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The romper suit that protects against sudden infant death

The romper suit that protects against sudden infant death

When my babies were newborn I crept into the nursery at all hours of the day and night when they were sleeping to make sure I could see that little chest rise and fall, such was the fear of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS as we commonly refer to it.

GoldieBlox – bringing science and engineering to little girls

GoldieBlox – bringing science and engineering to little girls

I’m not sure how to open this toy review in a way that can possibly do it the justice it deserves. All I can say is if you have a little girl, or know a little girl, then you need to check this out.

What’s that sound? Of course, it’s noisy jelly!

What’s that sound? Of course, it’s noisy jelly!

You’ll never be able to serve the kids a bowl of jelly in the same way again after reading about this wacky jelly experiment.

‘Magic arms’ built on a 3D printer

‘Magic arms’ built on a 3D printer

Am I getting soft in my old age or does it come with being a parent? Whatever it is, watching the video that goes with this fantastic story brought tears to my eyes.

Farewell to Ray Bradbury, master of sci-fi literature

Farewell to Ray Bradbury, master of sci-fi literature

The literary world (this one, on planet Earth) lost one of its greats this week.

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