105 Best Toys for 3 Year Old Boys and Girls to Fuel Their Independence

Kids can develop a whole range of various developmental skills while playing with this set of 6 awesome take-apart dinosaurs. They’ll be intrigued for hours and hours as they take them all apart and put them back together again using the included screwdriver and spanner, while learning about dinosaurs, too.

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The VTech DigiArt creative Easel is a brilliant way for young children to learn and have fun at the same time. This easel has a digital screen in the middle of the dry-erase board that lights up, and the children can follow the lights with the magic pen, and learn over 150 numbers, letters and more.

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The Education Insights Design & Drill activity center is an ingenious way of helping kids develop a whole range of skills, like hand-to-eye coordination as well as fine motor skills, which is a necessary pre-writing skill. They also use their creativity as they can drill in bolts to make their own designs, or follow premade ones.

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Get them up and active either outdoors or inside with this awesome Slam Dunk Ball Pit.The whole pit and hoop is inflatable so it’s perfectly easy to set up, and once all the fun is over it’s quick to put away again. It comes with 20 multicolored air-filled balls to throw into the hoop.

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Become the ultimate nature explorer – great for the garden, the park or maybe a camping trip. With the magnifying glass they can search for interesting tiny creatures, and the binoculars can help them see all the cool sights far away. The fun doesn’t have to stop at sundown as it comes with a flashlight, too.

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We don’t know about you, but as parents, our cell phones are full of photos that our kids have taken themselves. A great way to aid your budding photographer is by giving them the amazing VTech Kidizoom camera, not only are the pictures of good quality but it’s fun, drop-proof and durable.

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Every parent loves a mess-free way of entertaining their kids and this mat uses no ink or paint, just clean water, so there’s no mess at all! The mat can be used over and over again as it dries in minutes, and the pens are also reusable – just fill them back up and start again.

Made from 100% recycled plastic, this adorable ferry boat from Green Toys makes bath time fun. Complete with two cars, kids can load up the ferry with the vehicles before sailing across to the other side of the tub and unloading them again via the included ramp. And, as they’re dishwasher-safe, they’ll stay clean and mold-free, too.

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Pillow Pets are the perfect toys for three year olds as not only are they a cute and cuddly toy – this one being a lovely blue dinosaur – they’re also a portable comfortable pillow that can be taken anywhere, from car rides to using at sleepovers, or could also be used on planes.

Teach your child to be an ‘upstanding’ member of society with the Monkey Balance Board! Designed to encourage coordination, spatial awareness, posture and more, this delightfully cheerful toy will have your kids wibbling and wobbling for hours on end as they try to keep their balance. For children aged 3+, with adult assembly required.

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When you combine fun with learning, something magical happens, and that is exactly what your child will see when he peers into the My First Microscope from Educational Insights. With 8x magnification, this award-winning toy will help kids get up close and personal with petals, leaves, rocks, or anything else they can fit under the viewer!

It’s time to get that all important check up by your favorite little role play doctor. With this doctor play set there’s nothing they could miss; it comes with a realistic light up x-ray board (with extra cards), a stethoscope, syringe, reflex hammer, glasses and other cool pretend toys.

When asked what they want to be when they grow up, children often say astronaut, and as so, this rocket is one of the best toys for three year olds. Not only does it fuel ambition to be who they wanna be, but they’ll have fun with it for lightyears. Warning: you may encounter aliens!

Life really will be a rollercoaster for your 3 year old when you buy them this fabulous ride on toy from Step2. With a mighty 9ft. of track, little thrill seekers can push the easy entry car up the steps, climb on-board, and then experience their own white-knuckle ride as they whizz down to the bottom.

Here we have Candice Sweets pretend makeup set, so your little one can pretend to be just like mommy, and follow you and your morning makeup routine. It also comes with a cute but handy pink carry case so they can play with it on the go or share it with friends, too.

Remote-control cars are a must have toy for all girls and boys, especially this one as it’s easy to use with its large controller and big buttons, and it’s also sturdy and colorful. The car also comes with its own driver, a little figurine dressed in a racing outfit complete with (the much needed) helmet.

Here we have an adorable teepee from Little Dove, for your little ones. It’s a great all-rounder as it can be used inside or outside as it’s foldable and comes with a carry case. Inside the teepee are pockets (great for holding books), crayons, and toys for your child to delve into in their private play space.

