But Pop It toys, which mimic the joy of popping bubble wrap, can also be soothing for some children, say experts. Retailers say more than five million Pop Its have been sold in the UK since stores reopened in April. The Works, one of the UK’s biggest toy retailers, has sold 1.2 million popping products alone since February. Tom Purser, at the National Autistic Society, said the toys are known to help some of the 700,000 autistic people in the UK. ‘Repetitive actions such as playing with a sensory object like a Pop It can help them manage anxiety and sensory overload.

Source: Daily Mail September 12, 2021 00:11 UTC