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Black Friday is Friday, November 27
Black Friday & Cyber Monday toy deals for kids
The best time of year to buy the bigger gifts. Start with Amazon's deal pages, then check the watch list below. These are the gifts worth grabbing when the price drops.
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Key dates
- Mid-NovemberEarly Black Friday deals start showing up. Amazon usually starts its Black Friday Week about a week before Thanksgiving.
- Nov 26Thanksgiving. Many online deals go live the night before or that morning.
- Nov 27Black Friday. Usually the deepest price cuts of the year.
- Nov 30Cyber Monday. The last big round of deals.
The Black Friday watch list
21 gifts for kids that are worth checking for a markdown. Each button opens today's options on Amazon, so you always see the current price.
Big-ticket toys
The bigger gifts usually see the best Black Friday markdowns.
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Play kitchen
Cooking pretend meals is a preschool favorite. Add play food and you've covered years of play.
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Magnetic tiles (large set)
A big set lets them build castles and garages. Grows with them from age 3 to 8.
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Kids' bike
The classic big Christmas gift. Measure their inseam, or check the age and height chart, before buying.
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Kids' telescope
See the craters on the moon from your backyard. A gift that can start a lifelong hobby.
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Kids' coding robot
Program it with an app to drive, draw or dance. A fun way into coding.
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Toddler indoor slide
A small slide for the playroom burns off energy on rainy days. Folds away when not in use.
Tech for kids
Kid tablets, e-readers and audio players are classic Black Friday deals.
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Kindle Kids
An e-reader with parental controls, a kid-proof case and a year of kids' books included.
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Kids' tablet with case
A kid-proof case, parental controls and a big library of games and books.
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Yoto Mini audio player
Kids pop in a card to play audiobooks, music and podcasts. No screen and no ads.
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Toniebox audio player
Kids put a figure on top and it plays a story or songs. Screen-free and simple enough for a 3-year-old.
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Instant camera
Photos that print right away for the bedroom wall. Add an extra pack of film.
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Kids' camera
Kids love taking their own photos and videos. Built tough for drops.
LEGO and building
LEGO sets often go on sale during the holiday events.
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LEGO Classic creative brick box
A big tub of colorful bricks with idea booklets. Kids build whatever they dream up.
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LEGO City set
Fire trucks, police stations and space bases. Build it, then play with it for months.
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LEGO Technic car
Real gears and working steering. The kind of build older kids are proud to display.
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LEGO Duplo starter set
Big bricks for little hands, ages 18 months and up. They still work with regular LEGO later.
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Snap Circuits electronics kit
Snap together real circuits that light up, buzz and spin. No soldering, and kids actually learn how electricity works.
Outdoor and active
Wheels and outdoor gear are worth watching for a price drop.
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Kids' scooter
Light-up wheels are a big hit. Add a helmet to make it a complete gift.
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Balance bike
Kids learn to balance first, so moving to a pedal bike later is much easier. No training wheels needed.
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Hoverboard (self-balancing scooter)
A big-ticket wish-list gift. Buy UL-certified only, and add a helmet and pads.
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Kids' trampoline (indoor)
A small trampoline with a handle burns off energy indoors, all winter long.
How to tell a real deal
- Look for the crossed-out price. Amazon shows the usual price next to the sale price. A real deal is usually at least 20% off.
- Check the stars and the number of reviews. Pick items with 4 stars or more and plenty of reviews. A cheap price on a poorly rated item is not a deal.
- Watch for the clock. Lightning deals have a timer and a "% claimed" bar. If you like it, add it to your cart before it sells out.
- Check the delivery date. Make sure it arrives before you need to wrap it.
- Buy early on the big stuff. The most popular deals often sell out on Black Friday morning.
Shopping for the grown-ups too? See the The Hard-to-Shop-For Guy and The Hard-to-Shop-For Gal Black Friday picks.