If your child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [1] (ADHD) or anxiety, you're probably always spotting them fidgeting, restlessly tapping feet on the floor or fingers on the desk. And if they're doing that at home, they're doing it at school. That's where fidget toys can help a child (or adult) who has a hard time focusing.
While a fidget toy might bring up images of the famous (and sometimes controversial [2]) fidget spinner, there are a variety of other fidget toys to fit your child's needs — from cubes they can click to plastic tubes they can pull to a tiny little bean pod they can squeeze (how cute is it?). Calm your child's body and ease their mind with these 17 must-have toys.
Fisher-Price My First Fidget Cube
If you're looking for the perfect fidget toy for your baby or toddler, the Fisher-Price My First Fidget Cube [4] ($8) is the perfect fit. It has six sides of play with a variety of activities. The cube is sized just right for babies to grasp and explore the different textures, colours, and sounds.
EliveBuy Flying Fidget Spinner
Want a fidget toy that doubles as a tiny drone? The EliveBuy Flying Fidget Spinner [5] ($16) works as both a traditional handheld fidget spinner and an interactive game. With a quick flip of the switch, the fidget spinner turns into a fun, flying toy with four flying modes to enjoy.
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys
The Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys [6] ($9) snap and click into five different positions and can be used to build on each other.
Fidgeteez Marble Fidget Toy
Your child can bend, twist, pull, and roll the Fidgeteez Marble Fidget Toy [7] ($8) to help relieve stress. It's the perfect classroom toy because it doesn't make any noise.
Tangle Therapy
From the classroom to home to a doctor's appointment, the Tangle Therapy Fidget Toy [8] ($8, originally $13) is made to relax your little one's mind and provide the ultimate hand therapy.
Anpole Fidget Bean Toy
If your kid is not into a typical-looking fidget toy, the Anpole Fidget Bean Toy [9] ($10) is right for him or her. Squeezing the tiny bean pod to release the pea inside relieves stress and increases focus.
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget
The Impresa Products 5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget [10] ($10) doubles as a sensory toy. It promotes increased focus and stress reduction as your kid stretches, pulls, twirls, wraps, and squeezes the noodles.
Vivahouse Fidget Spinner
One of the most well-known fidget toys, the hand spinner will keep your kid's hands busy and her mind relaxed. The Vivahouse Fidget Spinner [11] ($7) is travel-friendly, quiet, and effective. It's perfect for children with autism, ADD, ADHD, or anxiety.
Think Ink Pen & Fidg-a-ma-jig Gift Set
The Think Ink Pen & Fidg-a-ma-jig Gift Set [12] ($25) makes the perfect discreet solution for fidgeting at school. It offers a flexible pen barrel, sliding magnetic clip, and spinnable sphere top.
Chemstar Fidget Cube Decompression Ring
With its convenient ring design, the Chemstar Decompression Ring [13] ($10) fits perfectly in a small hand. Your children can use any of the six sides (with dials, buttons, and spinners) to fidget their worries away.
Möbii Small Mobius Hand Fidget Toy
The Möbii Small Mobius Hand Fidget Toy [14] ($10) is so small. The aluminium rings, which your child can spin and rotate around endlessly, shape to look like a tiny knot. The toy promotes dexterity and alleviates anxiety.
Baleauty 3 Set Moon Drop Fidget Desk Toy
Improve your child's focus, eliminate stress, and easily help them pass time with the Baleauty 3 Set Moon Drop Fidget Desk Toy [15] ($19). Kids can stack, flip, slide, or spin this magnetic toy while studying.
Small Fish Infinity Cube Fidget Toy
The Infinity Cube Fidget Toy [16] ($10) is an awesome handheld fidget cube for fidgeters of all ages. Its compact size allows your children to throw it in their pockets so they can take it with them anywhere. The cube will help improve hand and finger movements as it relieves hyperactivity, restlessness, and agitation.
Tom's Fidgets Flippy Chain Fidget Toy
The Tom's Fidgets Flippy Chain Fidget Toy [17] ($8) is durable and heavy-duty for serious fidgeters. Your child can spin and spin the two keychain rings for hours without drawing attention to herself. It's sleek and silent, and it comes in a variety of colours.
Zuru Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs
Your little ones can glide, flip, roll, and click away their stress and anxiety with the Zuru Fidget Cube [18] ($25), a small gadget that fits right in the palm of their hands.
Dingjin Roller Chain Fidget Toy
The Dingjin Roller Chain Fidget Toy [19] ($4) is made of six stainless chain links that come together with rolling silicone bands. It's perfect for fidgeting at school because it's quiet, portable, and easily concealable.
Duomishu Anti-Anxiety Fidget Spinner
The unique Duomishu Anti-Anxiety Fidget Spinner [20] ($17, originally $26) is based on the Chaos Theory, using a double pendulum and random motion to create unique movements. Your little one will be able to flip it, spin it, or balance it, helping him to release energy, relax, and stay awake.