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, ...

Recent research shows that parents have long looked for ways to keep their children entertained – including during the Bronze Age. The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of ...

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.

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In the ancient city of Hama, Syria, parents thousands of years ago went through the same motions as those today. Getty Images/iStock Photo In an ancient city in western Syria, the remains of an ...

Fragments of ancient household item unidentified for 90 years after being excavated have been found to be pieces of baby rattles from 4,000-4,500 years ago. The discovery offers archaeologists a ...