30 Gifts for 3-Year-Old Girls That Prove Girls Can Do Anything

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

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

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 Boppi dance along to three different songs.

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.

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.

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.

You may not be able to get your little girl that unicorn she 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.

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

Your tiny architect’s imagination will be unleashed as she uses the clear, colorful magnetic tiles to build castles, pets, patterns, and shapes. And because the possibilities are endless, she’ll enjoy Picasso Tiles for years to come. She’ll have so much fun creating she won’t even notice that she's gaining an appreciation for spatial reasoning.

This tent is perfect to give your little girl a space of her own, while still being able to supervise her (thank you transparent, wafty curtains). Great for indoor and outdoor play, it even comes with a carry case for portability and easy storage.

I scream, you scream, we all scream, because that’s what life with a three 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.

Rocking horses have been a playroom favorite since the early 1700s, and the design has barely changed in the past 300 years, because how do you even improve upon it? We know: You add a horn and make it a unicorn! Your little girl will have many adventures with her noble steed.

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 thing 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 she’ll need.

By the time your child is 3, you’ve probably already read her every single book on her shelf a million times. Give her (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.

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, with three activities.

Did you know that Mozart began composing when he was 4? Your child has one year to catch up to that, so give her a boost with this 25-piece instrument set. She’ll love getting a handle on the percussion section with maracas, a xylophone, and more. Those symphonies aren’t going to write themselves, people!

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 her favorite dolls. Added bonus: she’s way less likely to leave her doll at the playground if she’s wearing it. Double win!

Your 3-year-old isn’t quite ready for her 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 her speed. She’ll love putting together this simple build and then playing with the set she creates.

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

She can pretend to be a cartoon princess with her very own friendly, colorful bird singing on her 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 around them.

You probably had a version of this toy when you were a kid and, good news: It has held its appeal over the years. Yes, despite more high-tech gear becoming common place in our homes, your little girl will love scribbling away on this magnetic surface. When she’s done, just swipe and start over.

There’s something really satisfying about big trucks, right? With this toy, your little girl will have fun loading up her 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 yellow and red.

So you want to give a gift that’s both practical and fun? The little girl in your life will have a blast creating her own bespoke pajamas by coloring in the unicorns, rainbows, and clouds, and then showing off her designs at bedtime. Colors set with heat (24 hours of sunlight or ironing) and won’t run in the wash.

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

Not going to lie, we love every item in this post office play set, from the adorable little mailbag and letterbox to the post office doorway. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night will keep your courier from her rounds!

You say you love her to the moon and back, so let her 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 her journeys through the galaxy.

With six puzzles in one, your child will have fun solving the cow, pig, dog, rooster, cat, and horse puzzles, or just building with the colorful wooden blocks. This toy is perfect for developing problem-solving skills.

Let your 3-year-old know early on that she can do anything she sets 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.

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 that your little one will have ample options for pretend play.