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Pedal into summer with the WeeRide Kangaroo Bike Seat

The WeeRide Kangaroo Child Bike Seat is a front-mounted bicycle seat designed for children over a year old and up to 40 lbs. The position of the seat makes it easier for parents to see their baby and the more normalized center of gravity from the seat position makes for a safer, stabler ride. The seat itself features a padded cushion and three-point safety harness, as well as adjustable foot rests and a hand rest.

The WeeRide Kangaroo seat has received over 75 five-star ratings from happy parents on Amazon and, now that the weather is warming up, it's a great time to get out of the house and get active!

The WeeRide Kangaroo Seat is currently on sale at Amazon for $60, 33% off the regular price. It also qualifies for Free Super Saver Shipping. - Jenn

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Gear up for spring with the InStep Quick N EZ Bike Trailer

With the weather warming up, parents and babies are sure to be spending an increasing amount of time outside. The InStep Quick N EZ Bike Trailer, recommended for ages one year and up, retails for $130 but is currently on sale at Amazon for $96, 26% off the regular price, and also qualifies for free shipping. This bike trailer features a foldable steel frame, making it sturdy enough for children up to 100lbs and easily stored as well. The canopy keeps babies and toddlers shaded and dry on rides and the interior features a storage area behind the seat. Best of all, this trailer can be used independently as a stroller and can accommodate two passengers! Bike trailers are a great way to carry kids around - earth-friendly, great exercise, and fun in the sun to boot.

The bike trailer also qualifies for free shipping from Amazon, making the $96 price tag an even better deal! - Jenn

When expecting, try the unexpected

Yes, I read What to Expect When You’re Expecting while pregnant with all four children. While I think it's a great resource (I loved the other What to Expect books as well), sometimes it’s nice to break from the norm and try something new.

Pea in a Pod: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth & Beyond is a fairly new book on the pregnancy shelf, but it is worthy of note.

Author Linda Goldberg, a childbirth educator and lactation consultant, has packed Pea in a Pod with a wealth of information you find in any pregnancy book - from birth plans and nutrition guides to detailed sections on labor and delivery. But Goldberg also covers alternative techniques like acupressure, visualization, and touch relaxation, and offers fun info such as the Navajo concept of a birth circle. Along with chapters on newborn care and breastfeeding you'll find a balanced discussion of co-sleeping and bed sharing, plus helpful hints for the father-to-be. (Trust me, they need them!) Pea in a Pod also has more than 300 photos, illustrations and graphics, a glossary, trimester checklists and resource guide.

You can purchase Pea in a Pod: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth & Beyond for $12 from Amazon.com. - Emily H.

Pea in a Pod: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth & Beyond

‘Lullaby Exercises’ helps you slim down while soothing your little one

I’ve given birth four times and just about every time I was ready to be physically active well before the six-week doctor’s visit. The gym was out because my little one knew the minute Mom (i.e. her sole source of food) left the house. I tried working out at home but chose sleep over sweat when my little one napped, and my kickboxing skills failed to entertain her while she was awake. If only I had known about Lullaby Exercises from chicks-n-chickens I might have fit into those pre-pregnancy jeans a little sooner while soothing my latest addition to sleep.

Touted as "a fabulous new fix for fussy babies and 'I want my pre-baby jeans back' mommies," Lullaby Exercises features a series of fun, easy-to-learn movements (dancing, swaying, stretching and relaxing) you perform while holding your baby in your arms or in a baby carrier. The 35-minute DVD starts with a high-energy "groove" set and then a slower "sleep" set to help your little one fall asleep. Chicks-n-chickens' Lullaby Exercises looks like a great way for a new mom to feel good physically while spending quality time with her new baby… and if it puts baby to sleep in the process, all the more reason to work out! You can buy Lullaby Exercises online from chicks-n-chickens for around $40. - Emily H.

Soothe while you groove