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120 Gifts for 3 Year Olds

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Talking Flashcards

Improve their cognitive skills with these 112 double-sided flashcards.

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Nutty Toys Pop Tubes Sensory Toy

8.2" tubes that stretch to 27.5" and are joined to make fun shapes.

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Slotic Magnetic Wooden Fishing Game Toy

Learn your ABCs with these 36 brightly colored splinter-free pieces.

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“Press Here” Book

Teaches about color and shapes in a fun and imaginative way.

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My First Big Book of Coloring

With almost 200 pages of fun and appealing, child-friendly artwork.

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Lego Duplo Number Train

A buildable locomotive with 3 wagons, numbered bricks, and more.

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VTech Chomp and Count Dino

Recognizes the 8 food pieces as you feed him and gives fun responses.

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LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book

Touch the words to hear new vocabulary, sound effects, and fun facts.

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Tacobear 36Pcs Magnetic Fishing Wooden Montessori Toy

You get 26 letters and 10 numbers all magnetic, shaped as sea animals.

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Little Genius Kit

It develops logic, fine motor skills, writing, and pen control.

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Water Wow Coloring & Painting Book

This paint-with-water book has 4 reusable pages and a water pen.

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Ocean-Life Wall Chart

It's foldable, waterproof, tear-resistant, and has a protective film.

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No Spill Musical Bubble Machine

Comes with 16 oz of nontoxic, dye-free bubble solution.

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Numbers, Letters and Counting Fun Cards

There's 37 colored wooden blocks to be matched to 36 flashcards.

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Design & Drill Take-Along Toolkit

Kit has 60 bolts, 3 bits, a screwdriver, and a guide with 10 patterns.

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HABA Number Maze

It's lightweight, and made from kid-safe lime plywood and plastic.

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Animal Magnet Set

With 20 animal magnets to manipulate/move around on magnetic surfaces.

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Click and Learn Laptop

With 123 and ABC buttons, a shapes flipper and 40+ educational songs.

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Learning Wagon

Roll the wagon or press the buttons to activate phrases and more.

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Monkey Around Game

The game prompts hugs, high-fiving, balancing, hopping and more.

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“Roar I’m A Dinosaur” Book

Transform into a dino with this interactive mask book with eyeholes.

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Kids’ Activity Cube

Promotes counting and develops color, pattern, and shape recognition.

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Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set

This set features 100 blocks in 4 colors and 9 different shapes.

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2 Pack LCD Writing Tablets

Write easily with the included plastic stylus and erase with 1 click.

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Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Explorer Scope

Encourage scientific exploration with this microscope cum telescope.

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KOKODI LCD Writing Tablet

Erasable electronic drawing pads to doodle, draw, and be creative.

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Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks

Make 3D geometric figures using 46 tiles made of non-toxic plastic.

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NASHRIO Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers

An animal print 6-in-1 jigsaw puzzle kit for cognitive development.

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14 Piece Puzzle Globe for Kids

Kids learn about their world with these 6-continent puzzle pieces.

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USA Map in The Tub Kids Bath Activity

29 foam pieces to give kids a mini U.S. geography class while bathing.

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Water Doodle/Coloring Mat

Fill the magic pen with clean water and draw — no ink, paint, or mess.

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Talking Flashcards

Improve their cognitive skills with these 112 double-sided flashcards.

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Asago Magnetic Blocks

A set of 56, 1.34" round-edged 3D blocks made of food-grade plastic.

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GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope

It features 60 up-close, quality images and the voice of Bindi Irwin.

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Scissor Skills Activity Book

It teaches cutting skills safely and develops motor skills.

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LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book

All the words come with sound effects and fun facts.

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Kids Piano Mat

You get 4 unique play modes and 8 musical instrument sounds.

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Learning Time – Educational Clock

Reads time out loud, plays classical music, and acts as a night light.

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See & Spell Learning Educational Toys

Matching letters game with 56 flashcards and 52 wooden letter blocks.

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Atoylink Wooden Counting Peg Board

A multi-functional learning tool suited for your pre-schooler.

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Outdoor

Little Tikes Hide and Seek Climber

It has a gentle slope for soft landings and a crawl tunnel/hide-out.

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Tunnel and Ball Game

Has a flexible-fabric crawl-through tunnel and 2 ball-drop towers.

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Rocking Elephant

It has a sturdy wooden construction, plush material, and makes sounds.

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CENOVE Build a Bouquet Floral Arrangement Playset

It has 52 stem and leaf sections, 34 flower pieces and others.

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Intex Rainbow Ring Inflatable Center

Easy to inflate, made of sturdy plastic with a 200+ liter capacity.

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Eocolz Kids Ball Pit

Made from kid-safe, waterproof fabric and easy to clean and fold away.

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GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars

Designed with focus-free magnification and extra-large eyepieces.

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Move2Play Soccer Ball

It has sensors that recognize an activity and has hilarious responses.

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Excavator and Dump Truck Toy

It has real moving parts and is designed to withstand rough play.

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Mini Deluxe Scooter

With a sturdy design, lean-to-steer tech, 3-wheel support, and more.

