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Toys for ages 3 to 4

Three and four year olds play with intent. They build something and then tell you what it is. This is the widest band in the shop: magnetic tiles, first jigsaw puzzles, paint and dough, play kitchens and doctor sets, and the pretend play that turns a living room into a shop, a garage or a hospital for the afternoon.

476 products, $2 to $2290, 392 in stock

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Mellow Dough Craft Kit, 24 colors, by Mideer, dough, ages 3+

MideerMellow Dough Craft Kit, 24 colorsAges 3+$12

Magnetic Cube Set, by Mideer, magnetic, ages 3+

MideerMagnetic Cube SetAges 3+$22

Organized Subject Storage Bag, Yellow, by Mideer, essentials, ages 3+

MideerOrganized Subject Storage Bag, YellowAges 3+$5

Organized Subject Storage Bag, Blue, by Mideer, essentials, ages 3+

MideerOrganized Subject Storage Bag, BlueAges 3+$5

Organized Subject Storage Bag, Green, by Mideer, essentials, ages 3+

MideerOrganized Subject Storage Bag, GreenAges 3+$5

Organized Subject Storage Bag, Orange, by Mideer, essentials, ages 3+

MideerOrganized Subject Storage Bag, OrangeAges 3+$5

3D Paper Craft, Forest Animals, by Mideer, craft, ages 3+

Mideer3D Paper Craft, Forest AnimalsAges 3+$10

2-in-1 Storybook Projector & Flashlight, by Mideer, electronics, ages 3+

Mideer2-in-1 Storybook Projector & FlashlightAges 3+$15

Translucent Color Snowflake Blocks, 150pcs, by Mideer, building blocks, ages 3+

MideerTranslucent Color Snowflake Blocks, 150pcsAges 3+$19

Kids Swimming Towel, Pink, by Swimbobo, summer, ages 3+

SwimboboKids Swimming Towel, PinkAges 3+$14

Outdoor Mud Farm Playset for Kids, by One Elephant, outdoor, ages 3+

One ElephantOutdoor Mud Farm Playset for KidsAges 3+$190

Kids Happy Little Gardening Tools Set, gardening, ages 3+

GardeningKids Happy Little Gardening Tools SetAges 3+$29

Kids Gardening Set Light Color, gardening, ages 3+

GardeningKids Gardening Set Light ColorAges 3+$29

Inflatable Lounge Chair, Pink, accessories, ages 3+

AccessoriesInflatable Lounge Chair, PinkAges 3+$25

Play Burger Combo, by Mideer, classic toys, ages 3+

MideerPlay Burger ComboAges 3+$16

My Nature Scrapbook, by Mideer, craft, ages 3+

MideerMy Nature ScrapbookAges 3+$10

Refillable Silky Crayons, Refills Pack 12 Colors, by Mideer, coloring and painting, ages 3+

MideerRefillable Silky Crayons, Refills Pack 12 ColorsAges 3+$6

Mellow Dough Play Set Burger Diner, by Mideer, dough, ages 3+

MideerMellow Dough Play Set Burger DinerAges 3+$23

Mix & Make Marker, by Mideer, coloring and painting, ages 3+

MideerMix & Make MarkerAges 3+$28

Mellow Dough Play Set, 8 Colors, by Mideer, dough, ages 3+

MideerMellow Dough Play Set, 8 ColorsAges 3+$17

Diamond, Cut Transparent Magnetic Tiles, by Mideer, magnetic, ages 3+

MideerDiamond, Cut Transparent Magnetic TilesAges 3+$35

Pearl Putty, Pink, by Mideer, sensory, ages 3+

MideerPearl Putty, PinkAges 3+$6

Speed Garage Track Set, by Mideer, cars, ages 3+

MideerSpeed Garage Track SetAges 3+$59

Hair Clips Gift Box, Starlit Charm, by Mideer, fashion, ages 3+

MideerHair Clips Gift Box, Starlit CharmAges 3+$45

Dual RC Crash Cars, by Mideer, cars, ages 3+

MideerDual RC Crash CarsAges 3+$40

Click & Bloom Florist, by Mideer, craft kits and accessories, ages 3+

MideerClick & Bloom FloristAges 3+$26

Reusable Gel Stickers, The Bustling Traffic, by Mideer, craft kits and accessories, ages 3+

