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The Viral Fidget & Sensory Toys Every Aussie Kid Wants Right Now
Pop-its, squishies, stress balls, putty and sensory smooshos — all the toys going viral, in stock across 7 NSW stores.
Fidget toys had their big moment a few years ago — and then they quietly took over every school bag, pencil case and birthday party in the country. They are still going. If anything, the category has gotten bigger, weirder and more fun.
Pop-its in every shape imaginable. Jumbo squishy balls that change colour in your hand. Stress dolls you can squeeze into tiny shapes. Putty that looks like planets. Plush ball jellies you flatten and reset over and over.
At The Base Warehouse we carry over 100 fidget and sensory toys across our 7 NSW stores, and honestly, the category does not slow down. This guide walks you through the ones kids cannot put down right now, what they are actually good for, and how to pick the right one for a gift, a party favour bag or just a treat.
Why fidget and sensory toys are so big again
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Affordable
Most of our range sits between $4 and $25 — perfect add-on, reward or party favour.
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Tactile
Kids want something to squish, pop, stretch or squeeze. Screens don't scratch that itch.
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Focus & calm
Teachers, OTs and parents use fidget toys as regulation tools for kids who need sensory input.
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Genuinely fun
Quiet, portable, no batteries. Great for car trips, waiting rooms, classrooms and plane flights.
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The 10 fidget & sensory toys kids are obsessed with
These are the ones flying off our shelves right now. Grouped by style so you can see what fits the kid you are shopping for.
🌈 Pop-it fidgets (the trend that refuses to die)
Pop Fidget Dice Game Butterfly
$14.99
Double-sided 22cm pop-it with a dice game built in. Play head-to-head or pop solo. Serious replay value.
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Backpack Pop It Fidget Toy
$21.99
Full rainbow pop-it shaped like a mini backpack — real strap, real zip. Kids actually carry stuff in it.
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Squid Game Pop It
$14.99
22cm pop-it in the squid game shapes. Pure playground clout for the 8–12 bracket.
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🌟 Squishies, stress balls & Smooshos
Smooshos Jumbo Galaxy Ball
$13.99
12cm squishy jumbo ball with a galaxy swirl inside. Squeeze, squash, drop — it bounces back. Sensory gold.
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Smooshos Jumbo Colour Change Ball
$13.99
Changes colour in your hand from body heat. Younger kids never stop checking it.
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Smooshos Jumbo Dino Ball
$11.99
Same squishy format with a dino twist. Huge favourite with the 5–9 crowd.
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Smooshos Jumbo Monsterlings Ball
$11.99
Little monster characters suspended inside. Weirdly satisfying — trust us.
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Koolface Stress Happy Doll
$13.99
12.5cm squishy happy-face doll you can squeeze into every shape. For kids who chew pencil lids.
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Jumbo Glitter Squishy Bubble Ball
$11.99
Glitter-filled squishy orb. Very visual, very calming. The "watch the glitter settle" effect is unreal.
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🌍 Putty, slime & tactile sensory play
Planet Putty Mars
$4.99
Stretchy tactile putty themed as planets. $5 pocket money, high repeat play. Show bag gold.
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Rainbow Soup Slime
$11.99
Bright rainbow slime for the full sensory experience. Messy in the best possible way.
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Squeeze Me Plush Cartoon Animals
$5.99
10cm memory-foam plush. Soft squeeze, cartoon faces, assorted designs. The under-$6 crowd-pleaser.
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Are fidget toys actually good for kids?
Short answer: yes, when used well.
Occupational therapists use fidget toys as regulation tools for kids who need sensory input to focus — kids with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or just kids who struggle to sit still. The movement gives the brain something to do while the rest of them gets on with the task.
For neurotypical kids, fidget toys are just fun, calming and portable. They help on long car rides, in waiting rooms, during homework, and on airplanes. They do not replace play — they support it.
The thing to watch is the "one for every day of the week" trap. Rotate them. Kids habituate fast. If a fidget toy is always in reach, it stops being useful and just becomes clutter. Store a few, bring them out as needed, and the sensory benefit stays intact.
Gifting, party favours & school-pack ideas
Fidget and sensory toys punch well above their price point for gifting. A few angles that work:
🎂 Birthday party favours
A $4-$6 fidget toy per kid blows any lolly bag out of the water. Mix putty, small squishies and pop-it keychains.
🍎 End-of-year teacher gifts
A stress ball or squishy doll with a card — small, thoughtful, actually used (not another mug).
⭐ Reward jars
Putty and keychain-sized fidgets at $3.99-$5.99 — perfect "earn it" rewards for chore charts.
🎁 Show bags & stocking fillers
Plush ball jellies, mini pop-its, putty — the "fill-the-bag" category. Cheap, colourful, used.
🎒 School sensory kits
A small squishy, a textured ball and a bit of putty in a pencil case — regulation tools that travel quietly.
Where to buy fidget & sensory toys across NSW
You can grab everything in this guide online at thebasewarehouse.com.au/collections/fidget-sensory-toys — online inventory ships from our Gregory Hills warehouse.
Or walk into any of our 7 NSW stores — Gregory Hills, Erina Fair, Lake Haven, Tuggerah, Menai, Wagga Wagga and Bankstown. Most fidget stock is on open shelves so kids can have a squeeze before you commit. (Brookvale opening early July — details below.)
FAQ
What is the most popular fidget toy right now?
Pop-its are still the top seller by volume, especially larger formats like the Pop Fidget Dice Game and the Backpack Pop It. Smooshos squishy balls are a close second.
Are fidget toys good for kids with ADHD or autism?
Many families and OTs use them as sensory regulation tools. They are not a treatment, but they help some kids focus, self-soothe and stay settled. Every kid is different — trial a few formats (putty, pop-its, squishies) and see what suits.
What age are fidget toys suitable for?
Most of our fidget range suits kids 3+. Smaller pieces and some slime/putty products are 5+ or 8+. Always check the age guide on the pack, especially if younger siblings are in the house.
Are pop-its still trending in 2026?
Yes. The format has evolved — dice games, backpacks, character shapes — but the core pop-it is still one of the most-asked-for fidget toys in store.
What is the cheapest fidget toy you sell?
Around $3.99 for small novelty fidgets like Slap & Grab Hands and planet putty. Under $10 gets you most squishy balls and plush fidgets.
Can I buy fidget toys in-store at all The Base Warehouse locations?
Yes — the full fidget and sensory range is available at all 7 of our stores: Gregory Hills, Erina Fair, Lake Haven, Tuggerah, Menai, Wagga Wagga and Bankstown. Most stock sits on open shelves so kids can have a squeeze before you commit.
Fidget and sensory toys are not a trend anymore — they are a category. They sit somewhere between toy, regulation tool and impulse buy, and that makes them one of the best-value things you can put in a kid's hand for under $20.
If you want something today, walk into any of our 7 stores and the shelves will have something that works. If you are shopping for a party, a birthday, a classroom, or a sensory kit, the online range has over 100 options delivered Australia-wide.
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7 NSW stores right now — with one more opening soon.
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The Base Warehouse Tuggerah
Building C, 9 Bryant Drive
Tuggerah NSW 2259
Full fidget, sensory, party, confectionery and homewares range in stock. Serving Central Coast alongside Erina Fair and Lake Haven.
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The Base Warehouse Brookvale
Northern Beaches — Sydney
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