Holiday gift shopping for 3-year-olds might seem easy, but with SO many options out there, it’s harder than you think! With endless rows of dolls, games, puzzles, cars, and more stacked up from the floor to the ceiling in the toy aisles this time of year, it’s tough to know what the right gift is.
We’ve compiled a list of toys to delight 3-year-olds of all interests, so you’re sure to find something perfect for every kid on your holiday shopping list. Kids (and parents!) will love items like Just Play’s Disney Junior Splash & Glow Ariel Doll, Sunny Days Entertainment’s Maxx Action 3-N-1 Mega Crane, and Hasbro’s Peppa Pig Peppa’s Muddy Puddles Party. These toys are great for little learners, creative souls, and unstoppable adventurers.
Best of all? All of these toys are packed with play value, meaning parents and caregivers will love that they don’t add meaningless clutter to the house once the festivities wrap. They’ll hold kids’ interest, help them develop key skills, and more. Here are 30 toys 3-year-olds will love this holiday season!
CHUCKLE & ROAR PLAY & CREATE SENSORY TABLE
This two-in-one, kid-size wooden table includes three bins for play and storage. Comes with Dream Sand, three dry-erase markers, and 30 activities for no-mess, learning fun.
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CONNETIX 48 PIECE ROADS CREATIVE PACK
This 48-piece set includes sleek black magnetic quarter circles, arches, intersections, and ramps. Kids can build roads, raceways, skateparks, cities, and more. It is compatible with all Connetix sets.
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CRAYOLA SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE SPRAY BOUTIQUE
Place any of the four pets on the salon chair to customize their looks with the included eight washable markers and airbrush tool. Then, wash the pets with water to create new designs. 3+
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DROYD ROMPER
This electric trike features an all-plastic body, a 24-volt battery, a light-up LED front wheel, and more. The Romper has parental controls and can operate at speeds of 3-6 mph.
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12-INCH BLUEY BIKE
This 12-inch bike features a bright pink, green, and orange color scheme and Bluey-inspired graphics. Kids can learn to ride with the removable training wheels and easy-to-use coaster brakes.
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BLUEY WALKIE TALKIES
With a colorful sculpted design, these two-way radios allow kids to exchange messages with the push of a button and have an extended range of up to 500 feet.
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WOODEN CHOCOLATE FACTORY PLAYSET
Kids can run their own candy company with this pretend play set. As candy moves across the conveyor belt, kids can flip switches to indicate flavors, drop colorful wooden fillings inside the treats, and decorate them with stickers. At the end of the conveyor belt, the completed candies slide down a chute where kids can…
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PEPPA PIG PEPPA’S MUDDY PUDDLES PARTY INTERACTIVE DOLL
Get ready to join Peppa in her Muddy Puddles Party with this interactive doll. This 12-inch electronic toy engages kids with more than 55 sounds, phrases, and reactions, fostering imagination and movement. Switch between game and party modes by placing or removing Peppa's iconic yellow boots. The doll includes 4 AA batteries for instant play.
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CRY BABIES MORNING ROUTINE
Kids can pretend to feed this doll breakfast, brush its teeth, and comb its hair. When the morning routine is complete, the doll responds with more than 25 sounds and reactions. Available in two styles. 3+
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NUMBERBLOCKS FIVE’S MUSICAL SUPERSTAR STAGE
Put on a musical performance with the lead singer of the Numberblocks band. This set features interactive lights, sounds, and a spinning dance floor.
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DISNEY JUNIOR SPLASH & GLOW ARIEL DOLL
This Ariel doll features sounds and phrases inspired by the Disney Junior series. Kids can submerge her tail in water to activate color-changing lights, music, and a fountain effect.
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MAGNA-TILES SPACE 32-PIECE SET
This space-themed building set includes a shuttle that doubles as a storage container. It comes with an astronaut figure and new microMAGS pieces.
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FISHER-PRICE ROCKIN’ RECORD PLAYER
Little musicians can place the player’s arm, watch the record spin, and listen to 20 real songs on five double-sided play records.
