Looking for the perfect gift for a 3 year old boy or girl? We give you our best ideas in this guide to toys, educational games, and activities. And without forgetting the gifts that will really piss off parents (that’s also what birthdays are for)! We warn you, at this age, he begins to remember who gives him what… Also discover all our Montessori toys from 3 years old.
Top 75+ gift ideas for 3 year olds 2023
A subscription to a special 3-year magazine
34,9 €
Mini Worlds
A great gift idea for a 3 year old child to open him up to the world! Each month, he will receive his magazine with a new country to discover through games, audio and reading.
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A personalized memory game
You will have to choose 25 photos and this little 3 year old will discover a memory game with 50 cards where he will have to find the pairs.
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A box to help your child discover emotions
A story lamp, to project them on the wall
14,9 €
Small Refiners
Immerse yourself in adventure with this magical flashlight! It is accompanied by three bewitching discs which project captivating images onto the walls and ceiling, bringing three extraordinary stories to life in a completely unique universe.
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A digital camera for children
59,95 €
Nature & Discoveries
We do not guarantee the quality of the photos but it will be a lot of fun for him to be able to take his first photos. From 3 years old, this is clearly the gift he will remember for a long time. It’s also a good way to avoid giving him your phone at a young age.
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A weekly diary for children
A subscription to Pandacraft: educational and creative kits
Pandacraft is a fun gift for children aged 3 to 12! Each month a magazine and a creative manual activity, so that the child discovers the world and learns while having fun!
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A car circuit to build yourself
35 €
Small Refiners
He/she will become the king/queen of the road with this car circuit to build like a real budding driver! Water-resistant, flexible and washable, this circuit offers a limitless gaming experience both indoors and outdoors.
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A Memory of the World for Children
13,9 €
Mini Worlds
The game includes 80 cards with 4 different themes: animals, music, food and world friends. He can choose to use more or less to adapt his level to the game.
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A chart of routines
44,9 €
Small Refiners
Here is a charming wooden painting, entirely handmade in France, which illustrates all the stages of the morning and evening routine. A fun experience for children! Each time a step is completed, your mini you can place an adorable, colorful smiley face on the corresponding drawing. A fun way to encourage little ones to follow their routine with a smile!
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A baby photo book
So yes, 3 years is little but he will already appreciate having photos of his family and friends near him.
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A kit to explore garden insects and everything else
A magnetic game, to create characters
19,9 €
The Refiners
A magnetic game that will allow them to express their creativity by creating cute characters or monsters, it’s up to them. A gift that encourages creativity and sparks the imagination of a 3 year old!
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A book “The Little Encyclopedia of Whys?”
Parents will tell you, 3 year olds start to ask you “why” for everything (and pretty much anything). Pull the rug out from under him by anticipating his millions of questions with this encyclopedia for children which lists 150 short and clear answers (to questions he will inevitably ask).
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A giant learning book with different textures
Lunii: an interactive storyteller
64,95 €
Nature & Discoveries
A great gift idea to develop your imagination. No screen, customizable, interactive stories… and an online store to download new ones. And all, made in France!
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A personalized children’s puzzle
A 40-piece puzzle that you can personalize with the photo of your choice.
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A poster of first times to stamp
The Wolf Game
A collaborative game (the whole family plays together against the wolf), based on the song “Let’s take a walk in the woods…”< a i=2>. Simple and quick, it’s the ideal game to introduce a 3-year-old child to board games.
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SmartMax, magnetic construction toys
If the basic set will satisfy the little ones, there are plenty of SmartMax extensions (curves, slides, tunnels, etc…). A gift that will excite a child of 3 years old… and older!
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A Montessori-inspired clock
A lottery of touch
An emotional storyteller
79,9 €
Small Refiners
Immerse yourself in an interactive emotional world with this audiobook designed especially to help children explore and tame their emotions. With no less than 96 captivating stories, this book explores the multiple facets of the 6 fundamental emotions of the human being. A perfect companion to support children in their emotional development, offering two modes adapted to each moment: calm mode to soothe and awakening mode to fully flourish!
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Musical instruments for children
Not sure that the gift will please the parents but perhaps that’s the aim… And if you blame the parents, discover our Top of the worst noisy toys.
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A box set of the first board games
The box contains two double-sided game boards, memo cards, lotto boards, a puzzle, dominoes and other accessories for maximum fun.
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A magnetic wall slate
54 €
Small Refiners
At 3 years old, we start to want to take a marker and draw on the walls, to the great pleasure of our parents. A self-adhesive slate which will allow the child to draw wherever he wants and without restriction (well still the size of the slate but it is already a standard).
