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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.

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Epic Castle Playhouse
$100
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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).

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Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Verdie Chameleon Double-Sided Bean Bag Toss Game
$22
from walmart.com
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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.

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Step2 Duck Pond Water Table with Water Toys
$60
from walmart.com
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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!

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Servin' Up Fun Food Truck
$50
from amazon.com
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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.

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UOKOO Walkie Talkies for Kids
$27
from amazon.com
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These HOMOFY 109 PCS Magnetic Blocks ($32) will help build engineering skills and can be used for years to come.

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HOMOFY 109 PCS Magnetic Blocks
$32
from amazon.com
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Equip your little shopper with a full assortment of pretend produce with this Learning Resources Fresh Picked Fruit And Veggie Tote ($18).

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Learning Resources Fresh Picked Fruit And Veggie Tote
$18
from walmart.com
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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.

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Glowing Bath Time Pals
$20
from uncommongoods.com
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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.

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Smart Scan Word Dash
$17
from bedbathandbeyond.com
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LeapFrog Scribble and Write

Learning to write your letters and numbers is a lot more fun with LeapFrog's Scribble and Write ($20).

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Scribble and Write
$20
from target.com
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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.

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GeoSafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set
$22
from walmart.com
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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.

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Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster
$35
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Hape High Seas Boat Rocker

This nautical rocker ($64, originally $100) will have your little one dreaming of the seashore in no time.

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nautical rocker
$64
from amazon.com
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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!

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Larry the Llama Ride-On
$149
from landofnod.com
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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).

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Little Tikes Spiralin' Seas Waterpark Play Table
$35
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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.

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Disney Jr. The Lion Guard Training Lair Playset
$45
from walmart.com
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Candy Land

Share this sweet game with a child in your life. Candy Land ($6) is suitable for kids age 3 and up.

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Candy Land
$6
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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.

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The Lady Bug Game
$19
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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.

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ice cream counter
$43
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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.

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ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons
$7
from amazon.com
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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.

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Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys
$6
from walmart.com
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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.

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The Giving Tree
$13
from walmart.com
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Dragons Love Tacos

Dragons Love Tacos ($11) is the cutest book about what can go wrong at a dragon taco party.

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Dragons Love Tacos
$11
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Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad

Draw your cares away with this Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad ($18, originally $20).

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Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad
$18
from shop.crayola.com
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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!

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Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'n Fill Retro Pack
$13
from target.com
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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.

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Koala Crate — its toddler-friendly counterpart
$17
from kiwicrate.com
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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.

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Brackitz Architect 100 Piece Set
$45
from amazon.com
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Kinetic Sand Slime Lab

This Kinetic Sand Slime Lab ($10) will keep kids busy for hours.

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Kinetic Sand Slime Lab
$10
from walmart.com
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Personalized 80-Piece Art Set

Customize thus Personalized 80-Piece Art Set ($35).

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Personalized 80-Piece Art Set
$35
from walmart.com
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KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen

Play make-believe with this KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen ($160).

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KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen
$160
from walmart.com
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