50+ Best Cyber Monday Deals on Toys & Games for Kids of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter

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50+ Best Cyber Monday Deals on Toys & Games for Kids of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter

You can be the gift-giving hero for the kids in your life. Below, we’re rounding up the best bargains we’ve found on Wirecutter-approved delights for kids of all ages. You can also check out the Wirecutter Deals page , which always has the latest list of discounts on Wirecutter picks that meet our testing and pricing standards . 

Magna-Tiles Metropolis (110-Piece Set) — Pick Variant Amazon deal price: $98; street price: $130 Target deal price: $98; street price: $130

What we like: A tried-and-true favorite from our STEM toys guide. Magnets make cleanup a breeze. Vibrant colors and fun shapes help stimulate imagination. Endless possibility of shapes and designs to be made.

Other things to know: Larger version of our pick. Abstract and complicated shapes can be frustrating for early preschoolers.

Read our review of the best learning toys and STEM toys we love.

Hape All Season House (Furnished) — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $119; street price: $160

What we like: Bright, gender-neutral dollhouse. Open on all sides, with solid wood construction, and a child-safe paint finish.

Other things to know: More accessory sets can be purchased separately. Not the lowest price we've seen.

Read our review of the best gifts for 3-year-olds.

Hey Foly Sushi Fridge Magnets — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $10; street price: $13

What we like: 3D magnets look strikingly like real sushi. Staff favorite. Quirky party favor or gift.

Other things to know: Includes eight different sushi magnets.

Read our review of the best kids birthday party favors that aren’t junk.

PartySticks 8″ Glow Sticks — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $7; street price: $13

What we like: Fun and functional accessory for nighttime outings. Kids love them. A trick-or-treating favorite.

Other things to know: 100 for $7. Likely on sale because Halloween has come and gone.

Read more about our favorite tools for a tricked-out Halloween.

Smoko Tayto Potato Ambient Light — Staff Favorite Urban Outfitters deal price: $17 With store pickup, price reflects in cart; street price: $24

What we like: It's a potato. It's also a rechargeable ambiance light with three levels of brightness. Also, it's a potato.

Other things to know: Touch sensor. USB rechargeable. Price reflects in-cart. Select store pickup to avoid $7 shipping charge.  Potato.

Read our review of the best Christmas gifts for everyone on your list.

Lakeshore Learning Play & Explore Rocket — Upcoming Pick Lakeshore Learning deal price: $53; street price: $61

What we like: Upcoming pick in our guide to the best gifts for 2-year-olds. Includes two small astronaut figures and a rover. Multiple compartments in the three-level rocket. Collapses to an impressive but portable 16.5 inches in length.

Other things to know: Great for open-ended play. Use code 3717. Price includes shipping.

Read our review of the best gifts for 2-year-olds.

Lego Succulents 10309 — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50

What we like: Can be built as one central bunch or separated into individual "pots." Satisfying to put together. Breathes life into a windowless room.

Other things to know: Lego isn't just for kids! Deal matches previous low price.

Read our review of the best Lego.

Lego Star Wars Advent 2022 Calendar — Staff Favorite Walmart deal price: $36; street price: $45

What we like: Fun for kids (and grown-up Lego fans). Good alternative to sweets. Menagerie of mini-figures makes a festive holiday display when finished.

Other things to know: Save instructions for easier rebuilding. Includes Clone Trooper Commander, Battle Droid, C-3PO (Holiday), Darth Vader (Holiday), Snowtrooper, Luke Skywalker, Gonk Droid, and R2-D2 (Holiday) figures.

Read our review of the best advent calendars.

Lego Friends 2022 Advent Calendar 41706 — Staff Favorite Walmart deal price: $23; street price: $35

What we like: Fun for kids and adults. A good alternative to sweets. Builds the excitement for Christmas and keeps kids self-motivated. Makes a festive holiday display when finished.

