OOH, BABY, THAT'S WHAT WE LIKE
NINE ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR SEASON IN THE SUN

All Together Now
We know there are days that you can't even manage to brush your hair, let alone actually look put-together. That's why we love the Huminksa dress. These comfortale, duruable, day-into-night dresses take less time to put on than sweats, and instantly turn Mommy Bleak into Mommy Chic.
The Carlotta, $325, www.huminska.com, 212.677.3458

The Choice of a New Generation
From briefcases to baby bags, Bye-Bye Boardroom chronicles first-hand accounts of life after the office from the new breed of moms who chose to stay at home, permenantly. Sound familiar? Even if it doesn't, this diary-style journey of 30 women-in-transition offers insight and understanding to anybody who lives in the 'hood—parenthood. $11.02, www.amazon.com

Decent Exposure
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that everyone over the age of six months use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more and apply it every two hours for maximum effectiveness. Shady Day's SPF 30 Sunscreen Wipes and Face Sticks makes keeping your family safe from the sun's harmful rays mess-free for the days when you don't have it made in the shade.  Shady Day's SPF 30 Sunscreen Wipes, $8.99 and Face Sticks, $7.99, www.shadydayinc.com

Smooth Operator
Slough away dry skin (thank you, sunshine) with Plantogen's Gentle Facial Scrub. With apricot, jojoba and green tea extracts improve skin tone and texture, it's a natural choice. $23, www.plantogen.com

Shore Thing
This mom-made line of kiddie tees are perfect for any sons—and daughters—of a beach. $19, www.smalltalkclothing.com

Clothesed for Summer
Surf's up at Boden and Mini-Boden where the adorable—and affordable—kids' and parents' summer-wear is all you need for your lazy, hazy days. www.bodenusa.com