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Top 100 Life-Stages Trends in April

From Gender-Neutral Toy Sets to Senior Co-Working Spaces

— April 24, 2016 — Life-Stages
These April 2016 life-stages trends range from gender-neutral toy sets to senior co-working spaces that encourage aging populations to pursue forgotten passion projects. When looking at the month's hottest toy products, a focus on gender inclusivity is prevalent in the modern market. In addition to boy-centric doll ads and gender-neutral kitchen vignettes, other notable toy products include inclusive science kits that educate users.

When looking at today's aging population, vanguard fashion blogs and caregiver dating apps are changing the way society perceives the process of growing older. While examples like over 50 style blog Accidental Icon encourage aging women to embrace their love of fashion, senior-focused dating services prove that there is love after loss and that aging can welcome new partnerships.
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Artist Pension Funds
Artist Pension Funds
APT's Pension Model Provides Long-Term Financial Stability for Artists
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99
Electric Building Blocks
Electric Building Blocks
The Brixo Electric Blocks Add Interactivity To Your Lego Builds
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98
Estate Information Storage
Estate Information Storage
Estate Planning Platform AfterVault Delivers Sensitive Information
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97
Boy Scout Milk Campaigns
Boy Scout Milk Campaigns
This Cookies and Milk Campign Pairs Girl Guide Cookies & Boy Scout Milk
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96
Mutilated Artist Dolls
Mutilated Artist Dolls
This Vincent Van Gogh Plushy Comes with a Removable Ear
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95
Literacy-Promoting Workshops
Literacy-Promoting Workshops
The World Book Day 2016 Event Includes School Workshops
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94
Caregiver-Patient Connecting Apps
Caregiver-Patient Connecting Apps
HomeHero Connects Home Care Providers with Patients
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93
Children's Cooking Programs
Children's Cooking Programs
The Chef Upstairs Offers Kid-Friendly Food Workshops for All Ages
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92
Anime Collector Toys
Anime Collector Toys
The New Yo-Kai Watch Toy Line from Hasbro Takes on the Western Market
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91
Baby-Monitoring Apps
Baby-Monitoring Apps
The Glow Baby App Helps New Parents Keep Tabs On Their Baby's Health
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90
Drinkable Prenatal Vitamins
Drinkable Prenatal Vitamins
Premama's Powdered Drink Mix-Ins Prodide Complete Maternal Care
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89
Kid-Friendly Search Engines
Kid-Friendly Search Engines
'Kiddle' is a Family-Friendly Visual Search Engine
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88
Mythical Equestrian Collectibles
Mythical Equestrian Collectibles
The My Little Pony: Guardians of Harmony Toy Line is Majestic
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87
Pocket-Sized Frisbees
Pocket-Sized Frisbees
The 'Foldee' Soft Frisbee is Designed for a Quick Game, Anywhere
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86
Anti-Mess Glitter Toys
Anti-Mess Glitter Toys
The Melissa & Doug Mess-Free Glitter Foam Stickers Require Zero Cleanup
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85
Smart Lactation Devices
Smart Lactation Devices
The 'Babyation' Breast Pump is Designed for Modern Moms
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84
Heart Rate-Monitoring Cameras
Heart Rate-Monitoring Cameras
The 'Cocoon Cam' is a Newborn Monitoring Device with Neat Features
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83
Spicy Mango Milks
Spicy Mango Milks
Emmi Energy Milk Now Comes in a Limited Edition 'Daredevil' Flavor
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82
Musical Memory-Boosting Platforms
Musical Memory-Boosting Platforms
The So Much More to Experience Program Aims to Trigger Memories
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81
Talking Toy Buttons
Talking Toy Buttons
'Pechat' Turns Playthings into Interactive Talking Toys
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80
Pregnancy Train Passes
Pregnancy Train Passes
Virgin Trains Brings Ease to Both Travel and Pregnancy with 'Mum Passes'
