what to buy a 3 year old boy

[carla242]

Hi there, i am going to a friends party for her 3 year old son soon and i don't know what to buy him. I know i could ask her what kind of things he likes and i might end up doing that if i can't find him something off my own back.
But i was wondering if any of you had any ideas about what 3 year old boys like nowadays.

Books are always good. Or Playmobil? You probably couldn't go far wrong with Paw Patrol or Hey Duggee things but might not want to risk getting a toy he already has.

Does he go to nursery or playgroup etc? He might like a rucksack or snack pot to take with him?

Anyone else got any good ideas?

My 3 year old loves playdoh.

The same as a 3 year old girl?

Crafting, books, things to take apart and put back together...

My DS has just had his third birthday party and received lots of books, puzzles (gruffalo and paw patrol themed were popular), a little dinosaur activity pack, small playmobil set, some emergency vehicle type vehicles and some orchard games all of which went down really well.

My son who is 3 has suddenly gotten into tools! He tries to get into the toolbox constantly so you could get a wee set of plastic tools? You can also get wee cases with doctors/vets equipment for pretend play?

I tend to go for crafting items or books if you don't know the lad well. Can't go wrong with a toy car though.

Orchard Games like Monster Catcher are a huge hit here. All things Paw Patrol. Books and clothing are good (particular with characters in...www.character.com is an excellent website for these).

Bubble wand
Duplo
Playmobil
Craft set / craft bits n bobs
Felts n colouring books
Blocks
Play-doh
Mr potato head