Other things to know: Save build instructions (on back of the doors) and store them in a zip-top bag with the Lego for easier rebuilding. Down to a new low.

Read our review of the best advent calendars.

Lego Orchid 10311 — Pick Variant Walmart deal price: $40; street price: $50

What we like: Colorful, vibrant blossoms. Doesn't need to be watered. Part of the Lego Botanical Collection.

Other things to know: Gorgeous results, but a straightforward and repetitive build.

Read our review of the best Lego.

Lego Bonsai Tree — Our Pick Walmart deal price: $40; street price: $50

What we like: A great introductory build from Lego's Botanical Collection, part of Lego's portfolio of designs for grown-ups. Can build using classic green leaves, or beautiful pink cherry blossoms. Easily customizable with different leaf and bloom types.

Other things to know: Trunk can be a bit unsteady during building. 878 pieces.

Read our review of the best Lego flower sets.

Micro Mini Deluxe Scooter — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $76 with clipped on-page coupon; street price: $95

What we like: Our pick for toddlers is extremely stable and easy to use. Provides kids under 5 with a smooth ride that builds confidence and skills. Easy to set up and store. Weighs only 4 lbs.

Other things to know: Adjustable handlebar column might need frequent tightening. If adjustability doesn’t matter to you, the non-deluxe version is the same scooter. Clip the on-page coupon for the deal price.

Read our review of the best kids scooters.

REI Co-op Cycles REV 12 Kids' Balance Bike — Runner-Up REI deal price: $84; street price: $120

What we like: Air-filled rubber tires are grippy and shock-absorbing. Very low step-in height. Built-in seat grab handle. Wide and adjustable handlebar. Easy to assemble. Relatively light.

Other things to know: Lacks a quick-release seat post, brakes, and a footrest for gliding. Requires REI membership. Available in red and blue.

Read our review of the best balance bike.

REI Co-op Cycles REV 16 Kids' Bike — Top Pick REI deal price: $137; street price: $229

What we like: Lightweight and uncomplicated pedal bike with a sturdy aluminum frame. Top-notch paint job, welds, and components. Minimal assembly required. Smooth ride on and off pavement. Removable training wheels.

Other things to know: No quick release on seatpost. Handlebars are slightly narrow. A REI membership is required for this deal.

Read our review of the best first pedal bike.

Mudpuppy My ABC's Ring Flash Cards — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $11; street price: $13

What we like: Bold, colorful artwork that appeals to young ones. Letters and words in a legible, playful font. Great for helping kids identify objects.

Other things to know: Artwork by Amy Blay. 26 double-sided cards connected by a re-closable plastic ring.

Read our review of the best gifts for 2-year-olds.

Fisher-Price Jumperoo Baby Jumper — Top Pick Amazon deal price: $80; street price: $105

What we like: Safest jumper we found, and the only one that lets babies activate music and lights as they leap. Durable enough to last through multiple kids.

Other things to know: The AAP’s National Health and Safety Performance Standards recommend using jumpers only for a maximum of 15 minutes at a time, twice a day at most.

Read our review of the best baby bouncers and rockers.

Don't Let the Bugs Fall! Game — Staff Favorite Lakeshore Learning deal price: $17; street price: $20

What we like: Jenga-style stacking game for kids. Writer Caitlin Giddings says her 3-year-old loves every part of the game, including the rebuilding of the tower setup.

Other things to know: Can be difficult to play according to the exact instructions, but after you develop some loose and forgiving house rules, the game is fun and fast-paced. Price includes shipping.

Read our review of the best gifts for 3-year-olds.

Ravensburger Gravitrax Starter Set Marble Run — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $35; street price: $55

What we like: Engaging gift for an eight-year-old. Stack and arrange plastic disks to build complex marble-racing routes. Incorporates gravity, magnets, and kinetics. Feels more refined than the old classic tubular plastic marble runs.

Other things to know: Requires special metal marbles, replacements need to be ordered from Ravensburger.

