coziest way to show your little one some love. They’re made from super soft faux fur with a satin border that helps soothe and comfort at naptime or anytime. What’s more, for every Luxe Heart Army Blanket sold, Little Giraffe donates one blanket to a baby or child in need.

Indestructible and impossibly stylish, Weefarers are the sunglasses you never knew your little one needed. These pink frames are giving some Valentine’s vibes, but there’s traditional black for a more iconic look if that’s what you’re going for.

Function meets fashion with the innovative teething bibs from Booginhead . The heart-patterned bandana-style bib catches drool while the convenient food-grade silicone teether at the tip gives them something safe to chew on.

One can never have too many bows, I say. Add a bit of Valentine’s Day flair to their collection with this trio from Little Poppy . With a variety of textures and colors, they’ll be sure to use them well past February 14th.

Pretty, practical and brilliantly functional, the silicone dishware from Beaba is a mealtime must-have. The dishes feature a non-slip suction bottom, ensuring they won’t take a tumble while the spoon and cup are ergonomically designed specifically for little hands as they learn to feed themselves.

Handmade from cherry and maple wood, these beautiful heart-shaped rattles can be personalized with your little’s name. The heirloom-quality pieces are easy to grasp and finished with organic jojoba oil and beeswax so they can play and munch to their heart’s (pun intended) content.

With its minky fur and soothing silky tags, the plush pony from Mary Meyer is a nap time favorite. Featuring super cute details like appliquéd spots, sparkle trim, eyelashes, and a silky mane, it’s just begging for chubby-handed pets.

To say they’re loved is an understatement. Snuggle up your tiniest love in this buttery-soft organic set from Tenth & Pine . It’s perfectly Insta-worthy and if there’s a not-so-Insta-worthy blow out, the gown style makes diaper changes a breeze.

Sweet reminders for the tiniest wrists!

What better way to celebrate love than with one of baby lit’s most beloved characters? It’s a sweet addition to the bookshelf year round and one they’ll come back to over and over again!

Ok, so maybe this is more for you than them, but they’re a baby. They don’t even know. Pound for pound one of the best stroller values out there, the chic strollers from Mockingbird can be arranged in 19+ configurations and offer plenty of affordable add-ons so it can be used from day one through the addition of baby number two.

Always a classic, the wooden wind-up car from Kuruma comes in a very Valentine shade of pink as well as a variety of fun colors and patterns. We love it as much for playtime as we do for bookshelf decor.

The snuggly plush lovies from Slumberkins are highly cuddleable, but they also are a fantastic tool to help kids articulate big emotions. Along with the Unicorn plush, this set comes with a book and mantra card to teach kiddos that you don’t have to change who you are to please others.

With 13 colorful pieces, this gorgeous wooden block set is endlessly entertaining for all ages. The Montessori design provides hours of open ended play and is so pretty you won’t mind leaving it out after playtime is over.

Tuck a little love right into their pocket with the pint-sized Pockimal plush pals. At just three inches tall, they’re perfectly designed to fit in the palm of their hand and be carried along on any adventure.

Warmer weather really is on the way! Get your little fish geared up and ready with the fanciest swim goggles around. And since they also offer UV protection, they can pull double duty as sunglasses.

Make those post-bathtime snuggles even lovelier! The plush hooded towels from Pottery Barn are a bathroom staple but get even more mileage poolside. And like all our PBK favorites, you can personalize with your kiddos’ names for an extra special touch.

We’ve all bought our kids toys that they played with for an hour before getting bored and moving on. The LEGO DUPLO box is not that toy. The bright pieces will inspire hours of creative play, whether solo or with you playing contractor.

A stylish choice they can wear long after the holiday is over! And we have to admit, it’s nice to find something that’s not just pink and red.

The luxe bath essentials from Dabble & Dollop merge bath time with play time. Each of their deliciously scented products are formulated to be mixed together to create a unique bath time experience that’s relaxing, fun and gets their creativity flowing. This set comes with a strawberry gel, tangerine gel, vanilla whip and mixing bowl along with recipe ideas to inspire their next concoction.

For fans of the Little Blue Truck (and the parents who’ve got it memorized backward and forward), this Valentine twist is a welcome addition to the rotation. With a familiar rhyming cadence and charming illustrations it’s just as sweet as the original.

Are there less expensive ball pits out there? Of course. Are there better looking ones? Not a chnce

The only thing sweeter than this perfect little felt mouse is knowing that your purchase helps provide meals to children in need. An instant heirloom that does a world of good.😍

Move over scratch-and-sniff stickers—the sweetly scented hair ties from Scen-ties are a favorite in my house. (And remarkably don’t ever seem to get lost the way boring, unscented ones do.) They come in a variety of delicious fragrances which make it hard to pick a favorite.

A sweet pair of studs makes the perfect V-Day gift no matter how old you are. This pair on non-allergenic starter studs from Tini Lux is designed with the littlest bling-lovers in mind. They’re made from medical grade titanium which is great for sensitive ears and feature shorter posts and flat screw backs to keep them from poking or getting lost.

What better way to show them love than getting in on the playtime action? The open-ended and über eye-catching star dominos from Tanabata are so cool, even parents will want to play. Line them up and make a wish as they zoom along like a shooting star!

Mama + me manis are a superb way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. And with their non-toxic water-based formula, Piggy Paint nail polishes are exactly the right tool for the job. They come in tons of fun kid-friendly shades that even mamas will want to wear.

Filled with thoughtful and reflective fill-in-the blanks, like “You’ve got great taste in _____” and “Whenever you ______, I feel like a very lucky mom” this is a treasure waiting to happen. (I’m seriously getting teary just thinking about it.) You don’t even have to be a poet to make it one of their most cherished possessions.

You can never go wrong with LEGO. This special Valentine Lovebirds set is made from 298 pieces including a buildable heart balloons and a tiny hearts to decorate their perch.

No holiday is more bling-friendly than Valentine’s Day. Give them some glitzy baubles of their own with Super Smalls Heart to Heart set. The two bracelet and two ring set even comes in the most gift-able box which makes it feel extra special.

It might look like a pencil case, but this clever pouch is made from one long zipper! Fill it with colored pencils for an afternoon of drawing and coloring or drop in some Valentine’s chocolates if you’re feeling more traditional.

A gift that doubles as holiday decor! Crayola’s lighter-than-air model magic clay comes with everything they need to create a festive heart garland to display or give as gifts.

From mixing up a batch of heart-shaped sugar cookies to cooking you a candle light dinner (hahahah! A mom can dream), they’re sure to appreciate their own seasonally-appropriate apron.

They may look delicious, but they’re not for eating–they’re for cleaning up! Each jar is filled with sweetly scented mini soaps that are perfect for hand washing or bath time.

Make Valentine’s Day a crafty affair with this creative kit. It comes with two ceramic heart dishes that make adorable little jewelry holders and the necessary supplies to decorate them.