Turning 3? I don't know what they are into or have already. Thanks
Did you ask their parents for ideas? You might get them dress up clothes - doesn't have to be princess and pirate. Could be a fireman and a chef or a vet and a police officer. Or art supplies (washable!). Or blocks. Do they have duplos?
They're three. Get them some picture books.
tickets to a zoo or childrens museum?
duplo legos, wood puzzles, pretend food and toy kitchen toys, toy musical instruments, big bouncy balls, stomp rockets. Go look in a toy store at things for that age range. You'll get plenty of ideas.
dr suess books. contact the parents to find out which ones they already have.
khairete
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Teddy bears.
Every kid needs a good teddy bear.
Cardboard blocks or magnatiles
I second dress up clothes. Melissa and Doug make some really nice ones with accessories. Target sells them, too, which makes the easy to pick up.
My kids love the chef, fireman, policeman, train conductor ...
So many to pick from, but here's the chef ....
http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Chef-Role-Costume/dp/B...
ETA .... Oh! Forgot about this. It's a ride on toy that my 4-yo (and every toddler / preschooler in our neighborhood) LOVES! Lots of "heavy work" which is great developmentally and tires them out .... It's called a Ziggle. Google it to see videos. So very cool.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Radio-Flyer-Ziggle-Ride-On/2455...
Ask parents what they like. I can think of a lot, but who knows what they have.
