Fidget toy

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A "flippy chain" type fidget toy
A fidget spinner

A fidget toy or fidget is typically a small object used for pleasant but purposeless activity with the hands (manual fidgeting or stimming). Some users believe these toys help them tolerate anxiety, frustration, agitation, boredom, and excitement.[1] They are also commonly used by those with sensory difficulties.[2]

Fidget objects such as worry beads have long existed, but the types and popularity have dramatically increased since the fad for fidget spinners in 2017.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Jaffe, Ali (2017-06-05). "Quit Worrying, Fidget Toys Have Been Around Forever". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  2. ^ Morse, Barbara (2023-11-02). "Exploring the benefits of fidget toys in enhancing focus and coping skills for children". WJAR. Providence, Rhode Island. Retrieved 2024-04-16.