Ultimate Fidget List

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Here’s a list of different types of fidgets that you can purchase or create, ranging from store-bought options to DIY ideas:

Store-Bought Fidgets

1. Fidget Spinners — Rotating tools that spin between fingers.

2. Fidget Cubes — Small cubes with various buttons, switches, and sliders.

3. Squishy Stress Balls — Soft, squeezable balls great for calming and focus.

4. Pop-It Toys — Silicone mats with bubbles you can push and “pop.”

5. Tangle Toys — Interlocking curved pieces that twist and turn.

6. Chewable Jewelry — Wearable silicone necklaces or bracelets designed for sensory input.

7. Magnetic Rings — Smooth, spinning magnetic rings for finger play.

8. Infinity Cube — A cube that can be folded and unfolded endlessly.

9. Marble in Mesh — A marble encased in a woven mesh sleeve, perfect for rolling or squishing.

10. Putty or Slime — Stretchable, moldable materials for tactile engagement.

Natural or Everyday Fidgets

1. Smooth Stones or Worry Stones — Polished stones you can rub or hold.

2. Pen Clickers — Standard pens with clickable tops or twist mechanisms.

3. Coins — Roll or flip coins between fingers.

4. Hair Ties — Stretch and twist them between fingers or wrists.

5. Keychains — Use dangling charms for tactile engagement.

6. Jewelry/Bracelets — Twirl rings, roll beads, or play with chain necklaces and bracelets.

DIY Fidgets

1. Paperclip Chains — Link paperclips together for a simple, tactile distraction.

2. Rubber Bands — Stretch and twist rubber bands around your fingers.

3. Homemade Stress Balls — Fill a balloon with flour, rice, or cornstarch, and tie it closed.

4. Beaded Bracelets — String beads on elastic or string; roll the beads for sensory input.

5. Bottle of Sand or Glitter — A sealed bottle filled with glitter or sand to shake and watch settle.

6. Keychain Fidgets — Attach small items like carabiners, small chains, or beads to a keyring.

7. Fabric Fidgets — Sew small beanbags or pockets filled with dried beans, rice, or lentils.

8. Velcro Strips — Stick adhesive Velcro to surfaces for a tactile and satisfying scratch.

9. Binder Clips — Open and close large binder clips for a simple hand workout.

10. Homemade Pop-Its — Use bubble wrap to mimic the satisfying “pop” of silicone toys.