Read our review of the best gifts for 8-year-olds.

Exploding Kittens Card Game — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $10; street price: $18

What we like: Great for kids ages 7 and older, and fun to play with the whole family. Popular cross between Apples to Apples and Russian Roulette.

Other things to know: We saw this game for an incredible $5 during a short-lived July sale, but we haven't seen it remotely that low (or this low) since.

Read our review of the best gifts for families.

Melissa & Doug 100-piece Safari Floor Puzzle — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $9; street price: $11

What we like: A puzzle we love for preschoolers. Over four feet long with 100 large, sturdy pieces. Beautifully detailed picture of African plains.

Other things to know: Not the best deal we've seen. Can also get two for $13. Also comes in dinosaur, solar system, and ocean themes.

Read our review of the best gifts for 3-year-olds.

Hasbro Games Trivial Pursuit Family Edition — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $12; street price: $17

What we like: The family version of a tried-and-true classic board game. Two decks of question cards—one for adults and one for kids, with corresponding levels of difficulty. The rules have been adjusted to speed up and shorten the game.

Other things to know: This edition requires players to travel around the board, answering questions on a variety of topics and earning different-color pie pieces along the way.

Sonic Colors: Ultimate - Nintendo Switch — Staff Favorite Walmart deal price: $20; street price: $33

What we like: A visually exciting 3D Sonic game. Unexpectedly delightful and fun to play or watch. Sensory overload but in the best way. Classic story: blue hedgehog fights bald scientist over precious gems while collecting gold rings.

Other things to know: Some revisiting to early levels, but not annoyingly so. Not as linear or direct as 2D Sonic levels but linear-like components.

Read our review of Switch games to help regulate your brain.

$50 Nintendo eShop Gift Card (Email Delivery) — Pick Accessory Costco deal price: $45 Costco membership required; street price: $50

What we like: Nice-to-have for Nintendo Switch owners, the most flexible pick in our game console guide. Essentially free money for purchases in the Nintendo eShop.

Other things to know: Redeemable at the Nintendo eShop for a single Nintendo account. Balance will transfer to any console connected to the account. Use code SSBY2A34.

Read our review of the best Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite accessories.

$100 Xbox Gift Card (Email Delivery) — Pick Accessory Newegg deal price: $87 With code BFDBY2A365; street price: $100

What we like: Purchase a $100 gift card for $87. Essentially free money—$13—for Xbox owners. Can be used to purchase games, apps, movies, TV shows, or devices from the Microsoft, Windows, and Xbox storefronts. Xbox Series X and Series S are both picks in our game console guide.

Other things to know: Use code BFDBY2A365 for deal price. Email delivery. Maximum of five gift cards per order.

Read our review of the best game consoles.

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller — Top Pick Lenovo deal price: $35 With code GAMERSAVER; street price: $50

What we like: Comfortable, familiar design. Smooth and responsive buttons. Built-in Windows compatibility for nearly all PC games that support controllers. Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity. Good audio from headset jack.

Other things to know: Requires AA batteries or an add-on rechargeable battery pack for wireless play. Nearly identical to the older Xbox One controller. Available in white, use code GAMERSAVER.

Read our review of the best PC gaming controller.

Tattly Temporary Tattoo Set — Staff Favorite Tattly deal price: $15; street price: $20

What we like: Vibrant colors and exquisitely detailed designs by well-known artists. Easy application. Great for kids of all ages. Plenty of options to appeal to various interests.

Other things to know: Includes a free sponge for application. Tattoos last on average 2 to 4 days. Use code HOLIYAY. Price includes shipping.

Read our review of the best stocking stuffer ideas for kids.

Flytreal Acrylic Clear Desk Organizer — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $15; street price: $19

What we like: Five cells can hold pencils, pens and, other small things like erasers and glue sticks. Made of sturdy acrylic.

