Have a 3-year-old girl in your life? Lucky you! Three is a magical age filled with discovery and so much fun. From exploring new interests to expanding their vocabularies and finding new ways to play, there’s no doubt they’re not babies anymore — they’re kids. We’ve rounded up a list of our favorite gifts for 3-year-old girls because a whole new world of play is opening up for them. Help them discover it!
Once they hit this toddler stage, they can use educational toys, engage in more complex pretend play scenarios, and show off their growing coordination and balance. They’re also brimming with creativity and eager to explore the world around them. Your gifts will prove to be awesome tools in their development.
So we selected a variety of gifts for 3-year-old girls, including toys, books, and games that encourage developmentally appropriate learning. We consulted with other parents to find out what toys toddlers actually enjoy (and skipped anything that stays at the bottom of toy boxes). These spark imagination, boost motor skills, and engage curious minds with fun and educational items — perfect for any 3-year-old girl.
Perfect for the 3-year-old girl who needs to get her twirl on and wiggles out. She’ll have a ball dancing to the cues on this soft plastic mat, decorated with all things frilly and princess-like, or simply bopping around in freestyle mode.
Educational toys are some of the best gifts for 3-year-old girls. This one will help her explore reading, counting, problem-solving, and more as she taps the pictures with her very own LeapStart stylus. This system includes two activity books for preschoolers through first-grade kiddos.
With seven activities that introduce letter names, sounds, writing, and reading, early literacy has never been so much fun. Best of all, it really is a backpack. That means it’s portable for your convenience, making it easy to bring on car rides and restaurants. (So, really, this is a gift for parents, too.)
We love any arts and crafts toy you can use over and over again. With these search-and-find activity mats, she can circle the hidden items, wipe them, and repeat as many times as her princess heart desires! Plus, the set comes with six double-sided mats and a certificate to celebrate when she finds all the items!
While most building sets focus on structures and vehicles, this unique toy allows a 3-year-old girl to build her very own flower garden. It’s perfect for connecting with nature even on those cold and rainy indoor play days.
Ask almost anyone, and they’ll say one of their very first board games was Candy Land. With this version, your 3-year-old will still learn her colors and get some counting practice as her princess makes her way along the rainbow path through eight magical lands.
Ciao, bella! She may not be old enough to understand the romantic Mediterranean appeal of this scooter, but one day, she’ll look back on all the fun times she had on her very first ride. Appropriate for indoor and outdoor play.
Raise your hand if you would live in this adorable cottage. Us too! This sturdy wooden dollhouse stands just over two feet tall, comes with furniture, and is bound to last for years. (Doll family sold separately, but any 5-inch doll will happily make a home here.)
They can pretend to be a cartoon princess with their very own friendly, colorful bird singing on their finger. Little Live Pet Birds come in a cute birdcage, whistle happy tunes, and even repeat what you say to them. And unlike having a real pet bird, they don’t make a huge mess!
Here comes Minnie! With this easy-to-use remote-controlled car, your 3-year-old will love driving Minnie Mouse everywhere. The exciting spin feature adds extra fun as she takes charge of her playtime. Just watch out for those stairs!
No kid is ever too old for a soft stuffed animal to cuddle up with. Any 3-year-old girl will adore this lovable polar bear plushie. The cute bear is made to fit in their hands, providing comfort whenever needed.
Did you know that Mozart began composing when he was 4? The 3-year-old girl in your life has one year to catch up, so why not give them a boost with this 33-piece instrument set?
They’ll love shaking the colorful maracas, banging on their new xylophone, and so much more. Those symphonies aren’t going to write themselves!
Memory matching has been a favorite game for decades, but the gorgeous illustrations of princesses, ballerinas, animals, and flowers make this one stand out. This is the perfect game to learn about turn-taking, practice hand-eye coordination, and develop short-term memory skills!
We know she has a lot of stuffed animals, but we just can’t resist the impossibly soft and adorable face of this little guy. And since Squishmallows are basically pillows in cute animal form, this adorable owl makes a perfect nap buddy.
Your tiny architect’s imagination will be unleashed as they use the colorful magnetic tiles to build castles, pets, patterns, and shapes. And because the possibilities are endless, they’ll enjoy Picasso Tiles for years to come. They’ll have so much fun creating they won’t even notice that they’re gaining an appreciation for spatial reasoning.
If your little one can’t stop moving around, this wiggle car is the perfect gift for her. This toy is simple to ride—it has no pedals and doesn’t need batteries. All she has to do is twist and turn on a smooth surface, and the wheels will take her wherever she chooses to go.
You may not be able to get that unicorn they asked for, but this truly is the next best thing. Pull your cuddly Peppy Pet on her leash while she wiggles alongside you. No batteries are required, as it’s 100% kid-powered.
LEGO Duplo Town 3-in-1 Family House
Your 3-year-old girl will love building (probably with some help). Then she can play! This charming set has everything she’ll need to make a house, garage, and car, plus seven family figures and accessories.
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This wooden Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck dress-up set includes their favorite Disney characters with easy-to-place clothes and accessories. The magnetic figures are great for developing fine motor skills and encouraging imaginative play! The best part? They can set it up by themselves!
SLHFPX Doodle Board
A magnetic doodle board never went out of style or became any less fun than when it first came out in 1974. Three-year-old girls will have a blast drawing with the magnetic stylus over and over. Perfect for at home or on the go.
