Gabby’s Cat Friend Ship is a hot gift for three-year-olds this holiday season
The holidays for three-year-olds are pure magic. For parents, the festive season can also be a whirlwind of commitments and to-dos. So, if you’re looking for help to narrow down your gift list or need some inspiration for presents that encourage the little ones in your life to explore, stretch their imagination, and discover their own way to have fun, keep reading. From indoor forts to Paw Patrol playsets, these gifts for three-year-olds will keep things merry and bright. Wondering what to get the other kiddos in your life? Check out our guides for two-year-olds, preschoolers, and grade school kids!
Barbie Dreamhouse Playset
There's no Mojo Dojo Casa here! The 2023 version of the iconic dollhouse is the perfect mix of iconic and modern.
Matchbox Recycling Truck
Here’s to the hardworking everyday heroes! Kids will love pulling the lever to empty the bin, and the sounds make this fun toy more realistic.
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set
Kids can watch classic Little Golden Books like The Pokey Little Puppy on this nostalgic projector that’s easy to use, plays music, and can also be used as a night light and white noise machine.
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set ($90)—Buy it here.
Large Barn with Animals and Accessories
Future veterinarians can put their animal care-taking skills to the test with this barnyard play set from schleich®. Loaded with realistic farm accessories and animal figurines (like a cow, calf, piglet, cat, and dove), toddlers will love feeding the flock and fetching hay with a working winch.
Hape Little Chef Cooking & Steam Playset
Little ones can chop, dice, and saute with this pretend Dutch oven that makes real cooking noises, and with the help of a little water, steams up their “dinner.”
VTech Race and Discover Driver
Speed-loving tots will get thrills behind the wheel of this interactive dashboard that lets them make phone calls, drive around different tracks, listen to traffic reports, and even head to the gas station to count how many gallons are needed to fill up.
Melissa & Doug Barber Shop Playset
Fancy a shave and a haircut? Kids can get and give styling services, and there’s even an adjustable beard!
LEGO Duplo 3-in-1 Treehouse
Introducing young kids to the world of LEGO is always a good idea, and this new set is filled with pets, kids, grandparents, and lots of accessories for pretend play.
The Noggin Learning App
Make screen time smarter with a kid-safe, ad-free app for ages 2-7. The Noggin Learning app is so easy, and it's the gift that keeps on giving. Build math, reading, wellness, social & emotional skills with 1000+ educational games, videos, and books starring your little one's favorite characters.
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Reel Big Catch Game
This simple but engaging beginner game helps toddlers learn about size measurement and turn-taking.
Gabby's Dollhouse: Gabby Cat Friend Ship
The newest addition to the Gabby's Dollhouse world is this cute cruise ship that will attach to the original dollhouse. It comes with furniture and two friends!
Learning Resources Sorting Snacks Mini Fridge
With 30 mini snacks and activity cards, kids can learn about counting, matching, and other skills with this adorable set that also encourages creative play.
Learning Resources Sorting Snacks Mini Fridge ($19)—Buy it here.
PlasmaCar
Start them out young with this classic active toy that can be used inside or out.
Land of Dough Creativity Workshop
The glittery dough in this set is soft and smells sweet, and the birchwood tools included are designed with tiny hands in mind.
Gonge River Stones
These can be anything from pretend river stones to an obstacle course, and the non-slip grip will leave parents at ease.
Lakeshore Learning Number Bots
With the turn of a wrist, these numbers turn into robots, adding an aspect of play to learning time.
DJECO Fox's Party Tea Set
They’re at the age where setting up high tea for their beloved stuffies is always fun. This adorable set has a cake too, and comes daintly arranged on a cheerful tray.
Nailmatic Hollywood Polishes
Your glamour tot can have manicures galore with this kid-safe set of nail polish in sparkly colors.
Rubble & Crew Backyard Construction Bark Yard Play Set
Kids will build to their heart’s content with their own version of Rubble’s construction crane tower. It also includes a bulldozer and molding sand to make bricks.
Rubble & Crew Backyard Construction Bark Yard Play Set ($80)—Buy it here.
VTech Storytime with Sunny
This cheerful storyteller has over 300 activities and four different story cards that promise hours of interactive fun for little ones.
B.Toys Kitchen Sink Play Set
This real working sink includes dishes that turn color in warm water and other fun accessories.
Fisher-Price Blaze and the Monster Machines 4-Pack
Get Blaze, Zeg, Crusher, and Stripes in this entire set of big trucks from the popular series on Nick. Jr.
(Fisher-Price Blaze and the Monster Machines 4 Pack ($18) —Buy it here!
Meri Meri Heart Hair Slides
These shiny hair baubles are perfect for your diva kiddo.
Crate & Kids Rocket Ship Playhouse
Send your kid on a mission for fun with this chic rocket ship playhouse.
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations
Kids get five different Play-Doh colors and the "cake" actually rises in the oven. Kids will know when it's done when the timer rings.
Tender Leaf Toys Wild Pine Train Set
Kids can send mini engines down the track past a fishing grizzly bear, a cozy cabin, and of course, a forest.
Ooly Happy Triangle Jumbo Crayons
The shape makes it easy for little hands to hold and the vibrant colors are enough to make anyone smile.
Little Adventures Alpine Coronation Costume
If your budding thespian doesn’t want to hang with Sven, Elsa, and Olaf, there are plenty of other characters to choose from.
Little Adventures Alpine Coronation Costume ($40)—Buy it here.
eeBoo Trucks and a Bus Memory Matching Game
Not only is this game a work of art, but it’s a fun game for young kids. Match up the different trucks including an ice cream truck, a robot supplies truck, and even a school bus.
eeBoo Trucks and a Bus Memory Matching Game ($9)—Buy it here.
3-in-1 Outdoor Convertible Wood Table
This combo sand/water activity table has sunny-day vibes, and the chic striped umbrella offers extra protection for sensitive skin.
Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Bedtime Stories
These 12 stories about the ever-popular feline protagonist are just long enough to capture the attention of busy toddlers.
Race Around the World Tracks Floor Puzzle
This 48-piece puzzle creates a race track around some of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
Race Around the World Tracks Floor Puzzle ($23)—Buy it here.
LCD Writing Board
Portable and lightweight, this doodling board comes with its own stylus, kids can create and erase with the push of a button, and it comes in a wide variety of colors.
Wild Ones Bean Bag Toss
A mini version of everyone’s favorite lawn game, kids get six bags to toss through a lion's and bear’s mouth.
Franklin Sports Foam Football
The soft material and the spiral grip make this a perfect beginner ball for little ones.
Our Generation Lisa Doll
A perfect introduction to the world of 18-inch dolls, this one comes with cute sunglasses and removable slippers.
VERBO Motorized Fire Truck
With siren sounds, a working water pump, lights, and a ladder, kids can save the day just like their local heroes.
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