25 Creative Valentine’s Gifts for Boys to Show Them How Special They Are

It may seem like he loves nothing more than playing video games, but we're sure he'll pause it long enough to sample this chocolate controller. It comes with 70g of chocolate that'll make him forget all about those heart-shaped candy boxes. No age recommendation given

In this Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner, a mom is so into "upcycling" old treasures that her son worries she'll want to tinker with and improve him, too — but, of course, she loves him just the way he is. Good Housekeeping testers responded to the sweet message, and, since it's not explicitly a Valentine's Day book, you can read it together year-round. Ages 5+

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This snuggly buddy can be used as a washcloth, making it a stuffie kids can take into the bath with them. The lion even has heart eyes, so it (subtly) fits the Valentine's Day theme. Ages 1 month+

This skeleton dinosaur will be your kids' new buddy, since it can respond to sound, motion and touch. Get them riled, and they glow, roar, chomp, rattle their bones and even vent some dino gas. Ages 5+

Two powerhouse kids' brands — Play-Doh and Nickelodeon — have teamed up to make a super-stretchy slime. It comes in 30 oz tubs, so you get a lot of the reusable goo, too. Ages 3+

He may have seen this on TikTok: The board is filled with colored gel, and he can make pictures and patterns in it by squishing it around with either his finger or the included stylus. It's a quiet fidget toy that'll keep his hands busy. Ages 4+

This journal makes it easy to stay connected with your boy: It offers fill-in-the-blank prompts and conversation starters to get the words flowing. Ages 10+

This Xbox controller comes in a perfect Valentine's Day shade — though you can also get it in pink (also for V-Day) and a host of other colors, too. The gamer in your life will appreciate that it comes with a dual rumble rotor and advanced gaming buttons, too. No age recommendation given

Elephants always rank at the top of kids' favorite-animal lists, and this one has a Valentine's Day twist since it's holding a bouquet of hearts. This design comes in five colors, including coral, seafoam green, natural white, gray and honey. Sizes 12m – 4T

These love notes fold up and turn into paper airplanes. Stage in-home paper airplane competitions, or buy them for the class party. Ages 5+

It's funny how the formula for Mad Libs haven't changed for decades, but kids still get a kick out of them like they're new. This comes with 21 Valentine's Day-themed fill-in-the-blank that kids can use to come up with their own silly stories. Ages 8+

Stevon the Tan Dog is the perfect friend to add to his Squishmallows collection; he's 8" tall, and comes with a cute "hugs and squishes" message on his belly. But if dogs aren't his thing, there are plenty of Squishmallows to choose from, in a variety of animal (and food!) shapes, in Valentine's themes and non. Ages 0+

Turn his room into a night sky with this lamp, which is 3D printed to look like the surface of the moon. It comes in four sizes and lights up in 16 different colors. No age recommendation given

Pranking is huge among kids, and this is a way to introduce some lighthearted pranks into a lovey-dovey holiday. Watch where you sit! You get 12 in one pack, which is perfect for a class party. Ages 4+

Give him a heart this Valentine's Day ... an anatomically correct one! And if you want you can get other organs to go with it, too, like a kidney or liver (or a drop of blood or insulin). It's a mini STEM lesson and a V-Day gift in one! Ages 3+

The great thing is that these interlocking pieces can be used to build hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day — but when the holiday is over, they can be used for open-ended building. Every Plus Plus piece can be used with any other Plus Plus set, so there's no limit to what they can make. Ages 5+

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With great power comes great responsibility ... to not be smelly. This Spider-Man themed set includes body wash, deodorant and shampoo with a "fresh air" scent that's supposed to make you feel like you're swinging through the sky. No age recommendation given

If you want to use the holiday to talk about all the emotions, not just love, these are good conversation starters. Each bottle represents a separate emotion — happy, angry, scared or sad — and the liquid moves through it in a corresponding way. They're fun to keep lined up on a desk or dresser. Ages 3+

If your guy is reluctant to celebrate Valentine's Day, tell him so was Pete the Cat — until he realized how special all the cats in his life are. This book also comes with Valentine's Day cards and stickers, too. Ages 4+

The best way to make a heart t-shirt feel less mushy? Add a mustache! This shirt also comes in adult sizes for men and women — and in five different colors — if you want to do a family match. Sizes small – 12