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My Toddler’s Favorites & Wishlist (Age 3)
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items Things my daughter uses every day + what’s on our radar for birthdays and holidays — toys, books, learning activities, and everyday toddler essentials that actually get used. I’ll add notes on what she loves, what’s worth it, and what’s age-friendly.
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Wish List (Mom-Approved)
Favorites (we own & love)
Reading corner
Arts, Crafts and Learning
Wish List (Mom-Approved)
Things we’re eyeing next — gift ideas, upgrades, and “save for later” favorites. & Christmas wishlist
I love that this turns the TV area into an active playground instead of just more screen time. It has movement games, activities, and a travel case so it’s easy to take to grandparents’ houses or trips. Looks perfect for rainy days or when we need to...
Nex Playground and Travel Case, 2 in 1 Bundle
You build different tube paths and the air launcher sends the balls flying through them. It’s a mix of movement, cause-and-effect, and STEM building, and looks like such a good “burn energy inside” toy. I love that it can grow with her and be reconfi...
Air Toobz - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 7
It’s a light-up sensory table and tracing board in one — you can use it with sand, water, rice, shapes, and tracing cards. I love that it mixes fine motor, creativity, and early learning, and it’s something she can use in different ways as she gets o...
Battat Tracing Light Box for Kids - Sensory
I love the idea of a cozy little “space” tent over her bed for reading, winding down, and quiet play. The star/space print is so cute and the lights make it feel extra magical for bedtime. Such a fun big-gift idea that’s still practical.
Perfect when...
Tiny Land® SpaceNest Bed Tent
I’m eyeing this for her reading corner. I like that it’s cozy and still neutral enough to work with our living room or her room.
Tiny Land® GentleSnug Kid Chair - Pink
The cutest little “chef uniform” to go with her play kitchen. My daughter loves to cook, so this would make pretend play feel extra special—especially if we personalize it with her name. Fun for matching with mamá in the kitchen and perfect for all h...
Natural and Green Kids Chef Coat and Hat Set
Saving this for when we’re ready for a big “burn off the energy” toy. I love that it’s neutral enough to keep in the living room and has a handle for extra stability while my daughter jumps. Perfect for cold/rainy days when we’re stuck inside but she...
Gathre Ivory Toddler Trampoline with Handle
My daughter is obsessed with the moon and stars, and I’d love to start having little “space nights” with her. This kid-friendly telescope would be such a special gift we can enjoy and learn from together
NASA Lunar Telescope for Kids – 90x Magnification
My daughter loves taking pictures and always grabs our phones. This kid camera would be perfect for her to have her own and instantly print her favorite memories.
ESOXOFFORE Instant Print Camera for Kids with 32GB SD Card - Purple
If your little one loves singing and putting on little shows as much as mine, this mini karaoke machine would be perfect for our living-room concerts and dance parties.
Mini Karaoke Machine Toy w/ 2 Wireless Mics, LED, Pink
Favorites (we own & love)
For things she already has and actually uses.
One of the best gifts we’ve ever gotten. It’s cute enough to live in our main area and has tons of built-in storage for her play food and dishes, so it doesn’t feel cluttery. We’ve had it for about 2 years now and she still uses it pretty much every ...
Tiny Land® Wooden Play Kitchen with Storage for Creative Toddlers
Such a good add-on for the play kitchen. The pieces are sturdy, colorful, and the little crates make it easy to sort. Great gift on its own or paired with a play kitchen.
Tiny Land® Play Kitchen Accessories – Wooden Play Food for Play Kitchen: Pretend Cooking Set for Kids
Such a fun add-on to her play kitchen. The little cups and “espresso” pieces are adorable and really sturdy. Perfect gift for any toddler who sees their parents with a coffee cup 24/7.
Tiny Land® Play Kitchen Accessories – Children’s Coffee Maker: Wooden Kids Play Coffee Maker Set
Such a fun gift. The whole city folds out into a play mat and then packs back up into the storage box, so it doesn’t take over the house. Great for independent play, and I love that clean-up is literally just folding and tossing everything back in th...
Tiny Land® 110-Piece Wooden Train Set with Folding Storage Box
One of my toddler’s most-used toys. My daughter reaches for this on her own and it keeps her busy while I’m cooking or cleaning. Easy to tuck away but gets played with all the time.
