Three year olds are well aware of what birthdays mean so ideally gifts should be immediately usable. They will not want to wait to physically “grow into” a toy.
Suggestions: Peg boards and similar toys where they match a shape with a hole. Pretend toys like animals, cars, trucks, dress-ups and house toys. Creative three year olds like to draw with large crayons, dustless chalk on a chalkboard and play simple musical instruments. Toys that encourage color, size and shape identification and hand-eye coordination are popular.
Three year olds are often quite aware of gender stereotypes but that doesn't mean you have to reinforce them. If you're not sure of the child's or parent's preferences, play it safe with non-gendered toys.
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Lunar Nightlight Lunar Nightlight. SimplyCool. This stylish and portable LED Lunar Nightlight is modelled after the real cratered surface of the moon! If you've only ever dreamed of touching the moon, it's time to indulge yourself in this soft soothing moon light glow. Your lamp features 2 realistic light colours (controlled by touch), as well as a cool geometric wooden display stand! from Coolthings.com.au
Little Brian Paint Sticks Classic Colour 12-Pack from Toy Universe Little Brian Paint Sticks Classic Colour 12-Pack features a super-convenient set of twistable solid paint sticks just like a glue stick! Urge your little Van Gogh colour their way to all-new masterpieces minus the mess with the Little Brian Paint Sticks Classic Colour 1…
Felt Creations – Farm from Toy Universe Express your creative side with this classic Felt Creations Storyboard, Farm Edition! Stake out your own farmyard world with this iconic felt storyboard. Filled with Cows, Sheep and farmer friends, this kit is a perfect gift for any child who enjoys free-flow playtime…
Felt Creations – Zoo from Toy Universe Express your creative side with this classic Felt Creations Storyboard, Zoo Edition! Stake out your own world of safaris and forest animals with this iconic felt storyboard. Filled with Pandas, Giraffes and other zoo friends, this kit is a perfect gift for any child wh…
