Looking for more birthday gift guides? Check them out here! Turning three is a big deal! With the toddler phase quickly fading, your big kid is growing leaps and bounds every day. They’re full of energy, questions, and unending curiosity. At this stage they’re learning important lessons and life skills, from the ABCs to how to take turns. No matter their unique personality, gifts that allow them to learn and explore these developing skills are always a hit.

Here are the best gifts to get your 3-year-old:

Janod confetti grand piano

Janod Confetti grand piano toy Music is an important part of preschooler development. This adorable wooden piano provides them an always available opportunity to rock out and explore basic melody making. You’ll have beautiful tunes ringing throughout your house as your little one tests out different sounds.
$99
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Plan Toys my first dollhouse

Plan Toys my first dollhouse Open-ended play at its finest, this minimalist wooden dollhouse is a fantastic playroom investment. It’s designed to allow plenty of space for creativity and imagination with adjustable walls and endless room for fun furniture.
$160
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Slumberkins sloth snuggler

Slumberkins sloth snuggler For little ones who have trouble winding down after a busy day, Slumberkins Sloth Snuggler is the ideal (and cozy!) tool to help them transition to sleep. Each bundle comes with a plush animal, board book, and affirmation card to help ease bedtime anxiety and get the zzz’s you know they need.. Mama, we think you’ll like this one too!
$44
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Plan Toys wooden camera

Plan Toys wooden camera Encourage exploration and curiosity satisfying with this classic toy camera. It includes clear, yellow, and green lenses that are perfect for expanding their imaginations.
$20
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Plan Toys detective set

Plan Toys Detective set Calling all aspiring Nancy Drews! This detective set is perfect for pretend play and includes everything your kiddo could want: eyeglasses, a walkie-talkie, camera, red lens, periscope, and a bag.
$40
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“I Am Learning Colors” Magnetic Easel

Janod Magnetic easel This educational toy is perfect for your little one who is starting to learn colors. Equipped with a chalkboard, chalk, 10 double-sided cards, and 42 magnetic chips, your kiddo will play the day away while sharpening up on their colors.
$33
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Plan Toys solid wooden drum

Solid wooden drum Pairing perfectly with the piano, this wooden drum will help your child develop spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and auditory processing abilities all while having fun and making music. This set includes the drum and drumstick- with a rubber head to soften the sound.
$25
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