MideerReusable Gel Stickers, The Bustling TrafficAges 3+$5

Reusable Gel Stickers, The Busy Animal Town, by Mideer, craft kits and accessories, ages 3+

MideerReusable Gel Stickers, The Busy Animal TownAges 3+$5

Backpack Water Gun, Octopus, by Mideer, summer, ages 3+

MideerBackpack Water Gun, OctopusAges 3+$25

Magnetic Figures, My Friends, by Mideer, magnetic, ages 3+

MideerMagnetic Figures, My FriendsAges 3+$9

Electric Water Blaster, Yellow and Blue, by Mideer, blasters and water guns, ages 3+

MideerElectric Water Blaster, Yellow and BlueAges 3+$49

Electric Water Blaster, Purple and Green, by Mideer, blasters and water guns, ages 3+

MideerElectric Water Blaster, Purple and GreenAges 3+$49

Foldable Moon Chair, by Mideer, table and chairs, ages 3+

MideerFoldable Moon ChairAges 3+$29

Preschool Craft Starter Kit, by Mideer, craft, ages 3 to 4

MideerPreschool Craft Starter KitAges 3 to 4$19

Garden Fairy Dress Up Sticker Pack 1000+Pcs, by Mideer, fashion, ages 3+

MideerGarden Fairy Dress Up Sticker Pack 1000+PcsAges 3+$13

Snow Battle Playset, by Mideer, craft, ages 3+

MideerSnow Battle PlaysetAges 3+$26

Pull String Flying Propeller, by Mideer, games, ages 3+

MideerPull String Flying PropellerAges 3+$12

Play Airy Clay, Sweets Bag 48 colors, by Mideer, dough, ages 3+

MideerPlay Airy Clay, Sweets Bag 48 colorsAges 3+$21

Magic Sand Accessories Package, by Mideer, classic toys, ages 3+

MideerMagic Sand Accessories PackageAges 3+$9

Dinoland Play Center, by Intex, summer, ages 3+

IntexDinoland Play CenterAges 3+$110

Secret Puzzle, Ocean 35P, by Mideer, puzzles, ages 3+

MideerSecret Puzzle, Ocean 35PAges 3+$13

Fill and Tie 111 Water Balloons in 60 Seconds, summer, ages 3+

SummerFill and Tie 111 Water Balloons in 60 SecondsAges 3+$3

Cargo Ship Playset With Construction Crane & Mini Cars, cars, ages 3+

CarsCargo Ship Playset With Construction Crane & Mini CarsAges 3+$96

Wooden DIY Layout Pretend Play Corner Kitchen, by Vevor, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

VevorWooden DIY Layout Pretend Play Corner KitchenAges 3+$275

Deluxe Double Sided Wooden Easel, by Acool Toy, boards and easels, ages 3+

Acool ToyDeluxe Double Sided Wooden EaselAges 3+$150

Wooden Grocery Store Playset for Kids, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

Wooden Pretend ToysWooden Grocery Store Playset for KidsAges 3+$110

Medical Trolley Playing Set, by One Elephant, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

One ElephantMedical Trolley Playing SetAges 3+$75

Wooden Outdoor Kitchen & Pet House Play Set, by One Elephant, outdoor, ages 3+

One ElephantWooden Outdoor Kitchen & Pet House Play SetAges 3+$160

Corner Play Kitchen Set, by One Elephant, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

One ElephantCorner Play Kitchen SetAges 3+$250

Rolling Book Storage, by Labebe, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

