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Any kid knows that defending a fort without reinforcements is just asking for an ambush. Be prepared (and foster your child’s love for double-sided tape) with a Readymech—paradoxically adorable—monster army!

‘Readymechs are free, flatpack toys for you to print and build. They are designed to fit on an 8.5″x11″ page and printed with any printer. You’ll need double-sided tape, thick matte paper, and 10-15 minutes for build time.’

Readymech

And if these troops should succumb to a family cat or large glass of water, Paper Robots are there to pick up the slack. Nothing beats Optimus Prime^*. Nothing.

(Thanks, Lifehacker!)

^* Yes, this paper Optimus Prime actually turns into a truck!

iParent: Learn CPR 1 comment

If you need a refresher course for CPR, the University of Washington School of Medicine has a site with information guides and video demonstrations for CPR and choking first aid. All ages are covered, from infants to adults. There’s also an FAQ about choking and CPR.

The first (and last) adult CPR class I took was in high school, and since then the American Heart Association now teaches thirty chest compressions, instead of five. The same goes for children.

There’s a lot of good information here, but it’s obviously no substitution for licensed instruction. Visit the AHA to find a CPR class in your area.

(Thanks, Lifehacker!)