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A construction plate, to build your meal
16,95 €
The Avant-Garde
Does your child make you have a hard time at mealtimes? So this is also a gift to the parents that you are giving (or to yourself if it is your child)! It will make meals fun and much calmer. Well, unless the child decides to make a messy construction site…
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A seasonal calendar for children
The Coloritable, an infinite coloring table
It will FINALLY be able to overflow without destroying the living room table! And besides, no more leaves since here we color directly on the table. It can be cleaned with a wipe, for endless coloring.
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A fabric calendar for children
This calendar will allow him to learn at his own pace to find his way in time, know the weather and his mood.
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Merlin, a speaker for little ones
84,9 €
Nature & Discoveries
Merlin opens new horizons for your child by offering a diverse range of hearing experiences. This enclosure allows your offspring to explore more than 200 contents, such as stories, musical tales, podcasts, documentaries, yoga and English lessons, from different catalogs.
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A magnetic alphabet game
19,99 €
Small Refiners
In this box, toddlers can practice writing with these 166 magnetic letters of the alphabet. A fun and practical tool to begin exploring the alphabet.
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A doctor’s case with wooden instruments
35 €
Small Refiners
This wooden case contains all the accessories of the perfect doctor, to perhaps create a future vocation? The perfect gift to overcome the fear of the doctor (and injections…).
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A turtle night light
A magic slate
A must-have gift that allows you to draw endlessly while erasing everything in no time. It is also a good gift for parents who will keep walls intact.
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A child’s firefighter helmet
The ideal gift for 3-year-old firefighter fans! The head circumference is adjustable and the helmet makes noise and light.
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A balancing game with wooden animals to stack
The goal is to stack the animals and that nothing falls. If it’s too easy, he can also start building the tallest tower. A gift that will allow your child to work on their motor skills.
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A lamp that projects a rainbow
A foam bath puzzle
A customizable cotton gauze backpack
52 €
Small Refiners
Who says 3 years, says start of school. This gift will put an end to confusion at school, personalize the bag with your child’s first name. This way, he will no longer accidentally bring home other students’ bags!
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A set of colorful boats to put in the bathtub
A map of the world for little ones, so they can learn about geo
49,95 €
The Avant-Garde
This map will make a beautiful decoration in his room and, over time, he will surely know all the countries in the world. And he will probably be more unbeatable than you, at 3 years old, we’re not congratulating you.
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A teepee to make cabins
A subscription to a youth magazine
It’s the perfect gift to satisfy the appetite of 3 year olds for stories, collages, coloring and other activities: Mickey Junior, Pomme d’Api, Spinning Top, Apricot, …
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Bookinou, a storyteller e-reader that allows you to record audio books
70 €
Nature & Discoveries
A reader/storyteller that allows loved ones (parents, grandparents, etc.) to record the child’s favorite stories with their voice, so that they can listen to them in person. ;infinity. A perfect gift for a 3 year old who loves books and stories.
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My first orchard: a collaborative board game
It’s the most popular children’s cooperative board game of all time. You face a crow and must pick fruits from a tree before he eats them. Simple and quick to play, this classic game remains timeless and perfectly suited to 3 year olds.
For 1 to 4 players. For 2 years.
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A cash register for children
A great classic that always pleases. Playing merchant is unbeatable! Because at 3 years old we think shopping is fun.
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An Odell the octopus soft toy
29 €
Small Refiners
It is one of the most popular soft toys. Its soft tentacles will be ultra comforting and you can choose the size of the octopus (small, medium or giant).
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Montessori nomenclature cards
79 €
Small Refiners
Discover 600 Montessori nomenclature cards that open the way to new words and allow you to create your first sentences with ease, like a true budding linguistic chef!
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Little Cigogne, a box of children’s clothing
Each month, the child will receive a selection of clothes, to be the most stylish of their friends. And yes it is important even at this age.
If you love the concept of receiving a gift per month, discover the best children’s boxes.
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A book to teach children about consent
It’s never too early to talk about consent, and this book is designed to easily explain it to 3 year olds. It’s a great way to explain to children the notion of consent and not keeping things to yourself (like harassment or fear of another).
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A box with the first kindergarten games
A carrier for little riders
Mon Petit Morphée, a meditation box for children
79,95 €
The Avant-Garde
So yes, even at 3 years old we can want or need to meditate. This box will help him regain calm and fall asleep. A gift that will become a parent’s best ally.
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A swing with rabbit ears
99 €
The Refiners
No room for a swing in the garden? We have the solution with this swing to hang inside the house! FYI, it can support up to 18kg. Without a doubt, the gift we all dreamed of having when we were little.
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The book “What Dad Told Me”
A lovely book full of kindness and love which will teach children to overcome their fears and above all to have confidence in themselves. A favorite of the parents of the Topito team!
We advise you to discover the entire collection of books.
