Shake it, Baby! For the 18th Century Bairn who has Everything

[joyful_molly]

I admit I find this item as exciting as a ceremonial sword, and depending on the previous owner, it might have been just as dangerous…!

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[joyful_molly]

Definitely. You can tell that it was made with the prospect of being passed on to the next generation in mind. It survived since the 1700s!

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Fortunately there´s a whistle to call for help should the baby choke on the rattle´s bells! Nowadays babies die of toxicities in plastic rattles.

[joyful_molly]

Hehe, it's funny, that's what most people think, and it was my first thought as well. But I wonder if it ever happened? I'd bet there were fewer babies harmed by such rattles through the centuries than by the phthalates, lead, mercury and whatnot in baby toys during the last years.

[joyful_molly]

And I have to ask: is that grumpy!Elrond in your icon?

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Grumpy Elrond, indeed. Poor lad just got a warning that mother-in-law was arranging a compliance visit. Again.