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79
Maternity Selfie Apps
Maternity Selfie Apps
The 'Bumpfie' App Makes Maternity Photos Easier to Document
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78
Wizard Sport Memorabilia
Wizard Sport Memorabilia
This Ornamental Quidditch Set Pays Homage to a Magical Sport
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77
Fortified Fruit Purees
Fortified Fruit Purees
Fruit Me Up! BOOST is a Fruit Snack for Kids Enriched with Benefits
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76
Chocolate Egg-Decorating Kits
Chocolate Egg-Decorating Kits
This Easter Craft Helps Kids Personalize Egg-Shaped Chocolates
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75
Kid-Friendly Hand Scrubbers
Kid-Friendly Hand Scrubbers
These Brushes Help Children Keep Their Hands Clean
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74
Bacteria-Resistant Baby Accessories
Bacteria-Resistant Baby Accessories
Chic Mammas Pacifier Clips Keep Soothers from Getting Lost
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73
Natural Hair Baby Products
Natural Hair Baby Products
The Brown Crayon Project Seeks Natural Products for Babies of Color
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72
Sticker-Shooting Toys
Sticker-Shooting Toys
The Glow Show Sticker Launcher Lets Kids Get Creative with Bedroom Stickers
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71
TV Puppet Collectibles
TV Puppet Collectibles
These Muppets Action Figures Celebrate the Iconic Comedy Characters
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70
Meticulous Mess-Free Toys
Meticulous Mess-Free Toys
The Aquabeads Frozen Playset Gets Kids Excited About Bead Art
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69
Pregnancy Fitness Apps
Pregnancy Fitness Apps
Pregnancy and Exercise Come Together in Natasha Brown's 'Pregnacise'
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68
Collectible Feline Figurines
Collectible Feline Figurines
These Hello Kitty McDonald's Toys Were Launched in Singapore Stores
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67
Affordable Mini Quadcopters
Affordable Mini Quadcopters
The Seresroad CX-10 is a Small Quadcopter Available for Under $20
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66
Microwave Jelly Sandwiches
Microwave Jelly Sandwiches
Dr. Praeger's Frozen Sandwiches are Quick to Heat and Eat
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65
Kid-Friendly Sneaker Kits
Kid-Friendly Sneaker Kits
This Custom Sneaker Kit is Designed for Artistic Children
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64
Custom Nursery Moodboards
Custom Nursery Moodboards
'SassintheSouth' Creates Custom Inspirational Nursery Design Boards
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63
Edible Bunny Masks
Edible Bunny Masks
This Bunny Chocolate on a Stick Doubles as an Easter Mask
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62
Personalized Swaddling Blankets
Personalized Swaddling Blankets
These Swaddle Wraps Can Be Monogrammed with the Name of a Newborn
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61
Colic-Discouraging Bottles
Colic-Discouraging Bottles
The Born Free 'Breeze' Baby Bottle Design Encourages Healthy Eating
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60
Berry-Shaped Pacifiers
Berry-Shaped Pacifiers
RaZbaby's Raz-Berry Infant Pacifier Emulates a Textured Berry
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59
Faux Precipitation Toys
Faux Precipitation Toys
The Indoor Snow Kit Can be Used Over and Over Without Melting
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58
Growth-Accommodating Toys
Growth-Accommodating Toys
The 'Friendimal' Riding Toy Expands in Size to Accommodate Growing Kids
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57
Organic Teething Snacks
Organic Teething Snacks
These Happy Baby Teething Biscuits Gently Soothe and Nourish
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56
Robotic Educational Kits
Robotic Educational Kits
The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit Focuses on Teach Kids STEM
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55
Wooden IoT Toys
Wooden IoT Toys
'Dendama' Transforms Traditional Kendama Toys with the Internet of Things
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54
Diaper-Cleaning Services
Diaper-Cleaning Services
The Green Bum Company Offers an Eco Cloth Diaper Service
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53
Comunicative Plush Toys
Comunicative Plush Toys
