@maddmace Thank you so much for this comment. I have a friend with some kids a couple years older than my daughter. My timeline for when their imagination milestones happened is skewed. This comment even more reminded me about the explosion in her brain that will happen soon. Gifts for the upcoming summer would be perfect for that timing. Thank youuuuu
@kievonn Helpful tip for stockings, some of the leftover Halloween candy is a great filler, as well as a new toothbrush and some fruit. Practical presents aren't always thought of as fun, but a little extra thought goes a long way. Toothpaste in little's favorite flavor and a brush in their favorite color is surprisingly exciting at 3.
The new toothbrush is definitely the way to go, though!zemastruve
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@kievonn I'd go puzzles in your shoes. Things like the whole alphabet, numbers to 20, more difficult things she'll be challenged by and grow into.
This year we're going with a play kitchen and a little armchair for the living room. A lot of extended family liked the idea of accessories for the kitchen. I know there's a running sink, a dish set, a food set, and a mini appliance set coming which I think will be fun for her to open her new little kitchen and then later in the day get stuff for it.
This year we're going with a play kitchen and a little armchair for the living room. A lot of extended family liked the idea of accessories for the kitchen. I know there's a running sink, a dish set, a food set, and a mini appliance set coming which I think will be fun for her to open her new little kitchen and then later in the day get stuff for it.
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@kievonn I made an Amazon wishlist I can share with family!
Some of mine include;
New scooter (just got for his bday last week)
New helmet (big head)
Fort building kit for cardboard boxes
Bath toys that are STEM with suction cups- you make water flow from the top and make the path etc. (Like a marble run)
Hot wheels tracks and toy trucks etc.
New backpack.
New clothes in proper sizes for upcoming season etc.
Sensory toys including indoor climbers, swing/rope, balance discs
Some of mine include;
New scooter (just got for his bday last week)
New helmet (big head)
Fort building kit for cardboard boxes
Bath toys that are STEM with suction cups- you make water flow from the top and make the path etc. (Like a marble run)
Hot wheels tracks and toy trucks etc.
New backpack.
New clothes in proper sizes for upcoming season etc.
Sensory toys including indoor climbers, swing/rope, balance discs
@kievonn Warning. Once you get started with a hot wheels track, it will grow and grow and grow because all the pieces can work together. My brother had like 200 pieces from various sets and would make the track go ALL around the house. But, it was a blast for him every single time. Something he played with for years and it was always a good buy for family if they didn't know what to get him. They sell "track packs" that are like storage/organization and my fav are the ones that tuck under beds.
We plan on starting with our first this year for our 3 year old as well!
We plan on starting with our first this year for our 3 year old as well!
@wmreschke Oh that just makes the idea more attractive to me!! I’m the mom that went and bought more duplos because I needed more to make bigger stuff, not because she asked for more or anything 
fun toys are fun!!
fun toys are fun!!