Best Holiday Gift Ideas For Toddlers 3-4 Years Old
‘Twas well before the holidays and momma was on the couch, peacefully sipping hot chocolate and knocking her Christmas shopping out. She needn’t worry about rushing to the store, because this year she’s using the Momma Society Gift Guide for Toddlers 3-4! She’s found something for everyone on her list (and in true momma fashion, checked it twice), so now she can sit back, relax, and enjoy a few blissfully toddler-noise-free hours tonight.
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One | Wooden Block Set // Two | Play Phone // Three | Battery Powered Car // Four | Instax Camera // Five | Kids Electric Guitar // Six | Mini Golf Set // Seven | Teeter Popper // Eight | Ballerina Puzzle // Nine | Walking Wheels // Ten | Vintage Inspired Toy Car Set // Eleven | Balance Stepping Stones // Twelve | Personalized Duffle Bag // Thirteen | Personalized Plaid Chair // Fourteen | Tea & Biscuit Set // Fifteen | Toy Storage Bag
Psst…find my 2019 suggestions + other gift guides below!
2019 Holiday Guides
Need more ideas? Shop my other gift guides to find the perfect item for everyone on your list:
One // Airfort // This air fort is perfect for both indoor or outdoor play and can easily be folded for storage. You will need a box fan to “power” the fort, but you can snag an inexpensive one <a data-preserve-html-node="true" rel=”nofollow” href=”http://bit.ly/33w8wfE”>from Walmart. The fort will transition well to warmer weather too since it’s connected to a fan.
Two // Apron // Y’all already know that cooking is a favorite activity for Brody and by this age, kids can really start helping in the kitchen. This apron would be the perfect size for your little sous chef and of course, it’s machine washable.
Three // Trike // I like that this trike looks more like a bicycle than the typical trike and I think it would be great for prepping your little one for riding a bike later on. I love the bench style seat that offers plenty of support and gives extra wiggle room.
Four // Personalized Bowling Set // No toy lasts as long as a wooden toy and these bowling pins are perfect for the wear and team that a three or four year old will put on them. You can customize the number of pins based on how long or short the name is. Plus a sweet, personalized bag that’s perfect for storage.
Five // Gigi Blocks // Brody and Isla have these at their grandparents’ house and absolutely love building #allthethings with them. These blocks are perfect for encouraging creative play and are made from a cardboard-like material so no ouchies when they fall over.
Six // Microphone // If you have a musically inclined kiddo in the house, then this microphone is the perfect gift. I know you’re thinking, Mandy, why would I give my child something else that makes noise? But no worries, momma, it only looks like the real thing. No plug or batteries required.
Seven // Climbing Gym // This climbing gym could easily double as your “big” gift for the year. Honestly, depending on the space that you’re working with, you could set it up indoors or outside for year-round playtime.
Eight // Instax Camera // With easy to find buttons and a design that’s easy for little hands to hold, this is the perfect introductory camera for kiddos. Plus, they’ll love that they get to see the pictures almost as soon as they take them!
Nine // Bungee Swing // Our neighbors have a swing like this hanging in front of their house and ALL of the neighborhood kids are obsessed with it. It’s wide enough to fit more than one kid at a time, too.
Ten // Two-Sided Jigsaw Puzzle // Puzzles are a favorite rainy or cold weather activity in our house, and I love that this one is not only three-dimensional, but also that it’s double sided. That’s like to puzzles for the price of one!
Eleven // Drawing Tablet // This is the perfect gift for your little artist that requires no materials and is mess-free. Using the special pen, they’ll easily be able to draw, design and create and then easily delete their work when they’re ready to start over.
Twelve // Makeup Kit // If you have a future makeup artist on your hands (or if you just have a kiddo that loves mom’s makeup as much as you do) this is a great way to encourage their interests without letting little fingers run wild with your makeup collection. Each kit comes with a selection of makeup, brushes, and an adorable carrying case.
