Toys for 3 & 4 Year Olds

Three is the age when most toys open up, because so many makers rate their toys 3+. This is our biggest age range, with over 8,000 toys in stock. About 6,500 are rated from 3 years and about 1,750 from 4. A starting age is a minimum, so these toys also suit older children.

What's in the range

• Favourite characters: PAW Patrol, Bluey, Gabby's Dollhouse, Peppa Pig and Sonic the Hedgehog.
• Vehicles: Hot Wheels cars and tracks, Monster Jam trucks and Bruder 1:16 scale diggers, tractors and fire engines.
• Pretend play: play kitchens, doctor and vet sets, and nearly 200 dressing-up costumes and accessories.
• Making things: Crayola, Play-Doh, sticker books and craft sets.
• Figures and small worlds: Playmobil, Schleich and Safari Ltd animals, dolls and dolls' house sets.
• Listening and outdoor play: Tonies audio figures, pool floats, swings and scooters.

Prices

Most toys here cost between about £29 and £59, and a typical price is around £39. Big Playmobil sets, Bruder trucks and garden play equipment cost more.

If there is a younger child at home too, Toys for 1 & 2 Year Olds lists toddler-safe choices. For school-age children, see Toys for 5–7 Year Olds. Role-play favourites also have their own page: Play Kitchens & Play Food.

Frequently asked questions

Does 3+ mean a toy is only for 3-year-olds?

No. The age on a toy is the youngest age the maker recommends. A 3+ toy can still be a good present for a 5- or 6-year-old.

Why are TV-character toys for toddlers listed here?

Shows such as Bluey and PAW Patrol are watched by toddlers, but many of the toys are rated 3+ because of small accessories. If the maker rates a toy from 3, it appears here rather than on the toddler page.

What scale are the Bruder vehicles?

The Bruder trucks, diggers and tractors in this range are 1:16 scale models of real machines. The listing gives the details for each vehicle.

How do I keep small pieces away from a younger sibling?

Store sets with small parts in a lidded box out of reach after play. Our toy safety notes on the shop by age page explain the under-3s warning symbol.