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Top 10 Three-for-One Toys for Triplets
One gift, three ways to play.

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. Baby Kitchen Set

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This set of colorful, chunky baby toys stimulate infant development with a variety of textures, sounds and activities. The set of three toys can be linked together or hooked on highchairs, strollers or bouncy seats. Includes soft, lidded saucepan, bead-filled salt shaker, and measuring spoon trio.
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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. 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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5. 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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6. Safari Trio

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Snuggly soft stuffed animal set includes Sidney the Monkey, Ryan the Lion and Melvin the Elephant. With no loose parts, these stuffed animals are appopriate for any age.

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. Marble Maze Puzzles

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Bright colors and durable wooden construction give these maze puzzles plenty of appeal. Tilt the board to move the marble through the maze, encouraging hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Sold as a set of three puzzles, with three different maze designs.
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9. Three-Pack of Cars

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Three brightly colored cars are detailed with decals. The friction cars will run by themselves across a flat surface if given a push.
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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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What are your favorite toys for twins and multiples? Share your favorites, and I'll include them as I update this Top Ten List.
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