Retro hipness meets modern convenience in the Capri Carry All Diaper Bag. ($96) This huge (16.3 x 11 x 7.3) PVC bag will hold as many diapers as you can cram in, and everyone will just think “Hey, great bag.” Think swingin’ London 1965…by way of new mom 2008.
The world will know which twin is sleeping well and which twin is driving you nuts with the Twins Early Bird and Night Owl Gift Set. ($38, or $22 each) These 100% combed cotton onesies tell it like it is, with sweet bird and owl graphics. Not to stigmatize them, of course. It’s all in the name of love…and insomnia.
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Dinner is served with the Playful Chef Kids Cooking Set. ($42.95) Dads, this set is better than what you had during your bachelor days. It’s loaded for bear! Actually it’s loaded for dinner. Comes with apron, measuring spoons and cups, tools like a spatula and whisk, baking pans, recipe cards and an overview on cooking technique. Put ‘em to work now, and they’ll discover the joys of cooking. And soon enough you’ll even eat better than your bachelor days.
Remember that birthday when all you got was a failed vote to let the rabbit eat a bowl of Trix? (True story!) This is better. The Baby Pablo Gift Box ($11.99) features a cuddly soft new friend named, believe it or not, Pablo, and a gift box. Your little buddy will love cuddling with Pablo. And you’ll love knowing that you provided a much better gift than a worthless vote for cereal consumption for a cartoon rabbit.
Tenzing Norgay would totally love the Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack ($84.95) if he weren’t dead. This bag is in keeping with the Sherpa spirit. It carries more than a pack mule, and makes you look great in the process. You’ll never climb Everest, but at least you’ll be able to carry your diapers, cell, specs, snacks and drinks, toys, camera and breast-pump and fit it all under your seat or in the overhead bin.
Don’t you hate showing up to the dance in the same dress as your mortal enemy? Don’t let this grim scene befall your little angel. This is a job for Custom Tutus! ($22.50) Yes, they are custom. 15 colors to choose from, five sizes and lengths, mix color in and out, make it reversible, whatever you want. Okay, make it whatever she wants. This will be the only tutu in the world. Your daughter deserves nothing less.
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We already LOVE the Dadgear Cargo Jacket. Accessorize with the Dadgear Dad Diaper Bag. ($92) It’s designed like a hiking backpack, but it’s all about urban street cred. Oh, and convenience: we’re talking quick-access wipes window, two bottle pockets, changing pad and the revolutionary diaper hammock (keeps diapers up top) convenience. But really it’s all about your street cred, with fourteen styles to choose from. Convenience and hipness. It’s the best of both worlds for dads.
You will only have one chance to immortalize your baby’s ass. Take it! The Baby Bum Casting Kit ($29.99) has all you need to form a permanent cast of your newborns new cheeks. We really don’t need to say any more.
You don’t even know where your car keys are, you punch-drunk sleep deprived new dad. How about your baby’s bottle? Yeah, didn’t think so. (Okay, you are sleep deprived.) Good thing there’s the Baby Care Timer from Itzbeen. ($25.99) Set it and you won’t forget it: the Baby Care Timer lets you know when it’s nap time, feeding time and medicine time for baby. And it’s got a nightlight! So you can find your keys…
Nursing is thankless, painful work. Be good to your dairy bar with Bamboo Nursing Pads. ($7.50) They’re extremely soft and thin, and surprisingly absorbent. And they maintain that softness even after multiple washes. Cap off a messy feeding for baby with a little luxe for you.
