54 Gifts for 3-Year-Old Girls That Will Make Sure You're Her Favorite

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If you’re reading this, chances are you have a 3-year-old girl in your life, and boy, are you super lucky: Three is an absolutely magical age. What else would you call a tiny human, seemingly overnight, becoming a child who can hold full conversations with you? From their interests to their vocabularies and the new ways to play, there’s no doubt about it: They’re not babies anymore. They’re kids. So, we’ve gathered a list of our favorite gifts for 3-year-old girls because a whole new world of play is available to them now.

At this age, your newly minted preschooler becomes more adept at, well, being a person! This is the age where all kinds of different play become possible: A 3-year-old likely has a better appreciation for educational toys, better gross motor skills, and an absolutely wild imagination. (You may just find this is the age where their dolls’ adventures get really intricate and may start to look like a soap opera or a G-rated Game of Thrones.) Encourage their imaginations, motor skills, and minds with these fun and educational gifts.

In choosing these gifts, we wanted to select a variety of toys, books, and games that encourage developmentally appropriate learning for a 3-year-old. We also made sure to take a look around our circles to see what the toddlers in our lives are getting the most use out of (and made sure to skip anything buried at the bottom of their toy boxes). As a parenting writer, mom of two, and an auntie to a whole gaggle of lively kiddos, it wasn't so much finding what to include but choosing the best tried and true favorites.

Encourage your girl’s imagination, motor skills, and mind with these fun and educational gifts.

Princess Dress-Up Trunk

Playing dress-up is a rite of passage in childhood. With this five-costume set, your 3-year-old can be a princess, a bumble bee, a ladybug, and a few different fairies. The set comes complete with magic wands and accessories, so your little one will have ample options for pretend play.

Mr. Pencil ABC Backpack

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, which equals portable and which means car rides and going to restaurants just got a whole lot easier. (So, really, this is a gift for parents, too.)

Build Your Own Flower Garden

While most building sets revolve around buildings or vehicles, this unique toy allows your 3-year-old girl to build her own flower garden. It’s a perfect way to feel connected with nature on cold or rainy days when you can’t get outside.

Scribble Scrubbie Playset

3-year-olds are very good at “decorating” things they shouldn’t with markers. Walls, toys, siblings … but with this Scribble Scrubbie playset, they can channel that instinct for good, creatively adorning adorable little pets with washable markers. Want to change up the look? Just rinse the toy.

Ride on Wiggle Car

If your little one can't stop moving around, this wiggle car is the perfect gift for her. This wiggle car is so simple and has no pedals or 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.

Classic Figure 8 Set

This 22-piece wooden train set, complete with tracks, will last your 3-year-old girl (and any younger siblings, cousins, or neighbors) for years. This is a good thing, since we're confident she'll be playing with this one for a long time to come.

Grizzo the Gremlin Stuffed Animal

OK: does your 3-year-old already have a lot of stuffed animals? Probably yes. But does she have a gremlin stuffed animal? An adorable gremlin stuffed animal? We're guessing not. She's going to love this cuddly little ghoul.

It's a Busload of Pigeon Books!

Mo Willems' hilarious books and memorable characters are teaching this generation of little ones how to love reading (and laugh out loud with their parents), and The Pigeon is his most iconic creation. This set of three classics is a must for 3-year-old girls.

Pikachu Jumpsuit

A perfect costume/pajama/run-out-on-errands outfit for your 3-year-old girl. Especially if that girl is a Pokémaster in training. Also, just imagine your kiddo running around the house gleefully shouting "Piiikaaachuuuuuu!" at the top of her little voice.

Girls "Ruby Slippers"

As a rule, giving shoes as a gift isn't exciting for 3-year-old girls, but there's absolutely an exception to that rule when you're talking about getting her very own ruby slippers! Just like Dorothy! And these aren't costume shoes; she can wear them anywhere.

Magnetic Easel

This easel is the perfect gift for a 3-year-old girl for a few reasons: It’s just her size, it’s magnetic (and includes number and letter magnets), and since it has two different surfaces (chalk and dry-erase boards), it offers a variety of options for creating her masterpieces.

Love Your Look Pretend Makeup

Whether she’s watched you put on makeup or simply has an artistic streak you want to nurture, this set of pretend makeup (aka no messes required) is great for encouraging imaginative play.

