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I'm a Parenting Editor and I Think These Are the Only 12 Toy Deals Worth Shopping on Cyber Monday

We're talking up to 55% off the kid-tested picks that won our Toy Awards.

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Elizabeth Berry / Good Housekeeping

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Trust me, I know: It's easy to get swept away by all the Cyber Monday deals. But one thing I've learned after years of being Good Housekeeping's parenting editor: The money you save doesn't matter if you don't actually use the thing you buy. This is especially true for toys. Anything that doesn't catch a kid's fancy just winds up tossed to the side.

But the good news is that, when shopping for gifts for kids, you don't always have to choose between a good price and a great toy. Take, for instance, our 2024 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award winners. These were vetted by experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, then handed over to real kids to make sure they're actually fun to play with. When all was said and done, 100 toys earned the honor this year — and many of them are on sale right now.

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1

Monopoly GO!

Monopoly GO!

If you and the kids spend cold days inside playing board games, Monopoly GO! will revitalize game night. Designed to last only 15 minutes, players roll their dice all at the same time for total chaos — and you can use the included code to play via the app as well. Ages 8+

2

Sky Castle Sticki Rolls Sticki Station

Sticki Rolls Sticki Station
Credit: Sky Castle

What's better than collecting stickers in sticker books? Wearing them as part of an accessory! The beads on these necklaces and bracelets are actually rolled-up sets of 10 stickers kids can tear off, use and share. There are also regular beads kids can use in their designs. Ages 5+

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3

Ravensburger Ravensburger RAV GraviTrax Junior Start.-Set L Jungle 27499

Ravensburger RAV GraviTrax Junior Start.-Set L Jungle 27499
Now 10% Off
Credit: Ravensburger

This deluxe 100-piece set allows a creative kid to build a truly beautiful marble maze, one that parents might be happy to leave out on the table. It fosters planning and patience and, thanks to the animal characters, also encourages imaginative play. Ages 3+

4

Disney Lorcana TCG Gateway

Lorcana TCG Gateway
Credit: Disney

Lorcana is a strategy card game similar to Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering, only the cards and quests are Disney-themed. Since the rules are dense, the Gateway set makes it easier to learn by introducing players to different types of cards a little at a time. "I like how it uses classic Disney characters but encourages kids to use strategy and logic," one parent of an 8-year-old said, and most of the testers remarked about the beauty of the artwork on the cards. Ages 8+

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5

Gabby's Dollhouse Celebration Dollhouse

Celebration Dollhouse
Now 37% Off
Credit: Gabby's Dollhouse

This 25-inch-tall dollhouse has six rooms plus a hidden attic. It makes sounds from the show and comes with a Gabby figure and accessories. Testers loved all the extra features this had, like a chute for packages and a "Cat-a-vator" inside to get Gabby from floor to floor. Ages 3+

6

Make It Real LinXo Creator Set

LinXo Creator Set
Now 20% Off
Credit: Make It Real

For older kids who love the DIY aesthetic and crafting their own masterpieces, this set lets them unleash their creativity. It comes with 650 flexible pieces that can link together to make 13 different projects, including bracelets and figures. "I loved the creatures that you could make," one 12-year-old tester said. "I thought the lizard was adorable. The little pieces come together and make a great big puzzle." Ages 6+

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7

Disney Junior Splash & Glow Ariel

Splash & Glow Ariel
Now 70% Off
Credit: Just Play

Ariel takes center stage with this doll, which lights up, sings and spouts water like a fountain. "It held up well and she brought it home after a week at the beach and continues to play with it at home," one parent tester said. Ages 3+

8

LEGO DUPLO Buildable People with Big Emotions

DUPLO Buildable People with Big Emotions
Now 20% Off
Credit: LEGO

This DUPLO set comes with five different faces with different emotions — a good way to kickstart a conversation about feelings — and kids can use them as a starting point for building their own people. “This set really enhances his creativity and playtime, allowing him to mix and match characters to fit his imaginative stories,” one parent said. “The versatility of these buildable people has truly made playtime more dynamic and fun for him.” Ages 3+

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9

Cry Babies Bella's Morning Routine

Bella's Morning Routine
Now 33% Off
Credit: Cry Babies

Feed her, brush her teeth and comb her hair — she'll clap after each activity, and do a little dance when she's done and ready to head out the door. "[My child] asked about the doll before she went to bed and it was the first thing she picked up this morning," one parent of a 5-year-old said. "My 3-year-old son also went straight for the doll in the morning and started to feed her. They both loved when she clapped!" Ages 3+

10

Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow

Sticker Wow
Credit: Melissa & Doug

For occasions when you need just a little something, this activity pad can be just the thing. The sticker stamper comes loaded with hundreds of stickers, and the pad has little games and challenges that make good use of the stickers. One parent remarked: "It was so easy to use and kept her entertained; great for travel!" In addition to the dog, it comes in other shapes and themes, including a dinosaur, unicorn and tiger. Ages 3+

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11

Skillmatics Guess In 10 Disney

Guess In 10 Disney
Now 20% Off
Credit: Skillmatics

This game works like "20 Questions," only you only get 10! The cards each have a Disney character on them that players have to guess. Testers appreciated how this made for a quick and easy family game night. "She loved how easy the game is to understand," one parent said. "You can play it almost immediately after opening the box." Ages 6+

12

KiwiCo Panda Crate

Panda Crate
Credit: KiwiCo

This one is a subscription: Toys tailored to a baby's age and stage arrive every two months when you sign up. The $50 subscription comes with up to seven toys, but there are bigger plans you can choose, too. Parents appreciated how the crate helped them understand their baby's milestones. Ages 0+

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Marisa LaScala
Senior Parenting & Relationships Editor

Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky. 

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