Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

Updated by Sarah Baird

Some kids dream all year about decorating Valentine’s Day cards for their classmates, covering them in red-and-pink glitter and heart-shaped stickers around words of friendship, kindness—or even admission of a first crush. Other children, though, dread the shoebox-turned-mailbox day of exchanging lovey-dovey cards, opting to instead show off their own special interests—Paw Patrol, dinosaurs—through their creations (or store-bought offerings).

If you’re looking for a way to say “I care!” to any child, from the DIY crafter to the Valentine’s Day skeptic, there’s no better way than through a subscription box that can perfectly reflect what they love long after Valentine’s Day has come and gone. And whether they plan to bring a briefcase to school for their anticipated glut of Valentine’s Day cards, a la Schroeder in Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown! , or will simply cherish a single card like Charlie Brown himself, you can rest assured they’ll feel seen and appreciated when a new subscription box arrives at their door.

Think Outside Boxes (7 - 16+)

Think Outside Boxes (7 - 16+)

From $44.50 per box
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If your favorite pint-sized outdoors-lover wants to learn more about the life skills needed to become a responsible, experienced naturalist and camper, look no further than the Think Outside Box. Intended for kids ages 7–16+, this subscription box is designed to promote thriving exploration in the great outdoors. Each monthly box covers a new theme from outdoor shelters and night-time discovery to first aid and nutrition.

Shipping: *Last date to order for 12/25 delivery is 12/15.* Subscription renewal payments process on the 25th of the month. Automatically renews monthly; subscription ends after one year. Can be cancelled anytime before the next renewal date.

“Amazing idea and nice curation. Very happy with the quality of the items and all of the thought that went into this.” – Kiersten M.

Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club

Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club

From $12.95 per box
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Sticker enthusiasts will be overjoyed by the colorful, playful Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Club subscription box, which arrives chocked full of the legendary sticker company’s signature, fun-loving creations. Each month, subscribers will receive a curated collection of up to 15 sheets of Mrs. Grossman stickers featuring iconic designs, staff favorites, brand new releases, exclusives from the archives, and special perks just for members. Get your little one’s binders, art projects, and sticker books ready for decorating and collecting!

Shipping: Subscribe before the 25th of each month 4 PM PST to make sure you get the next month's sticker pack! We'll ship orders to Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club members by the 4th of each month. Ships free in the US, and for just $5 anywhere else.

“Received in just a few days! So adorable, my nieces loved it! It also comes in the cutest envelope!” — Julia D.

Snail Mail Weekly Letter  from Sunny the Mail Snail for ages 3 to 8

Snail Mail Weekly Letter from Sunny the Mail Snail for ages 3 to 8

From $15.00 per box
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Along with Sunny the Mail Snail leaving a special surprise in the mailbox every week, Snail Mail for Kids is an affordable educational gift that can enhance literacy competency and help kids develop a love for reading. Fun for the whole family, a welcome kit brings a stuffed Sunny and a map to track his global travels. Then each week afterwards, a letter arrives telling witty and silly snail tales of all of Sunny’s adventures, bringing fun facts about animals and locations from around the world. Each letter also delivers a trading card that will help solve Sunny’s secret code and includes a fun extra that ties into the week’s story. Sunny is guaranteed to become a fast family friend, and leave everyone checking the mailbox in anticipation!

Shipping: First order/letter ships within a week then weekly thereafter.

“My 4 year old loved getting letters from Sunny. She always showed off her stickers and pictures to family that would visit. She also loved her stuffed Sunny and would bring him to daycare whenever she got the chance. Thanks for making lasting memories for our family.” — Alyssa N.

The Creature Crew box

The Creature Crew box

From $19.99 per box
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Daughter can’t get enough of penguins? Nephew fascinated by snakes? Grandson over-the-moon for monkeys? The Creature Crew Box is an extraordinary way to help kids dive deeper into their animal obsessions. Each subscription box (suitable for ages 5+) includes scientific activities, creative crafts, puzzles, kid-friendly recipes, and a keepsake highlighting the animal-of-the-month.

Shipping: We ship approximately the 15th of each month. FREE shipping to the contiguous 48 states. If you order between the 15 and the 7th of the month, we mail out immediately, otherwise your order will go out the 15th. Cratejoy does renew automatically on the 15th even if you have ordered within a week of this renewal date.

“Got this as a gift for my daughter. She loved the kit! Very easy to read and understand the information given about the animals. It made it more interesting that the animals she learned about are some we have in a neighboring state.” — Eilenette R.

Hey Doll! Teen+Tween Subscription Box for Girls

Hey Doll! Teen+Tween Subscription Box for Girls

From $38.95 per box
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Let the self-care—and self-love—start flowing early for the teens and tweens in your life with Hey Doll!’s subscription box. Each package contains between three and five high-quality lifestyle items like nail polish, bath bombs, and fuzzy eye masks that provide motivation, direction, and support for girls as they navigate through a season of major personal change. There’s also an accompanying interactive website to help reinforce the #heydollstrong movement!

Shipping: First box will ship out within 2-3 business days of ordering. Subsequent box shipments are bi-monthly. shipping months are: Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug & Oct. International orders may be subject to higher shipping cost.

"You can tell the items in my daughter's box were hand picked and carefully curated. Each piece matched the theme perfectly. The shipping was timely and the message was awesome. We both enjoyed the box and the uniqueness of the design." - Sonya J.

Lil Readers Book Club

Lil Readers Book Club

From $42.95 per box
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Shipping: We ship the week of the 20th each month.

Want to explore even more ways to show your love this Valentine’s Day? Check out our wide range of kiddo-approved subscription boxes !