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THESE are the best toys for a 3-year-old

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Aug 29, 2023, 02:00 IST
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​Why do kids need toys?​


Toys are the first school of education for every child. Kids learn a lot from kids and maybe this is the reason why they are introduced to these real-life look-alike miniatures from a small age. From trucks to kitchen utensils, there are different kinds of toys available for kids. Parents should ensure that their kids are introduced to the right kind of toys. In this article, we will explore what kind of toys a three-year-old kid should play with.

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​Coloring activity set​



Gift your child a coloring activity set that comprises color sticks, outlines of images, and other stationaries. Start with a small pack and then as per the interest shown by your kid, you can gift them more on this. Do not give them paints, but instead give them crayons or pens which won’t be messy.

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​Building block toys​


Simple building blocks will be an excellent gift choice for your child. Teach your child to put it one above the other and build a tall tower. This activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and cognitive development as kids stack, sort, and create different structures.

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​Play-dough​


Play doughs are good to teach your kids different shapes and sizes. They can be easily pressed into different shapes. These materials stimulate sensory exploration and fine motor skills as kids shape and mold them.

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​Musical instruments​


Introduce your kid to toy musical instruments and encourage them to play it. Instruments like tambourines, drums, and xylophones allow kids to explore rhythm and sound. Toys that produce sounds when pressed or shaken help with sensory exploration.

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​Dummy sets​


This is one of the most common types of toys available in the market for kids and is probably the most popular among its kinds for generations. Dummy sets like kitchen utensils, doctor kits, or tool sets encourage imaginative role-playing.

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​Stuffed animals​


Kids adore teddy bears! These toys introduce kids to the animal world and teach them about the different kinds of species that exist in the world. Stuffed animals of different varieties are available in the market. They are soft and fluffy and are easy to be handled by kids.

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​Things to take care of while buying toys​


While buying toys for kids, make sure to choose toys that are age-appropriate, durable, and made from non-toxic materials. Buy toys that are washable. Make sure the toys are of bigger size and are lighter to carry and kids have a tendency to put everything in their mouth. Always supervise your kids when they are playing with their toys.

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