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Top 10 Three-for-One Toys for Triplets

By Pamela Prindle Fierro, About.com

Buying toys for triplets can be tricky. It's not always easy -- or fair -- for them to share, but it's expensive to always have to buy in triplicate. Here's a collection of toys for a wide range of ages that are conveniently packaged in sets of three. These three-in-one toys for triplets lets everyone get in on the fun, while their parents pocket the savings.

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1. Take Along Blocks

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This set of colorful, chunky baby blocks stimulate infant development with a variety of textures, sounds and activities. The set of three blocks can be linked together
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2. Shrek 3: Out of Control Triplets

One of the most endearing movie characters, Shrek became a father of triplets in the third installation of the movie series. The set of three "out of control triplets" features three dolls that behave, well, like real triplets! They crawl (usually in three different directions), make adorable baby sounds, scoot in a stroller, and react to a bottle or pacifier. Interactive dolls recommended for ages three and up.
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3. Musical Instruments

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Make some music with this set of musical instruments. Includes a tambourine, triangle, cymbals and more. Perfect for parading or just pounding, kids will enjoy the racket. Parents of triplets might want to consider purchasing ear plugs!
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4. Triplet Garden Dolls

Just like real triplets, these dolls (named Francesca, Alexa, and Olivia) look alike but have unique features. Soft, washable dolls are nestled in a carrier that converts into a triple bed. Also available: African-American dolls, triple stroller and bathinette.

5. Sports Ball Pillows

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With a football, basketball and soccer ball, your three can form a team or tackle some one-on-one play. Soft plush pillows include football, baseball and basketball.
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6. Dinosaur Plant Trio

Budding botanists will be intrigued by these prehistoric plants that have existed since dinosaur days. The kit includes a three-section tray for planting and displaying, three live plants, lava rock, planting mix, color tablets and instructions. Place this seemingly-dead ball of foliage in water and within hours it transforms into a vibrant green evergreen!
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7. Three Trinket Boxes

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Children six years and up can decorate these three paper boxes using paint, glitter and rhinestones to turn them into trinket treasure keepers. Kit also includes an optional music box attachment.
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8. Wood Puzzles

The bright colors of these wooden puzzles will appeal to preschoolers, while the durability and skill development will please parents. Sold in as set of three puzzles, teaching size sequencing with ducks, dogs and other recognizable shapes.
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9. Brio Mini Vehicles 3-Pack

Solid wood trucks with rubber wheels can zip and zoom all around the playroom. Set includes three brightly-colored trucks.
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10. Leap Frog Trio of Games

Leap Frog, usually known for electronic learning sets like the Leapster and LeapPad, presents three fun traditional games: Bingo, Leap Around, and Leap-in-a-Line. All teach skills such as pattern and color recognition while emphasizing beginning reading skills. Kids learn while having fun playing.
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