16 Of The Best Toys For Three-Year-Olds (Even The Ones Who Have Everything)

This children's toy wooden magic blackboard from Zara is perfect for parents who avoid messy play like the plague. We love it because children can be creative without the chaos of painting. They can draw to their heart's content and then rub it out in time for their next masterpiece. We recommend taking a snap on your phone of the best artwork if you feel sentimental because once it's gone, it's gone.

Any parent knows the pains of letting your three-year-old push the trolley in the supermarket. Blink, and before you know it, the trolley is getting dangerously close to crashing into that perfectly organised display stand. But now, they can learn to navigate their own trolley without the dangers. This small trolley is great for improving social skills and can also play our favourite game, 'Let's pick up the toys and pop them in the trolley - clean up edition'.

The Little Tikes Adventure Rocket is an imaginative playset designed to transport young adventurers to outer space without leaving the comfort of their own homes. With its vibrant colours, interactive features, and crawl space, this rocket-themed play structure provides hours of entertainment for children, encouraging creative exploration and active play.

This arts and crafts activity is ideal for making two bracelets and a necklace, each of which is ultra-colourful and boasts a playful rainbow theme. The large, easy-to-grip beads make it perfect for little hands. The detailed and illustrated instruction booklet has easy-to-follow designs with little ones in mind. This set provides a good relaxing time for your child whilst they develop their dexterity.

Learning to regulate your emotions can be difficult when you're a pre-schooler. This fun, interactive memory game builds memory skills and explores diverse feelings. Children will match 20 unique feelings in a familiar memory game format.

Thankfully, you don't need to wait for the British weather to perk up to play with this ice cream set. Kids can have a refreshing treat with the Scoops and Smiles ice cream set. Perfect for role-play, the fun stand with striped detail is made from sustainably sourced wood.

Pull up to the playground in style. This Xootz Kids Land Rover Discovery 12V Electric Ride-On Car is the ultimate 'Big gift' perfect for occasions like birthdays or Christmas. Not only will this be a hit for car lovers, but any little one who desires to travel in their own car.

The officially licensed Land Rover is a miniature version of the Discovery 4 and features iconic Land Rover detailing, such as the grill and the fully functional lights. Parents can also control the vehicle with a handy remote control (so no crashing into the garden fence).

Did someone call for a doctor? Your little one can now get into the role of a medical professional with this sleek pretend medical play set. Decorated with non-toxic paints and tested to the highest safety standards and made from durable, sustainable rubberwood, this set is much better than some of the plastic alternatives available on the market.

When it comes to board games, finding a simple yet engaging game for pre-schoolers can be tricky. But we tried Doggy Doggy Woof Woof! and found that it was brilliant fun. The kids and adults all enjoyed it in equal measure. This game is great because there are two ways to play, so you can make it easier or harder to suit the child's ability.

Your child can push their favourite doll around in this adorable John Lewis & Partners Little Buggy. This doll buggy features a harness, double wheels and umbrella-style handles, making it perfect for role-play.

L.O.L Dolls have been a firm favourite of the three-year-old demographic. We can't get enough of this Royal Bee stylise queen - have you ever seen a doll with such style? Not only is this diverse doll rocking an absolutely beautiful afro hairstyle, but it is also sporting a fabulous metallic ensemble that is Grazia-approved. There are plenty of other dolls available for your little one to love.

This LEGO DUPLO Marvel Spider-Man building toy set features an instantly recognisable buildable spider-shaped headquarters, 3 DUPLO figures and accessories. This LEGO set includes a toy motorbike, a slide and a rope swing.

The furnished doll house play set is a perfect place for your little one's dolls to live in. It measures 2.6 feet tall by 2 feet wide; it has five rooms, a working elevator and balcony, all-angle play and 15 accessories playing pieces.

This supersized plush is 18 inches long, and Pikachu is in a snuggly sleeping posture. It's super soft and made with a unique material that's perfect for cuddling. The Pokémon franchise has a wide appeal across different age groups, and even young children can be drawn to the vibrant world of Pokémon and its charming creatures.

This realistic play steering wheel is mounted on a sturdy wooden dashboard with lights, sound effects, and moving parts, including a scrolling GPS. This dashboard is terrific for hand-eye coordination and imaginative play, as well as helping to teach cause and effect.

This cool super Bluey smartwatch features a flip-up Bluey cover, eight digital clock faces, time tools and four games, as well as the voices of Bluey and Bingo! Perfect for fans of the hit show. This interactive toy includes four exciting learning games perfect for pre-schoolers.