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Go and Grow Dino

The wide front wheelbase and big rear wheel make it sturdy/balanced.

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Bean Bag Toss Toy

Made of thick fabric with no sharp edges, 10 beanbags, balls and more.

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FUN LITTLE TOYS Kids Play Tent

It includes items like a ​​battery-powered gas stove and an oil lamp.

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Green Toys Watering Can Set

A 3-piece set made of 100% recycled plastic — it’s BPA- and PVC-free.

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Kids Basketball Hoop

It has an adjustable height of 2.9 to 6.2 ft, with a sturdy design.

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WALIKI Hopper Ball for Kids

Easy to inflate, meets safety standards and has age-appropriate sizes.

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Small Dinosaur Water Pistols

The edges are polished, with rounded corners, and won’t scratch kids.

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Crawl Tunnel

6 ft long, it's well-padded around the hardened spring steel wire.

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Walkie-Talkies for Kids

Easy to use, portable, and can also be used as a flashlight.

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Riding

Little Tikes Horse and Carriage

Kids can take the reins and drive or parents can use them to pull.

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Fisher-Price Harley-Davidson Tough Trike

It has handlebar grips as well as a nifty storage compartment.

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Kids Bike

A rugged steel frame with removable training wheels and water bottle.

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Kiddieland Mickey Ride-on Plane

It features shifting gears, a revving sound, and moves side-to-side.

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Mini Deluxe Eco Scooter

It features parts made of recycled ocean plastic and supports 110 lbs.

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Interactive Electric Ride-on Car

Maximum speed is 1.5 mph, has a push button to drive, and plays music.

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Schwinn Koen & Elm hybrid bike

Pedals and seat position ensure less wobbling, and proper posture.

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Wood Ride-On Plush Rocker

It's 28"L x 12"W x 22"H, comes already assembled and holds max 75 lbs.

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Cyclone Kid’s Ride-On Toy

With 16" wheels, it uses arm-power action and can do 360º spins.

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Ziggle Kids Wiggle Car

To ride, toddlers need to twist the handlebars and wiggle in the back.

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Kids Beginner Mini Skateboard

The 17” wooden deck has grip tape and accommodates up to 121 lbs.

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Building

Dinosaur Construct and Play

It includes 106 pieces and comes fully assembled and ready to play.

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ToyVelt Dinosaur Take Apart Toys

It has moveable parts and is made of nontoxic ABS plastic.

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Toyk Road Dinosaur World

It contains 144 track pieces, including trees, dinosaurs, and cars.

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Play-Doh Slime Unicorn colors

A 13-pack with 7 non-toxic compounds that are differently textured.

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Fat Brain Toys for Building and Construction

250 wooden blocks in 8 geometric shapes combine to create designs.

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Nutty Toys Pop Tubes Sensory Toy

8.2" tubes that stretch to 27.5" and are joined to make fun shapes.

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MAGBLOCK Magnetic Building Blocks

Get 77 shapes made of nontoxic, durable plastic and other add-ons.

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Skoolzy Lacing Beads

Includes 36 string beads, 4 strings, and teaches color matching.

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Boon Building Bath Pipes

With 5 shapes that can be combined in a chain or used individually.

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Monkey String Yarn Stix

These 500, 6" yarn sticks bend, wrap and twist into 2D or 3D figures.

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Building Block Set

Mold 100 CPC-certified magnetic tiles into unique 2D or 3D shapes.

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Play-Doh Modeling Compound

Shape, squish, mash-up — boost creativity with this modeling clay.

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STEM Road Builder Game

Link paths and let the car transport the marble ball to the end.

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Cool

VTech Drum Set

Play along to 9 songs — the set also sings about letters and numbers.

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Green Toys Dump Truck

It’s BPA-free, has a workable dumper, and improves gross motor skills.

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Kids Delight Tablet

This 2-in-1 tablet can be used as a standalone or with the keyboard.

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Lettersaurus Toddler Pull Toy

Press the 26 letter buttons to hear the letters and their sounds.

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Baby Shark Bath Toy

Water-activation is what brings this singing toy to life!

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Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone

Tap the balls onto the keys or pull out the xylophone and play it.

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Track Shower Water Slide Bath Toy

46 bright-colored pieces that encourage unique DIY assembly ways.

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Radio Control Cars

The remote controls come with forward and reverse left motions.

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Weighted Plush Bunny

Enjoy the cuddles with this super soft, 16" stuffed toy.

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Robot Baby Toy

4 toys in 1 keep kids engaged from infant to toddler to preschooler.

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Toy Guitar

It has 3 play modes and can sound like an electric or acoustic guitar.

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Peppa Pig Wooden Car And Boat

They have rolling wheels and room for Peppa Pig wooden figures.

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Mighty Echo Microphone

It's battery-free, voice amplifying, and perfect for small hands.

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Baby Shark Soundbook

A 10-button book that plays singing songs — with 16 illustrated pages.

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Magnetic Drawing Board

Made of ABS plastic with round edges and a curved pen tip for safety.

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Draw and Doodle Classic Mat

Includes 1 aquadoodle mat, 1 pen, 4 colors, and 1 instruction manual.

