I used to think it was totally impossible to find cool gifts for 3-year-old boys (sorry to my nephews for the rando gifts!). Now that I have a son of my own, however, I have learned that buying for boys can be super fun. Boys this age are full of energy and they are super inquisitive. They’re starting to develop more skills, they have favorite cartoon characters, and their attention span is increasing a bit (ok, I said a bit). So they will actually pay attention to the gifts you give them, instead of focusing on the box they came in or just hurling the items across the room for a laugh.
Looking for gifts for 3-year-old boys? From board games to tool kits and toy puppies, this list is sure to have something that will dazzle the little guy in your life.
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Gifts for 3-year-old boys
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Kids Tool Set
I almost can't believe how much my son loves his tool set. He'll get the drill out and say he has to "Go to work." Hours (and I mean hours) of entertainment.
Photo: Amazon
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Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots
Rescue Bots are all the rage in my 3-year-old's world. We read the books constantly, and this transforming toy converts from a robot to a fire truck and back again. Cool.
Photo: Amazon
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FurReal Friends Pax, My Poopin' Pup
My son spotted this at Target the other day and he has not stopped talking about it. It's robotic and barks when you walk past, and you even get to clean up it's poop (exciting!). Hey, it's easier than buying a real dog!
Photo: Amazon
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Feed The Woozle
The Woozle is hungry for yucky things like furry socks and chocolate-covered flies. Kids feed it with a spoon. Lots of fun and great for kids working on their coordination.
Photo: Amazon
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PJ Masks Matching Game
Huge PJ Masks fans over here, and that's why I recently gave my son this colorful, fun matching game!
Photo: Amazon
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Bath Color Tablets
These fun, fizzing bath colors are a great way to learn about primary colors and jazz up your boring bath water!
Photo: Amazon
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Wings LED Light Up Shoes
These shoes are the best. My 3-year-old is obsessed with his pair, regardless of whether or not he lights up the LEDs -- because the wings are so cool, too!
Photo: Amazon
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SmartMax Mega Ball Run
For your little engineer, this magnetic ball run is a creative way to design different tracks and patterns, and then watch the ball go whizzing down.
Photo: Amazon
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Lite Brite
I totally remember loving Lite Brite as a kid. The box says ages 4+, but it would make a great gift for those 3-year-old fingers to work on dexterity and learn colors while creating beautiful works of art.
Photo: Target
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Robot Engineer
How cool is this snap-together robot? Toddlers will have an amazing time mixing and matching the pieces to create their very own robot, as well as getting a head start on STEM education.
Photo: Fat Brain Toys
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Hexactly
Give your toddler an early taste of geometry with this colorful game that allows kids to create a whole world of designs using hexagonal building blocks.
Photo: Abby's Lane
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Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow
It really is fun to watch kids stomp on a Stomp Rocket. Those things can get some serious air (up to 100ft), and the foam rockets are easy for little kids to use.
Photo: Amazon
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Shaving in the Tub
For the little boy who wants to shave like daddy! This adorable shaving kit comes with foaming soap, a pretend razor, comb and mirror, and a shave brush.
Photo: Fat Brain Toys
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Radio Flyer Glide and Go Balance Bike
My pediatrician specifically asked me if my 3-year-old could ride a balance bike, so I guess this is the perfect age for one! Plus, how classic is this Radio Flyer model in red?
Photo: Toys R Us
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Leave Me Alone
Here's an especially hilarious tale of a grandmother who encounters goats, aliens, and even ends up in a worm hole to get some peace and quiet and finish her knitting project.
Photo: Greenlight Bookstore