'Talkies' Allow Kids to Receive and Send Voice Messages
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52
Supportive Portable Perches
Supportive Portable Perches
A Portable Stool Guarantees a Seat for Students of Rural Schools
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51
Chopstick-Teaching Toys
Chopstick-Teaching Toys
The Manners Fish Chopstick Training Toy Teaches Children to Eat Well
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50
Gender-Inclusive Kitchen Sets
Gender-Inclusive Kitchen Sets
KidKraft's Retro Kitchen Toy Targets Aspiring Young Chefs
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49
Personalized Baby Pacifiers
Personalized Baby Pacifiers
RaZbaby Helps Parents Create Custom Pacifier Designs
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48
Gender-Neutral Science Kits
Gender-Neutral Science Kits
This Educational Toy Introduces Kids to Science at a Young Age
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47
Curated Adventure Travel Apps
Curated Adventure Travel Apps
The Lucky Trip App Curates Adventurous Last Minute Vacations
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46
DIY Toy Robot Kits
DIY Toy Robot Kits
The 'Tio' Robotic Building Block System Lets Kids Create Complex Toys
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45
Mosaic Artwork Toy Sets
Mosaic Artwork Toy Sets
Elmer's Sparkle Mosaic Masterpieces Allows Kits to Create without Liquids
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44
All-In-One Baby Bottle Kits
All-In-One Baby Bottle Kits
Tommee Tippee's Baby Starter Kit Provides Bottles, Brushes and More
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43
Gargantuan Inflatable Flamingos
Gargantuan Inflatable Flamingos
This Massive Pink Lawn Flamingo Blows Up to a Height of 11-Feet
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42
Infant-Targeted Robots
Infant-Targeted Robots
These Mechanical Toys are Designed to Help Children Relate to Robots
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41
Confidence-Boosting Cameras
Confidence-Boosting Cameras
Soo Mok's Children's Cameras Give a Friendly Way to Form Interactions
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40
Elderly-Assisting Robots
Elderly-Assisting Robots
This Social Robot is Designed to Keep the Elderly Engaged and Independent
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39
Stimulating Infant Gyms
Stimulating Infant Gyms
The Skip Hop Treetop Friends Baby Gym Features 17 Developmental Activities
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38
Stylish Nursery Wall Coverings
Stylish Nursery Wall Coverings
This Nursery Mural from York Wallcoverings Decorates a Room Fast
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37
Multi-Use Baby Bassinets
Multi-Use Baby Bassinets
The Babyhome 'Air' Bassinet is Designed with New Parents in Mind
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36
Surprise Easter Eggs
Surprise Easter Eggs
Chococo's Dark and Milk Chocolate Eggs are Filled with Surprises Inside
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35
Kid-Friendly Pressed Juices
Kid-Friendly Pressed Juices
This Line of Pressed Juice is Designed for Children
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34
Active Maternity Bras
Active Maternity Bras
Cake Lingerie's Nursing Sports Bras Suit Two Activities
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33
Fruit Puree Pouches
Fruit Puree Pouches
'Fruit Me Up!' Fruit Purees Contain No More Than Four Ingredients
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32
Sleep-Monitoring Infant Wearables
Sleep-Monitoring Infant Wearables
The 'allb' Enables Baby Monitoring with an Easy to Use Interface
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31
3D-Printed Anime Characters
3D-Printed Anime Characters
These Mini Pokémon Models Celebrate the Franchise's 20th Anniversary
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30
Expanding Maternity Activewear
Expanding Maternity Activewear
The Ingrid & Isabel Active Side Zip Jacket Grows with the Wearer
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29
Night Light Toys
Night Light Toys
The LeeLuu Collection is Controlled by Touch
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28
Snapchat-Only Ad Agencies
Snapchat-Only Ad Agencies
Naritiv is the World's First Snapchat-Specific Advertising Agency
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27
Vegetable-Based Snack Bars
Vegetable-Based Snack Bars
The Rawr Bar Line is Designed to Help Children Eat More Veggies
