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WHO’S THE DADDY?
Expecting moms have plenty of options when it comes to custom delivery gowns, and now dads don’t have to settle for the standard-issue hospital garb, either. With “I’m the Daddy!” medical scrubs, dads can rock hunter green, khaki or navy blue scrubs that make it clear who the dad is. He won’t be mistaken for a doctor, and he’s sure to get plenty of high-fives in the hallway (and look as precious as your new bundle of joy in those early pictures). “I’m the Daddy” scrubs, t-shirts and accessories, including coffee mugs and license plates, make ideal gifts for baby showers and Father’s Day, so daddy dearest will feel special wherever he goes at any stage in his life.
($39.95, www.daddyscrubs.com)
Free shipping on all orders, 10% off with code groove.
SPIN ME RIGHT ’ROUND
With a name like Fandangling, it has to be good. Create your own mobile using a ceiling fan and these fun creatures, which will mesmerize babies and delight older children. Choose from precious puppy dogs, bold butterflies, exotic safari animals, happy hippie signs and more. They’re easy to stick on and safer than crib mobiles, plus the plush pieces are bright and cheery, adding charm and entertainment to any child’s room.
($19.95, www.fandangling.com)
TOUCHY FEELY
What is it with the bellies of pregnant women and babies that make people think it’s okay to drop all those usual personal-space boundaries and reach out and touch? To keep perfect strangers from spreading germs to your small fries in the nicest way possible, pick up one of these signs from MamaBears.com that read: “Your Germs Are Too Big For Me. Please Don’t Touch.” Attach it to a stroller, infant carrier or shopping cart when you’re out and about this summer as a cute way to remind others that it’s okay to look but not to touch. A good lesson for children and grown-ups alike!
($7.95, www.mamabears.com)
SMART ART
Your budding artist can see his or her creation come to life with Child’s Own Studio, a company that takes the doodles of little ones and turns them into stuffed animals and dolls that were born from their own imaginations. It’s amazing how true to the drawings the finished products turn out—all those little details that make artwork so distinctly your child’s show up on the piece you get in the mail, which will be a big hit today and treasured in the future. From the purchase price, $10 is donated to Save the Children, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Missing Children Society of Canada or your child’s school.
($100, www.childsown.com)
EVERYTHING MINUS THE KITCHEN SINK
We would buy this Everything Kit from Duck Duck Green just for the absolutely adorable toy box it’s all stored in, but it’s so much more than that. This best-of set takes the top items from their other kits and puts it all in one place for your convenience. Get what you need for bath time (like a hooded towel, a wash mitt, a rubber ducky), cozy time (a blanket, booties, a cap), eating time (a glass baby bottle, a spoon, a bib), diaper-changing time (baby wipes, diaper cream, the classic Everyone Poops) and feel-better time (sun protection, nail clippers, a comb). That’s just the tip of the iceberg—there’s not enough room to list it all. And that box we love? It’s made from FSC-certified pine with nontoxic dyes in fair-trade conditions. It just keeps getting better.
(www.duckduckgreen.com)
CHEW TOY
Let’s face it: Teething bites. But it can be a little more tolerable—and stylish—for your baby with the teething necklace from Sonny & Reed, a company committed to making a safe product for tiny tots to chew on. Made in the USA from nontoxic, FDA-approved materials, these beaded wonders conform to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 16 CFR 1500 (that’s a good thing) and are too big to be swallowed. They’ll also look great on you (choose from black, clear and crystal blue), enhancing your outfit and your baby’s comfort.
($29.50, www.sonnyandreed.com)
PILLOW TALK
Sleeping on airplanes is often the best way to get through a flight, but you know those pillows they provide you? Probably not the most sanitary thing to be coming into contact with. (Airlines usually don’t change the pillowcase between flights, and most of the pillows spend some time on the floor, gathering up all kinds of dirt and germs.) But you can sleep a little more soundly with JetHeads Disposable Airline Pillowcases, which slip right over the pillow, making the friendly skies even friendlier.
($5.95, two-pack, www.travel-with-me.com)
THE SCENT OF A WOMAN
Mmm, what’s that smell? Rain on a spring day, cotton candy at a festival, the inside of a bakery as it opens in the morning with fresh goodies just waiting to be devoured? You can wear all those scents and many more (just not all at the same time, please) by picking up the Sweet Rabbit Perfume Oils from Jewelry with Love Inc. For a seriously smell—er, make that swell—time, the company offers perfume parties. Gather up your gal pals and get together for an evening of mixing, matching and making your own scents.
($15, www.jewelrywithlove.com)
NIFTY GIFTING
For a baby shower gift guaranteed to elicit rounds of “oh, that’s so cute” from the crowd, head to Babychix.com, where you can choose from a number of no-fail presents. Grab a diaper-shaped gift basket (in block colors or camo) with a satin-trimmed tee inside, or go the practical route with the Nighty Night Kit, complete with a tote bag, a blanket, jammies, burp cloths and a candle for mom to help her chill out after a long day. You can also get the ceramic diapers on their own, with or without a candle inside, which make great décor pieces for baby showers and nurseries.
(Prices vary, www.babychix.com)
TWINKLE TOES
Nothing says summer like freshly painted and manicured toenails. With the Pedi-tote from Belle Sorelle, you can have a clean—and cute—pedicure wherever you go. The kit includes rust-resistant stainless steel pedicure tools, a file, a pumice stone, sparkly flip-flops and a fun bag to carry it all in. Treat your tootsies at home, or take your supplies to your favorite nail place and breathe easy knowing that everything is safe and sanitary.
($56, www.bellesorelleinc.com)
