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Best Toys For 3 Year Olds 2019

39 Gift Ideas and Toys the 3-Year-Old in Your Life Will Love

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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.

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Disney Elena of Avalor and Skylar 2-Pack

When Disney's latest princess and her loyal friend ($9) move, Skylar's wings flap in the wind.

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latest princess and her loyal friend
$9
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Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme

The Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme ($211) takes the whole bat symbol thing to the next level.

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Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme
$211
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Lakeshore Play & Explore Rocket

The Lakeshore Play & Explore Rocket ($40) playset gives kids tons of room to explore their imagination — and space!

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Lakeshore Play & Explore Rocket
$40
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Intex Dinosaur Play Centre

If you're looking to take water games to the next level, you need this Intex Dinosaur Play Centre ($35, originally $45).

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Intex Dinosaur Play Centre
$35
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Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad

Draw your cares away with this Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad ($16, originally $20).

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Crayola Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad
$16
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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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Mr. Potato Head Star Wars Mashups

Mr. Potato Head expanded its line of Mashups to include some of the cutest Star Wars figures ($28) we've ever seen.

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Star Wars figures
$28
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3 Bees & Me Bath Toy Basketball Hoop & Balls Set

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.

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3 Bees & Me Bath Toy Basketball Hoop & Balls Set
$15
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Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends

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!

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Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends
$80
from amazon.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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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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Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle

Do a puzzle and learn about geography? We love this Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle ($12).

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Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle
$12
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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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 ($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
$8
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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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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
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Play-Doh Town 3-in-1 Town Centre

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.

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city-based kits
$28
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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
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My Little Pony Cutie Mark Magic Rarity Booktique Playset

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.

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My Little Pony Cutie Mark Magic Rarity Booktique Playset
$25
from amazon.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 24) teaches tots early literacy skills and helps tots connect animals and their habitats.

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Smart Scan Word Dash
$17
from bedbathandbeyond.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 ($42) 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
$42
from amazon.com
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Lakeshore Fairy Land Playset

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.

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Lakeshore Fairy Land Playset
$40
from lakeshorelearning.com
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Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide

This Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide ($80) has everything. A basketball hoop, climbing station, and slide will ensure a very happy child.

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Step2 Game Time Sports Climber And Slide
$80
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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Donut Sidewalk Chalk Set

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.

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Donut Sidewalk Chalk Set
$18
from uncommongoods.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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BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle

Your little daredevil will love having their very own BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle ($349).

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BMW Ride-On Toy Motorcycle
$349
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Munchkin Fishin' Bath Toy

Bathtime becomes so fun with this Munchkin Fishin' Bath Toy ($8).

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Munchkin Fishin' Bath Toy
$8
from amazon.com
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Personalized 80-Piece Art Set

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

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Personalized 80-Piece Art Set
$35
from walmart.com
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Vtech DigiArt Creative Easel

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.

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Vtech DigiArt Creative Easel
$54
from amazon.com
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Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery

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).

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Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery
$60
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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
from amazon.com
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Fisher-Price Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Lights & Sounds Trike

Your Paw Patrol-obsessed toddler will go nuts over this Fisher-Price Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Lights & Sounds Trike ($70).

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Fisher-Price Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Lights & Sounds Trike
$70
from walmart.ca
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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
from amazon.com
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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 ($46, originally $50) will have them scooping out cones for all of their friends.

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ice cream counter
$46
from amazon.com
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Miller Goodman PlayShapes

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.

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Miller Goodman's PlayShapes
$150
from greenergrassdesign.com
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Barbie Dream Horse and Doll

Name a more iconic duo than Barbie Dream Horse and Doll ($90). That's what we thought.

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Barbie Dream Horse and Doll
$90
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
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Lite Brite Magic Screen

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).

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Lite Brite
$15
from amazon.com
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