Other things to know: An upcoming recommendation in our guide to the best gifts for 5-year-olds. On sale in the rainbow and whale patterns.

Read our review of the best gifts for 5-year-olds.

Koala Crate Kids Craft Subscription Box — Our Pick Kiwi Crate deal price: $5; street price: $24

What we like: Our craft-box subscription pick for preschoolers. Novel entertainment for little ones that doesn't involve the TV. Everything you need is included. A great outlet for unleashing creativity.

Other things to know: Comes with three activities each month. Use promo code PREVIEW for discount on first box.

Read our review of the best kids craft subscription boxes.

Paper Mate Gel Pens (Set of 14) — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $10; street price: $15 Walmart deal price: $10 With store pickup; street price: $15

What we like: Stepped-up school supplies that are functional. Fun colors. Recommended by Wirecutter senior staff writer (and former school librarian) Jackie Reeve.

Other things to know: Recommended in our guide to the best gifts for teachers.

Read our review of the best gifts for teachers.

Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Big Box Kit — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $14; street price: $17

What we like: Our top pick for tie-dye kits. A fun and crafty gift idea for younger kids. Includes squeeze bottles in 18 vibrant colors.

Other things to know: Gloves, rubber bands, and some step-by-step directions are included. Should make up to 36 projects.

Read our review of the best tie-dye kits.

Hanna Andersson Print Faux Shearling Lined Hoodie — Upcoming Pick Hanna Andersson deal price: $34; street price: $68

What we like: Super cozy. Hanna Andersson is a brand we love with cute patterns and styles.

Other things to know: Upcoming pick in our guide to the best gifts for 6-year-olds. Available in 6 patterns and sizes 2 to 12. Free shipping for a limited time.

Read our review of the best gifts for 6-year-olds.

Hanna Andersson Baby Rash Guard Suit (Baltic Blue/Wave) — Staff Favorite Hanna Andersson deal price: $21; street price: $35

What we like: Baby-exclusive variant of a rash-guard suit we like in our guide to kids beachwear. Cute. Durable. Long-sleeve one-piece design eliminates potential for riding up or sand getting in where it shouldn't. Convenient zipper feature for quick changes.

Other things to know: Available in Baltic Blue/Wave striped pattern. Also available in Fiji Flower/Tangy Red striped pattern for an additional $2.

Read our review of the best rash guards, swim suits, sun hats, and other beachwear for kids.

Hanna Andersson Classic Briefs (7-pack, Star Wars) — Our Pick Hanna Andersson deal price: $26; street price: $50

What we like: Our top-pick kids underwear, with a functioning fly. Modest, tag-free and comfy. 100% organic cotton. Long-lasting enough for little siblings to rewear.

Other things to know: Young Jedis will revere this Star Wars-themed set.

Read our review of the best underwear for kids.

Hanna Andersson Organic Cotton Long John Pajamas — Our Pick Hanna Andersson deal price: $24; street price: $46

What we like: Classic kids pajamas. Soft, thick, 100% cotton. Stand up to years of wear with color and elastic remaining intact. Available in a wide range of patterns and holiday-themed designs.

Other things to know: Kids sizes start at 0 to 3 months and go up to 14/16. Multiple patterns on sale. Free shipping.

Read our review of the best kids pajamas.

Primary Signature Kids Organic PJs  (Top)— Our Pick Primary Signature Kids Organic PJs (Bottom) — Our Pick Primary Signature Kids Organic PJs (Shorts) — Our Pick Primary deal price: $11 for a set with code GEARUP; street price: $32

What we like: Our pick for kids who are quickly growing out of clothes. Soft and sensory-friendly. Wide variety of colors. Sold as separates for mixing and matching.

Other things to know: Use code GEARUP. Deal roughly translates to $11 for a top and a bottom set. Kids sizes 2-14.

Read our review of the best kids pajamas.

