Valentine Ideas for Little Ones
1 book // 2 box + paints // 3 pacis // 4 soap // 5 outfit // 6 rainboots
I shared on insta stories last week a little Valentine basket I put together for Ollie. Doing a little gift on Valentine’s Day was something my mom always did with us as kids and I loved it so much! It was as simple as a little necklace and a box of candy hearts or a valentine book and candy, but it was just such a fun surprise and a tradition I want to carry on with Oliver. :)
Here’s what I included in his Valentine Basket this year as well as a few bonus options to add or swap out to fit your own kiddos. :) (if you hover over the name of each item, I tried to include direct links for everything to make it simple to find things!)
A book // I picked up this one - That’s Me Loving You Board Book // Another cute option is this In My Heart Book
Pacifiers // our little guy has loved the mam pacis since he was newborn, so we personally use these ones! They aren’t the cutest pacis ever, but he loves them & they work. :)
Neutral Paci Clip // these are so fun to pair with his outfits + come in handy for keeping track of his paci when we’re out and about.
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment // We love and believe in this company so much that I’ve teamed up with them to gift you all a 15% discount code - YAY! Click this link or the image below to save 15% as a little valentine gift from us to you! Truly so grateful for each and everyone of you who follow along and read this little blog. :)
Valentine Outfit // I picked up this one from target for literally $10. So cute & it came with a shirt, pants, and a bib! I love Target for cute clothes that are budget friendly and perfect for daycare and playing in. Here is the girl version of the same outfit. :)
Fun Spring Shoes // Oliver doesn’t have any rainboots yet, but I think they are just the cutest thing! Baby shoes are my weakness so he may just need a pair soon. ;)
Craft Items // Ollie is still a little young to do crafts, but I picked up some fun big valentine stickers to try with him. When he gets a little bit older, I think it will be so fun to do painting projects with him - the preschool teacher is so excited for all the arts and crafts to come. ;) I love the simple cardboard boxes or figurines and letting kiddos paint them whatever colors they’d like. Target has fun colors of the little acrylic paints. Amazon had this fun heart shaped box, but I’m sure you could find them at any craft store. :)
*budget friendly tip: reuse a basket you already have around the house, you can even reuse tissue paper or confetti paper too! & then just put the basket back where it goes after Valentine’s day. :) If you need baskets around the house, here’s a few cute options.
This little rope basket // this one with tassels is so sweet! Love the neutral color, but the pink ombre is so adorable too if you have a little girl!
Wire basket option // love how this one can hang on a wall to be repurposed after using as a gift basket.
Other Ideas for kiddos a little bit older
play doh + heart cookie cutters // this fun pastel pack of play doh would be perfect for valentine’s day and easter.
cookie mix + frosting + sprinkles + fun spoon all in a mixing bowl // how fun would it be to put together a little cookie baking basket and make it an experience to do together with kiddos?! Throw it all in a pink or red plastic mixing bowl to make it festive. :)
bubble bath + bath toys + bath paints // I love items that also double as experiences or activities for kiddos to do. Make a fun bubble bath night, and you could even do some cozy jammies to snuggle up in afterwards.
donuts + coloring book + crayons // a little breakfast and coloring date to start valentine’s day off right. So simple but sometimes the simplest things are their favorite memories!
Happy February friends! I hope that gives you a few fun ideas. :) If you put together any valentine baskets for your kiddos, I’d love to see them! & if we’re not already friends on instagram, let’s be friends! :) I’d love to get to know you more!