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A children’s book “The little encyclopedia of how to”
Parce que 3 ans c’est peut-être les “pourquoi”, mais aussi les “comment”. “Comment on fait des bébés ?”, “comment on fait la météo ?”, “comment ça se fait l’argent”, un aperçu des nombreuses questions qu’il va très rapidement vous poser (si ce n’est pas déjà le cas). Et bien ce livre répondra à votre place. Pratique !
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Monkey Balance : un jeu pour apprendre les chiffres et les maths
Rien de tel qu’une petite balance pour apprendre les bases des mathématiques et les chiffres qui vont avec. Parfait pour un enfant de 3 ans qui commence à savoir compter.
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Des méga coffrets de pâtes à modeler
Rien que pour lui donner le plaisir de sentir cette douce odeur, on vous conseille de lui prendre ça comme cadeau. Vous aurez le choix entre plusieurs coffrets pour qu’il puisse faire des burgers, pizzas ou gâteaux en pâtes à modeler.
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Un jeu d’éveil sonore et musical
Voici le “joujou” électronique ultime pour les apprentis mélomanes en herbe ! Pas moins de 20 comptines célèbres à explorer et à chantonner à tue-tête.
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Un circuit de train en bois
Un circuit en bois à assembler, à la fois mécanique, manuel et ludique ! L’enfant pourra faire différents circuits en fonction de ses envies. Un cadeau dès 3 ans.
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Un livre “les filles/les garçons peuvent le faire aussi”
Un livre qui va mettre fin à tous les stéréotypes qu’on déteste et ça, dès le plus jeune âge. À lire 10x par jour !
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Le livre “Mon Amour”
Un magnifique livre, simple et rempli d’amour. Comme (quasi) tous les livres signés Astrid Desbordes et Pauline Martin, c’est un véritable coup de coeur des parents de l’équipe Topito.
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Un poncho de plage
42 €
Les Petits Raffineurs
Fabriqué en coton biologique, ce poncho adorable est l’accessoire parfait pour se sécher rapidement après la plage. Optez pour le modèle lapin pour une touche de mignonnerie supplémentaire lors de vos sorties ensoleillées !
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Une tablette magique de dessin pour enfant
C’est bien simple, elle fait tout : tablette graphique, ardoise magique, chef d’orchestre pour les chefs-d’œuvre. Une tablette magique de dessin pour enfant artistiques, tableau pour les futurs génies, et même stylo à idées géniales pour les petits créatifs. C’est le cadeau qui ne prend jamais sa retraite.
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Des brassards pour enfants
9,95 €
L’Avant Gardiste
Ok c’est autant un cadeau pour l’enfant que pour les parents puisqu’à priori à 3 ans on ne sait pas encore nager. Au moins tout le monde sera serein à la plage cet été.
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Un jeu pour apprendre à comprendre les émotions
42 €
Les Petits Raffineurs
Parce qu’à 3 ans on est confronté à tout un tas d’émotions et que c’est parfois difficile de les gérer. Un cadeau facile à transporter qui lui permettra de se familiariser avec les émotions et de reconnaitre quand ses parents sont un peu vénères…
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Une maison de poupée
Because it’s the gift that many children dream of, a classic that hasn’t changed for years.
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A board with locks, so children learn to open things
A very colorful early learning game to develop motor skills. And for adults, know that it’s quite relaxing to open locks. A gift for the whole family after all.
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A chewer to help him stop sucking his thumb
It’s a gift that may not please him at first but will at least please his teeth.
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A game with patterns to reproduce using wooden pieces
A kind of tangram for them to practice assembling shapes while respecting the colors. Finally, they can also make their own shapes if they like.
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Wooden cubes to stack to create a small town
It’s a bit like The Sims but for a 3 year old. He will be able to build his own city and make his law reign there, unlike the house.
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A Smoby tractor with its trailer
Really practical to help you move, move rubble or transport stuff.
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A wooden raclette machine, the only dinette that children should have
A giant wooden multi-activity cube
A great game for a 3-year-old baby that includes 7 activities: maze, gears, shape box, magnet panel and others to engage baby.
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A roller bike for future bikers
This is a gift that will mark him since it will certainly be his first bike. We let you choose the model and above all, see if you want to teach him how to make it yourself.
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A 3-wheel scooter
Hyper stable thanks to its 3 wheels, it can slide down the biggest slopes in complete safety. Well, keep an eye on him anyway.
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A subscription to rent educational games and toys
This year, make way for second hand! Depending on the formula chosen, he will receive at least 4 games chosen by the parents from a selection. The good alternative to avoid accumulating a pile of toys that are no longer needed!
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Do you want your toddler to become as passionate about games as you are? So discover our selection of board games for 3 year olds.