MAGNA-TILES Clear Colors 37pc Set: Magnetic Building Toys for Math, Shapes, Creative Thinking & Engineering Skills
My daughter loves “helping” us clean and always grabs this when we’re sweeping or mopping. It’s sturdy, wooden, and everything hangs on the stand so it tucks neatly into a corner.
Melissa & Doug Dust! Sweep! Mop! 6pc Wooden Pretend Play Preschool Cleaning Set
Our go-to scooter for park walks and evening rides. The 3-wheel, lean-to-steer design made it easy for my daughter to learn, and the light-up wheels are her favorite part. Lightweight, sturdy, and has held up really well with frequent use.
Jetson Kids Kick Scooter with LED Lights & Adjustable Handlebar
Got this when she turned one and it instantly became a favorite. Super sturdy, easy for little legs to push, and she rode it nonstop until we finally upgraded her to a toddler bike. Such a good “first bike” pick. 🚲💕
SEREED Baby 4-Wheel Balance Bike 12-24M
The big-kid upgrade after her balance bike. The training wheels and low frame made it an easy transition, and the basket + streamers sold her instantly. Perfect for neighborhood rides and park trips—and it’s held up great to lots of “one more lap!” r...
Girls Bike 2-5 Kids w/Training Wheels
Reading corner
This lives in her reading corner and she always ends up here before nap or bedtime. It makes books feel special and has definitely helped her reach for reading more.
A super simple, repetitive story that my daughter loved to read. Perfect for cuddly read-alouds and helping her learn colors and animals.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?|Board Book
Such a fun, rhythmic alphabet book for toddlers. The bright colors and sing-song text make it perfect for our reading corner and for practicing letters in a playful way.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom|Board Book
I like having both languages in one book, so sometimes I read the page in English and she repeats the Spanish after me.
Buenas noches, Luna / Goodnight Moon
My daughter actually reads this one on her own now. I love that this bilingual book lets her practice real English and Spanish phrases.
How Are You? / ¿Cómo estás? (Spanish bilingual)|Board Book
It’s a sweet bilingual way to sing “De Colores” together and adds a really special, nostalgic touch to her reading corner.
Singing / Cantando de Colores: Bilingual Book
Arts, Crafts and Learning
Our go-to for quick activities. I pull this out when I need 20–30 minutes of independent play. Not super messy and easy to put away.
We’ve bought these before and they’re always a hit. My daughter will sit and do stickers and color on her own, and I love that they release seasonal versions so I can grab a new theme for holidays, travel, or quiet time activities.
CUPKIN Holly Jolly Holiday Stickers Book
These & a few others are my holy grail flashcards. I truly think my daughter learned to read so early because we went through these over and over together—letters, sounds, and numbers. Simple, affordable, and worth every penny. Make it a fun game...
Get Ready Flash Cards Alphabet & Numbers 2pk - Target Exclusive Edition - by School Zone (Paperback)
Perfect add-on for an easel and arts & crafts days. I like that it has everything in one set—paint, cups, brushes, paper roll, chalk, and markers—so I can just set it out and let my daughter create her own little “art studio” at home.
Easel Companion Accessory Set
Another flashcard staple in our house. I like having this extra set for more picture variety, and my daughter loves flipping through them and reading the words on her own—perfect for keeping early reading and numbers practice fun.
ABC & 123 Flashcard Double Pack: Scholastic Early Learners (Flashcards) - (Hardcover)
Another favorite for early reading. My daughter loves using these wooden magnets to build words on the fridge and easel, and I like that they’re sturdy, colorful, and include both uppercase and lowercase letters for easy spelling practice.
Melissa & Doug 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters: Memory & Language Skills, Plywood
Flashcards have honestly been heaven-sent for us. These puzzle-style cards turn letters, numbers, and 3-letter words into a matching game, so my daughter thinks she’s just playing while she’s actually practicing reading and counting.
Learning Resources Preschool Puzzle Cards, ABCs, Counting & 3-Letter Words, Ages 3+
Bright, kid-friendly posters for shapes, colors, alphabet, numbers, feelings, weather, and more in both English and Spanish. They’re perfect for our learning wall/reading corner and make it so easy to sneak in Spanish practice during playtime and qui...
Bilingual Spanish Educational Posters for Kids (Digital Download)