All 3-year-old children are filled with curiosity and boundless energy. They are eager to explore the world around them and engage in imaginative play. Children love dinosaurs and this list of the best dino-themed gifts for three-year-olds will provide hours of fun. From educational puzzles to interactive toys and torches, these gifts are sure to delight any young dinosaur enthusiast.
Top Dinosaur Toys
- Dinosaur Magneti’book – Mix & Match Your Own
- Dino Picture Dominoes
- T-Rex Head Torch – roarsome fun!
- Bath Time Dinosaurs – Squirts & Lights up
- Dinosaur Torch & Projector
- Design & Drill T-Rex
- Fire Breathing Dinosaur
1 Dinosaur Magneti’book , £21.95 £21.95
Mix and match 40 magnetic pieces
Colourful 50 piece kit with 40 sturdy magnets to make up or mix and match. Simply pop each part onto the magnetic inner lid of the box to decorate the colourful background. Follow the 10 challenge cards to make different dinosaurs and come up with all sorts of crazy Dinos! Perfect for little hands and roarsome fun!
2 Dino Picture Dominoes , £8.99 £8.99
Set of 36 illustrated cardboard dominoes for dinosaur lovers!
Great for two or more players, this entertaining game contains 36 dino dominoes. Simply take it in turns to arrange your pieces, matching the dinosaurs as you go! From raptors and T-rex, to Pterodactyls and Ankylosaurus, there are eight recognisable species to discover. Who will be the first to discard all their dominoes? Each tile is made of sturdy paperboard and measures 11cm, perfect for little hands. Early learning fun – dino-mite!
3 T-Rex Head Torch – Roarsome Fun , £12.99 £12.99
Dino torch with cool roaring sounds!
Scare everyone with a fearsome T-Rex shaped head torch with two light settings. Shine a light straight ahead for outdoor adventures or have it tilted for a more calming light. With just two presses of the button you can even make your dino head magnificently roar! Complete with an adjustable head strap so all youngsters can feel like the King of the Dinosaurs!
4 Dinosaur Squirter & Bath Book – Changes Colour! , £12.99 £12.99
Fun water squirters
Bath time fun is guaranteed with this colourful set for little dino fans. The flashing LED dino magically lights up when it touches the water and turns off when taken out. His two colourful dino pals squirt water easily, so prepare to get out of the way! Great for imaginative and sensory play – sure to add lots of fun to any bathtime.
5 Dinosaur Torch and Projector – Natural History Museum , £7.99 £7.99
Project dinosaur images onto the wall!
View cool dino images on your walls and ceilings including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor and Triceratops. The 11cm torch comes with three slide discs with 24 colour Dinosaur photographs, and images that project up to one metre wide. Can also be used as a normal torch. Brilliant fun at bedtime!
6 Design & Drill T-Rex – 14-Piece Set , £21.99 £21.99
Colourful construction set with an 8-inch T-Rex and handy toy screwdriver.
This awesome set combines creativity and construction as you build your very own dinosaur friend! Snap together the sturdy pieces to assemble your dino, then use the toy screwdriver to add 9 colourful bolts and decorate with cool holographic stickers. Once built, the dinosaur’s jaws, legs and tail can be moved – perfect for imaginative play. The bolts are fully removeable, so the set can be used again and again for endless building fun!
7 Fire Breathing Dinosaur Shooter , £12.99 £12.99
Cool gadget that roars, lights up & fires a cloud of water vapour
This smart gadget is shaped like a fearsome T-Rex. Simply fill with water and hold the trigger to release a cloud of cool vapour that looks just like smoke! At the same time, the dinosaur’s mouth will light up, accompanied by a snarling roar that creates a realistic and impressive effect. With articulated arms and scaly textured skin, this clever shooter is going straight into the Wicked Uncle Hall of Flame!
Fun facts about dinosaurs:
Dinosaurs have fascinated humans for centuries, and it’s no wonder why. These magnificent creatures once roamed the Earth, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate young and old alike. Before we wrap up our exploration of the best dinosaur toys for 3-year-olds, let’s dive into some fun facts about these prehistoric creatures.
- Dinosaur fossils have been found on all seven of the world’s continents.
- Scientists estimate that there are around 700 species of extinct dinosaurs.
- A stegosaurus, one of the most iconic of the dinosaurs, had a brain the size of a walnut.
- The Dromiceiomimus was the fastest dinosaur and could run at speeds of 60 kilometres per hour.
- The first dinosaur to be given a name was the Megalosaurus in 1824.
- The blue whale is still bigger than any dinosaur that ever lived.
- Some dinosaurs like the sauropods ate rocks to help with their digestion.
- The smallest dinosaur, the Lesothosaurus, was about the same size as a chicken.
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