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Faves for my 3 Year Old
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items It can be so hard to find things your kind will *actually* like and use! Here’s a list of mine and my kiddos favorites! From toys to books to clothes.
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Toys my 3 Year Old actually plays with
Books my 3 y/o loves
Games my 3 y/o loves 💗
Screen free road trip entertainment
Toys my 3 Year Old actually plays with
This little play kitchen has been a hit for my kid for well over a year now and she still goes plays with it all the time! It comes with high quality accessories so they can make you the best pretend soup ever.
Play Kitchen - 41pc - Gigglescape™: Kids Toy Kitchen Playset, Toddler Toy, Creative Thinking, 3+ Years
My 3 year old (almost 4) got this baby doll when she was 2 and still plays with it all the time. She loves that it is soft, that the binky stays in it's mouth, and that she can EASILY undress and dress it.
Wee Baby Stella Peach
If you’re thinking about adding these to your toddlers Christmas list, I’m gonna go ahead and say it is a must! We can seriously spend hours building and playing with these. And there are so many tutorials online of different fun things you can do as...
PICASSO-TILES Magnetic Tiles For Kids 101PCS Construction STEM Building Blocks Educational Toy
For the car obsessed kid in your life, this is a must! Our whole family enjoys playing with these little tracks and seeing what kind of roads we can put together. We can spend hours playing with this together and love how high-quality the toys are.
PICASSO-TILES Race Track Magnetic Tiles for Kids, 60PCS with 2 Racing Cars, Construction STEM Building Blocks Educational Toy
Does my three-year-old love playing with this? Yes. Do I love playing with this? Also, yes. Does my husband enjoy playing with this? Yes again. My entire family is obsessed with creating new tracks for our marbles to roll down with these magnetic til...
PICASSO-TILES Marble Run Magnetic Tiles for Kids, 100PCS, Mini Construction Magnet Tiles Race Track Building Blocks STEM Toy
My girl LOVES a baby doll, especially one like this that closes its eyes when you lay it down.
BABY Born My First Baby Doll Ava - Light Brown Eyes
My 3 year old got a bunch of Calico Critters for Christmas last year and they have been a hit! Like, she plays with them daily! And I love playing with them too because they are SO adorable!
Calico Critters Outback Koala Family
If your toddler LOVES playing mommy, they will want this set! My 3y/o loves getting to put all three little bunnies down for their naps and in the high chairs. No matter which Calico Critters she's playing with, she always ends up taking care of her ...
Calico Critters Triplets Care Set, Dollhouse Playset with 3 Figures and Accessories
The cutest little market for your Calico Critter community! I love all of the tiny features and my toddler loves that the little conveyor belt moves.
Calico Critters Grocery Market
Beep Beep! Your Calico Critters are in for a smooth ride with this cute little car! My toddler loves being able to take her little family on trips to the grocery store or to Florida 🤣
Calico Critters Family Picnic Van, Toy Vehicle for Dolls with Picnic Accessories
I'm so genuinely obsessed with the cuteness of all of the Calico Critters and these are no exception. My daughter loves playing with them because they are fun, I love to play with them because they are soooo cute. It's a win/win.
Calico Critters Goat Family, Set of 4 Collectible Doll Figures
Anything that can make my little girl feel like a big girl is a win in our house. My 3 year old toddler loves being able to feed and take care of her babies in a high chair.
Baby Doll High Chair and Accessories Set
My daughter loves being able to push her baby doll in this stroller. It's so lightweight and sturdy that she even takes it on walks outside.
Baby Doll Stroller Fold-Up Accessory - Gold Star Print
Another freaken classic that I played with as a kid that I just had to buy for my daughter as she’s gotten older. My husband is in school for engineering and it has a deep love for putting things together and making them work. Needless to say we all ...
Mindware Elevator Marble Run
An actual MUST have if you have a helpful toddler that loves to be big and involved!
Boon Pivot Toddler Tower Step Stool - White
Books my 3 y/o loves
All of the books in this series are a hit at my house, we have gone out of our way to collect them! They are silly, interactive, and the perfect length.
There's A Monster in Your Book: A Funny Monster Book for Kids and Toddlers|Board Book
The book that started it all in our house! We always read a book before bedtime but this was the book that made my 3 year old realize how much fun reading can be! If you only get one thing from this list, let this be it. The illustrations are beautif...
