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If you can’t make up your mind which fidget toy to buy for your child, then why not try a whole box of them? With over 30 adorable characters to collect, children will love trading with their friends and trying to find the more rare designs including metallic and glow in the dark. In terms of cuteness and character-based fun, these are some of the best fidget toys you can choose.

As well as the well-documented benefits of best fidget toys for neuro-diverse children with conditions such as ADD and autism, fidget toys have plenty of benefits for the neuro-typical, too, and are as helpful for adults as children. A few of the benefits include: One of the best fidget toys for lowering stress and helping to manage ADD and ADHD, the toy is made up of durable silicone and rust-resistant metal rings that can be ‘fidgeted’ in an infinite loop motion to relax the mind and promote wellbeing. We like the design of it, which looks cool enough for a teen to take to school or college. It looks more like a puzzle than a game. With so many on the market, it’s hard to know which are the best fidget toys for you and/or your children. The good news is that most are relatively inexpensive, so you can always invest in a few different toys and see what suits you or your child best. Well, that varies between types. Some are noisy, some are unsafe for young children, some aren't well-made, and some are easily destructible. That's why we recommend making a considered choice before purchasing using our list of the best fidget toys. What are the best fidget toys for anxiety?My daughter has ASD... She’s almost 15 and loves gadgets and building things. She loves Rubik’s Cubes and Sudoku.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Lovemusic33) Our verdict We scoured Mumsnet forums to find out which fidget toys our users rated highly - and which ones they weren’t impressed by. Expert opinions

This funky little cube is the perfect choice for children with ADHD or anyone who can’t keep their fingers still. What are the cons of fidget toys? I have bought the rings for DD. She likes fidget spinners.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter Lovemusic33) Our verdict I have a 10yo on the autism pathway who loves fidget toys. They're popular atm for children without SEN too."(Advice from Mumsnet user chiefcha) Our verdict

The Rubik’s Cube has been fascinating and frustrating us since 1980, and the appeal of this vintage fidget toy - created before fidget toys were even a thing - shows no sign of fading. We couldn't list the best fidget toys without mentioning the infamous fidget spinner. Fans of these silent, spinning fidget-conquerors will love honing their skills on the abeec Magnetic Rings Spinz. All you have to do is place two of the rings on your fingers, keeping the third one free to rotate and turn at ever-increasing speeds. This can take a little while to master, so a little patience is needed. My autistic son is nearly 10, he's a sensory seeker, he loves 'brain putty', also those cushions with flippy sequins, stretchy bands, wobble cushions, one of those pin things where you press your hand or face in it and it makes the shape on the other side, Rubik's cubes.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user WeJammin) Our verdict