Best Toys For 3-Year-Old Boys
The Best Toys For Keeping 3-Year-Olds Busy and Happy
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Any toy that can capture the imagination of my 3-year-old son for hours is worth its weight in gold. If you're looking for toys for 3-year-old boys, these options engage your child's creativity, problem-solving capabilities and motor skills, keeping them busy and engaged. Whether your 3-year-old is a budding artist, an aspiring chef, or an engineer-in-the-making, these fun toys will encourage him to explore his interests.
Epic Castle Playhouse
Your kid might not be old enough for Game of Thrones yet, but this G-rated Epic Castle Playhouse ($100) can start them off in the right direction.
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Verdie Chameleon Double-Sided Bean Bag Toss Game
Work on those motor skills while adding a hint of carnival-style fun with this adorable Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Verdie Chameleon Double-Sided Bean Bag Toss Game With 8 Bean Bags ($22).
Kids don't have to be in the pool to have fun with the water. This Step2 Duck Pond Water Table with Water Toys ($60) let's them safely dabble in water fun.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Servin' Up Fun Food Truck
If he already likes to help in the kitchen, he'll get a kick out of having his own mobile food business. This Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Servin' Up Fun Food Truck ($50, originally $70) even includes a light up grill and serving bell. Yum!
UOKOO Walkie Talkies for Kids
Pretending you're on a secret mission feels even more believable when you have one of these UOKOO Walkie Talkies for Kids ($27) in your hand. Get in on the fun by exploring opposite sides of the house while feeding your little guy clues.
These HOMOFY 109 PCS Magnetic Blocks ($32) will help build engineering skills and can be used for years to come.
Equip your little shopper with a full assortment of pretend produce with this Learning Resources Fresh Picked Fruit And Veggie Tote ($18).
Glowing Bath Time Pals
Why yes, these out-of-the-box Glowing Bath Time Pals ($20) will make getting your little one into the tub a breeze.
Fisher-Price Smart Scan Word Dash
As a part of Fisher-Price's new Think & Learn line, the Smart Scan Word Dash ($17, originally $25) teaches tots early literacy skills and helps them connect animals to their habitats.
LeapFrog Scribble and Write
Learning to write your letters and numbers is a lot more fun with LeapFrog's Scribble and Write ($20).
GeoSafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set
Your budding scientist will have some fun with this safari-themed experiment kit. The GeoSafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set ($22) comes with six pieces and 10 activities to get kids experimenting.
Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster
Your little one will have a "ball" crawling around the Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster ($35) that gets them moving by spitting colorful balls out every which way.
Hape High Seas Boat Rocker
This nautical rocker ($64, originally $100) will have your little one dreaming of the seashore in no time.
Larry the Llama Ride-On
Does it get any cuter than The Land of Nod's Larry the Llama Ride-On ($149), designed by artist Sabina Gibson? The llama comes with its own blanket and reins for a more authentic experience!
Little Tikes Spiralin' Seas Waterpark Play Table
Come Summer, your kids won't want to leave this Little Tikes Spiralin' Seas Waterpark Play Table ($35, originally $45).
Disney Jr. The Lion Guard Training Lair Playset
Disney Jr. The Lion Guard Training Lair Playset ($45, originally $54) is three feet tall with a zip line, bungee launcher, and spinning cave wall.
Candy Land
Share this sweet game with a child in your life. Candy Land ($6) is suitable for kids age 3 and up.
The Lady Bug Game
Created by a six-year-old, The Lady Bug Game ($19) requires no reading, and every time you play, you're in for a different adventure.
Melissa & Doug Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
An update to Melissa and Doug's immensely popular ice cream set, this ice cream counter ($43, originally $50) will have them scooping out cones for all of their friends.
ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons
Bath time has never been this fun. With ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons ($7, originally $8), your little Picasso can create all they want, and you don't have to stress about a mess.
Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys
How cute is this Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys ($6)? Toss the rings around the tentacles for a fun bath time game.
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree ($13) is another classic essential for a child's library, and teaches them about love and sharing with others.
Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos ($11) is the cutest book about what can go wrong at a dragon taco party.
Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad
Draw your cares away with this Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad ($18, originally $20).
Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'n Fill Retro Pack
The Classic Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'n Fill Retro Pack ($13) is back in honour of the dough company's 60th birthday!
A Koala Crate Subscription
Fans of Kiwi Crate's subscription service for school-age kids will be thrilled to learn about Koala Crate — its toddler-friendly counterpart ($17-$20 per month, depending on subscription frequency). Sign up the preschooler in your life for hands-on fun that lasts long after the holidays are over.
Brackitz Architect 100 Piece Set
Brackitz, a new building toy that encourages open-ended play, is perfect for the 3-year-old in your life. The Brackitz Architect 100 Piece Set ($45) has 60 planks and 40 connectors so kids can build up and out to their hearts' content.
Kinetic Sand Slime Lab
Personalized 80-Piece Art Set
KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen
Play make-believe with this KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen ($160).