There's a Dragon in Your Book | Board Book
Another in the series that is worth reading! My toddler loves all the "There's a ___ in your book" books and they have started an absolute cult following at our house.
There's an Alien in Your Book | Board Book
This book is so sweet, you and your little one get to take your hand at cheering up a sweet unicorn who is having a bad day. The book is beautifully illustrated and has a happy ending.
There's a Unicorn in Your Book | Board Book
If you are a Halloween loving family you have to get this book! In the same series as “There's a Unicorn in Your Book” you get to read and interact with a funny little witch. The book is beautifully illustrated and a fun read for your toddler.
There's a Witch in Your Book: An Interactive Book For Kids and Toddlers | Board Book
Another in the series that your toddler will love! The book is so much fun, interactive, and is beautifully illustrated. Get it for your superhero loving toddler that wants to get into reading!
There's a Superhero in Your Book | Hardcover
If you want to get your toddler a fun book to read during the Christmas season, this should be it! The book is super cute and interactive and will have your toddler giggling and smiling ear to ear.
There's an Elf in Your Book: An Interactive Christmas Book for Kids and Toddlers | Paperback
Any book with Daniel Tiger is a win in our house. There's always some kind of problem and resolution or a lesson learned and my 3 year old absolutely adores him.
Daniel's Potty Time | Paperback
If you're getting your toddler ready to do something new, Daniel has a story for it! My 3 year old loves getting to read about how Daniel is brave or nervous and how he works through it.
Daniel Goes to the Dentist|Paperback
We love a flip book in our house, and this one is a year-round read for us.. like we read it last night… it's July. My daughter loves seeing how Daniel celebrates.
Merry Christmas, Daniel Tiger!: A Lift-the-Flap Book|Board Book
Because there are SO many great Daniel Tiger books that you might want to read, try out this book! You can pick any story in the book and learn a lesson with Daniel.
Daniel Tiger's 5-Minute Stories | Hardcover
Games my 3 y/o loves 💗
Getting my daughter into playing games has been so much fun! We're a pretty big game family so to have games that are exciting and fun for her as well is a win. She loves this game and her cousins love playing it with her when we get together.
Pressman Let's Go Fishin' Deluxe Game
A classic from our childhood that we get to play with our kids now! My daughter ironically loves going down the slides. Don’t tell her about it’s not good 😂 we love this board game at our house and definitely think it is a great addition to add to y...
Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Classic Chutes and Ladders (Walmart Exclusive)
The classic board game that we played as kids is still a hit! My 3 year old loves getting to play Candy Land with me and her dad. It is easy to understand and she caught on super fast.
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Board Game - 2025 Edition
Another classic game that is easy to learn and play for littles. My daughter loves getting to play Hi Ho Cherry-o, especially when she wins.
Hasbro Gaming Hi Ho Cherry-O Game
Fun and educational? You know we are in.
In the Spin & Seek ABC Game, children explore the alphabet and learn the difference between big and little letters. Players spin the spinner and seek matching letters with images inspired by The World of ...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Spin & Seek ABC Game
This wooden matching game is so much fun for your learning kiddo, they are easy to grab, fun colors, and have easy to read words with correlating pictures.
Asdomo Wooden Memory Game For Kids,Preschool Educational Memory Matching Game Toy For Toddle...
Wooden Memory Game For Kids,Preschool Educational Memory Matching Game Toy For Toddlers 2-4 Years - Walmart.com
Do you remember playing the Cootie children's game as a kid? Now the little ones in your life can have lots of fun playing this mixing-and-matching, bug-building Cootie game! Kids spin the spinner and hope that it lands on a Cootie bug part that they...
Cootie The Mixing and Matching Bug-Building Board Game for Preschool Kids and Family Ages 3 and Up
Did we buy it because it said butt? Maybe. But that doesn’t matter now because we love this have so much. It is so silly and so much fun and our family giggles and bonds every time we play it.
“Hurry Up Chicken Butt gets you on your feet and into a ...
Hurry Up Chicken Butt Game - Kitten Games
Screen free road trip entertainment
We are BIG fans of reusable stickers around here! If you’re looking for something to entertain your kiddo in the car, this is seriously a must. My daughter can play with one of these for hours on end without a screen in sight.