Putting a whole new slant on art, these wonderful mosaic pegboards allow children to create pictures by snapping different colored pegs into place to complete an image – once they’ve mastered that they can ‘freehand’ on the blank pegboard to make their own masterpieces. Perfect for encouraging dexterity, fine motor skills, color recognition, sequencing, and more.

Little ones will learn all about colors and shapes with the Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards set. Made from wood, this brightly colored set includes 5 double-sided pattern boards that allows kids to match their stash of 120 blocks to recreate the picture.

Make building easy for little ones with Magna Tiles. Beautifully colorful, these translucent shapes can all be fitted together thanks to the child-safe magnets, and include 54 big and little squares, and 46 triangles. It’s the ideal building toy for 3 year olds for teaching math, science, and spatial skills.

Car transporters are fascinating to car-mad kids, and this environmentally-friendly version will give them hours of make-believe fun. Made entirely from recycled plastic, this attractive bright blue semi-tractor and trailer comes with three differently colored cars, as well as movable ramps to help them roll on and roll off again.

These Montessori-based subscription play kits are packed with toys and other items that have been specially chosen to suit ages and stages of a child’s life. A wonderful way to be more eco-conscious, every toy is made from sustainable wood or organic cotton, and is even shipped in a carbon neutral way.

These colorful little suckers will attach themselves to pretty much any smooth surface, such as windows or bathtubs. The starter kit has 24 pieces in 8 different shapes, and they all stick onto surfaces as well as each other, making them the craziest way to build weird and wonderful patterns.

The Vtech Touch and Learn Activity Desk offers 4 different play activities – a writing pad, desk, blackboard, and art station – in one handy toy. With an interactive LED display, 4 double-sided touch pages, and play phone for role play, the desk also plays 20 favorite children’s songs, too.

This GUND Flappy the Elephant will delight kids of all ages, and will quickly become their best friend. Soft and plush, this adorable gray elephant comes with two play modes; he can sing songs with a squeeze of a foot, or play peek-a-boo with his giant floppy ears by pressing the other side.

3 year olds have a lot of energy to burn off, so let them do it the fun way with a cute Horse Hopper. Supplied with a hand pump included, this sturdy steed can be inflated and then ridden for lots of bouncy fun – they can even get their pet to move forwards.

Scooters aren’t just for the big kids – with the Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe, even toddlers can go places in style, while also exercising in the fresh air. Fitted with a wider base and three wheels, this scooter is easier to balance on, and comes in a range of beautiful colors.

The Hape Handyman Go-To-Caddy Wooden Tool Box consists of a wooden box onto which numerous other wooden pieces can be attached. Using the included wrench, screwdriver, and screws, this set offers endless opportunity for building and fine motor skills, while also encouraging problem solving and logical thought.

Help pre-schoolers learn to match colors, as well as develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills with the best-selling Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game. Designed for four players, tots will also learn about taking turns as each player adds a colored acorn to their log, while avoiding the naughty robber!

They’ll learn their alphabet so much quicker with the Kid O A to Z Magnatab. Totally self-contained so the beads don’t fall out, the magnetic stylus will pull the colored beads to the surface as each letter is drawn, and can be ‘erased’ by pushing them back down with their fingers.

Classic toys will never go out of fashion, which is why this Service Station Parking Garage is so much fun. Made from wood by Melissa & Doug, this timeless set includes two wooden cars, a car park with elevator, and an adorable car wash with a working belt and a little cotton roller brush.

Building blocks should be a part of every child’s toy collection, but they can be hard on soft little hands. These One Two Squeeze Blocks are adorably squidgy so small bodies are safe from corners. Each block features a different color, number, and animal, and they stack just as well as wooden counterparts.

Animal-loving little ones will adore playing music on this B. Woofer Guitar. Shaped like a delightful dog, this guitar plays musical notes when the strings are strummed, and different nursery rhymes which can be played in the acoustic, electric, and hound dog modes. There is also a volume control dial.

If Hide and Seek is their favorite game but they need some quiet time, they can play it peacefully with this adorable memory and matching game. A cute twist on the classic game, the little bears are hidden inside the house; when a bear is matched to the spinner, that round is won.

Ideal for the garden, beach, or camping in the wilds, the Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars will let 3 year olds see things a lot more clearly. Fitted with soft rubber eyepieces to suit little faces, these binoculars offer a 2x magnification, making the natural world much easier to see.

Develop their natural empathy and compassion with the Pet Vet Playset from Melissa & Doug. Complete with a plush cat and dog, this set also includes essential medical instruments, such as a stethoscope, thermometer, and bandages (plus loads more) as well as a reusable checklist for those important appointments.

