"Guess How Much I Love You" Book by Sam McBratney
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This classic children's book is a perfect Valentine's Day gift for baby. This is the sweet tale of a father and baby bunny discussing just how fond they are of one another, each trying to top the other's grand professions of love. Toddlers will love imitating the baby bunny's way of expressing love to it's father, and babies will enjoy the quiet story and cute drawings as a relaxing end to the day.
Valentine's Day Rubber Ducks
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This set of four funny rubber duckies will make bath time more fun for Valentine's Day and beyond. From a dapper duck with a bouquet of roses to duckies holding "Be Mine" hearts, this is a Valentine's Day gift that will please any baby or toddler. As a bonus, these cute ducks are really inexpensive, and would be a good choice if you have more than one baby Valentine gift to purchase.
Hip Clips Boutique Valentine's Day Hair Bows
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A pretty red and white hair bow might be just the right thing for your girly girl on Valentine's Day. These hand-made hair bows come on a clip, so you can easily get them to stay in a toddler's fine hair. I'm particularly fond of the Cross My Heart clips, but there are a few different Valentine's Day options to choose from.
"Counting Kisses" Book by Karen Katz
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Counting Kisses is a wonderful bedtime story all year long, but the kissy message makes it a nice gift for Valentine's Day. In this story, a sleepy baby gets kisses from family members in order to go to sleep. The fun part is reading it to your little one and counting down kisses along with the story. The illustrations in this book are very pretty, too.
My First Valentine's Day One-Piece from Old Navy
Your baby will look perfectly sweet in this light gray bodysuit from Old Navy. It says "My First Valentine's Day" on the front in stylish red writing, which matches the eye-catching red trim. There's a cute little monkey in blue next to the writing, and he's hugging a small red heart. This bodysuit is appropriate for boys or girls, and is available in sizes for birth to 24 months.
Puglee Plush Uglydoll Toy
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Puglee isn't Valentine's Day specific, but this plush toy is perfectly pink, so it will fit right in among the gifts for this holiday. Uglydolls are funny looking, for sure, but they're a hit with kids of all ages. I like that Puglee comes in a range of sizes and prices, all the way from a keychain type version that an older toddler could clip on a backpack for pre-school to a 24-inch version that may be nearly as big as your newborn.
Personalized "Heart Breaker" Romper
I love the contrast of the black trim against the white cotton of this unisex romper. A big red heart adorns the center front, and contains the words "Heart Breaker." You can have your baby's romper personalized with his or her name above the heart, too. Available for 6 to 24 months.
Valentine's Day Bears from Vermont Teddy Bear
Vermont Teddy Bear has a wide selection of Valentine's Day bears, so there's a bear for every baby. From shy and sweet girly bears in red dresses to a cow-print "Udderly in Love" bear and a Baby's First Valentine bear, you'll have fun choosing one of these high-quality teddy bears for a special baby. Vermont Teddy Bears are expensive for stuffed animals, but should last a long while, too. They're handmade in Vermont, too!
"Love You Forever" Book by Robert Munsch
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The deep bond of love between mother and baby is the theme for this touching book, which begins with a mother rocking her tiny newborn. Mom's love continues throughout the book and the child's development into an adult, and finally the tables turn and her grown son returns the family love by caring for his aging mother. An enchanting story for babies, Love You Forever will also be fun for new readers to practice with.
Disney Winnie the Pooh "Un-Valentine's Day" DVD
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Winnie the Pooh shares a great story about friendship in "Un-Valentine's Day," where the whole gang decides to call off Valentine's Day. Soon, hearts open up and gifts start arriving, though, teaching babies and toddlers about how friends love one another.
