Home Toddler Toys & Gear 21 Incredible Gifts for a Three-Year-Old By Jamie Davis SmithOctober 29, 2021 Search more like this paw-patrolt-rexbakingfamily-ownedgift-ideasholiday-giftsice-creamone-of-a-kindpretend-playyoung-explorersbuytruckladybugmatch Read next Toddler Toys & Gear The Best Organic Clothes for Babies & Toddlers Toddler Toys & Gear 45 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood Toddler Toys & Gear Target’s Best Holiday Deals Start Sooner Than You Think Toddler Toys & Gear This Larger Than Life Mister Rogers Monument is Exactly What the World Needs Toddler Toys & Gear Want a Free Donut on Halloween? Here’s How to Get One from Krispy Kreme Your three-year-old is growing up fast! They love to explore, stretch their imagination and soak up new information. We have the best gift ideas to keep your three-year-old happy this holiday season from ride-on toys to pretend play gear to electronics built just for them. We know you’ll find some winners here! Personalized Chair $110 BUY NOW This kid-sized chair is the perfect place to read, watch movies or hang out with friends. Just so there is no confusion, you can add personalization. As a bonus, this chair's cover is removable for easy washing. LeapFrog® LeapLand Adventures™ $30 BUY NOW Only you will know that they're secretly mastering their letters, numbers, shapes and colors while playing this quest-filled video game from LeapFrog. Connect the wireless controller to your TV with the HDMI stick, and your little adventurer will be on their way (no downloads or account setup needed). Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set $24 BUY NOW Hours of pretend play are in your future with this sweet treat, which includes a dozen wooden, sliceable cookies and mix-and-match frosting options. Prep your tools (in this case, a wooden knife, spatula, cookie sheet and kitchen mitt) and serve up some fun. Kid Trax USPS Mail Carrier Ride-On $230 BUY NOW Nothing stops the mail from getting delivered! This life-like truck has working headlights, a horn and a functional FM radio. Marshall’s Transforming Movie City Fire Truck $45 BUY NOW Bring your favorite pup home this holiday season. This PAW Patrol fire truck has it all: ladder, rescue slide, net and water cannon. Marshall himself comes in the package to help save the day! Fidget Pouch $24 BUY NOW This set from Rafi Nova makes a great gift for kids who need something to do with their hands other than drawing on the wall. The fidgets pack up in their own pouch making it a great choice for car rides as well. KidKraft Wooden Farm to Table Play Kitchen $185 BUY NOW Kids can use this kitchen's faux garden boxes to grow their own veggies and then prepare the freshest meals anywhere. There is even a chalkboard so that kids can display the day's menu. Wooden Doctor's Kit $50 BUY NOW Help your little one learn about medical procedures by letting them take over family medical exams. This set from Le Van Toys comes with a toy stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, blood pressure gauge, ear scope, reflex hammer, scissors and two medicine bottles in an adorable doctor's bag. Jumbo Tiger Plush $90 BUY NOW By the time your child is three years old they probably already have an enviable stuffy collection. This year go BIG with this tiger from Wild Republic that doubles as a pillow. $22 BUY NOW Britannica's Big Book of Why Is your toddler always asking why? This book answers questions about animals, machines, the human body and more written in a way little ones can understand. Green Toys RV Camper Set $30 BUY NOW This three-in-one set comes with a pick-up truck, camper and boat that hook together for road trips across the living room. When your little one needs a break from driving, the included minifigures can stop for a night to make dinner on their very own camper stove. Land of Dough Playdough $15 BUY NOW This luxe playdough is made with all-natural ingredients and comes in gorgeous patterns including a sparkly galaxy and zebra stripes. Even better, this playdough rehydrates so all is not lost if your little one forgets to seal the lid. OuiSi $35 BUY NOW We love this colorful card game because there are so many ways to play. Look for matching colors, shapes and patterns, or use the photos to tell a story. BioLite Alpenglow Lantern $60 BUY NOW We love this option for little ones who are afraid of the dark. Press a button on the bottom to have an instant reading light or push the button again to create a multi-colored light with a fireworks effect. Bonus: It's rechargeable. TeeTurtle Reversible Octopus $15 BUY NOW What's better than one stuffie? Two! This cute octopus is not just on-trend but gives your three-year-old two gifts in one. It can also help you teach your toddler concepts like happy and sad. Photo Ark ABC $17 BUY NOW Stunning photography from Joel Sartore shows kids the animal world while teaching them all of their letters from armadillo to zebra. CoComelon Learning Doll $49 BUY NOW Kids can learn their numbers, letters and more with this interactive doll that looks just like JJ. Play Maysie Dollhouse $48 BUY NOW A dollhouse doesn't need to take up a corner of your living room to be fun. These mini dollhouses from Play Maysie each contain two rooms cleverly built in a case the size of a lunchbox. Mobo Mity Sport Tricycle $130 BUY NOW Your little one will love this amped-up tricycle with dual joystick steering and big tires capable of making swooping turns. It sits low to the ground meaning there is less chance of tipping over. Bonus: It is adjustable and will fit kids up until they are about 80 pounds. Schleich Farm World Adventure Tree House $69 BUY NOW This set comes with everything a kid could want in a treehouse from a tire swing, slide and telescope to pet dog and bird in residence. Hess Cargo Plane & Jet $40 BUY NOW Hours of pretend play are in your toddler's future when you gift this two-in-one toy cargo plane that has a jet hidden inside. They'll love the lifelike sounds, retractable wings, doors that open and the slide-out ramp. Images courtesy of retailers. All items were available at time of publication. Featured photo via pexels. —Jamie Davis Smith & Editorial Team RELATED STORIES 15 Gifts Every Nature Lover Will Adore 13 Fabulous Gifts for Budding Bakers & Chefs 19 Festive Holiday Gifts for $20 & Under 17 Awesome Stocking Stuffers for Kids