Fidget toy

A fidget toy or fidget is typically a small object used for pleasant activity with the hands (manual fidgeting or stimming). Some users believe these toys help them tolerate anxiety, frustration, agitation, boredom, and excitement. They are also commonly used by those with sensory difficulties. Fidget toys have uses in both therapeutic and educational settings, although some controversies about their safety and effectiveness have been brought up over the years.

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