The VTech KidiBeats Kids Drum Set is so much more than a drum set – it’s a world of learning in one awesome package. Teaching letters, numbers, and music, this drum set comes with four modes of play, and features 9 melodies (including rock and pop) that kids can play along to.

Totally free of lead and plastic, and finished with a water-based lacquer, this Tegu Robo Magnetic Wooden Block Set will spark their imaginations into creating all kinds of things. Made from sustainably-sourced hardwoods, these magnetic blocks are perfect for open-ended play and come in sets of 8, 9, or 12 pieces.

Made from recycled plastic so it’s kinder to the planet, this Ferry Boat from Green Toys makes a perfect bath toy for 3 year olds. Supplied with two cars, this boat features a ramp so the cars can roll on and off easily, and the boat comes apart for drying.

Kids love to copy Mom and Dad, so give them the tools to do it with this sweet set from Melissa & Doug. They can wash the floor with their own mop, sweep up the crumbs, pick rubbish up with the dustpan and brush, and wipe away cobwebs with the mini duster.

Even the most inexperienced rider will be able to master the Original PlasmaCar, because there are no complicated pedals or gears to get in the way. Using gravity and their own movements, this little car is close to the ground (so no nasty falls), and can reach speeds of up to 6MPH.

Put the laugh into bathtime with a Boon Marco Light-Up Bath Toy. Wearing a deep sea diver’s suit, Marco has a color changing light in his helmet that is activated by water, meaning he can explore the depths of the bathtub as well as bob up and down on the surface.

Get them started on their musical journey with the Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube. Demonstrating how different sounds combine to create one magical masterpiece, this cube features 5 different instruments which play on their own, combine with others, and play all together for the finished piece, while also helping to teach about colors, too.

Plastic toys can be environmentally friendly too, as this fabulous Fire Station Playset from Green Toys shows. Made entirely from 100% recycled plastic, this fire station has opening doors, and comes with two beds, a fire engine, and two fire-fighting cats, as well as a command center and rotating water cannon.

Fishing is always fun, especially when they’re learning new skills. This adorable wooden fishing set will not only keep them amused for hours, but it will also teach them color matching skills, letter recognition, and fine motor skills as they attempt to catch the sweet little fishes.

Teach them all about the world we live in with the Learning Resources Puzzle Globe. Large and bright, this globe features six removable continents and six name plates, along with ocean names and famous landmarks to help them on their geography journey. A multilingual activity guide is also included.

They can ‘work’ from home just like Mom or Dad with their own Little Apps Tablet from VTech. With ‘apps’ to teach them numbers, letters, words, and math with different levels of difficulty, this little tablet also features a pretend camera, calendar, color-changing screen, and a keyboard for making music.

Kids love cameras, but they need to be a little more robust to withstand the rough and tumble of toddler life. The VTech Kidizoom Camera Pix is well-protected with a sturdy body, and comes with an automatic selfie mode, collage templates, video and voice recorder, and awesome animated photo effects.

This kinderboard has so many uses; in fact, the only limit is their imagination. Great for practicing their balance, the board can also be used as a step, a chair, a cave, a bridge…the possibilities are endless. And because the German Beechwood is lacquered, it’s suitable for outdoor use, too.

Sometimes you need an educational toy, and sometimes toys should just be plain fun. This Chuckleball will bring miles of smiles as it bounces around on the soft animal panels, moving crazily across the floor or table while giggling and making loads of hilarious sounds.

Even the youngest of kids can use technology, and the Osmo Starter Kit is the ideal way to begin. Supplied with two games, Osmo needs to be tailored to their particular device via the website, but once it’s all done they can spend hours playing Word or Tangram, or other additional games.

They’ll feel just like Mom or Dad doing a spot of DIY with the Design and Drill playset from Educational Insights. The brightly colored screws, can be ‘drilled’ into the base – either freehand or following some of the examples supplied – and then illuminated via the sound-activated lights included.

Clipboards are a popular choice of toys for three year olds as at that age – their writing and drawing skills are developing and they’re a fun way to aid them. The Doc McStuffins board comes with 4 detachable stencils that they can fill in, erase and then start all over again all while enjoying the sounds.

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Little boys can be just like their daddy with this 68 piece workbench and tool set – the perfect toy for 3 year olds. If you need anything fixed, your son will be sure to have it done in no time at all. They can screw bolts tighter, saw, and build things only they could dream up.