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26
All-Inclusive Kids Class Passes
All-Inclusive Kids Class Passes
The Kids Passport Gives Parents Access to NYC's Best Kids Classes
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25
Four-in-One Baby Beds
Four-in-One Baby Beds
The Lulyboo Baby Lounge Travel Bed is a Multi-Use Product for New Babies
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24
Flexible Baby Bath Inserts
Flexible Baby Bath Inserts
The Puj Tub is a Space-Saving Bath Time Solution for Infants
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23
Wooden Warrior Figurines
Wooden Warrior Figurines
These Wood Figures are Inspired by Epic Warriors Throughout Time
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22
Realistically Proportioned Male Dolls
Realistically Proportioned Male Dolls
The Male Lammily Doll Boasts Realistic Body Proportions
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21
Anatomical AR T-Shirts
Anatomical AR T-Shirts
The 'Virtuali-Tee' Allows Users to Learn Anatomy Through Augmented Reality
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20
Transparent Baby Food Pouches
Transparent Baby Food Pouches
Happy Family's Clearly Crafted Purees Enhance Food Transparency
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19
DIY Computer Kits
DIY Computer Kits
The 'Kano Computer Kit' Teaches Children How to Build a Computer from Scratch
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18
Student Loan Finance Activations
Student Loan Finance Activations
Future Finance Launched a Publicity Stunt Around London Students
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17
Infant-Friendly Spout Covers
Infant-Friendly Spout Covers
This Soft Rubber Spout Cover Protects Babies During Bath Time
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16
Senior Co-Working Spaces
Senior Co-Working Spaces
'Senior Planet' Offers Classes and Workshops for People 60+
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15
Child-Proof Phone Cases
Child-Proof Phone Cases
This Kid Lid Phone Case Keeps Tykes from Switching Apps
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14
Solitary Senior Ads
Solitary Senior Ads
Alone's Loneliness Kills Campaign Shows the Harmful Affect of Abandonment
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13
Vanguard Boomer Fashion
Vanguard Boomer Fashion
Accidental Icon Promotes Fashion-Forward Style for Women Over 50
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12
Easter Confectionery Branding
Easter Confectionery Branding
The 2016 Cadbury Easter Packaging Plays Up Traditional Spring Hues
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11
Rocket Launch Bedroom Furniture
Rocket Launch Bedroom Furniture
The Lifetime Discovery Space Rocket Kids Bed is Imaginative
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10
Portable Diaper Caddies
Portable Diaper Caddies
The Diaper Caddy Serves as a Handy Storage Space for Diaper Changing Items
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9
DIY Professional Drone Kits
DIY Professional Drone Kits
The FireClouds AirFrame Kit Comes with Everything to Make a Drone
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8
Boy-Specific Dollhouses
Boy-Specific Dollhouses
This Dollhouse for Boys Boasts a Neutral Design Aesthetic
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7
Melted Plastic Perches
Melted Plastic Perches
Recycled Bottle Chairs Create Fantasy From Ethical Manufacturing
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6
Kids Coding Toys
Kids Coding Toys
The 'Cubetto' Enables Children to Learn Programming in a Fun Way
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5
Two-in-One Juvenile Wheelbarrows
Two-in-One Juvenile Wheelbarrows
The 'Nest' Draws Inspiration from a Garden Wheelbarrow
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4
Nursing Sports Bras
Nursing Sports Bras
Boob's Nursing Sports Bra Features Front Clips for Easy Infant Feeding
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3
Cardboard Building Block Branding
Cardboard Building Block Branding
The Packaging for GIGI Bloks is Made from Sustainable Materials
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2
Creativity-Promoting Playgrounds
Creativity-Promoting Playgrounds
This Adventure Playground in New York Promotes Imaginative Play
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Customizable Jungle Gym Beds
Customizable Jungle Gym Beds
The 'Playbed' is a Child's Bedroom Furniture Dream Come True
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