diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index 96dbd5d..9e9a1ef 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -2699,7 +2699,7 @@ Timing belt pulleys, both toothed and plain with internal bearings for idlers.
 ### Modules
 | Module | Description |
 |:--- |:--- |
-| `pulley(type, colour = silver)` | Draw a pulley |
+| `pulley(type, colour = silver)` | Draw a pulley, any children are placed above. |
 | `pulley_assembly(type, colour = silver)` | Draw a pulley with its grub screws in place |
 
 ![pulleys](tests/png/pulleys.png)
diff --git a/vitamins/pulley.scad b/vitamins/pulley.scad
index 74acf69..b070318 100644
--- a/vitamins/pulley.scad
+++ b/vitamins/pulley.scad
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ function pulley_extent(type) = max(pulley_flange_dia(type), pulley_hub_dia(type)
 T_angle = 40;
 GT_r = 0.555;
 
-module pulley(type, colour = silver) { //! Draw a pulley
+module pulley(type, colour = silver) { //! Draw a pulley, any children are placed above.
     teeth = pulley_teeth(type);
     od = pulley_od(type);
 
@@ -138,6 +138,10 @@ module pulley(type, colour = silver) { //! Draw a pulley
         else
             core();
     }
+
+    if($children)
+        translate_z(pulley_height(type))
+            children();
 }
 
 module pulley_assembly(type, colour = silver) { //! Draw a pulley with its grub screws in place