Petite Plume Luxury Sleepwear (Navy Gingham Flannel) — Our Pick Petite Plume deal price: $54 BLACKFRIDAY22, price includes shipping; street price: $66

What we like: Luxe, old-timey kids pajama set. Soft, lightweight flannel construction with piping and pearl buttons. Grownup style in traditional Navy Gingham pattern.

Other things to know: Kids sizes start at 6-12 months and go up to 14 years. Adult sizes also available. Price includes shipping (free shipping over $125). Use code BLACKFRIDAY22.

Read our review of the best kids pajamas.

Boden Towelling Throw On (Jam Red/Ivory Stars) — Our Pick Boden deal price: $29 Price includes shipping; street price: $52

What we like: Clever, hoodie-like alternative to a children's beach towel. Made of terry cloth with a softly-lined hood. Keeps kids warm as they dry off. Lasts a couple of years.

Other things to know: Deal is for the Jam Red/Ivory Stars pattern, available in sizes 2-3 up to 7-8. (Other, non-deal patterns go up to tween sizes.) Price includes shipping.

Read our review of the best beachwear for kids.

Bogs Kids Winter Boots — Staff Favorite Bogs deal price: $72 OUTDOOR25; street price: $83

What we like: Great winter boots for kids. Recommended by our outdoor-school teacher experts. Waterproof, durable, and cushioned.

Other things to know: Available in sizes 7-13 for little kids and 1-6 for big kids. Use code OUTDOOR25.

Read our review of the best winter outdoor gear according to outdoor school teachers.

Sorel Kids Boots — Staff Favorite Sorel deal price: $72; street price: $95

What we like: Winter boots that will keep kids' feet warm and dry. Forest School founder Sally Anderson calls Sorel's kids boots "really awesome."

Other things to know: Multiple styles on sale. Available in youth and children's.

Read our review of the best winter outdoor gear according to outdoor school teachers.

Obermeyer Thumbs Up Mittens — Staff Favorite REI deal price: $20 With store pickup; street price: $25

What we like: Cozy mittens for snowy days, recommended by our outdoor-school teacher experts. Waterproof, durable, and cushioned. Great for younger kids.

Other things to know: Available in black and white, in multiple sizes. Opt for store pickup to avoid shipping fees.

Read our review of the best winter outdoor gear according to outdoor school teachers.

Speedo Jr. Hydrospex Classic Goggle (Blue/Clear) — Budget Pick Amazon deal price: $11; street price: $16

What we like: Our budget pick swim goggles for kids. No-frills option. Comfortable, uncomplicated eyepieces. Clear silicone helps reduce tunnel-vision effect.

Other things to know: Lacks adjustable or replaceable nose bridge. No adjustable ratchet strap. Doesn't offer the wide field of vision more expensive options may offer.

Read our review of the best swim goggles.

BOGO Babiators Sunglasses (Blue or Pink) — Our Pick Babiators deal price: $27 BOGO free, add two to cart, price includes shipping; street price: $40

What we like: Brightly colored aviator sunglasses for kids. Virtually unbreakable frames. Lenses can scratch, but don't shatter. 100% UVA and UVB protection. Free replacements within 1 year (you pay shipping) if registered.

Other things to know: Junior (ages 6 months to 2 years) and Classic (ages 3 to 5) sizes. Deepest discount is in blue/yellow and pink/yellow color combinations, but also available in solid black for an additional $4. Add two to cart, price includes shipping.

Gaiam Kids Yoga Mat — Staff Favorite Amazon deal price: $17; street price: $20

What we like: Cushier but lighter and easier to roll than our adult yoga mat picks. Cute patterns. We haven't noticed any fading or wear after a year of use.

Other things to know: Recommended for ages 5 to 8.

Read our review of the best gifts for 6-year-olds.

Primary Long-Sleeve Rash Guard — Staff Pick Primary deal price: $8 GEARUP; street price: $18

What we like: A staff pick for kids' rash guard. Light and silky feeling. Patterns not as gender-specific as many little-kid lines are. Good for warmer climates.