All Paw Patrol fans will love with the My Size Lookout Tower – at just over 2.5 feet tall it’s impressive, and we all know kids love receiving large toys on birthdays, especially when it’s a toy from a show they enjoy. The tower plays the phrases from characters when buttons are pressed.

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Bring the thrill of the circus to your child’s playroom with this utterly adorable magnetic circus train set, which comes with 60+ pieces. Bright and colorful, youngsters can set up the big top, tame the lions, send in the clowns, amaze with the acrobats, and then take them all for a ride in the cheerful train carriages.

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There’s nothing more fun on a miserable rainy day, than making and decorating delicious cupcakes. All kids will love this wooden cupcake set, because they can mix and match the cakes, add pretty wrappers and icing tops, and decorate them however they like with the included icing pens and colorful candles.

Children love to copy mommy and daddy and they can do that with this cute Melissa & Doug pretend cleaning set, with mop and broom, etc. It’ll give you a helping hand, too. All of the handles are made with wood which is high quality and brilliantly durable.

Meet the Paw Patrol’s newest vehicle for the team; the sub patroller. Help Ryder save the day, helping him to save the baby animals by shooting life rings from the launcher and bringing them back to shore safely – but they could get stuck, so Ryder has special diving gear to help out himself.

Waffle blocks are a brilliant choice of toys for three year olds. Not only are they using their hands and minds, but they can play on their own or with others too, creating and building a cool track, station, and scene for the Little Tikes steam train to chug around all day long.

Here we have the Doc McStuffin’s all-in-one Nursery set. It has a crib for the babies to lay in while waiting to be checked over by your little ‘doc’. The dolls can be weighed and measured, and it also comes with other accessories that can be used to make sure the babies are nice and healthy.

3 year old girls and boys will undoubtedly want to play with this pack of 3 dinosaurs the minute they set eyes upon them. They come already made up, so kids will set on them right away using the screwdriver to take them apart and use their skills and concentration to put them back together again.

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Girls are going to love parading around in these lovely Disney princess costumes, pretending to be Belle, Rapunzel and Ariel. The trunk is full of not only costmumes, but headbands, rings, bracelets, earrings and stunning necklaces to complete the outfits and make them feel special and pretty, too.

Not only can your child have their very own kitchen, they can make yummy ‘food’ to cook in it with the Play-Doh shape n slice set. It comes with 6 pots of dough, plenty of molds, presses, knives, mixing bowls and kitchen scissors to create the biggest buffet ever for all of their family and friends.

Kids are going to love copying mommy and daddy by cooking on the bbq just like they do, with this realistic Barbeque Get Out n’ Grill by Little Tikes. They can make yummy burgers and hot dogs, and just like all other Little Tike toys, this one is brilliant quality and just as durable and fun.

3 year olds love roleplay toys and they can pretend they’re really at the supermarket by using the cash register, shopping cart, working scanner and that yummy looking play food. It’s a perfect toy for playing with others, like mommy or daddy, or friends, too. One can be the cashier and the other the customer.

Kids love ride-on toys like trikes and scooters, especially at the age of 3 years old as they may be interested in bikes but can find they’re difficult to use at that point. So this PlasmaCar is great as it’s the best size, still lots of fun to run around on and doesn’t need batteries.

This magnificent T-Rex might look like she’s the boss, but your child will be calling all the shots as they operate her using the handle on her back. With a touch of a button or a turn of a dial, your Jurassic keeper can make her chomp, lunge, and even light up! Accessories included.

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Here we have the Lego Duplo town truck and tracked excavator set, perfect for boys and girls interested in diggers and building blocks. With just a little help from mom or dad they’ll have it all built ready to play with in no time – the set comes with 2 construction workers, and extra blocks to dig up.

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With this Amazon Exclusive Disney princess dress up trunk those imaginations will be running wild, as the possibilities of fun really are endless. Your child could dress up themselves for some creative solo-play or join in with her friends and have a princess party, masquerading as their favourite Disney characters.

The VTech lil’ speller phonics station is here to help children learn all about letters and their sounds, in a much more interactive way than books, as it has a screen that brings words to life, so your little one will engage and learn for longer. The case stores all letters neatly away after use.

This is an interactive desk by VTech that not only has 5 activity pages included but you can expand their learning by buying more available expansion packs that include a wide curriculum from music to numbers, and even science. The desk also transforms into an easel and chalkboard with storage for pens and chalk, etc.

