Best Fidget Toys have become all the rage in recent years. From occupational therapy offices to classrooms to work meetings, these items have spread like wildfire for their usefulness in keeping busy hands and minds focused, as well as for the simple fact that they’re just plain fun. But what exactly makes one fidget toy better than another? And what kinds of things do we need to know prior to purchasing one (or a dozen) for the kiddos in our lives? For this, we’ve turned to Caitlin Sanschagrin, an occupational therapist and cofounder of Bright SpOT Pediatric Therapy, serving Texas’ greater Austin area.
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Key Specs
Age Range 3-12 years Features Includes different shapes and soft, light builds are easy to take anywhere 
Key Specs
Age Range 12 and older Features Stack and pair together in various ways and can use as a fidget spinner