LabebeRolling Book StorageAges 3+$85

Hot Wheels, Speedway Hauler, by Hot Wheels, cars, ages 3+

Hot WheelsHot Wheels, Speedway HaulerAges 3+$89

Table and Chairs Set, by Labebe, table and chairs, ages 3+

LabebeTable and Chairs SetAges 3+$170

Narwhale Rocking Horse, by Labebe, plush toys, ages 3+

LabebeNarwhale Rocking HorseAges 3+$160

Musical Jewelry Box, Mermaid, accessories, ages 3+

AccessoriesMusical Jewelry Box, MermaidAges 3+$20

Remote Control Fire Engine, by Huina, cars, ages 3+

HuinaRemote Control Fire EngineAges 3+$56

Freestanding Slide, 251 cm x 84 cm x 147 cm, by Intex, outdoor, ages 3+

IntexFreestanding Slide, 251 cm x 84 cm x 147 cmAges 3+$155

Freestanding Slide, 196 cm x 84 cm x 119 cm, by Intex, outdoor, ages 3+

IntexFreestanding Slide, 196 cm x 84 cm x 119 cmAges 3+$120

Wooden BookShelf, by Labebe, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

LabebeWooden BookShelfAges 3+$120

CookingHot Pot MachineAges 3+$25

Remote Control Bulldozer, by Huina, cars, ages 3+

HuinaRemote Control BulldozerAges 3+$50

Remote Control Dump Truck, by Huina, cars, ages 3+

HuinaRemote Control Dump TruckAges 3+$50

Fiesta Cruise Sand & Water Table, by Step 2, summer, ages 3+

Step 2Fiesta Cruise Sand & Water TableAges 3+$198

SouletHerculesAges 3+$549

Wooden activity table with integrated Sandbox, by Soulet, outdoor, ages 3+

SouletWooden activity table with integrated SandboxAges 3+$154

Huge Multi-Activity Outdoor PlaySet, outdoor, ages 3+

OutdoorHuge Multi-Activity Outdoor PlaySetAges 3+$2290

Dolphin PlayGround, Swings Slide And SandBox PlaySet, by Dolphin PlayGround, outdoor, ages 3+

Dolphin PlayGroundDolphin PlayGround, Swings Slide And SandBox PlaySetAges 3+$550

Saucer And Double Swings Set, by Intex, outdoor, ages 3+

IntexSaucer And Double Swings SetAges 3+$258

Swing with Seat & Nest Swing, by Intex, outdoor, ages 3+

IntexSwing with Seat & Nest SwingAges 3+$225

Mini Colorful Magnetic Tiles, Multicolor, 42 Pcs, by Mideer, magnetic, ages 3+

MideerMini Colorful Magnetic Tiles, Multicolor, 42 PcsAges 3+42 pieces.$19

Rainbow Magnetic Stick, 26 pcs, by Mideer, magnetic, ages 3+

MideerRainbow Magnetic Stick, 26 pcsAges 3+$24

Colorful Magnetic Tiles Building Toy Set, Our Family, 32 Pcs, by Mideer, magnetic, ages 3+

MideerColorful Magnetic Tiles Building Toy Set, Our Family, 32 PcsAges 3+$35

Archimedes Wooden Blocks, Warm Color Palette, by Mideer, building blocks, ages 3+

MideerArchimedes Wooden Blocks, Warm Color PaletteAges 3+$29

Magnetic Wooden Geometry Blocks, 250pcs, by Mideer, building blocks, ages 3+

MideerMagnetic Wooden Geometry Blocks, 250pcsAges 3+$49

Archimedes Wooden Blocks, Cool Color Palette, by Mideer, building blocks, ages 3+

MideerArchimedes Wooden Blocks, Cool Color PaletteAges 3+$29

Engineering Explorer Box, by Mideer, stem, ages 3+

MideerEngineering Explorer BoxAges 3+$75

Glow Pop Fidget Tubes, 13pcs, by Mideer, craft kits and accessories, ages 3+

MideerGlow Pop Fidget Tubes, 13pcsAges 3+$10

Fruit & Vegetable Cutting Play Set, by Mideer, cooking, ages 3+

MideerFruit & Vegetable Cutting Play SetAges 3+$20

Aviation Museum Aircraft Set, by Mideer, classic toys, ages 3+

MideerAviation Museum Aircraft SetAges 3+$79

Rainbow Wooden Climber, by Mideer, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