Handyman Kids Workbench

Don’t let the term “handyMAN” fool you: This is a perfect gift for 3-year-old girls. Not only will she have hours of fun playing, but it might also just plant the seeds of interest in carpentry! Comes with more than 30 tools and materials accessories.

Ride Along Scooter

Ciao, bella! She may not be old enough to understand the romantic Mediterranean appeal of a scooter like this, but she will one day, and she’ll look back on all the fun times she had on her very first ride. Appropriate for indoor and outdoor play.

Sparkle Girls Fairy Princess

Who among us doesn’t love a fairy? They’re charming and magical, and, if you get in their good graces, they’ll grant you wishes (or so I’ve heard). Your 3-year-old girl will love having this one as her new bestie.

Winston The Owl

OK, we know she has a lot of stuffed animals, but we just can’t resist the impossibly softness and adorable face of this little guy. And since he’s basically a pillow, he makes a perfect nap buddy.

Dance Mat

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.

Garbage Truck

Garbage collection day is the entertainment highlight for Bluey and Bingo (your own kid might get excited watching the big truck, too) and with this fun toy she can re-enact this special event whenever she wants. Also who doesn’t love a big new truck?!

Magna Doodle Board

Magna Doodle Board is the toy that never went out of style or got any less fun than it was when it came out in 1974. Your 3-year-old girl will have a blast making drawings with the magnetic stylus and stamps over and over. Perfect for at home or on the go.

Princess Matching Game

This classic memory game has been a favorite for decades, but the gorgeous illustrations of princesses, ballerinas, animals, and flowers make this one stand out. The perfect game to learn turn-taking, hand-eye coordination and develop short-term memory skills!

DUPLO Town 3-in-1 Family House

Your 3-year-old girl will love being able to build something (probably with a little help from you) she can then play with (you can help with that, too). This charming set comes with everything she’ll need to make a house, garage, and car, plus seven family figures and accessories.

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My First Trampoline

She’s your little jumping bean, so give her a place to really get out that energy with a trampoline that’s just her size. This 7’ trampoline has a slew of safety features, including safety netting, and is small enough to be safe but big enough to keep her entertained well into grade school.

Alphabet Acorns Activity Set

This acorn alphabet set will help her learn the alphabet by matching the uppercase letter with the lowercase letter on each stackable acorn. Plus, each acorn has a color-coded figure that corresponds with each acorn.

GraviTrax Junior Starter Set

Yes, she’s still a toddler, but you’ve probably noticed that she’s capable of so much more lately, so what better time to introduce her to STEM concepts? This marble run is just her speed and is themed with adorable jungle animals, so it’s great for both educational and imaginative play.

Personalized Fairytale Name Book

In a faraway land, fairies live in an enchanted garden, but they are waiting for someone truly special to take their place on their fairy throne: your 3-year-old girl! She’ll love to see herself in this whimsical story, complete with an appendix of all her magical subjects.

“How to Count to One” by Caspar Salmon

In this humorous book, your 3-year-old girl will have a chance to perfect the art of counting to one. JUST one. Not two and, heavens, certainly not three. Don’t even think about counting higher than one! You’ll both be giggling over this instant classic.

Gabby’s Dollhouse Interactive Talking MerCat Plush

A must-have for any Gabby's Dollhouse fan! This cuddly 14-inch plush is the perfect snuggle toy, but squeeze her belly and she’ll sing songs, talk, and light up!

Chelsea Doll Cottage

Raise your hand if you would live in this adorable cottage. Complete with furniture, this sturdy wooden dollhouse stands just over two feet tall and will last for years. (Doll family sold separately, but any 5-inch doll will happily make a home here.)

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Pets Alive Rainbow Bonnie the Booty Shakin' Llama

I know what you’re thinking: What’s a booty-shaking llama? It’s exactly what it sounds like, plus spinning and head tossing, and it’s hilarious. Your 3-year-old will definitely think so, too, as she and Bonnie dance along to three different songs.

100-Piece Magnetic Tile Set

Your tiny architect’s imagination will be unleashed as they use the clear, 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.

My Art Book of Happiness

My Art Book of Happiness pairs 35 famous pieces of art with read-aloud text so parents can bond with little ones while learning about emotions, feelings, and a bit of art history!

Musical Instrument Set

Did you know that Mozart began composing when he was 4? Your child has 1 year to catch up to that, so give them a boost with this 25-piece instrument set.

