Valentine’s Day is all about love — the perfect occasion to shower little lovebugs with pink and red cheer. But Feb. 14 doesn’t have to be all about chocolate and heart-shaped candies.
There is an abundance of adorableness to be found in apparel and gifts for children, from the newest babes to the big kids, too.
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Some day (soon), your kids may not be so keen to wear their hearts on their sleeves, so we recommend wrapping them in hearts while you can. (Now!)
Clothing and accessories:
Colorblock dress and heart button cardigan, $59 and $49, Janie and Jack
Pirate Tee, $15.96, GYMBOREE
Heart-covered printed sweatshirt, $12.99, H&M
Robot heart PJ set, $18.86, GAP
Jantzen Glitzy Heart Tulle Trim Tankini, $29.43-$45, Amazon
Elephant Valentine Sweater, $44, Janie and Jack
Valentine's Day Baby Boys Tie; Grey and Red Tie Bodysuit with Suspenders and Crocheted Hat, $36.50, Antsy Pants for Him
Kids Personalized Holiday Robe, $39.00, Chasing Fireflies
XO Booties, $28.00, uncommongoods
Candy Hearts Knit Beanie Hat, $10.88, Claire's
Heart & Arrow Bow Tie, $8.76, GYMBOREE
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Gifts:
Plushcraft Heart Pillow Kit, $13.49, Walmart
1 X One heart Shaped Pink Calculator, $3.37, Amazon
Neapolitan Glycerin Soap Popsicle, $5.00, The Little Soap Store
Strawberry Soap Popsicle, $4.95, The Little Soap Store
Valentine's Day Natural Eco Friendly Kids Handmade Soy Coloring CRAYON Love Hearts (Set of 8), $10, Earth Grown Crayons
Edgar and Ollie the Puppet Pals, $28.00, uncommongoods
You Rock Candy Heart Coin Purse, $5.63, Claire's
Dear Valentine Letters Mad Libs, $4.59, BARNES & NOBLE
Want to share the love? Pin these cute and creative gift ideas on Pinterest.
TODAY.com contributor Lisa A. Flam is a news and lifestyles reporter in New York. Follow her on Twitter: @lisaflam