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Race Track Set

Made of wood with 7 mini-cars that slide down 7 continuous tracks.

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Indoor Slide

Made of foldaway cardboard, it’s safe and supports up to 50 lbs.

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Ultimate Superhero Toy Set

A 6-piece set featuring Thor, Batman, Ironman, Hulk, and more.

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Slotic Magnetic Wooden Fishing Game Toy

Learn your ABCs with these 36 brightly colored splinter-free pieces.

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Spirograph Jr.

Draw colorful, spiraling designs with gear rings and washable markers.

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Unicorn Head Lamp

Has a soft, adjustable elastic headband with 4 different light modes.

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National Geographic Kinetic Play Sand

It feels and acts like it’s wet, but leaves your hands completely dry.

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Ice Cream Counter Play Set

This 28-piece set replicates the entire ice cream buying experience.

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Dino Projection Night Light

Has 360-degree rotation and 16 touch-controlled color combinations.

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Dig Up Dinosaur Eggs

Dig up the eggs and match the dinosaurs to the description cards.

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Dinosaur Arts and Crafts Painting kit

Kids get to paint and transform the 12 different white dinos.

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WikkiStix: Reusable Molding and Sculpting Sticks

This sensory fidget toy can be twisted, bent, and stuck to surfaces.

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Bowling Pin Set

Reset the pins with the push of a button — easy for kids to handle.

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Blume Doll

Just add water and watch a new friend bloom.

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Blume Petal Pets

Each flower has a collectible charm bracelet and a pet hiding inside.

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Scruff-a-Luvs Sew Surprise

Wash your scruffy, matted pet to reveal if you have a puppy or kitten.

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Tub Works Bathtub Finger Paint Soap

Non-toxic, kid-friendly, and easily wipes off tub walls after play.

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Prysyed Kids Phone

Comes with an 8 GB SD card and has 10 wallpapers and 5 desktop styles.

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Barbie Be-A-Fashion Designer Doll Dress-Up Kit

With assorted trimmings to make 5 plain dresses look stylish.

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Hicarer Nine Pieces Colorful Unicorn Bracelet

Made of fade-resistant, lightweight, crystal beads and elastic rope.

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Encanto Mirabell Doll

14-inch fashion doll including pom-pom earrings and espadrilles.

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Wooden Cookie Play Food Set

These 29 realistic pieces enact cookie baking, decorating and serving.

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Tea Party Set

Get 45 pieces made of kid-safe tin-coated iron and durable plastic.

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“I’m NOT just a Scribble” by Diane Alber

An illustrated story about kindness and inclusion — plus 100 stickers.

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At 3 years old, most children are naturally excited by toys, especially those that appeal to their sense of imagination. However, finding a toy that will keep a toddler interested can prove to be a challenging task. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our best toy picks specifically curated for your 3-year-old. These toys are not only fun, but they will also encourage learning and help your toddlers prepare for preschool. We’ve also included some great tips to make the toy-buying process easy.  

Choosing the best toys for 3-year-olds

3-year-olds naturally gravitate towards exploring and understanding the world more. They reach new and exciting developmental milestones as their motor skills become fine-tuned and their cognitive skills improve. 

They can run and jump easily, ride tricycles, climb up the stairs without being assisted, wash their own hands, their vocabulary grows, and so much more. It’s an age characterized by imaginative play — toys that encourage forays into their imaginary worlds and that challenge their enhanced motor coordination will put them on the right learning and developmental path. They can also concentrate on tasks for longer periods of time, which makes building and construction kits popular options because they appeal to their desire to problem solve.  

How we identified the best toys for 3-year-olds

Children this age love games of make-believe and activities that test and improve their motor and cognitive skills. We identified toys that will best enhance and facilitate these developmental milestones.

To fuel their imaginations, we selected building and sensory toys so that they can create structures, buildings, and unique worlds of their own. Their attention spans also improve at this age, and these types of toys will test how they work through challenges at the same time. As 3-year-olds’ motor skills develop, they enjoy outdoor and physical activities more. We chose a variety of outdoor toys that will build their dexterity and strengthen these skills — and burn off some of that excess energy in the process. 

3-year-olds begin to initiate conversation, they produce simple sentences, and they can express their interests better. For this reason, we chose great educational language tools, which you can play alongside them. Language development is crucial at this age, and these toys are great building blocks that lay the foundation for their preschool years. 

Tips for buying the best toys for 3-year-olds

  1. Make learning fun
    Whether you want to encourage problem-solving or you want to focus on developing their fine motor skills, always ensure the learning experience is fun! The best toys are engaging and are designed in such a way that the child won’t discard them after playing with them once or twice.
  2. Consider the child’s developmental milestones
    Every child hits the developmental milestones at their own pace. Don’t put pressure on them by choosing toys that may be a bit too advanced for where they’re at in their growth journey. It’s important to choose a toy that can facilitate their unique experience.
  3. Get involved
    3-year-olds are learning at a rapid pace and it’s a very exciting time for parents. Choose toys that require a certain level of involvement and parental interaction — it’s a wonderful way to bond with your little one while ensuring they get the best learning experience possible.