by Laura Falin posted in Products

I have a few fidgeters in this family.
We try to get plenty of exercise and to have items around that the kids can play with and get that tactile input they crave (I love this article on fidget toys and why your kid's brain loves them, if you want to learn more).
Since a lot of these toys are small, they make great stocking stuffers this holiday season! Check out a few of our favorites here:

1. Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty
This stretchy putty comes in the coolest colors - iridescent shades of purple and pink and green...metallic hues like silver and gold. There's even Magnetic Thinking Putty and glow-in-the dark putty. You'll probably try to steal it from your kids at some point.
Buy it: $14.87/3-pack of mini tins
2. Hohner Kids Mini Rainmaker
Fun to watch and soothing to listen to, this 8-inch rainmaker helps toddlers and older kids work on gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory development. Like a calm-down jar, it can be a good toy to help over-stimulated kids wind down.
Buy it: $8.99

3. Monkey Noodles
These stringy toys stretch from 10 inches up to 8 feet when pulled, then bounce back to their original shape and size. Kids can pull, wrap, twirl, and squeeze them and they provide sensory and tactile stimulation. Each set comes with a 5-pack of various colors.
Buy it: $7.99

4. Superhero Fidget Spinners
If you have an elementary school child or older, I'm guessing you have several fidget spinners already. But I ...