Other things to know: Available in children's sizes 2–12. Use code GEARUP.

Read our review of our favorite rash guards, swim suits, sun hats, and other beachwear for kids.

Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) + Echo Glow Bundle — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $41; street price: $75

What we like: The kids version of one of our Echo speaker picks, plus our favorite smart tabletop night-light. Echo Glow emits 16 different colors. Can also cue a countdown to bedtime. Echo Glow needs to be controlled by an Amazon Echo device, like the Echo Dot Kids.

Other things to know: Newest version of the Echo Dot Kids, choose between a dragon or an owl pattern. Includes parental controls, longer warranty (two years), and a year of Amazon Kids+ content.

Read our review of the best how to use smart lights to help your kids get to bed (and stay asleep).

Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $40; street price: $50

What we like: The best metal bento-style lunch box for kids. Conveniently compact but has a roomy and intuitive layout plus a totally leakproof silicone seal. Dishwasher-safe in the top rack. Proved more durable in our own long-term testing than the plastic Bentgo Fresh.

Other things to know: Amazon reviewers have complained about broken clasps and hinges. Comes with a five-year warranty.

Read our review of the best kids lunch boxes.

Takeya Actives Kids Insulated Water Bottle With Straw Lid (14 ounces, Atlantic Blue) — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $18; street price: $22

What we like: A great stainless steel water bottle pick for older kids. Spout lid is easy to open and close securely. Insulated. Durable.

Other things to know: Available in Atlantic Blue. Doesn't match previous lows, but street price has risen.

Read our review of the best kids water bottles.

Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush — Also Great Walmart deal price: $20 With store pickup; street price: $30

What we like: Our pick if your child doesn’t like the sensations produced by a vibrating toothbrush. Recharges by plugging into a base, and replacement heads are among the more affordable of the brushes we tested. Has a two-minute timer.

Other things to know: Significantly more noisy than our top picks. Opt for store pickup to avoid shipping fees.

Read our review of the best electric toothbrush for kids.

Butter London Ladies Who Brunch Nail Lacquers Set — Staff Favorite Butter London deal price: $34 Price reflects in cart, includes shipping; street price: $46

What we like: Goes on smoothly with ideal thickness and opacity. Resists chipping and stays fresh-looking for a long time. Wide range of colors.

Other things to know: Free of formaldehyde and parabens. Not tested on animals. Set includes 6 mini bottles. Price reflects in cart, includes shipping.

Read our review of the best gifts for teens.

$100 Chasing Paper Digital Gift Card — Staff Favorite Chasing Paper deal price: $80; street price: $100

What we like: A gift card to one of our favorite removable wallpaper retailers. Great for teens so they can transform their space and make it their own. Wide variety of whimsical, arty, and abstract patterns. Relatively easy to install.

Other things to know: Made with fume-free latex ink. Can also be used to buy removable stickers, chalkboard panels, and other wall decor. Price reflects in cart.

Read our review of the best gifts for teens.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 — Our Pick Amazon deal price: $110; street price: $120

What we like: Best instant photo printer. Ultra-portable—smaller than a deck of cards. Quickly delivers vibrant, Polaroid-like credit-card-sized images.

Other things to know: Simple mobile app setup. Among the smallest and lightest printers we tested.

Read our review of the best instant photo printer.

Fujifilm Instax Link Wide Instant Photo Printer — Also Great Amazon deal price: $120; street price: $150

What we like: Produces the same bold and beautiful look that the our top pick, the Mini Link, does but on film about twice the width. Though the printer itself is a tad larger, it’s still small enough to tote around.

Other things to know: Printer measures 5.6 by 5 by 1.3 inches (WDH) and weighs 14 ounces with film. Images we printed on the Link Wide were darker and less detailed than prints from dye-sub printers.

Read our review of the best instant photo printer.

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