What our ideas checklist suggests at 3
A Wishorium birthday list for a child turning 3 has these ideas in its Add tab. Tap one to search the shops for it, or skip the ones you don’t want.
Toys and games
- Building sets
- Pretend play
- Board games and puzzles
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor toys
- Gadgets
- Cuddly toy
Something to wear
- Pyjamas
- Dressing-up costume
- A new outfit
Something to read
- Books
- A magazine subscription
Little extras
- Pocket-money toysSomething small for cousins to get
Something to do
- A day outTickets make a lovely present
- Lessons or a clubSwimming, football, dance…
Pretend play
Copying grown-ups is a big part of play at three.
- A play kitchen and play food
- A doctor’s kit or tool bench
- A dolls’ house, or a garage with cars
Build and make
Chunky bricks and simple crafts suit their growing hands.
- Big building bricks
- Playdough with cutters
- Chunky crayons and a big pad
First games and puzzles
Short, simple games teach taking turns.
- A matching or memory game
- Jigsaws with big pieces
- A first board game
Out and about
Ride-ons, balls and dressing up burn off energy.
- A balance bike or scooter (and a helmet)
- A ball and a small goal
- A dressing-up costume for garden adventures
Put it on a Wishorium list
Add your favourites from any shop to one wish list and share the link. The family circle what they’re getting, so there are no doubles at the party, and your child never sees who.
Questions from grown-ups
How many presents is enough for a 3 year old?
There’s no right number. A few things they’ll really play with often beat a big pile, and a list helps the family pick different ones.
Are toys for older children OK?
Check the age on the box. Toys with small parts are marked as not suitable for children under three, so wait, or choose a version made for their age.
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