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SQUISHMALLOWS FIGBANDS 8-PACK
Wear, collect, and display these adorable Squishmallows FigBands! FigBands can be worn as a wristband or placed on water bottles, bike handles, and more. When playtime’s over, they stand alone as displayable figures.
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TILE TOWN BLUEY HEELER HOME
Build the Heeler Home with 70 magnetic pieces. Kids can use action tiles to build a moving swing set and more. Includes magnetic Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli figures.
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CRAYOLA PAW PATROL SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE 3-COUNT DELUXE SET
Draw on your favorite PAW Patrol characters with this new Scribble Srubbie pets. Chase, Marshall, and Skye are 6 inches tall and have a fuzzy exterior that kids can color and wash repeatedly. Comes with six Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers.
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MAXX ACTION 3-N-1 MEGA CRANE
Kids can use three joystick controllers to make the 27-inch crane lift, move, and smash. It features lights, sounds, three attachments, and more.
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DISNEY MOANA 2 SIMEA & PUA BATHTIME FUN PLAYSET
Packed with more than 10 accessories, this toy set features Simea fashion doll, her animal friend Pua, a hut, a bathtub, and more! Use warm water to make the dirt on Pua’s face disappear – the spot of dirt slowly reappears for repeat fun! Kids can also help Simea doll brush Pua’s teeth and rinse…
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DINO RAILWAY ADVENTURE SET
Prepare for a Jurassic journey with this wooden train set. It comes with wooden dinosaurs, tropical trees, a dinosaur-skull obstacle, and more. Compatible with other classic Hape railway systems.
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CREATIVE CHEFS
Aspiring chefs will follow the visual recipe card to make detailed play food using the play kitchen tools and moldable, reusable Make-It! Mix sand.
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DISNEY SNACKS & POPCORN WOODEN FOOD COUNTER
Serve up wooden Disney Parks-inspired treats from the counter and turn a knob to watch jumbo popcorn pieces “pop” through a window.
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GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: SPARKLE SCIENCE! BOOK AND 5-SOUND FLASHLIGHT SET
Kids can join Gabby and MerCat on a glittery new adventure with this book, which features a flashlight with buttons that play sounds that enhance the story and sparkly foil pages that glitter under the flashlight.
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MS. RACHEL SPEAK & SING DOLL
The soft and cuddly, touch-activated doll plays music, words, and phrases inspired by Ms. Rachel’s videos. It includes a bonus learning card featuring play tips and skill-building activities.
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DINO DASH UP & DOWN ROLLER COASTER
This kid-powered roller coaster features a dino ride-on that works on and off the tracks, inside or outside. Push the car onto the platform and balance while riding back down.
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FINGERLINGS CARE ‘N’ CUDDLES INTERACTIVE BABY MONKEY
With more than 150 reactions, kids can feed their baby monkey with its bottle, rock it, and more. When it’s time for bed, a night light mode soothes kids to sleep.
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HONEY BEE ACRES TREETOP HIDEAWAY
The Honey Bee Acres Treetop Hideaway is a delightful two-story dollhouse that offers endless imaginative play for children aged 3 and up. This charming set includes 21 pieces, featuring a slide, swinging chairs, and a basket crank lift that enhances the interactive experience. With its rustic charm and cozy cottage aesthetic, this treehouse is perfect…
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LEMON MERINGUE 14-INCH RAG DOLL
This soft plush is a nod to vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls. Lemon Meringue features orange yarn hair, a lemon scent, and colorful details. She comes packaged in a red window-style box that features a recipe for lemon meringue on the back.
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CAT PLAY AND RIDE DUMP TRUCK
Preschoolers can transform this toy dump truck into a rideable foot-to-floor vehicle. It withstands the elements for rugged play both inside and outside.
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SHINE BRIGHT LIGHT BOX
Trace, learn, and make masterpieces that glow in five different colors. The light box has two brightness levels and comes with illustrated templates and 60 translucent shapes.
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MY FIRST BILINGUAL LIBRARY: A SPANISH-ENGLISH VOCABULARY BOARD BOOK
This board book comes with a set of colors, numbers, animals, ABCs, and more.
