The Best Gifts For 3 Year Old Girls - 2021
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Our Picks For The Top Gifts For 3 Year Old Girls
Disney Princess CostumesChildren can play dress-up every day with these Disney princess costumes.
Sesame Street Character SocksLittle "Sesame Street" fans will love this set of six pairs of socks, each featuring a beloved character from the show.
Plush Animal BackpacksThese adjustable backpacks are sized for little bodies to carry and offer a nice selection of plush animal designs.
Unicorn-Themed Jewelry BoxYour little girl will have a place to store her jewelry just like her parents with this cute unicorn-themed box.
Three can be a tough age for gifting. It’s an age where children are just starting to know what they like, and it’s also the age where they’ve learned to tell you about it. Further complicating things is the fact that 3-year-olds are still exploring, so what they like one minute may change the next.
But there are some gifts that will not only fascinate 3-year-olds but can also stay interesting for several years afterward. One thing to look for in gifts for 3-year-olds is whether it engages their imaginations or not. They may be just starting to discover their preferred play style, whether it’s dressing up or manipulating building blocks.
For 3-year-old girls, though, interests can vary widely. You might have a girl who loves princesses, but there are plenty of girls who like playing with trains and cars. If possible, get to know the interests of the 3-year-old before you start shopping. You can then tailor your purchase to something she already likes.
In addition to playthings, 3-year-olds are also getting to the age where they like items for their bedrooms. You could buy a jewelry box or a toybox for the corner. As they start to take pride in “their” space, little girls often will love items that dress it up a little more.
The Best Gifts For 3 Year Old Girls
Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk
You'll get 4 costumes with 21 pieces total in this Disney Princess dress-up set, which stores in a decorative trunk. The costumes let your little one dress up like popular Disney princesses Aurora, Belle, Cinderella and Snow White. An included sticker sheet lets your child change the necklace to further customize each costume.
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Sesame Street Crew Socks
In this set, you'll get six pairs of socks, each featuring a character from the popular children's show "Sesame Street." The featured characters are Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Zoe and Abby. These come in sizes for ages 1 to 5, if your 3-year-old needs to size up or down.
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NICE CHOICE Animal Cartoon Toddler Backpack
Designed for children between ages 1 and 6, these backpacks are perfect for carrying toys, blankets, books and other important belongings. It comes in a 10.4-inch height, 4.1-inch width and 9.5-inch length and is available in 10 different plush characters from unicorns to bees to dinosaurs. It features two straps, a top loop for hanging and a zipper pull to make it easy for small hands to zip and unzip.
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Jewelkeeper Musical Jewelry Storage Box
With plenty of room to hold necklaces, rings and other children's jewelry, this box will be a welcome addition to any bedroom. It features a spinning unicorn and a tune, "The Unicorn Song," that activates whenever the lid opens. The outside of the box features a matching unicorn pattern.
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Our Gift For 3 Year Old Girls Buying Guide
Three can be a tough age for gifting. It’s an age where children are just starting to know what they like, and it’s also the age where they’ve learned to tell you about it. Further complicating things is the fact that 3-year-olds are still exploring, so what they like one minute may change the next.
But there are some gifts that will not only fascinate 3-year-olds but can also stay interesting for several years afterward. One thing to look for in gifts for 3-year-olds is whether it engages their imaginations or not. They may be just starting to discover their preferred play style, whether it’s dressing up or manipulating building blocks.
For 3-year-old girls, though, interests can vary widely. You might have a girl who loves princesses, but there are plenty of girls who like playing with trains and cars. If possible, get to know the interests of the 3-year-old before you start shopping. You can then tailor your purchase to something she already likes.
In addition to playthings, 3-year-olds are also getting to the age where they like items for their bedrooms. You could buy a jewelry box or a toybox for the corner. As they start to take pride in “their” space, little girls often will love items that dress it up a little more.
DWYM Fun Fact
A toddler’s brain is developing at a rapid pace, but parents may not realize just how rapid that pace is. By the time a child reaches the age of three, the brain has formed more than 1,000 trillion connections, which is twice the number of connections an adult’s brain has. These connections, or synapses, hit their peak development period between birth until age 10.
Although the brain will naturally do its work, the capacity to learn varies from one person to another. It’s a combination of genetics and environment, so the right stimuli and nutrition can make a big difference.
The Gift For 3 Year Old Girls Tips and Advice
- Pretend play starts to enter a little girl’s world around the age of three. Gifts that help with that, including props and costumes, are sure to be a hit.
- Learning and growing are priorities for parents when their kids are that age. At three, kids are starting to develop friendships and do things on their own. Gifts that can help them hone their fine motor skills will always be useful. If a 3-year-old has fun while also developing cognitively, everyone benefits.
- As any parent of a 3-year-old knows, energy seems to be boundless at that age. Anything that can keep a 3-year-old’s mind engaged but also gets them moving is great.
- At the age of three, girls also see parents carrying items around in laptop bags and purses. They often want a way to take items along with them, too. A backpack made for that age group can offer a handy way to store blankets, toys and more.
- Choking hazards are still an issue at three years of age. Take a close look at any item you’re considering to make sure there are no removable parts.
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