Gifts for Three Year Olds
Our gift guide
Three-year-olds are imaginative, expressive, and eager to try things “all by myself,” which makes this stage one of the most fun to shop for. Their play becomes richer and more purposeful, filled with storytelling, early problem-solving, and plenty of opportunities to practice new motor and social skills. In this guide, we’ve gathered our favorite toy picks that spark creativity, encourage independence, and support the incredible developmental leaps happening at this age—while still keeping play joyful and engaging.
My Little Dog
My Little Dog is a soft, plush friend that invites imaginative play and social-emotional development. Toddlers can groom, feed, and play with the dog, which encourages language expression and nurturing behaviors. Its cuddly design promotes comfort and pretend-ownership, helping kids explore empathy, attachment, and early social roles in play. Travels well in a cute suitcase, perfect to take on the road or to Grandma's house.
Construction Playbox
The Construction Playbox opens into a full building site! When the sides fold down, kids can explore illustrated roads, an archway for vehicle movement, and defined spaces that support purposeful, independent play. With 15 double-sided wooden pieces—including traffic signs, workers, and four wheeled trucks and diggers—children build fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and sequencing as they move vehicles, set up their job site, and run their own construction zone. When play is over, everything stores neatly in the cotton bag, the box folds up, and the carry handle makes cleanup and travel effortless.
Rainbow Fairy Playbox
The Rainbow Fairy Playbox opens into a vibrant, six-room home filled with color, charm, and endless story potential. Inside the cotton bag are 18 double-sided wooden pieces—fairies, flying unicorns, roller-blading llamas, hula-dancing bears, and other whimsical friends—that encourage imaginative, screen-free play. Each illustrated room, from the cozy bedroom to the cheerful kitchen and living space, gives kids a place to set scenes, build stories, and explore creative thinking. When the adventure is over, everything tucks neatly away, the house folds closed, and the carry handle makes it easy to bring the magic along for playdates.
Kitty’s Milkshake Van
Kitty’s Milkshake Van is a playful vehicle set that invites toddlers to role-play running their own “ice cream” business. As they push the van, serve pretend milkshakes to figurine customers, and host friends, they develop social interaction, imaginative storytelling, and cooperative play. Handling the small parts of the van also strengthens fine motor dexterity.
Fire Engine
The Fire Engine is a sturdy, beautifully made wooden vehicle that invites kids into classic imaginative play. With room for little characters to ride along, a movable ladder, and smooth-rolling wheels, it encourages storytelling, problem-solving, and dramatic play as children race to help, rescue, and keep their pretend town safe. Durable enough for everyday adventures and gentle enough for small hands, it’s the kind of timeless toy that builds coordination, confidence, and big-hearted play.
