Popsugar Parenting Gifts For Kids Best Toys For 3 Year Olds 2019 39 Gift Ideas and Toys the 3-Year-Old in Your Life Will Love 17 May 2019 by Rebecca Brown Image Source: Habbi Habbi As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Your 3-year-old is a baby no more. They have blossoming personalities and strong opinions, and it's heartwarming to watch them grow every day. Whether they're into puzzles, stem projects, or toys based on their favourite TV characters, we have 39 gift ideas for the curious 3-year-old in your life. Disney Elena of Avalor and Skylar 2-Pack Image Source: walmart.com When Disney's latest princess and her loyal friend ($9) move, Skylar's wings flap in the wind. latest princess and her loyal friend $9 from walmart.com Buy Now Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme Image Source: walmart.com The Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme ($211) takes the whole bat symbol thing to the next level. Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme $211 from amazon.com Buy Now Lakeshore Play & Explore Rocket Image Source: lakeshorelearning.com The Lakeshore Play & Explore Rocket ($40) playset gives kids tons of room to explore their imagination — and space! Lakeshore Play & Explore Rocket $40 from lakeshorelearning.com Buy Now Intex Dinosaur Play Centre Image Source: amazon.com If you're looking to take water games to the next level, you need this Intex Dinosaur Play Centre ($35, originally $45). Intex Dinosaur Play Centre $35 from amazon.com Buy Now Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad Image Source: shop.crayola.com Draw your cares away with this Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad ($16, originally $20). Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad $16 from shop.crayola.com Buy Now Epic Castle Playhouse Image Source: Uncommon Goods 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. Epic Castle Playhouse $100 from uncommongoods.com Buy Now Mr. Potato Head Star Wars Mashups Image Source: amazon.com Mr. Potato Head expanded its line of Mashups to include some of the cutest Star Wars figures ($28) we've ever seen. Star Wars figures $28 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 Bees & Me Bath Toy Basketball Hoop & Balls Set Image Source: amazon.com This 3 Bees & Me Bath Toy Basketball Hoop & Balls Set ($15) fits around 95% of bathtub taps. It'll make any kid excited for bath time. 3 Bees & Me Bath Toy Basketball Hoop & Balls Set $15 from amazon.com Buy Now Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends Image Source: amazon.com Disney's Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends ($80) features an interactive Princess Sofia doll wearing a glowing amulet. Sofia can "speak" phrases with her animal friends, Clover the Rabbit, Mia the Bluebird, and Robin the Robin! Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends $80 from amazon.com Buy Now KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen Image Source: walmart.com Play make-believe with this KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen ($160). KidKraft Uptown Elite Espresso Play Kitchen $160 from walmart.com Buy Now Disney Jr. The Lion Guard Training Lair Playset Image Source: target.com 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. Disney Jr. The Lion Guard Training Lair Playset $45 from walmart.com Buy Now Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle Image Source: amazon.com Do a puzzle and learn about geography? We love this Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle ($12). Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle $12 from amazon.com Buy Now Kinetic Sand Slime Lab Image Source: walmart.com This Kinetic Sand Slime Lab ($10) will keep kids busy for hours. Kinetic Sand Slime Lab $10 from walmart.com Buy Now ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons Image Source: amazon.com Bath time has never been this fun. With ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons ($8), your little Picasso can create all they want, and you don't have to stress about a mess. ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons $8 from amazon.com Buy Now Candy Land Image Source: amazon.com Share this sweet game with a child in your life. Candy Land ($6) is suitable for kids age 3 and up. Candy Land $6 from walmart.com Buy Now GeoSafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set Image Source: amazon.com 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. GeoSafari Jr. Jungle Crew Lab Set $22 from walmart.com Buy Now Play-Doh Town 3-in-1 Town Centre Image Source: amazon.com Play-Doh introduced 17 city-based kits ($28), and all of the sets are interchangeable with other sets. Each is packed with hidden surprises like half molds and beards for the figures. city-based kits $28 from amazon.com Buy Now Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'n Fill Retro Pack Image Source: target.com The Classic Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'n Fill Retro Pack ($13) is back in honour of the dough company's 60th birthday! Play-Doh Doctor Drill 'n Fill Retro Pack $13 from amazon.com Buy Now My Little Pony Cutie Mark Magic Rarity Booktique Playset Image Source: amazon.com The sweet My Little Pony Cutie Mark Magic Rarity Booktique Playset ($25, originally $33) looks like a book when it is closed