MideerRainbow Wooden ClimberAges 3+$98

Drawing Colouring Book, Girl, by Mideer, coloring and painting, ages 3+

MideerDrawing Colouring Book, GirlAges 3+$5

Dual-Tip Washable Marker 12 Colors, by Mideer, coloring and painting, ages 3+

MideerDual-Tip Washable Marker 12 ColorsAges 3+$12

Dual-Tip Washable Marker 24 Colors, by Mideer, coloring and painting, ages 3+

MideerDual-Tip Washable Marker 24 ColorsAges 3+$18

Dual-Tip Washable Marker 36 Colors, by Mideer, coloring and painting, ages 3+

MideerDual-Tip Washable Marker 36 ColorsAges 3+$25

Finger Paint, 6 Colors, by Mideer, coloring and painting, ages 3+

MideerFinger Paint, 6 ColorsAges 3+$10

Number Magnets, by Mideer, magnetic, ages 3+

MideerNumber MagnetsAges 3+$8

Kids Story Book Torch, by Mideer, electronics, ages 3+

MideerKids Story Book TorchAges 3+$12

GamesBumper BallAges 3+$33

Stitch And Angel Seesaw Watch, by disney, accessories, ages 3+

disneyStitch And Angel Seesaw WatchAges 3+$39

Baby Alive, Fruity Sip Doll, by Hasbro, dolls, ages 3+

HasbroBaby Alive, Fruity Sip DollAges 3+$54

Barbie, Dream Besties, Renee, by Barbie, dolls, ages 3+

BarbieBarbie, Dream Besties, ReneeAges 3+$62

Dora, Doll Sing & Explore, by Dora, dolls, ages 3+

DoraDora, Doll Sing & ExploreAges 3+$57

Plum, Junior Activity Centre, by Plum, outdoor, ages 3+

PlumPlum, Junior Activity CentreAges 3+$349

Plum, Siamang Wooden Playcentre, by Plum, outdoor, ages 3+

PlumPlum, Siamang Wooden PlaycentreAges 3+$699

CookiTots, by Classic World, cooking, ages 3+

Classic WorldCookiTotsAges 3+$28

Vintage Farm, by Classic World, wooden pretend toys, ages 3+

Classic WorldVintage FarmAges 3+$45

Vintage Guitar, by Classic World, music, ages 3+

Classic WorldVintage GuitarAges 3+$33

See all 476 toys for ages 3 to 4

How to choose

Every toy on this page carries an age that Toy Gate or the brand published. A toy with no confirmed age is not sorted into a band on a guess, which is why the counts here are smaller than the full catalogue.

The age on a box is the youngest a toy suits, not the oldest. If a child is at the top of a band, look at the band above as well, and if they are at the bottom of one, the band below is usually the safer gift.

Questions and answers

What should I buy a three or four year old?

Toys that let them make something and then tell you about it. Magnetic tiles, first jigsaw puzzles, paint and dough, play kitchens, doctor sets and small figures all fit this age, because children now play with a plan. This band holds 476 toys. If you know one thing the child loves, a vehicle, an animal or a colour, start there and pick the toy that lets them play it out.

How much should I spend on a gift for a three year old?

Half of the 476 toys here cost $25 or less, and 244 cost $25 or under. That covers a good puzzle, a paint set or a starter set of magnetic tiles. Play kitchens and larger wooden sets cost more. For a classmate's party, the under $25 range is plenty. For a gift from a grandparent or a godparent, a play kitchen or a bigger building set is the present that stays in the house.

What is safe for a three or four year old?

Check the age on the product page first. The age on each product page comes from the maker or from the shop’s own listing. Many toys marked for three and up still contain small pieces, so if a baby or a toddler shares the room, keep those sets on a shelf the little one cannot reach. Paint, dough and craft sets are common at this age, and they still go best with an adult nearby for the first few sessions.

Which toys for a four year old are still used at six?

Magnetic tiles, blocks and puzzles with more pieces to grow into. A tile set that builds flat shapes at three builds towers and houses at five. Puzzles come in series, so a child moves up in piece count without changing style. Play kitchens and shop sets keep going for years, because the game gets more detailed as the child does. Buying into one building system and adding to it later stretches a budget furthest.