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These fun building blocks from Melissa and Doug are the perfect toys for 3 year old boys and girls who love to construct. There are lots of possibilities for games and challenges they could use with these, like building the biggest possible tower, creating a wall, building a certain shape, or even their own fort.

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These engineering blocks encourage STEM learning which means science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The blocks aid this as your child problem-solves while building with them, by creating their own structures and builds and figuring out how they go together, and which shapes and parts need to be used.

By now I’m sure we’re all acquainted with Paw Patrol pups and their well known heroic leader, Ryder. Jump on board the rescue ATV and ‘be there on the double’ to help solve the rescue missions in no time. You can collect the rest of the squad and their awesome vehicles, too and be unbeatable.

Children are going to learn all about numbers when they play with the LeapFrog Count Along Cash register. The register will bring the fun to life as it has over 50 educational songs and phrases, and it also comes with extras, such as pretend coins, a shopping card, and healthy pretend food.

Children are going to have a roaring time using their imaginations while playing with these realistic looking Prextex dinosaurs. The set also comes with a book, jam packed full of information and incredible history on all of the dinosaurs, which will definitely create some interesting chats between parents and children during bonding time.

This amazing 5 piece set by Playz is the ultimate play centre for all young girls and boys. It’s a great way of letting groups of children play together and develop their social and physical skills, all while having endless amounts of fun. The set can also be used either indoors or out.

Every girl loves to play dress up in their favorite princess dresses and with this spectacular dress they can pretend to be Elsa from the well-known Disney film Frozen. The dress has an easy zip up back and comes with a set of her blue gloves, a luxurious purple cape and a gorgeous tiara crown.

The sturdy construction of this fab toy from Playkidz will truly come into its own when kids get their hands on it, because it really will take some hammering! Pop the smooth-sanded balls into the holders, bash them with the included hammer, and watch as they roll down the colorful course before appearing at the bottom.

Playing with this Go! Go! set by VTech is just like having a day at the adventure park; it’s got so many rides and super cool features that everybody will love, and with so many features it’s a great toy for group play. The set is also compatible with almost all other Go! Go! Smartwheels playsets.

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Doc Mcstuffin’s fans are gonna adore this toy hospital playset as it’s crammed full of exciting features from their favorite show, that of course they’re going to know all about. In this playset they’re going to find the command center, cool light up x-ray table, vet clinic and tonnes more.

Wow, children could literally stamp and paint anything they desire to create with this massive bundle.Complete with easy to hold, cool shaped paint sponges, brushes, roller sponges that make lots of funny squiggly patterns and a (rather handy) apron with 3 pockets to hold their favorite brushes.

You can’t fit a square peg into a round hole, but with this set of wooden puzzles, kids can certainly try! Perfect for both color and shape sorting, this set of four puzzles will also strengthen fine motor skills as pre-schoolers figure out what goes where.

All boys and girls love playing with the classic giant and tough Tonka dumper truck toy. They’re great for fun in the garden, and in the sand-pit for transporting and dumping sand to build the biggest and most impressive of castles. It’d be a great friend activity, too as they pass it to and fro.

What 3 year old doesn’t love the adorable Peppa Pig? Your little one is going to adore playing with this Peppa Pig princess Castle playset. It includes Princess Peppa and her friend Princess Suzy (but any peppa pig figures are compatible) and also a sweet tea set and more.

Let them be the hero of the day with PJ Masks Headquarters, just like in the popular show; on one of the levels is the light & sound control center, where they can choose the mission they wish to solve, fly down the zip line, and capture those pesky intruders – saving the day, hooray.

Spiderman and Hulk join forces in this LEGO Duplo set to defeat Sandman as he tries to take over the world! Help Spidey speed to the rescue on his motorbike, and assist Hulk in his laboratory as he searches for a way to defeat Sandman before time runs out. Complete with accessories and 3 figures.

This is a friction-powered garbage truck by ToyThrill. It’s a big size so it’s perfect for those little hands to push around and play with, pull back and watch it spring off into action. The green truck also has fun lights and sounds to make the truck even more realistic.

LeapFrog have served up a real treat with this toy – who knew learning could be so much fun? The Number Lovin’ Oven encourages math skills as they divide and share, counting as they click the timer, and vocabulary as they sing and talk along to the 30+ songs and phrases included. Set includes 16 pieces.

This is the Freedom Swing set, which comes with 5 stations and can accommodate up to 6 children, perfect for bigger families or those who have friends and family over often. Perfectly safe for little ones, as it has foam covers for the bars, handles for the swing and chains designed to not pinch those little hands.

