Catwoman Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I want to get some fidget toys for ds17, and if I could get a few in time for Easter, it would be great. (If I can't get them until after Easter, that's okay, too.) I see so many fidget cubes and spinners online, but I don't know which to order -- and many of them look suspiciously like the exact same items with different brand names. Ds already has quite a bit of Thinking Putty and Silly Putty, so I'm looking for some different things. I'm open to any and all suggestions! Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Rubber bands. You can even buy them in a ball. Check thinkgeek for more interesting suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thanks! I hadn't thought of getting him a rubber band ball. :) I will check ThinkGeek -- I hope they have something in the store so I don't have to deal with buying online from them. They're a nuisance with returns because if you buy online, you can't return the items to a store; you have to pay to ship them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Pop-a-Bean keychain A marble fidget Tactile beanbags or other bean bags (these weighted ones look great, but aren't available by Prime) Koosh ball Gyro Wheel Edited April 24, 2017 by MercyA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Do you mind sharing how your son uses these? During lectures/read alouds type of thing? We have one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Tangle-8800-Relax-Therapy/dp/B001EWC5M4/ref=pd_sim_21_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001EWC5M4&pd_rd_r=D56GA3DKRHTXKZ7AJW24&pd_rd_w=8Xhkn&pd_rd_wg=glLpj&refRID=D56GA3DKRHTXKZ7AJW24&th=1 Edited April 13, 2017 by cintinative 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Has anyone used these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFY5FN6/ref=twister_B06XZJWPTB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I wonder if it would do as they say and help focus issues?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Here are the two I recently purchased for my 17 year old recently and I've been using the chain one the most while he keeps the cube in his room. Both came relatively quick. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4UM7TJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5RQP2H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is the knock off brand and makes a little bit of clicking noise but not enough to be distracting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Do you mind sharing how your son uses these? During lectures/read alouds type of thing? We have one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Tangle-8800-Relax-Therapy/dp/B001EWC5M4/ref=pd_sim_21_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001EWC5M4&pd_rd_r=D56GA3DKRHTXKZ7AJW24&pd_rd_w=8Xhkn&pd_rd_wg=glLpj&refRID=D56GA3DKRHTXKZ7AJW24&th=1 He has the tangle thing -- I think the one you linked is larger than the one he has, though. :) Ds17 spends a lot of time on the computer and I noticed that he's always fidgeting with something on his desk, so I started buying things like Thinking Putty for him. The Thinking Putty gets to be a weird consistency after a while, so I'm trying to find alternatives. I don't think the fidget stuff helps him concentrate better. It just gives his hands something to do, if that makes any sense. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 He has the tangle thing -- I think the one you linked is larger than the one he has, though. :) Ds17 spends a lot of time on the computer and I noticed that he's always fidgeting with something on his desk, so I started buying things like Thinking Putty for him. The Thinking Putty gets to be a weird consistency after a while, so I'm trying to find alternatives. I don't think the fidget stuff helps him concentrate better. It just gives his hands something to do, if that makes any sense. :) Yes, makes perfect sense. My son is always fidgeting with remotes and drives me crazy with the noise. I also need something to do with my hands while reading or just sitting around talking and watching tv. The chain worked better than the tangle loop. I find myself playing with the cube while we are at OT sessions, more so than my son. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Puzzle Ball This got us through lines at disney last week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 We ordered this one. Actually two, one for DS2, one for a friend's bday gift. He loves it. So far, so good. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VV16BM6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 How very interesting. I never actually thought of doing this before, but DS would benifit, I think. When he reads on my iPad or Kindle, he messes with the cover constantly. It drives me bonkers! I'm like, "WHY can't you just READ without turning the cover into a pretzel?!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Oops quoted wrong one. We have the flat one with the ball bearings. Ours spins from the center part, and has 3 ball bearings that spin. We have something similar to this, made by a friend of a friend. It's quiet and fits in jeans pocket. Edited April 13, 2017 by PinkyandtheBrains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I bought a Wacky tracks toy years, maybe 20 years ago from Target I believe. I kept it with our road trip box of stuff. It's still in use today, as His son plays with it. I also had the tangle toy but he didn't like it as much and it is long gone. Wacky tracks are on Amazon. They do click when they are being manipulated, but it's not loud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 How about a grip strengthener? https://www.amazon.com/Gripmaster-Exerciser-Tension-5-Pounds-Finger/dp/B0006GBDZY/ref=sr_1_6?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1492055384&sr=1-6&keywords=grip+strengthener 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thank you so much for all of the suggestions! I'm checking them all out -- it's so hard to figure out which ones he would like, but at least most of them are reasonably priced so I can buy a variety and hope for the best. :) If anyone else has any ideas, please post them! THANKS AGAIN!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutamattatt Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I just bought this for DS12. I didn't "get" it, but he LOVES it and everyone who picks it up ends up fascinated by it! (Including me...who didn't "get" it!) :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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