A recent study by Dr. Georges Mouamar and his colleagues investigated the largest assemblage of securely identified rattles in the Near East. The findings are published in the journal Childhood in the ...

One of the first toys you want to give your newborn is a baby rattle. It serves the dual purpose of keeping them occupied while also aiding in developing their fine motor skills. The visuals, sounds, ...

HAMA, SYRIA—Bronze Age potters working in the city of Hama in current-day Syria appear to have sold more than just cups, bowels, and dishes 4,500 years ago—they apparently also sold children’s toys.

Having the right tools can make your life a lot easier as a parent. One of the basics you should have plenty of are baby rattles, which provide a variety of benefits to your little one (and you). They ...

Our area’s most commonly encountered, venomous snakes have a well-known warning system that is a part of their common name. These are, of course, the rattlesnakes of North Central Texas and ...