Kids are going to have hours upon hours of enjoyment from this playground swing, slide and trampoline set. It also has a sun shade to offer some protection from the sun (though sunscreen is always recommended) and it’s made of metal so it’s seriously robust, which is for the best as kids will use it for years.

If the classic look isn’t your kid’s kind of thing, you could always go for this awesome Super Friends Batman Trike, with lights and sounds. The trike is sure to impress any young child, for sure. The large front wheel is designed for faster pedalling (and what kid doesn’t want to go fast?).

Kids who want to become the next chart topping popstar can definitely start their singing and track developing career with this wicked VTech Record and Listen studio. Not only does it record their voices with the realistic microphone, but they can make their own amazing tracks too with the piano and more.

Become a sailor of the seven seas with the Little Tikes 2-in-1 pirate ship. It has wheels so it can be ridden over those dangerous carpet waves, to find that precious treasure, ah-har! The deck also opens and closes for added storage for the accessories and included pirate figurines.

Here we have a perfect gift idea for all children, girls and boys. Waffle blocks are great as children have to concentrate to be able to use them to build and create vehicles, shapes or buildings, etc. They’re also a brilliant aid for motor-skill and problem-solving practice.

Bring the magic alive with this kinetic magical sand; the kit comes with tons of sculpting molds to shape the sand into fun objects like castles, cars, ice cream, birds and more, creating their own special little world that they can design just how they want. Magic sand is seriously easy to clean up, too.

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Bring the fun and games outdoors with this hilarious Splash Faces tug of war game. Watch the excitement build as the chances of getting sprayed with water rises and they have to tug as hard as they can to keep themselves dry! This is a great way of keeping the kids active.

When looking for toys for three year olds, play tents are just great as they let their creative sparks fly, just like they can in this amazing rocket tent. The tent also has the bonus of a super cool space torch projector. which is a brilliant accessory for their journeys to the moon as astronauts.

Children love playing with tablets and they’re going to adore playing with this one, too. It’s easy to use and has lots of features and activities to engage in such as the keyboard to make their own songs, color-changing screen, counting, and fun letter games. It has auto-shut off to help preserve battery life, too.

Matching card games are the ultimate classic game that everyone needs, they’re fun to play with at home, during family picnics, and on car rides to help the journey pass in no time, helping to prevent those “are we there yets”, boredom complaints, and unhappy faces.

Have your little ones cooking up a storm with their very own interactive play kitchen. With a 20 piece accessory kit included, this awesome kitchen boasts a granite look worktop, opening “stainless steel” refrigerator, microwave, and oven, pull-out drawers, and a frying pan and saucepan that actually recreate real cooking sound by opening the lids.

This is a brilliant all-round learning toy for all 3 year olds, as it promotes development within lots of areas, such as imagination development, problem-solving skills, and fine motor skills, too. All while learning about math, the alphabet, and using their creativity and imagination to make fun shapes and objects.

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Children are going to absolutely adore using their imaginations to build and create the yummiest looking ice-cream cones with this cute LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice cream Cart. There’s lots of colorful choices of flavorful ice cream scoops that they can then top off with delicious whipped cream.

Kick playtime into gear with this stunning child-sized Chevrolet, and be the coolest kid around town. The car even has its own mp3 jack to play your own tunes and playlists, makes driving sounds, and the lights also work realistically; role-play will be a complete dream for any car-loving kid.

Race to the rescue with Zuma and his hovercraft copter. The hovercraft has snap-in propeller’s that spin just like the real thing. Put Zuma into the hovercraft copter, collect and join the rest of the pups, and work out how to complete the mission the best way you can as ‘no pup is too small!’

Kids can pretend to be a fabulous farmer with this incredible John Deere Ground Force tractor with heavy-duty trailer. They can drive along with either of the 2 speeds (the second speed can be turned off by parents) and take along their favorite toys, while listening to songs on the FM radio.

The amazon Fire tablet with the pink kid-proof case would be a perfect toy for any child. Not only are they amazing for helping them learn with all of those incredible apps that are available, they’re also very handy for keeping them occupied when travelling as they can watch movies and their favorite shows.

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Here we have an adorable picnic table by Step2, which has an included umbrella for that much needed shade on sunny days. Your children will love eating together in the garden and getting some fresh air. Afterwards, parents can fold it up and put it away as it helpfully folds flat for easy storage.

