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Watch Out – WeeRide Kangaroo Child Bike Seat Review

Baby Reviews — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:48:50 +0000

The WeeRide Kangaroo Child Bike Seat is a center mounted bike seat that allows you to keep a close eye on your little one while riding. There are quite a few different options out there now that these are becoming more popular in the US, today we will take a look at the WeeRide Kangaroo.

The advantages of the WeeRide Kangaroo is that your child is close to you, which is not the case with trailers. If there were an accident you would be quickly able to grab your child. The seat is made of injection-molded plastic form, and it features a comfortable padded foam seat, height adjustable foot cups, and a fully adjustable three-point security harness.

The disadvantages of the WeeRide Kangaroo are that the position of the seat, makes it VERY difficult to pedal the bike. Do not expect to be able to ride for miles with the WeeRide installed. Next, the bike gear changers are right in front of the little one, making them nice play toys during a ride. Finally, the seat does not fit on all bikes (especially mountain bikes), click here for a more information on bike specifications.

In conclusion, if you can get over the few disadvantages, the WeeRide Kangaroo is a very capable child bike seat. I personally would go with a child seat that keeps the child close rather than a trailer where there is no interaction.

My Rating:

Amazon Price: $59.99

Other Reviews:

Bought one for 6 month old and used it all the time. Bought one for baby 2 and still loving it. The seat was easy to install, sits secure, cushioned guard in front of child was a great place for them to lay their head when they fell asleep on a long ride (only happened once! and it enhances the whole biking...(read more)

We got this when my child was 1, and he can still fit in it as a 3 year old (barely). He sits between my legs on the bike. You do have to spread your legs further apart to pedal than when there is not a seat there...(read more)

My daughter LOVES this seat so much. We wish we could have gotten it sooner, but we couldn't get a small enough helmet until now. She gets so excited just...(read more)

I love this product allot it enable me to enjoy my bike ride with my 13 months child. I like that there is a support cushion which allow him to have a comfortable nap if he slept in the ride. It is easy to maneuver...(read more)

Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor Review

Baby Reviews — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:10:12 +0000

Ahh, baby has finally fallen asleep. Time to do the dishes/eat dinner/go to sleep…but wait! Is that the baby waking up? Is she coughing? Is she breathing?

Every new parent (and one or two veteran ones, too) knows this scenario. It’s lovely when your baby sleeps, but it sure would be nice to keep an eye on her, too. But there aren’t too many parents around who have the luxury of sitting quietly in baby’s bedroom, watching her sleep. This is why baby monitors were invented. And traditional audio monitors are a terrific boon to modern parents. But the Day and Night Handheld Color Video Monitor—now here is technology at its finest! Below is a video of the Day and Night Handheld in action.

Product Features

Portable, handheld 1.8" color video monitor allows you to see and hear baby from anywhere in your house, black-and-white vision
900 MHz technology for superior clarity and range, Two channel selection, and up to 350 ft range
Rechargeable batteries in parent unit last up to 10 hours, or just use the included A/C adapters
LED Sound lights allow you to view baby's level of activity even when monitor screen is turned off
Belt clip and kickstand for extra convenience

Reviews

I love having a video monitor and being able to see that my daughter is breathing. This device gives a clear picture and very good sound. It is in color, but be advised that if you are using it in a dark room, it shows up black and white (not that this matters at all). It also has a light display below...(read more)

This monitor is awesome! We can clearly hear and see our lil princess whether we're inside or...(read more)

We purchased this unit and it was okay. We do like having video in addition to audio. Main problems:...(read more)

I wanted to post b/c I think it is important to know that if your neighbor has this monitor you will be able to see their nursery instead of yours. In fact, all someone needs is a handset and...(read more)

North States Superyard XT Gate Play Yard Review

Baby Reviews — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:55:10 +0000

The North States Superyard XT is the perfect solution for keeping your child safe both inside and outside while you finish chores. The Superyard can also be used as a gate to keep children away from your office area (save my cords!) or Christmas tree, for example. The rugged design is flexible for any sized room and if a larger area is needed, simply purchase an additional gate.

Update: Amazon is currently offering it for 30% off, here is the link.

Product Details

26" high, convenient carrying strap included
6 panels, hexagonal shape- offers 18.5 square feet of play area
Can be used indoors or outdoors
Sets up in seconds
Lightweight and portable

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