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I need toy ideas for a 3 year old girl

  DD just turned 3 and I have no idea what to get her for Christmas.  Between just having a birthday and having an older sister, I feel like we basically have everything.  The only thing I have on her list so far is an easel.  Does anyone have any "off the beaten path" ideas?  It doesn't need to be expensive.  I'm not loving any of this years "must have" toys for her age.  Are there any toy stores or websites that offer something a little different?
 

Re: I need toy ideas for a 3 year old girl

  • What about a subscription to a kids magazine?  Someone on here actually suggested Zoobooks last year and Madeline LOVES it.  There is a groupon deal right now too.  We got the Zoobies 0-3 last year and now we will move to the Zootles for 3-5 year olds.  I am really impressed with the quality of the "magazine books."  

    One of the teaching supply magazines I love for browsing unique toy ideas is Lakeshore. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/  Always price compare on Amazon though since often the teaching magazines are overpriced.  

    I bought up a bunch of clearance Halloween costumes to give Madeline a dress up closet for Christmas or her birthday.  


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  • DD was 3.5 last Christmas--so I'm trying to think what was a hit for her.  She got a barbie house (a wooden kid kraft 1) which was a big hit--but you likely have something like that from DD 1.  Some barbies/dolls, etc.  But for less run of the mill stuff that were winners:

    1. National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia
    2. Zingo Sight Words Game
    3. Strawberry Shortcake Remote Control Car
    4. Dollie and Me Clothes.  DD loved the outfits for her and her dolls. 
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  • Dress up stuff? Dd loves that and has for awhile. The stuff gets so beat up so even if you had some from your older dd she may need new stuff. I always buy after Halloween on clearance.

    Art supply stuff? Get some little canvases and some stencils or stampers?

    A year or 2 ago someone gave dd a cute present that was unique/fun. I think it was hallmark. It is a frame with a canvas. She paints the canvas and puts in frame and there is a record feature so she can tell a story about the picture. Dd was pretty hysterical recording it and she has fun listening to herself.

    Hallmark has some other cute things. We got a Disney princess recordable book that you record yourself reading it. Dd really enjoyed that. Also they have some stuffed animals with books that the toy reacts (dog barks) when you read it.

    This time of year I like getting indoor things that can keep her occupied. A couple years ago I went to michaels and put together a bin of crafts. They have little paint things for a dollar or so, and necklace kits, etc.
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