3 Year Old Gift Guide

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Three is such a fun age to shop for! A whole new world of 3+ toys have opened up to them. This also means shopping can be a little overwhelming. When shopping for my 2 toddlers, I love trying to get gifts from several categories! Here are some of our tried-and-true toys that my kids have loved to help you out.

For even more options, Check out last year’s gift guide for 3 year olds.

1. Penguin Launch Game (USA, CAN) | Experience the excitement of fairground aim-and-launch target games by setting up targets, aiming the wooden whale launcher, and hitting the spout to send plush penguins soaring through the air

2. Squigz 2.0 (USA, CAN) | You cannot go wrong purchasing these! Especially the 2.0 version which creates even more fun. Sticks to any smooth, non-porous surface - Leaves no residue or marks. Great for bathtub, walls, windows, school lockers, tabletops, desktops.

3. Wooden Fine Motor Pack (USA)| Helps children improve fine motor function! This case includes multiple learning games including lacing beads, beehive, lacing board, tie up shoe, lacing ring, and peg board toy. Amazing kit to have for a 3 year old!

4. Microwavable Stuffed Animals (USA, CAN) | We heat these up first thing in the morning and before bed. The kids love cuddling with them! Filled with all-natural grain and dried lavender. (They do have a lavender scent!) You can also use them cold!

5. Play Sand Sensory Set (USA) | My kids have loved this little kit! This sensory set includes everything you need for irresistible, tactile fun you can feel, includes siftably soft Playfoam Sand, and fine motor tools perfect for stamping, digging, squeezing, and molding. Non-toxic and never dries out!

6. XL Magnatiles Dinosaur Set (USA) | This was nominated for toy of the year and I can see why! This XL Dino World set is larger than life with oversized tropical-themed tiles plus all six of the dinosaurs, and new-to-the-world magnetic trees. Check out their regular sized animal sets here! So fun!

8. Kids Room Doorway Curtain (USA, CAN) | Each side features bold, colorful artwork. Curtains have panel ties to keep open and a universal tension rod that accommodates doorways ranging from 29 inches all the way up to 40 inches wide! No tools are required and you can move the Doorway Curtain as needed because there are ZERO holes to drill, screws, adhesives, or permanent attachments.

7. Carry & Go Track Table (USA, CAN) | This track flips for cars/monster trucks on one side and trains on the other side! Portable and easily put away to save space! We love this track! Here are some of my kid’s favorite monster trucks to add-on!

9. Where’s Squeaky Hide n Seek Game (USA, CAN) | My 3 year old loves playing this game! It’s so cute to watch him. This adorable little mouse makes sounds when someone hides her, low at first, then louder and louder until one player finds her.

10. Bath Tub Bay (USA | My kids love bath toys like this! Especially ones with a slide for characters. This playset has lots of fun features including a boat, slide, water pouring feature, color changing crab and more!

11. Deluxe Wooden Stamp Set (USA, CAN) | My kids love these wooden stamp sets. They are so great to have on hand. It’s great that they also sell extra ink when you run out.

11. Express Your Feelings Set (USA) | Helps children identify and connect with their emotions! We use these all the time. Also, great for a calm down corner. Each bottle mimics a unique emotion, color, and interactive element.

12. Peppa Pig Motorhome (USA, CAN) | We are in a Peppa Pig phase right now. I was so happy to find this amazing toy for my son. Vehicle converts to a multi-level RV playset for exciting 2-in-1 play.

13. Magnetic Book (USA, CAN) | These books are amazing & so great for on the go! Use the cards and match the picture with magnets! Easy storage since the book is magnetic too. Lots of different themes to choose from.

14. Water-activated Bath Toy (USA, CAN) | Water-Activated Light Up Toy; Lights Automatically Turn Off when dry. Flexible Arms and Legs to Brighten Bath Time and Playtime. Perfect for the bath, water tables, and sensory bins!

15. Junior Size Bouncy Castle (USA, CAN) | This bouncy castle has been amazing for us! It is the junior size so it is small enough that we are able to use in our basement and living room! Just having it for birthday parties has been so worth it. We also have long winters which makes this great to get the kids moving.

16. Construction Utensil Set (USA, CAN) | These utensils definitely help get my kids to the table. They are such picky eaters! These can go right into the dishwasher too.

17. Wooden Fire Station (USA, CAN) | This was my son’s Christmas gift last year and it’s still getting lots of play time! We love the vehicles and pulling to string to make the fire truck fly out the doors. Great quality wooden toy!

18. Wooden Vacuum Cleaner (USA, CAN) | I was so surprised by this toy after I bought it. I was looking for a vacuum that truly was a toy, not one of the ones that actually suction. My kiddos love this one! It comes with wooden pieces to put on the floor that you roll over. They get picked up and go into a storage box in the base.

19. Teeterboard (USA, CAN) | Rock it, roll it, sit in it, or stand - there are endless ways to play in this unique board. Strong plastic body holds up to 110 pounds while the durable silicone suction cups stand up to hours and hours of playtime. Suction cups pop as the Teeter Popper rocks to reward active play!

20. Super Bucket Train Set (USA, CAN) | We are obsessed with these bucket train sets! The just came out with the best one of all & it was nominated for toy of the year! We got rid of our train table and started using these set instead. Easy to store inside the bucket it comes with! Takes up no space! I can’t recommend these enough.

21. Wooden Animals with display shelf (USA, CAN) | If you haven’t started your animal collection, now is the time. These are by one of my favorite wooden toy brands. Made with high quality materials that will last for years. I’ve linked a few of their animals sets for you. We love the “coastal creatures’ set!

22. StairSlide | This will win Christmas this year! Holds up to 175lbs! Perfect for kids & worry-free for parents! Non-slip bottom and extends to fit your stairs. When you're done with the fun just stack and store for later use!