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22 Unique Ways to Use a Pop It Fidget Toy

Pop it fidget toys on desk

 updated

 January 14, 2026

If you’re asking how to use a customized pop it fidget toy, you’re not alone. The best part about push pop fidget toys is that they can be used repeatedly. Plus, they’re multi-functional. While they are most commonly used and known to be a game or stress reliever, the uses of the push pop bubble fidget go beyond that. From a coaster to a plant tray, or educational aid, here are 22 uses for the popular custom fidget toy:

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Stress reliever

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Fidget toy for anxiety

According to Sensory Edge, “by giving individuals something to keep their hands busy, fidget toys can have a calming effect.” Giving away customized pop it toys can send a positive message that your organization cares about employees, customers, or students and encourages stress relief and self-care.

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Coaster

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Frisbee

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A game, such as:
  • Players take turns pressing down any number of bubbles they wish in a single row. Each player can press 1 piece at a time or can press multiple as long as they are connected in the same row. The player who presses down the last bubble loses.
  • Hide a marble or pompom under one of the bubbles, flip the toy over, and see how many bubble pops it takes for your opponent to correctly guess which one it’s under.

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Jar opener

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Sensory tool

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Earring holder

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Ice cube tray

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Potholder

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Educational aid, such as:
  • Reinforce students’ knowledge of counting by having them push down on bubbles as they count by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, etc.
  • Explore syllables in words by pushing bubbles for each syllable.

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Place it over your mug or cup to keep beverages warm
they’re like the bubbles on the top of a plastic drink lid at fast food restaurants that we know you can’t help but to push down!

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Spoon rest

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Plant tray

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Bean counter

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Soap dish

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Place under a laptop or cell phone to prevent sliding

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Knee pad while you garden

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Sand mold for the beach

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Mark your luggage when traveling to make it easy to spot

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Use it to try to become TikTok famous

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Place under the legs of a table or heavy furniture to protect surfaces