Shopping for three-year-old girls can be a daunting task. It seems like there's a new "IT" toy every month, and if you buy her the wrong thing, it could be years before you make your way back onto her good side. But hey, no pressure, right?
The good news is that you've come to the right place. We've researched the best birthday gifts for three-year-old girls and narrowed it down to 25 toys, games, and art kits at every price point, each boasting hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of stellar reviews.
Your favorite almost-three-year-old is about to have the best birthday ever.
Top Birthday Gifts for a 3-Year-Old Girl
Best Gift for Princess Fanatics:
Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk
Read more.Best Gift for a Future Woman in STEM:
Fisher-Price Code ‘n Learn Kinderbot
Read more.Best Gift for the Aspiring Superstar:
Move2Play Kids Star Karaoke
Read more.Best Bargain Gift:
Kinetic Sand Mermaid Crystal Playset
Read more.The birthday girl will love helping Minnie pick out her OOTD (outfit of the day, ICYDK) with this Minnie Mouse Dress-Up Wooden Play Set from Melisssa & Doug. It includes 18 different outfit pieces that she can mix and match to create fabulously fashion-forward ensembles. The wooden box makes storing the pieces a cinch.
She'll feel like a real-life princess with this Disney Princess Dress-Up Trunk. The 21-piece set includes three tops, four skirts, and an assortment of glittering accessories that add the perfect finishing touch to her royal look. The set includes outfits inspired by all of the classic Disney princesses: Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, and Aurora.
Who needs screen time when she has this Toniebox Audio Player? This starter set includes everything she'll need to make story time a whole lot more magical. The easy-to-use controls are simple enough for little ones to use on their own, and she'll love the soft and huggable box design.
If the birthday girl loves Bluey (who doesn't?), this Bluey Dance and Play Plush makes a perfect gift. So much more than just a stuffed animal, this animated plush can say over 55 different phrases, sing four different songs, and play her four favorite games: Statues, Dance Mode, and Copycat.
Kids of all ages love these MAGNA-TILES, so you'll be giving her a gift she can play with for years to come. This 32-piece set includes differently sized squares and triangles in six translucent colors, allowing her to construct stunning architectural works of art. If you're lucky, she might even let you build something, too.
If your giftee is interested in all things STEM, she'll love this Fisher-Price Preschool STEM Learning Toy Code 'n Learn Kinderbot. This interactive robot with lights and sounds will help get her ready for kindergarten by playing coding-based games that are so fun that she won't even know she's learning.
If you think your giftee is ready to enter the wonderful world of LEGOs, this LEGO Friends Ice-Cream Truck is a great jumping-off point. It includes a buildable ice cream truck, an outdoor seating area, two LEGO people, and even a furry friend, so she'll have lots of opportunities for pretend play.
Sensory bins help to develop fine motor skills, foster imaginative play, and promote sensory development, and this garden-themed one is a great choice for a kid who loves getting her hands dirty (without any actual dirt). The sensory sand comes in two colors, and the included shoves, flower pots, bugs, and rocks provide hours of hands-on fun.
Mess-free and perfectly portable, this LCD Writing Tablet allows her to take her colorful creations on the go. The 10-inch screen offers plenty of drawing space, and the rainbow design adds an extra dash of fun. She can erase her screen at the touch of a button, and the stylus can be stored in a convenient holder when not in use.
Your future DIY-er will have hours of fun with this Design & Drill Flower Power Studio. The 70-piece set includes a battery-powered drill, an assortment of brightly colored bolts, and a sturdy activity board that she can use to create pretty patterns and designs. It also comes with a toy screwdriver and wrench for more ways to play.
Squishmallows are having a major moment right now, so gifting the birthday girl this Dottie Pink and Blue Tie-Dye Sea Slug will definitely earn you a spot on her good side. The 14-inch size makes it easy for little ones to carry around, and the ultra-soft fabric and squishy filling add an extra huggable touch.
Help her achieve her WNBA dreams with this Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set. The six different height options mean it can be adjusted as she grows, and the base is anchored with sand for added stability. It comes with three easy-to-inflate balls that are perfectly sized for small hands.
Make a splash on her big day with this Gabby’s Dollhouse Purr-ific Pool Playset. The 11-piece set includes one playset, one Gabby figurine, one MerCat figurine, one dollhouse delivery, and seven fun accessories. Color-changing mermaid tails on both Gabby and MerCat add an extra dash of magic.
Kids have been enchanted by wooden dollhouses for centuries, and this All Seasons Kids Wooden Dollhouse by Hape is a modern spin on a classic toy. The large three-story size offers lots of opportunities for pretend play, and it comes fully furnished, so the fun can begin right after she opens it.
She'll jump for joy when she opens this Little Tikes Trampoline. The 3-foot size is perfect for her age group, and the stability bar helps keep her safe while jumping. This gift is especially well-suited for active little ones who need to burn off extra energy.
Make her tea parties extra special with this Green Toys Tea Set. The 17-piece set includes a teapot with a removable lid, four tea cups, four saucers, a cream pitcher, a sugar cup with a removable lid, and four teaspoons. The best part? The entire set is made from 100% recycled plastic.
If the birthday girl is a Paw Patrol fanatic, this Melissa & Doug Paw Patrol Mighty Skye Role Play Pack would be right up her alley. The role-play backpack comes complete with fold-out wings so she can take to the sky like Skye, and the fun accessories include two customizable wrist cuffs, a sticker sheet, a reversible mask, and more.
Easy-to-use, educational, and super portable, this Picasso Toys 2-in-1 Double Sided Magnetic Drawing Board is the perfect toy for long car trips. The magnetic construction allows her to practice writing her letters and numbers 100% mess-free, and the reversible design provides hours of screen-free fun.
Here's another mess-free activity that she'll love: sticker art! This Dot It Unicorns & Princesses activity book is filled with magical pictures of mermaids, unicorns, and princesses that she can decorate with beautifully bold stickers in a wide range of colors. And if she's not into princesses, you can also choose from animals, dinosaurs, and space-themed activity books.
Pre-loaded with 15 kid songs, this Move2Play Kids Star Karaoke Microphone was made for your future superstar. The high-quality built-in speakers make it easy for her to hear and sing along with her favorite nursery rhymes, and it can even be connected to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth so she can listen to her favorite songs.
This Melissa & Doug Catch & Count Wooden Fishing Game can be played solo or as a two-player game, so the fun doesn't have to stop when the playdate is over. The magnetic design is easy enough for little ones to master without being too easy, and the convenient carrying case keeps the pieces from getting lost.
The perfect mix of a cuddly stuffed plush and an interactive toy, this Sing-Along Numberblock Five Plush is a slam-dunk. The birthday girl can sing along to her favorite Numberblocks songs, respond to various phrases, and play math and counting games. The multi-colored light-up High Five hand makes it especially fun to play with during bedtime.
Three years old is the perfect time to introduce little ones to the wonderful world of board games, and this ThinkFun Zingo Bingo is a great place to start. This award-winning game is basically Bingo with a twist, and the clear instructions make it easy for kiddos to follow.
Good birthday gifts don't have to cost a lot, and this Kinetic Sand proves that. The fun undersea-themed set includes over one pound of play sand, gold shimmery sand, a resealable storage container, and over six mermaid surprises to discover. At under $8, this set is a total steal.
Give her the gift of capturing memories with this Seckton Upgrade Kids Selfie Camera. It's equipped with auto-focus technology that prevents blurry photos, and the miniature size is perfect for small hands. Kids can add silly frames and stickers to photos, take selfies with the timer function, and even play games.