The best Black Friday kids’ deals according to Reviewed parents

When people see my twins and I out in public and say "You have your hands full" they're probably not thinking about the endless parade of toy trucks, sippy cups, stray socks, and crayons that I'm constantly picking up and putting away. From diapers and crib sheets to bike helmets and backpacks, kids need a lot of stuff.

Since I have to buy doubles of everything, I'm always on the lookout for a good deal on kids' products that are durable and functional. When shopping Black Friday sales, there are always a ton of baby and kids' products on sale—to help get you started, here are 10 that are have been tested by, or are actually used by, parents at Reviewed.

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1. Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet

The Amazon Fire HD 10 kids tablet didn't earn our best overall award for no reason—it's easy to use, has a 12-hour battery life, and comes with an included case for tiny, clumsy hands. The sound quality on videos and music is high-quality and the colors on the display are crisp and bright.

Oh yeah, and each Fire tablet comes with a year of Amazon Kids+, which provides access to more than 20,000 apps, games, videos, books, and other content. Both the Fire HD 10, and the slightly smaller Fire HD 8, are on sale for Black Friday, which means you can score a durable tablet for your kid and access a ton of free content for up to $75 off.

2. Bentgo Kids Chill Lunchbox

With a built-in ice pack, the Bentgo Kids Chill lunchbox excels at keeping foods fresh and cool. The freezable layer nests between the interior and exterior layers, protecting food from spoiling, and it's easy to pop it out to refreeze. The bento tray can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher, making clean up quick, though the exterior box should be hand-washed to maintain the seal created by the rubber runners. We found this Bentgo to be easy to open, durable, and best for kids ages three to seven.

3. Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bag

Here is a short list of what I have used Stasher's reusable silicone bags for, so far: make up and toiletries for an overnight trip, crayons and Post-it notes to keep in my purse for quick coloring sessions, Goldfish crackers for car rides, batteries and charging cables for electronic toys, half-eaten apples, and a travel first aid kit with bandaids and children's Tylenol. Stasher bags are good for sturdy food storage, and so much more. They can be microwaved, put in an oven or dishwasher, and will even sous vide. With various sizes and colors, it's worth stocking up on several whenever there's a sale.

4. Delta Children Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller

If you have multiple kids who need a seat in a stroller, look no further than our best value choice, the Jeep Ultralight Side x Side by Delta Children. When we tested it, the Jeep Ultralight was easy to assemble, easy to fold, and easy to travel with. The stroller can be collapsed with one swift movement and carried with a shoulder strap, and the front wheels lock to provide stability on rough terrain. There is ample room under the seats for storage, and two individual swivel bars across the front make it easy to get each child in and out. Runners should check out the Thule Urban Glide 2, which comes in both a single or a double version; we found it easy to handle across smooth pavement and bumpy trails.

5. Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat

One of the most important first purchases you'll make for your child is their infant car seat. It can feel particularly intimidating to research and purchase something that is so vitally important to your child's safety and well-being. Our best value infant car seat, the Chicco KeyFit 35, is what I used for both my twins until they hit the weight limit. Believe me when I say that we put those two KeyFit's through some serious real-life stress tests, and they were impressively durable and remarkably easy to install (even in our small sedan).

6. Contours Journey GO Baby Carrier

There is a remarkable relief that comes from being able to strap a newborn to your chest so you can use both hands to wash dishes, shop for groceries or... type out an article for work. A baby carrier is great for fussy babies, too; I wore my son in various carriers for several weeks while he struggled with colic and it was a lifesaver. Our best overall baby carrier, the Contours Journey GO, earned high marks for its 5-in-1 design, UPF 25+ sunshade, and for being breastfeeding friendly. For Black Friday, the Journey GO is a substantial 46% off.

7. Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack

It takes an insane amount of time to get ready to go anywhere with kids—and it doesn't seem to matter if they're 18 weeks old or much older. One of my biggest timesaving ideas was filling a diaper bag with all my commonly needed essentials (diapers, wipes, spare onesies and socks, pacifiers) and stashing it in the back of the car. It's well worth it to have a fully packed kit just hanging out in the trunk or backseat when someone suddenly needs a bandaid or a wipe down.

Our best overall diaper bag, the Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack, has a classic look and comes in seventeen shades. It has pockets for bottles, an easy access pass through for wipes, and can even carry a laptop. The variety of pockets makes it easy to carry a full day's worth of supplies, and the padded shoulder straps and handles give you two ways to carry it.

8. Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RC-6 Blaster

A Nerf war is an easy way to get kids to burn off energy outside—and this Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RC-6 Blaster has held the position of best overall on our list for a long time. Easy to use, quick to load, and easy to accurately shoot, the RC-6 proved fun for all ages during our testing. It's also reasonably priced, which makes it easy to stock up on more darts, or get more than one in order to have a truly epic Nerf battle.

9. Melissa & Doug Toys

Look, Melissa & Doug toys are just great. Uncomplicated, well-built and somehow still endlessly entertaining, they're a favorite in my household. The Pull-Back Vehicles were given to my twins when they were small, and are somehow still running smoothly across floorboards years later despite being banged, tossed, and driven down stairwells, and the Dust! Sweep! Mop! set survived a few outdoor cleaning sessions (including being left out in the rain). Other Reviewed parents have expressed their delight at how much their kids enjoyed the Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter, but we all agree that they're an investment so it's well worth grabbing them anytime there's a sale.

10. Nanit Baby Monitor

Nanit's Flex Multi Stand Baby Monitor is our best overall video baby monitor for several reasons: it offers an easy setup, a user friendly app, high resolution views of a crib from a smartphone, can offer a split-screen function for those with two children, and also features a night light, and temperature, and humidity readings. It also works with a breathing band or wearable to count breaths and send the data to your smartphone and it's even compatible with Amazon devices.