The Best Fidget Toys for All Ages

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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BEST OVERALL

ZALIK

4-Pack Pop-It Rainbow Fidget Toys

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$6 AT AMAZON
Quiet

Easy to use

Very portable

Larger size and bright colors may not appeal to older kids
Everyone seems to have one of these pop-it fidget toys these days, and they come in a wide assortment of shapes and colors. Brightly colored but quiet overall, this is a simple fidget toy that can be used mostly to relax and de-stress.

And while they may seem relatively basic, anyone who’s played with this type of toy can attest that they’re fun for folks of all ages.
Key Specs

Age Range 3-12 years

Features Includes different shapes and soft, light builds are easy to take anywhere
BEST MAGNETIC FIDGET

FINGER ROCK

Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set

$15 AT AMAZON
Easy to use in a variety of ways

Caters to individual tastes with fun designs

Bulky and not as discreet as some other fidgets
This popular Amazon fidget toy comes in a number of cool designs that will appeal to tweens and teens. Wear one and spin it on your finger or stack them together in different ways.

You can even mix and match them with friends. And despite being engaging enough on their own, you can also use them while focusing on other work.
Key Specs

Age Range 12 and older

Features Stack and pair together in various ways and can use as a fidget spinner