Manipulating a fidget toy requires manual dexterity, which can help preserve motor skills

Fidget toys can help relieve stress and anxiety by providing a tactile outlet. The repetitive movements of fidgeting can be a displacement behavior that helps people calm down.

Fidget toys can help people stay focused and productive by satisfying their need for movement and sensory input.

Fidget toys can help people concentrate by redirecting restless energy. For example, a study found that students who used fidget spinners during class had a large increase in on-task behavior.

Fidget toys can provide physical, auditory, and visual stimulation, which can help soothe the mind and body.

Fidget toys can promote a sense of grounding and increased mindfulness.