Thirteen // Tumble Matt // Whether your kiddo is a gymnast, dancer, or karate kid (or something in-between) this matt is perfect for practicing moves at home on a soft and supportive surface. It folds up for easy storage and can be wiped clean when needed.
Fourteen // Magna-Tiles // These were the most recommended item from our community of mommas on Instagram. I love the clear ones and the glow-in-the-dark ones the best!
If you’re still needing some inspo, make sure to check out my guides from 2017 & 2018!
2018 Holiday Guides
Need more ideas? Shop my other gift guides to find the perfect item for everyone on your list:
One | Custom What Big Brother Does Best Book | Uncommon Goods | This is such a perfect gift for a big brother that's learning the ropes with his new little sister or brother! The sentences are short, sweet, and easy for you or big brother to read.
Two | Custom What Big Sister Does Best Book | Uncommon Goods | Same thing here, except for a big sister. This would make such a cute baby/sibling reveal idea, too!
Three | Glow in the Dark Soccer Ball | Amazon | This is a fun way to take playtime into the night, especially since it gets dark at 5:30. The ball can be seen over 100 yards away and lights and the batteries are included.
Four | Animal Ukulele | Uncommon Goods | Have a little musician on your hands? The ukulele is a great first instrument, plus the bright colors and animal print are really fun for a little one! This one also includes music for two songs.
Five | Wooden Cash Register | Crate and Kids | This precious cash register is the perfect addition to any imaginary store! It has working buttons, a credit card + card slot, scanner, and coins + bills that will make for hours of real fun.
Six | Canvas Flip Chair | Walmart | This chair comes in the pink (pictured) and a light mint green that I love. It also folds out into a half matt, half chair, so it's great for reading or naps, too. I recommend a good coat of Scotch Guard to make this chair totally toddler proof.
Seven | The Ultimate Construction Site Book | Anthropologie | There's more than 60 pull tabs and moving parts in this book, so it's sure to keep little hands and minds entertained for hours! There are detailed descriptions on each page, so the book will grow with your little Construction Manager as they learn to read.
Eight | See-Ya Suitcase | Maisonette | I am in love with the vintage look of this suitcase, and it is perfect for the little traveler in your life! It's made of high-quality materials and when you're not jet setting, can double as a chic piece of room decor.
Nine | Unicorn Convertible Sleeping Bag | Target | Sleepovers will no doubt become 100% more magical with this sleeping bag in tow! It's machine washable (score), folds up into the hood for easy travel (double score), and is soft enough that no additional sheets are required.
Ten | Gourmet Grill and Shish Kabob Grill Set | Amazon | Is it hot in here, or is playtime really starting to heat up? This precious grill set has everything your little grill master needs for hours of gourmet. The wood is all sustainably sourced and the paint is child safe, too!
Eleven | Hearth and Home Wooden Tea Set | Target | I'm dying over this tea set from Magnolia's Hearth and Home collection from Target! It comes with 22 pieces, including the tray and spoons. I think this is going to be a favorite this year! There's also a breakfast food option!
Twelve | 150-Piece Wood Castle Building Block Set | Nordstrom | A few blocks can keep Brody entertained for hours, so I can't even imagine what he would do with a whole 150 of them! I love that this set allows for so much creativity and imaginative play! You can also take things a step further and paint the pieces for a totally customized look.
Thirteen | MagBot Magnetic Block Set | Uncommon Goods | Nine pieces + endless options. This set is easy to store (since it sticks together) and the details are hand painted.
Fourteen | Goldilocks and the Three Bears Toy House | Uncommon Goods | The first house was too small. The second was too big. But this one? This one is just right! Bring the fairy tale to life with this playhouse and character set! It also comes with a book that includes the original story + DIY projects.
Need more ideas? Check out all of my favorite items for toddlers age 3-4 from last year!
One: Zip & Zoe Junior Backpack Set | Nordstrom $50 : This is a great set for a preschooler’s ever-growing social calendar. It includes a colorful backpack and coordinating lunch bag, ice pack, and water bottle. It’s perfect for school, playdates, sleepovers, and any other adventure.