Stick with Magical Creatures Reusable Sticker Playscenes - (Highlights Reusable Sticker Playscenes) (Hardcover)
I’ve said it once I’ll say it over and over again, reusable stickers are a toddler life hack. Especially these ones that come with fun scenes for them to decorate and come up with their own stories.
Baby Animal Hidden Pictures Puffy Sticker Playscenes - (Highlights Puffy Sticker Playscenes) (Paperback)
These cuddly companions have hidden magnets in their paws, so they can “hug” or hang onto car seats, perfect for soothing comfort without noise or clutter.
Plush Magnets Fun and Educational Animal Fridge Magnets for Kids -Soft Plush Magnetic Animal Characters for Learning and Play, Fridge Toys for Toddlers 1-3 - 12 per bag
Such a fun and silly way to stay entertained in the car! Super easy to just push the glitter through the path.
“Joyfy squishy sensory tubes are specially designed to alleviate stress while offering entertainment, excitement, and satisfaction. Crafte...
Joyfy 4 Pcs Sensory Toys for Kids Squishy Fidget Toys Stress Relief Autism Sensory Products for Calm Down, Squeeze Fidget Tube for Classroom, Filled Goo & Glitter
We loooove puzzles in this house so being able to do them with these magnetic puzzles in the car is an amazing way to pass the time on a road trip screen free!
Magnetic Puzzles for Toddlers Ages 2-4 - 20 Pcs Travel Puzzle Game for Kids 3-6 with Animals - QUOKKA
My daughter loves spending time drawing on her little board! It is easy to use and is not powered by batteries so there nothing to cry about!
‘RaceGT LCD drawing pad is a great educational toy that helps kids unleash their imagination and creativity....
2 Pack LCD Doodle Board, 8.5 inch Reusable Drawing Tablet for Kids, LCD Writing Tablet Board w/ Stylus Pen, Pad for Boys and Girls, Birthday Gifts Travel Games Toys for Kids and Adults, Red & Orange
This is our road trip holy grail! My daughter loves all the different things you can do all on this single board and has so much fun seeing his long she can get the magnets to move for.
“Magnet color and counting maze has the first part of this magn...
Magnetic Color and Number Maze, Upgraded 2 in 1 Wooden Magnetic Maze Drawing Board, Toddlers Educational Learning Counting Matching Toys Gift for Boys Girls
Not only is this a fun thing to play with in the car but at restaurants as well! We’re big fans in this house!
“Good things come in small packages – especially packages that can be reused for both storage and building on-the-go! The MAGNA-TILES® micr... Experience the big potential to take creativity, learning, development, and imagination anywhere – with the power of a portable piece that’s 75% smaller than traditional tiles.”
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Travel Magnetic Construction Set, The Original Magnetic Building Brand, 26 Piece Travel Toy for Boys and Girls
Lacing cards are a fun way to focus and practice precision skills. This is a definitely an older 3 year old activity and may require a bit of help at first but once my daughter got it, there was no stopping her!
“Engage your little ones with this del...
Zoo Animals Lacing Cards, Sewing Cards, Lacing Activity Games for Kids - Walmart.com
We love this little matching game! It is a hit, especially when we’re on a long road trip!
“Magnetic Numbers Walking Beads Maze Toys For Young Children Pen Dribbling Suction Stickers Early Education Puzzle Logical Thinking Training Game Puzzle Toys “
Magnetic Color and Number Maze, Wooden Color Matching Learning Counting Puzzle Board, Montessori Toys Gift for Boys Girls Toddlers Preschool 3 4 5 Years (Ice Cream)
Your kid will think you’re magic when you hand them this. Low key, I still think it’s some kind of magic! But when it comes to coloring in the car, THIS is the way to do it! Literally no mess and again your child will think they are MAGIC.
“Now your...
Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Fingerprint Activity Book, 27 Pgs, Toddler Art Supplies, Coloring Book, Travel Activity, Gift, Ages 3+
Okay you got all these things to entertain your child and need somewhere to store it. I’ve got you! There’s a spot for everything in this car organizer, they seriously thought of everything!
“Do you want to keep your car organized and store different...
Backseat Car Organizer with 9 Storage Pockets, 600D Polyester, 25 in x 19 in, 2 Pack, Black