They’ll love getting a handle on the percussion section with maracas, a xylophone, and more. Those symphonies aren’t going to write themselves, people!

Chelsea Storage Easel

With a blackboard, a magnetic whiteboard, and a pull-down roll of paper, your preschool Picasso will be able to create in multiple media. They’ll develop creativity and fine motor skills and, we hope, start to learn to clean up after themselves with all that handy storage underneath.

Feelings Adventure Board Game

There are a few reasons we love this board game. For one, it’s easy enough for a 3-year-old to play. Second, it gives them the opportunity to move, play, brainstorm, and learn to express her feelings, which is a life-long lesson and invaluable skill!

Lil' Bird and Bird House

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 back things you say to them. And unlike an actual pet bird, they don’t toss birdseed all over the floor!

Duplo Brick Box

This fun-filled developmental toy encourages creativity, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and imaginative play and is a perfect gift for a 3-year-old girl. This set comes with a variety of toddler-sized bricks, including house essentials like roofs and windows, wheels for cars, number bricks, and more!

Endless Moves Barbie

Barbie is the doll who teaches girls they can do anything… of course, that was sort of funny since Barbies back in our day couldn’t bend their legs or unbend their arms. But this Barbie is fully articulated and can move any way she pleases. She’s the perfect first Barbie for your 3-year-old.

Doll and Pram Set

Now that your 3-year-old is a big kid, they’re ready to take care of a baby doll of their own. This Lissi doll comes with everything she’ll need for a day at the park — a stroller, diaper bag, and items for mealtime — which is perfect to help your child feel grown-up.

Ergobaby Doll Carrier

Three-year-olds love pretending to be adults (because they don’t know about bills yet). But being a parent is cool, and with this Ergo doll carrier, your kiddo can be a little mommy to their favorite dolls. A bonus: They’re way less likely to leave their doll at the playground if they’re wearing it. Double win!

Cozy Ice Cream Truck

Of course, we all know about the iconic Cozy Coupe, which is a great gift for any 3-year-old. But if you have a 3-year-old girl in your life, you should probably know about the Cozy Coupe that’s perfect for them in this adorable ice cream truck theme. Same quality and fun as the original, but with more intricate features.

Shopping Day Grocery Cart

Grocery shopping is often considered an annoying errand for adults, but for toddlers, the supermarket and the carts that fill the aisles are the coolest things ever. Your kiddo will have fun playing little helper with this perfectly sized cart (or “buggy,” if you’re in the South) which comes with all the pretend groceries they’ll need.

Astronaut Jumpsuit

You say you love them to the moon and back, so let them go explore the moon in this adorable astronaut jumpsuit, gloves, and helmet. The shiny fabric is fun, comfortable, and machine-washable, and will serve your young Sally Ride well on their journeys through the galaxy.

Tiny Humans Read Subscription Box

By the time your child is 3, you’ve probably already read them every single book on their shelf a million times. Give them (and yourself) the gift of four new books every month with the Tiny Humans Read subscription box.

Each box comes with two board books and two picture books, which makes this great for sharing with younger siblings.

Scoop and Stack Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream, because that’s what life with a 3-year-old is sometimes. Fortunately, ice cream helps, both the real kind and this cool playset from Melissa & Doug. Stack magnetic scoops for a realistic-looking, make-believe treat.

The Play Kitchen Set

Order up! This editor-favorite wooden play kitchen is sure to inspire your budding chef’s imagination. Along with the kitchen itself, this set comes with Montessori-inspired accessories like a wooden spoon, pot, skillet, and salt and pepper shakers. While your little cook whips up some creative play, you can rest easy knowing it's made with non-toxic materials and sustainably sourced birch plywood.

Best of all, it promotes child-led play and lots of fun to keep them entertained until dinnertime!

Antonio Baby Polar Bear

She'll never be too old for a soft stuffed animal to cuddle up with. Your kiddo will adore this cute and lovable polar bear plushie. The weighted paws make it extra easy to hug, providing comfort whenever needed.

Family 4-Pack

Mum! Dad! Bingo! BLUEY! The greatest Australian import since the boomerang is now available in action-figure form. Your child will have fun acting out their favorite scenes from the show or coming up with their very own adventures. They’ll probably ask you to play along but, admit it, you love this show, too, and won’t mind.

