Valentine’s Day is approaching and you have probably seen many over the top Valentine’s Day baskets for kids, but don’t worry you can make your child a festive basket without breaking the bank! If you are looking for affordable items to fill up a basket for your child then check out below for some suggestions:

A Reusable basket :

The past couple of years I have reused the same heart shaped baskets for my kids each Valentine’s Day. Reusable baskets are a great way to cut down on waste, as well as limit your future expenses. So many places have baskets that start as low as a $1. Simply choose a basket that is budget friendly for you and then start filling it up!

A Book:

A Valentine’s Day themed book is a fun way to make your basket more festive! It also is an alternative to treats if you are looking for treat free options. You can pick out a book that is geared towards your child’s age. If you already have lots of valentine books then instead you can just add any random book that is geared towards your child’s interest.

Pajamas:

Who doesn’t love getting a new pair of cozy pajamas?! Pajamas are another budget friendly option for making an affordable basket for your child. You can pick out valentine themed pajamas to make the basket look more festive or choose whatever kind of pajamas your child prefers.

A Plushie:

A plushie will instantly add some cuteness to your Valentine’s Day basket ! Also, small sized plushies are usually pretty affordable . Your child will love this snuggly addition to their basket !

Play Doh :

A small pack of Play-Doh is another fun basket filler! You can’t go wrong with this childhood classic. Your child will have a blast using their imagination to make countless Play-Doh creations.

A Water bottle /sippy cup :

A water bottle or sippy cup makes for a useful and practical basket item. It’s nice knowing that you aren’t wasting money on something that your child will use for one day then be over it.

Valentine’s Stamps:

If you are looking for something to keep your child busy for a while and is affordable then Valentine’s stamps are for you! My children love to stamp all over plain paper, as well as add stamps onto their personal drawings. Also, if you have a school-age child they could use these stamps to personalize their Valentines cards.

Treat:

A small treat to make your basket tasty is another way to create an affordable Valentine’s Day basket for your kid. You can pick an healthy snack, baby food, or candy. Pick your treat based off your family’s preference .

Creating a Valentine’s Day basket for your kid does not have to be expensive and stressful. You can create a fun and festive basket even on a budget!