Must-Have Fidget Toys

Gadgets, toys and jewelry help soothe kids’ nerves while expending anxious energy, which is more important than ever with pandemic and remote learning stress.

We asked The Toy Insider to share its top picks for sensory-friendly fidget toys that will keep kids engaged while helping calm nerves. Here are a few of expert suggestions:

 

 

Simpl Dimpl

This keychain boasting colorful silicone fidget buttons easily clips to a backpack, keys or purse.
Simpl Dimpl, Fat Brain Toys. $4.95

Buffalo Games

This bubble popping and learning game helps your littles learn letters, spelling and numbers.
Chuckle & Roar Pop It Letters & Numbers, Buffalo Games. $7.99.

HASBRO

Twist, stretch and knead pliable putty that gets stretchier as it warms up in your hand.
Play Doh Putty, Hasbro. $9.99

 

TOYSMITH

Grip, snap and squeeze the colors of the rainbow with this palm-sized fidget toy.
Snapperz, Toysmith. $4.99.

 

Want something a little more discreet that isn’t a toy? We recommend this fidget jewelry like this piece:

Patti + Ricky

A pretty wire-wrapped ring with silver, rose gold and yellow gold-filled beads makes it easy to discreetly fidget.
Deva Fidget Ring by Love, Dawne. $25.

 

For more toy recommendations, head to The Toy Insider.

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