my little girl as just had her 3rd birthday
and at that age they love dressing up i got olivia a fairy costume
and she loves playing shops so i got her a play cash register
hope this helps a little

I bought my 2 year old god daughter one of those Elmo live dolls. Went down very well. Might be a bit young for a three year old. Depends on the child.

Cheers, we are meeting in Debenhams coz apparently they have a toy section, Early Learning haven't started their late night shopping yet here in Notts.

My little nieces always love me to buy them books. 

have beeen advised she likes Disney DVD'S, what's a good one?

I'm getting my daughter dolls house for her 3rd birthday in January

Disney DVD's - Tinkerbell (my daughters absolute favourite), There is a new Tinkerbell DVD out soon or now can't remember release date. Cinderella is always a fave too 

Good luck

Just to keep you informed, met my mate, I thouhght we would be hours round the shops, amazingly it took just 15 minutes, stayed in the toy section of Debenhams and bought my mates little girl this little doll that comes complete with flashing lights, realistic engine sounds and it plays music, plus you get a picnic hamper and blanket and plates and cutlery with it, all in pink, cost £16.00, bargain, then went to the pub, bit of a sore head this morning!

I have never seen a doll like that

Sorry I meant to say you get a car with it, how dumb am I, was writing quickly, soz!

I think I am disappointed now...was about to go on Argos and have a look for one

Get a huge cardboard box - place in a hidden corner - paint it up - make it like a castle - buy plastic cups n saucers - hide a stash of biscuits etc . . .
Call it her princess castle where adults aren't allowed
She'lll ove it