Two: Garden Drive Square Jewelry Box | Kate Spade $40 : This is the perfect age for a little girl’s first jewelry box and this Kate Spade box is so sweet and perfect for any special jewelry pieces she collects as she grows.
Three: Charcoal Check Anywhere Beanbag | Pottery Barn Kids $129 : This beanbag is perfect for lounging. I love the cute pattern and the fact that it can be personalized!
Four: Superhero Cape | Nordstrom $55 : Superheros are fun -- enough said. I love this superhero cape for lots of fun pretend adventures saving the world.
Five: Ultimate Art Easel | Pottery Barn Kids $179 : This really is the ultimate art easel. It has a dry erase board, whiteboard and compartments to hold all the art supplies you could possibly have. This will provide hours of entertainment for a preschooler. I am also loving this adorable personalized smock from Etsy to help prevent some of the mess that can go along with preschool art projects.
Six: Squigz | Fat Brain Toys $25: These little suction toys are super addictive. Once you start sticking them together it’s hard to stop - which is perfect for toddlers who go ten million miles a minute. Fat Brain Toys is also has a promo going on with a $5 discount off orders of $25+ now - Dec 15th. Use promo code: FI-8473.
Seven: Wooden Cash Register | The Land of Nod $39: This wooden cash register is a great introduction to money for little ones while still being a lot of fun. It comes with coins, paper bills, and a credit card -- and the perfect modern touch. This is on my list for Brody.
Eight: Chronicle Books: Find Me: A Hide and Seek book | Barney’s $18: This is like Where’s Waldo for a new generation and a younger audience. So fun!
Nine: First Go Balance Bike | Barneys $315: The sweetest first bike I have ever seen. I love the retro style, the bell, and little basket. This would be a great bike to learn to ride on for sure. The bike design helps children transition from training wheels to a pedal bike. Splurge worthy for sure!
Ten: Think and Learn Code-A-Pillar | Fisher-Price $40: Coding is an amazing skill for young children to learn. It’s the way of our future and it’s never too early for a head start! Kids connect the segments to make Code-A-Pillar go forward, left, right or wherever they choose. You have to love toys that are fun and educational.
Eleven: Puppet Theatre | The Land of Nod $39: I am all for anything that sparks imagination and creativity so this puppet theatre was an easy add to this round-up. This theatre hangs in a doorway for easy set-up and take-down and it has pockets to hold hand puppets. I can just imagine watching all the plays now. There are also hand puppets that would make great stocking stuffers.
Twelve: Buffalo Check Convertible Sleeping Bag | Target $14: If your little one doesn’t already have a sleeping bag this is a great gift. It’s perfect for naptime, day care, trips to grandparents, and sleepovers. Not only is this sleeping bag cute (and comes in many colors and prints), but it’s also functional and folds into a pocket so it is great for travel.
Thirteen: Wooden Dollhouse | Hearth & Hand with Magnolia at Target $130: This is a new piece from the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia line, but I love the classic look of this dollhouse. I can see Isla playing with this for years to come.
Fourteen: First Classic Rainboot | Hunter $55: Brody is obsessed with his rainboots. It is hard to get him to take them off. He has 2 pairs right now and he will be getting a 3rd under the tree this year. I love the classic look of the yellow boots and Hunter is known for its quality. Can't wait to pass them on to Isla as he outgrows them.
Fifteen: Gigi Bloks 100 Blok Set | Amazon $85: Brody loves these blocks. One of his friends gave them to him for his 2nd birthday and he has so much fun with them. There are so many things you can build-- skyscrapers, forts, animals, castles or whatever creative construction projects kids can come up with. They come in plain cardboard so kids can decorate them too.
Sixteen: Super Coupe Pedal Trike | Simplay3 $90: This big wheel trike is so much fun. It’s the perfect combination of bike and pedal car. It has a 3-position seat so kids up to age 7 can grow with it. Confession: Brody has been riding it around our living room all Fall.
Do you have a little one ages 3-4? If so, what are they going to be getting for the holidays?
