25 Gifts for 3 Year Olds They’ll Use For Hours-On-End

Those 3-year-olds will be naturally drawn to the Wobbel board. It’s fun yet challenging, and will definitely keep them focused! 

This balance board builds strength, a sense of balance, and physical awareness in general. The only drawback is that you’ll want to use it yourself. 

Wobbel Board ($199)

2. Balance Beam

Whether your toddler is a force to be reckoned with or a cautious little mover, a balance beam will help them work on their gross motor skills by either forcing them to slow down just enough to master it, or step a little outside their comfort zone. 

Either way, this is an great gift for 3 year olds!

Little Gymnast Balance Beam by Lily & River ($160)

3. Little Trampoline

If you have a 3-year-old who would happily run up and down your home (knocking down everything in their path) for hours on end, you won’t regret this gift! A little trampoline will let them expend some of their energy while staying more or less in one place. 

Little Tikes Trampoline ($80)

4. Ride-On Car

It’s always so cute seeing a little kiddo ride towards you in one of these cars or watch them take turns pushing each other around. 

And while the classic red happy-face car has a special place in each grown-up’s heart, there’s no denying that these upgraded themes like a little truck or a horse and carriage are just too irresistible and would make for the best gifts. 

Little Tikes Truck Ride-On ($100)

Little Tikes Horse and Carriage ($120)

Remember struggling to learn to ride a bike? Frustrating, right? 

Well, you’d be amazed to know that toddlers who got to zoom around on a balance bike have no issues transitioning to the real thing. Some even get it on their first try! 

The balance bike gives them a sense of control and lets them master balance, speed, and steering. We love this one by Mima Zoom because it’s lightweight, has adjustable handlebars and seat, as well as puncture-proof tires. 

Balance Bike ($250)

When your 3-year-old sees this climber, they’ll instinctively know what to do! It will help them develop their little hands and feet as they find new ways of climbing up and down.

Want to raise confident, adventure-loving kids? Let them climb!

Birch Climber with Rock Wall (from $270)

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A learning tower is a nice safe way to observe mom and dad in the kitchen, and it’s a gift for 3-year-olds that will make them feel like they help and contribute to the family.

Who can ask for more than that?

Little helper learning tower ($279)

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9. LOVEVERY PlayKit Subscription

Imagine getting a kit of toys that lets you to take ownership of your routines, builds emotional intelligence and independence.

Companies like Lovevery let you enter your child’s birthdate so you can get a playkit every 3 months that’s just right for their development stage. 

The Observer Playkit by Lovevery ($120 per kit, every 3 months as a subscription.)

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10. Thinking Putty

If you have a three year old who won’t sit still, you’d be surprised by how focused and intent they’ll become while playing with putty. It’s almost a parenting hack!

You could do just as well with playdough, but we find that putty is a fun way to mix it up, is a little more mesmerizing due to its iridescent colors, and is slightly less messy.

Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty ($15)

11. Doodle Mat

Mess-free and mega-engaging. Just add water to the included markers, and your kids can make colorful doodles until their heart’s content.

Then, just let it dry and start over.

Large Doodle Mat ($16-$30)

12. Abacus

You’ll be amazed by your little 3-year-old’s math skills once they have an abacus! We love it for addition and subtraction, as well as keeping count of how many toys are on the shelf. The great thing about introducing these skills early in a fun and sensory way, you know your little one will absolutely shine at school! 

Abacus by Melissa and Doug ($12)

14. Doodle Tablet

This fun toy will make your three-year-olds feel like they have their own table without having to worry about screen time.

It’s fun to doodle or practice writing with this bright and colorful toy.

18-inch Doodle tablet ($18-$23)

15. LeapFrog 100 Words Book

LeapFrog really delivers when it comes to fun, interactive, and educational toys.

Your toddler can pick up new words related to emotions, animals, careers, and more. There are various levels of difficulty – from being given the word to being asked to find a word, and it comes in English and Spanish!

LeapFrog 100 Words Book ($14-$20)

26. Wooden Toy Mixer

This little mixer is undeniably adorable – especially if you love baking for your little one. It comes with all the accessories – a rolling pin, sugar and flour, and even an egg.

It’s sure to be a keepsake well beyond the toddler years.

Tiny Land Wooden Toy Mixer ($20-$30)

Matching set:
Toy Coffee Maker
Toy Pop-Up Toaster

17. Star Wand

If your 3-year-old’s imagination is out of this world, this star wand will make the best gift!

Let them be a princess, a fairy, a wizard, or a magician anytime they want with this simple wooden wand that will serve as sweet room décor when they’re not making magic.

Star Wand ($14)

18. Little Builder Workbench

Little kids love to be little helpers, and this toy workbench will set them up to be little fixers too. This toy has a saw, a hammer, and a circular saw. It also has lots and lots of little toy screws, bolts, and nails, which is what makes it ideal for the older toddlers (and not the litlte ones) 

Little Builder Work Bench

19. Play Houses

If your kids are off in their own little world when they’re playing, help them set up a play world that’s “just right.” 

These little playhouses are so sweet and understated, they’ll be the perfect addition to a play town without stealing the show. 

You can actually stack and mix and match the rooves and the houses, making this a fun learning gift for 3 year olds as well.

Play houses and cars ($18)

20. Toy Tree and Décor Set

Fairy adventure? Woodland party? Dolls playing dress up? These toy trees will feel right at home in any imaginative scene!

They come in various color schemes, and make for lovely décor beyond the nursery. 

Toy Trees ($19)

This little pram can spark any child’s imagination! Kids love carting their prized possessions around or just playing pretend.

Wooden Toy Pram ($80)

22. Toy Cleaning Set

There’s something ultra-charming about this kid-sized wooden cleaning set. Maybe it’s the idea of watching your little 3 year old want to become a responsible “big kid.”

Either way, it never hurts to teach tidying skills, and they’ll certainly have fun. Who knows, maybe you’ll come home to an ultra-clean play area!

Wood cleaning set by Melissa and Doug ($25-$43)

23. Toy Shopping Cart

If your little one regularly comes with you grocery shopping, return the favor with this adorable and realistic gift.

Your toddler will love to pretend they’re shopping (or just carting their things from here to there!)

Toy Shopping Cart by Melissa and Doug ($60-$85)

24. Bubble Lawn Tools

Can you picture your three-year-old as a landscaper? Except instead of the noisy leaf blower or lawn mower, they can make bubbles!

Honestly, these gifts will keep them occupied for hours, and they’re a fun way to spend time outdoors.

Bubble Lawn Mower ($27-$40)

Bubble Leaf Blower ($27)

25. Play Tent

Do you want to give the gift of… literally everything? A space ship, a house, a reading nook, or a little sanctuary?

Give them a play tent and watch their imagination soar.

Play Tents and Teepees from TinyLand