Kids who are into the “miniaturize everything” craze will love how this gift gives them a surprise unboxing toy and a DIY craft activity in one. Opening the ball reveals some kind of Valentine’s Day sweet treat, like Heart Donuts or Cupid’s Floats. Kids can then follow the “recipe” card to arrange them how they like, then use resin and UV light to set them in place. Ages 8+

Kids love axolotl toys, and this one is no exception! It lights up, signs, and, if you put it in water, it shakes its tail like it’s swimming. When it’s held in a hand, it acts like a mood ring and can tell kids their feelings. Good Housekeeping testers thought this was so cute, it won a Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award.

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If there’s a gamer at home who can’t abide all the mushiness of Valentine’s Day, this funny shirt will be right up their alley. It comes in men’s, women’s and youth sizes, so you can even do a family match. Amazon users say the shirts run true to size, too. Sizes 4T – large

With this kit, they can make something that can be displayed on the fridge long after Valentine’s Day is over. It comes with everything they need to make four different heart-shaped magnets, including four colors of paint, a paintbrush, gem stickers and glue. Ages 4+

This Spirograph set is just a few pieces, so it’s a good one to take on the go. Kids can use the gears to make a heart-shaped Spirograph design, or use the panda as a stencil to create their own bear-shaped drawing, giving them different ways of unlocking their creativity. Ages 6+

They’ll look appropriate for a school soirée or V-Day shindig with this knotted headband, covered in charms that look like conversation hearts. It also comes in red or in white. No age recommendation given

This craft activity lets kids use tools to poke fabric squares into foam flowers and then attach them to wooden stems, making a unique 3D work of art. Along the way, they’ll work on their fine motor coordination, including their hand strength and pincer grasp. Ages 4+

Neon lights are in-demand by teens and tweens looking to jazz up their rooms. The name gives this gift a personal touch, and the heart at the end makes it extra Valentine’s Day appropriate. You can choose if you want it to have an A/C adapter, a battery or both. No age recommendation given

The pages of this book are teeming with Valentine’s Day illustrations, with more than 300 hidden objects concealed within them to find, making it an activity as well as a gift. It comes with a pink highlighter that kids can use to color in the ones they’ve found. Ages 6+

Kids are still gaga over Squishmallows, and surely there are many animals and shapes they will flip for. But this Hello Kitty, with her red heart-shaped glasses, is right on-theme for Valentine’s Day. But if they’re not Sanrio fans, there are still plenty of other Valentine’s Day Squishmallows coming out this year. Ages 3+

The Eras tour may have ended, but kids’ love of collecting bracelets continues on. They can stack, mix and match this set of eight bracelets and have different looks for the run-up to Valentine’s Day. No age recommendation given

Talk about a fidget putty — this one actually changes colors based on the heat in your hands. (So cool!) It comes in a 4-inch tin, which is perfect for when you’re looking for just a little something. Ages 3+

It’s never too early for self-care: Drop this in the bath, and they’ll be entertained by bubbles and colors. And, best of all, there’s a surprise squishy toy inside each one! You can also get them in a set of six for more bubbly fun. Ages 3+

Make the Valentine’s Day bath a little more special with this three-inch, heart-festooned squeaking duck. It’s so fun, they might even want to use it on dry land. Ages 6 months+

Popular on TikTok, Needoh is satisfyingly squishy and stretchy, making it a sought-after fidget toy. And while it comes in many shapes and sizes, the hearts are right on-theme. You get three hearts in a box, each with a different message written on it. Ages 3+

With a new Minecraft movie on the horizon, interest in mobs and ores are going to be at an all-time high. This collectible lets kids go through different steps to to uncover and craft their own Minecraft character (and the glue that keeps them together is heart-shaped, which makes it a good V-Day gift). They’ll mix potions and build figures — and which one they get is a surprise. Ages 5+

This calming board book doubles as a bedtime story, with a nighttime color palette and rhyming texts that describe different sea creatures getting ready for bed. Good Housekeeping Institute testers found it totally sweet, enough to award it a previous Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Award. “My daughter likes that there is a small and large version of each sea creature,” said one parent tester said. “She refers to them as Mama and Baby and asks me about who they are and what they are doing.” Ages 2 – 5

This Plus Plus kit comes with a pattern that kids can use to make two different sizes and colors of hearts — a perfect Valentine’s Day activity. Then, when they’re done, they can hang them up to display — or use the pieces to build 2D or 3D creations in an open-ended way, since every Plus Plus piece interlocks with any other Plus Plus piece. If they like it, you can also get the heart-themed Mini Maker Tube. Ages 5+

Peanuts fans can celebrate the day by wearing a shirt with Snoopy giving Woodstock a big hug. It’s made from OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified french terry, which means it’s comfortable and safe from many harsh chemicals. It also comes in adult sizes, as part of Hanna Andersson’s Valentine’s Day collection, which has lots of styles on offer. Sizes 2 – 12