The first handset that can switch automatically between landline and Skype Internet calls doesn´t need to be near your PC or phone jack. Its base station connects wirelessly to both. Philips VoIP 321 philips.com; $100
Place the four Lullabub modules under the legs of junior´s crib, and watch in bliss as your cranky rugrat is mechanically lulled to sleep. The remote-controlled vibrating system emulates the motion of a car ride and has an automatic timer and nightlight.
Lullabub Cot Rocker
babyhugs.com.au; $229
Unexplained jitters when tackling easy tap-ins have befallen even the most legendary pros. Now, a group of scientists hopes to reveal which sections of the brain are responsible for choking