Your little one can pretend to be just like you, because they can have a laptop now, too. Only, let’s face it, this one looks much more exciting and cool. It has lots of features, like educational games, music and puzzles that all aid critical thinking skills.

Kids are going to have so much fun trekking their favorite toys around in the Lil’ wagon by Little Tikes – it’s light enough for them to pull along but just the right size to hold enough toys. The wheels are designed to be kind to indoor floors but rugged enough for outside use, too.

Just like the take apart dinosaurs previously mentioned, this awesome tool truck can be completely disassembled, using the included fully functioning drill, and then put back together again with the plastic tools and screws, so your little one will feel just like a real mechanic.

This incredible toy kitchen has all of the features any child would ever want when role-playing as the ultimate chef, or maybe even pretending to be their mommy or daddy and cooking their favorite snacks and meals. The kitchen has lots of handy storage space for the cooking accessories, so no need to worry.

Kids are going to love playing outdoors with this Little Tikes totsports T-ball set. The bat and balls are deliberately oversized to help toddlers hit them and perfect their aim and swing; once they get the hang of it they can adjust the height of the ‘T’ to challenge themselves a little.

Bouncy castles make the ideal toys for 3 year olds, and now they can have their very own! This one is made by Little Tikes, and is in classic primary colors. The Jump n’ Slide bouncer comes with a heavy-duty blower to keep a continuous air flow, keeping the bouncing fun going hours and hours.

By now we’re all used to seeing the traditional trampoline but we’ve never seen one like this climb n’ slide trampoline before. The trampoline itself has a safety net and foam covers and so is perfect for kids – on one side it has the orange slide,while on the other it has a climbing step.

The Melissa & Doug doctor role-play dress up set has everything they need to be fit for the role, including a mask, reflex hammer to check those knees and elbows, ear scope, syringe to make everything better if you’re not quite right, and that important stethoscope which also has sound effects.

Kids are going to have hours of fun with this 2-in-1 VTech smart shots Center. Not only is it a soccer net, it has a basketball hoop which has an interactive LCD smart screen. The features don’t end there either as it has multiple fun light up buttons with sounds and even spinning cogs.

This Toysmith ‘knight in shining armour’ set has everything a knight would ever need to complete the noble quests set before him. You could set him challenging tasks yourself to pique his interest and could even tell stories of famous knights, or make ones up yourself involving dragons and other exciting creatures.

Puppies are adorable and all children fall in love with them, and now they can have their own to care for and look after. The sweet little pup comes with its own pet carrier that has buttons and light up features to make looking after their pup nothing like a chore.

The Hatchimals Nursery is where you can protect, hatch and care for your adorable Hatchimal colleggtibles, and this set actually comes with its own exclusive collegtible, how exciting. Place it inside the special hatching tree and watch it crack open ready to meet you and enjoy the fun-packed nursery.

Here we have a wooden monster truck made by Melissa & Doug that comes with 4 paints and sheets of stickers so it can be decorated however your child likes. They can let loose creatively and paint the truck however they like be it patterns, stripes, or a block color decorated with cool decals.

Little ones can play on their own or with a friend too with this exciting tough workshop. It’s the perfect height for them to be able to make the most of the accessories it comes with, like the hammer, nails and saw, all of which fit into the storage underneath the bench with sliding doors.

Oh my gosh, everyone’s seen the classic Little Tikes red and yellow car, and here is the amazing girly unicorn version. It’s being ‘pulled along’ by a sweet unicorn who’s horn turns as you go, and lights up. You can also insert a foot floor so parents can push instead of the children.

Everyone is going to absolutely adore playing with this Frozen Jeep Wrangler – not only is it decorated in Frozen stickers and colors, the radio also plays the best songs from the movie, so you can have sing-along drive-alongs! The doors open and close so it’s easy to get in and out of for little legs.

Kids can be the manager of their own awesome food-serving truck, serving up delicious delights to all of their family and friends. They can drive around the home, serving up tacos, pizzas, smoothies and more – the cash register reads all of the included menu cards, making serving fun and easy.

The Peppa Pig deluxe playhouse has 4 neat rooms to have lots of fun and games in with siblings or friends. They can be Peppa and her younger brother George playing in their bedroom and jumping on their beds, hungry piggies eating snacks out of the fridge in the kitchen, and lots and lots more.

We’ve already mentioned the Colleggtibles, the adorable little Hatchimals that hatch and can be taken with you as they’re the perfect portable size. However, with this cute egg carton case, once you’ve hatched the ones included, you can then put all your favorites inside it to take everywhere with you, yay.