Vehicles Playset

There’s something really satisfying about big trucks, right? With this toy, your little kiddo will have fun loading up their very own cars, trucks, and construction vehicles on this sturdy transport truck that whistles and lights up. It comes in a variety of colors and themes, like blue and pink.

Unicorn Plushy

You may not be able to get your little girl that unicorn they asked for, but this truly is the next best thing. Pull your cuddly Peppy Pet along on her leash and her legs will skitter along and look like she’s walking. No batteries required; it’s 100% kid-powered.

17-Piece Tea Set

For the little girl who loves playing hostess, this sweet little tea set is perfect for playroom tea parties. Made from 100% recycled plastic, the set can actually hold liquid, though we don’t recommend giving a toddler tea. They don’t need the extra jolt of energy from caffeine, and you don’t need that in your life, either.

“Ambitious Girl” by Meena Harris

Let your 3-year-old know early on that they can do anything they set her mind to. This empowering book by best-selling author (and Kamala Harris’ niece) Meena Harris takes our protagonist through time, teaching girls that they can never be “too much” to succeed.

Otter Kin Plushy

Slumberkins are toys with a mission: to encourage social-emotional learning. Each toy comes with a book and a special lesson to learn. Adorable cuddly Otter teaches kids that even though we may not be with our loved ones, they’re always in our hearts. (So they’re perfect for the kiddo who has trouble separating at preschool drop-off.)

Magnetic Dress-Up Minnie & Daisy

This Mickey and Daisy set includes their favorite Disney characters with easy-to-place clothes and accessories. Great for developing fine motor skills and imaginative play! (The best part: they won’t need you to keep setting it up since they can do it themselves!)

DUPLO Town Modular Playhouse

Your 3-year-old isn’t quite ready for their first set of Lego (and you’re not quite ready to be at the stage where you’re stepping on Legos all the time), but this Duplo set is just their speed. They’ll love putting together this simple build and then playing with the set they create.

My 1st Scooter

With an extra-wide base, two front wheels, and an easy-to-use footbrake, your 3-year-old will gain confidence, balance, and coordination zipping around the neighborhood on their cool new scooter. Available in red or pink, My 1st Scooter supports children up to 50 pounds, so it should last for a while.

Wooden Tool Box

This little wooden toolkit comes with everything they’ll need to “fix” things around the house. The toolbox (which can be personalized with their name or initials) comes with a screwdriver, wrench, bolts, gears, and hammer, which they can also use to smash the patriarchy.

Play Food and Accessories

Stock up their play kitchen with these wooden play food accessories by Milton & Goose. This set includes everything your little chef should have stocked up in their refrigerator, including organic milk, almond milk, butter, goat's milk, and 2 Free-Range Eggs.

Made from solid maple and topped with non-toxic finishes, you can add to their supply with additions like Milton and Goose's Veggie Playset.

Little Learners Busy Box

Developed and curated by a former educator, the Little Learners Busy Box is a great way to give your preschooler new, educational play every month. The Big Box includes five reusable activities a month, or you can opt for the Mini, which has three activities.

Indoor Arch Rocker

This versatile item is perfect for getting her wiggles out on a rainy day, cuddling up ob while watching TV or looking through a book, and even helping improve strength and balance. Crafted from wood with a Sherpa-covered seat for sturdiness and comfort.

Sequin Bomber Jacket

We are absolutely obsessed with this pink sparkly jacket. Do we wish this came in adult sizes? 100%. Do we want to get this for our 3-year-old as a form of vicarious enjoyment? Absolutely. Fortunately, we’re confident they’ll love it, too.

How We Select Gifts

We use our team of experts in tech, beauty, parenting, home, lifestyle, and more to recommend the best products in these categories that we know your recipient will love. Our writers use industry research and trends to help guide product selection, they take their own product testing into consideration, as well as keeping a pulse on what’s new and noteworthy. Finding the perfect gift for 3-year-old girls is hard. We make it easy.

How We Chose the Best Gifts for 3-Year-Old Girls

We also use our team of experts in tech, beauty, parenting, home, lifestyle, and more to recommend the best products in these categories that we know your recipient will love. As a parenting writer, mom of two, and an auntie to a whole gaggle of kiddos, I have first-hand experience finding gifts for 3-year-old girls.

Like all our writers, I use industry research and keep a pulse on what’s new and noteworthy. And, of course, I take my own product testing (and gifting) into consideration, as well. Finding the perfect gift for 3-year-old girls is hard. We make it easy.

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