I have four kids ranging in age from 11 to 1, which means we’ve had our share of bouncer seats, bungee-style jumping chairs and exersaucers. I’ve come to believe a good baby activity seat, one that can sooth, entertain and even help develop motor skills, is worth the investment. That’s why I love what I see in The First Years’ new Kickin' Coaster, even with its $90 price tag.

The Kickin’ Coaster is a new baby seat from The First Years and is designed with a unique kick plate at the base that creates a back-and-forth glide exercise, perfect for helping baby develop motor skills and strengthening core and leg muscles. The motion is a natural one for babies even at a very early age.

Like other baby seats the Kickin' Coaster also has entertaining visuals and interactive lights and sounds. And when your baby has done enough kicking you can choose the stationary setting, which helps soothe him to sleep with vibrations and twinkling lights. The Kickin' Coaster has eight adjustable positions, a removable infant head support, multi-level volume control (one of my must-have features), a removable teether and is ideal for infants from birth to 25 pounds.

Though there are more affordable bouncer seats/activity centers out there, I'm thinking this has to be one of the most fun and physically stimulating for a growing baby. All my babies loved kicking their legs, whether it was in a bouncer seat, on mom’s lap or in their Evenflo Jump Up (only an option a few months down the road). They would have really enjoyed this seat had it been available. You can purchase The First Years' Kickin' Coaster for $90 (includes free shipping) from Amazon.com.

Does your baby have an entertaining bouncer seat/activity center? What are its best or worst features? - Emily H.