but magically opens to be a playset for kids. The three rooms are "revealed" when the "book's" pages are turned. My Little Pony Cutie Mark Magic Rarity Booktique Playset $25 from amazon.com Buy Now Fisher-Price Smart Scan Word Dash Image Source: bedbathandbeyond.com As a part of Fisher-Price's new Think & Learn line, the Smart Scan Word Dash ($17, originally 24) teaches tots early literacy skills and helps tots connect animals and their habitats. Smart Scan Word Dash $17 from bedbathandbeyond.com Buy Now Brackitz Architect 100 Piece Set Image Source: amazon.com 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 ($42) has 60 planks and 40 connectors so kids can build up and out to their hearts' content. Brackitz Architect 100 Piece Set $42 from amazon.com Buy Now Lakeshore Fairy Land Playset Image Source: lakeshorelearning.com This adorable Lakeshore Fairy Land Playset ($40) features a house with a swing-open door, a leaf-shaped lounger, a wishing well, a table, two mushroom stools and a footbridge, plus hour poseable fairies. Lakeshore Fairy Land Playset $40 from lakeshorelearning.com Buy Now Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide Image Source: amazon.com This Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide ($80) has everything. A basketball hoop, climbing station, and slide will ensure a very happy child. Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide $80 from amazon.com Buy Now Larry the Llama Ride-On Image Source: landofnod.com 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! Larry the Llama Ride-On $149 from landofnod.com Buy Now Donut Sidewalk Chalk Set Image Source: Uncommon Goods This adorable Donut Sidewalk Chalk Set ($18) lets your 3-year-old's creativity run wild all while getting them outside. Talk about a win-win. Donut Sidewalk Chalk Set $18 from uncommongoods.com Buy Now A Koala Crate Subscription Image Source: popsugar.com 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. Koala Crate — its toddler-friendly counterpart $17 from kiwicrate.com Buy Now BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Your little daredevil will love having their very own BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle ($349). BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle $349 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Munchkin Fishin' Bath Toy Image Source: amazon.com Bathtime becomes so fun with this Munchkin Fishin' Bath Toy ($8). Munchkin Fishin' Bath Toy $8 from amazon.com Buy Now Personalized 80-Piece Art Set Image Source: walmart.com Customize this Personalized 80-Piece Art Set ($35). Personalized 80-Piece Art Set $35 from walmart.com Buy Now Vtech DigiArt Creative Easel Image Source: amazon.com Vtech DigiArt Creative Easel ($54) can easily go from a light-up dry-erase board to a chalkboard or drawing table depending on your little one's creative move. Vtech DigiArt Creative Easel $54 from amazon.com Buy Now Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery Image Source: walmart.com They can take care of their baby doll just like mama does with a Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery ($60, originally $92). Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery $60 from walmart.com Buy Now The Lady Bug Game Image Source: amazon.com 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. The Lady Bug Game $19 from amazon.com Buy Now Fisher-Price Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Lights & Sounds Trike Image Source: amazon.com Your Paw Patrol-obsessed toddler will go nuts over this Fisher-Price Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Lights & Sounds Trike ($70). Fisher-Price Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Lights & Sounds Trike $70 from walmart.ca Buy Now Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster Image Source: walmart.com 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. Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster $35 from amazon.com Buy Now Melissa & Doug Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter Image Source: amazon.com An update to Melissa and Doug's immensely popular ice cream set, this ice cream counter ($46, originally $50) will have them scooping out cones for all of their friends. ice cream counter $46 from amazon.com Buy Now Miller Goodman PlayShapes Image Source: greenergrassdesign.com Miller Goodman's PlayShapes ($150) come with 74 pieces that can be mixed, matched, and paired up in endless combinations to create goofy-looking characters and sights. Miller Goodman's PlayShapes $150 from greenergrassdesign.com Buy Now Barbie Dream Horse and Doll Image Source: walmart.com Name a more iconic duo than Barbie Dream Horse and Doll ($90). That's what we thought. Barbie Dream Horse and Doll $90 from walmart.com Buy Now Glowing Bath Time Pals Image Source: uncommongoods.com Why yes, these out-of-the-box Glowing Bath Time Pals ($20) will make getting your little one into the tub a breeze. Glowing Bath Time Pals $20 from uncommongoods.com Buy Now Lite Brite Magic Screen Image Source: amazon.com This retro Lite Brite ($15, originally $20) comes with new piece shapes — including elbows, triangles, and fish — four light modes, and a translucent carrying case to make finding pieces easier (especially on the go). Lite Brite $15 from amazon.com Buy Now Gifts For KidsGift GuideGifts