Your little 3 year old can pretend they’re the next masterchef with this kitchen toy. It‘s made to be durable but it’s also compact so it’ll fit nicely in a child’s small room or anywhere lacking in space. The kitchen has lots of extra accessories for even more fun and imaginative play.

Children will love playing with this luxurious looking play kitchen by KidKraft; it’s just like mommy and daddy’s kitchen with its microwave, refrigerator, oven and dishwasher. The freezer even has a chalkboard on it to write notes or things needed to stock the fridge. Get those tasty meals ready!

Your little one can discover the fun of shopping and choosing things you need in a store with this Little Tikes shopping cart. It’s made of tough plastic so it’s perfect for carting around heavier shopping loads (or toys in the fold down seat) and it’s durable, too.

Gain your own little cookie monster with the Melissa & Doug Slice and Make wooden cookie set. This adorable toy for 3 year olds comes with cookies which can be laid out on the included cookie sheet, and decorated with whatever Velcro attached icing choice they want to make. Delicious fun for little chefs anywhere.

PJ Masks Catboy and Cat-car are here ready for action. With Cat-Car being super fast and slick, and Catboy always ready to roar into the night to save the day, the mission will be solved at a click of a finger. Collect the other characters to be the ultimate team.

Children who love Doc McStuffin’s will also love to play Doctors just like her and have her cute Hospital Doctor’s bag set. It has her special name badge, and stethoscope that makes sounds and has cool light up features – with this set they can also check your temperature and administer your medicine via syringe.

If your little one is too small for a tree house in the backyard, give them one which they can play with indoors, instead. The Tree Top Adventure activity center stands at 22.5” high and features enough activities to keep them amused for hours, including spinners, sliders, shapes, animals, bead runs, and so much more.

Have your own mini chef (with matching hat) cook you up a scrummy storm with Peppa Pig’s Little Kitchen. They’re going to have so much fun as they make tea with the kettle, cook with the sizzling pan and bake tasty delights in the light up oven.

This classic red tricycle by Radio Flyer is absolutely precious, they can ride on a trike that replicates what mommy’s and daddy’s could’ve looked like. The tricycle is made of steel and has rubber tires so it’s designed around durability and not just looks, though those chrome handlebars are impressive indeed.

The Step2 Clubhouse Climber is the perfect way to get those kids active and healthy. They’ll drive into excitement and fun with the rotating steering wheel, climb up the steps, step over the bridge, crawl underneath, slip down either of the 2 slides, then start all over again and again and again.

Every young girl loves to have their hair styled in pretty looking ponytails, braids and other fashionable styles. The barbie styling head comes with the classic barbie pink styling brush and 4 hair elastics to help them use their creativity and make some cool hair styles.

A barbecue is a superb toy for 3 year old grill-masters for all those long summer days in the back yard. With this Play-Doh burger barbecue toy, kids can make the ultimate delicious burgers to cook up a storm with. With plenty of included tubs of play-dough and accessories, the fun will never end.

This Barbie playset won’t have your child shouting “next” for a different toy to play with, just for their next patients – those 2 adorable babies who need a bath, a check up with the stethoscope, and to be fed with their bottles. All that’s left to do is give them the most important thing, cuddles.

The cozy cottage starter home is an adorable way to introduce dollhouses to little ones. It also makes life a little easier for parents as it comes ready assembled so it can be played with right away. The set comes with the sweet rabbit figurine, dining table and chairs, cooking tools and a comfy bed.

With this set you can play with Barbie and her awesome color changing swimming suit – it even comes with a cute mommy dog and her sweet little puppy, too. If you put mommy-dog into the pool and press the button she’ll swim and splash around all by herself, and her puppy can sit on her back.

Do you even have a child if you haven’t heard of the Trolls movie, yet? We think most children have watched it on repeat at some point by now, so no doubt they’re going to love anything and everything to do with the movie, just like this Poppy Pillow Pet that’s incredibly fluffy and soft.

PJ Masks fans will simply not be able to resist playing with the PJ Masks Headquarters set. It has 3 levels of action packed ‘day saving’ heroic excitement. The set also comes with a Catboy and his awesome Cat Car, but the fun doesn’t stop there as on the second level you can even launch furballs.

Your mini people can copy you in the kitchen with this play foods and dishes set. It has two light up stove tops with different sized pans and lids. The set also comes with yummy choppable fruits that make realistic sounds when being sliced, a teapot, and other utensils.