Natural Valentine's Gifts for Kids
Children's Toys and Kits that Enhance Imagination and Activity
Looking for a quality crafted Valentine's Day present for a child? These suggestions are natural gifts that encourage imagination, creativity, and activity.
Caregivers looking for a Valentine's Day present for a child may wish to find gifts that build imaginative and creative skills. Natural toys are the perfect solution for parents frustrated with the commercialized and automated toys of today. Here are some natural toy Valentine gift ideas for kids.
Inspire Imagination
Sweetheart Angel exclusive to Magic Cabin. This natural doll is the perfect Valentine's gift for girls age 3 and up. Handcrafted by Kathe Kruse® of Germany, the loving detail is sure to please your little angel. Natural features of the doll include long locks of soft mohair, cotton skin, and wool stuffing. The fancy nylon and tulle dresses come in pink and red. The 7 inch doll is adorned with a sweetheart bead bracelet. For younger toddlers age 1 and up, Kathe Kruse® also has created It's Me Star Fairy Ballerina Doll available at other natural toy shops.
Haba Wooden Toy Chocolates. These wooden treats are available at many natural toy stores. As children pretend to give their own Valentine's Day treats, they use their imagination and engage in creative play. The chocolates come in an adorable purple tin. Made in Germany and intended for children age 3 and up.
Inspire Activity
Piggy Solitaire available at Magic Cabin. This all-wood game is perfect for children age 5 through adults. It is a Valentine spin on a traditional peg game. The goal is to jump the wooden piggies over each other on the heart-shaped board and leave only one piggy standing. The game comes with the 8" X 8 1/4" board, 33 piggies, and instructions.
Heart Jump Ropes by Vilac. This adorable jump rope from France gives the gift of exercise with a Valentine theme. The thick wooden handles decorated with little hearts are just right for little hands. Vilac, a French maker, has been crafting wooden toys for over 80 years.
Inspire Creativity
"Make Your Own Chocolate" Kit available at Tree Hollow Toys. What would Valentine's Day be to a child without a gift of chocolate? This is the perfect gift for children aged 8 and up. It will satisfy the sweet tooth, but parents will be happy with the organic ingredients. Children will also learn about the rainforest as they prepare their chocolate. Also included in this fair trade kit: certified organic cocoa butter, cocoa powder, confectioner's sugar, starter crystals, a temperature indicator, paper candy liners, and instructions.
Wooden musical instruments. Children can delight in creating their own Valentine music. Wooden musical instruments come in a variety of colors and styles. These toys grow with children and are appropriate to a wide range of ages.
In addition to building imagination, activity, and creativity, natural toys offer children a unique and durable gift. Parents will not go wrong with one of these natural Valentine gifts for their children.
For further reading about Valentine products for children refer to Girls' Valentine's Day Gifts and Valentine’s Day Movies for Kids.
Product information from:
- Hazelnut Kids
- Magic Cabin
- Tree Hollow Toys
