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Father's Day Guide: Gifts he can wear or carry

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Pumpkinnoodlemy_dad_rocksIf you're super practical, you may want a gift for dad that he will definitely be able to use or need to use on a regular basis so we came up with some of our favorite ideas for things can wear or carry, but these gift suggestions are far from predictable.

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 Gifts he can wear

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Planet Mom, one of my favorite sites for mom t-shirts, also has an array of unique and fun gifts for Father’s Day. I'm liking the This Dad's a Champ robe showing that every dad's a winner, the Advantage Daddy sports towel for the the tennis playing dad, and the Fairway to Heaven golf towel for the dad who loves the links. There is also a whole selection devoted to men's hats which include those embroidered with Good Grill Ambassador, Fairway to Heaven and Trophy Husband. (by Teba)

Pumpkinnoodlemy_dad_rocks It's not a gift for dad to wear himself, but he will definitely love seeing his kids wearing "My dad rocks" tees. Pumpkin Noodle has a few versions of their My Dad Rocks in one-pieces, short sleeve tees, long sleeve tees, and zip-up hoodies. They also have a cute Daddy's Girl tank, embellished with ribbon at the shoulder.

CBB Deal: Use coupon code DAD to receive 10% off your order at PumpkinNoodle.com through June 15, 2008. Order by June 10 to receive your tees in time for Father's Day.

Nakedandangryfloralregimentjustinru It's going to sound so boring and overdone, but our very favorite thing to give to my husband for Father's Day is a tie. Born out of irony and necessity at first, our tie-giving habit has become quite the tradition already. Leading up to the big day I take my son (and this year my daughter will be in on the excitement, too -- I'm sure she can't wait) to a nearby menswear store where I scope the tie selection. Because part of the fun involves the tie being picked by the child, it is critical to scope the selection first (otherwise your husband will end up with one of those ghastly illustrated ties that rear their heads in even the finest shops). Then, set out a few ties before your child(ren) and let them pick their favorite. It's a bit sneaky, I'll admit, but if I'm spending all that money on a little piece of silk, it better not play the national anthem or have a picture of an elf on it. (by Stephanie)

If you must do the tie thing, try one with a pattern designed by a fellow netizen. Naked & Angry produces garments and products created from winning designs submitted by and then voted on by their readers. Every season, they choose five winning patterns and create 5-15 products using them. Their ties are hand-made of 100% silk, lined with silk, and are packaged in an award winning hardwood, padded, satin-lined box that the tie is intended to be stored in (expert say you should roll or fold ties, not hang them). ($90-120, Floral Regiment pictured) If your guy is more of a t-shirt fella, their parent company also runs threadless which does the same thing but with tees.

Jessiesteelecamoapron I love Jessie Steele for their vintage-inspired hostess aprons but they also have aprons for men. Don't worry, they are not girly. You can choose from five designs appropriate for Dad: their basic Chef in the utensils, veggies, and meat cuts designs, and the BBQ/Utility in grey or camo. The Chef style is made from durable cotton, with ties at the neck and waist, and three pockets. The BBQ/Utility style is made from heavy-duty cotton twill, slide adjustable neck, waist tie, a chest pocket with a pencil holder and snap closure, four waist pockets with 2 utility hooks, a bottle opener, carpenter loops, and reinforced stress points. They even having a matching camo version for kids! ($27-$42)

Skip hop via messenger diaper bag If your husband groans about having to carry your cute diaper bag, get him his own unisex, dude-friendly bag from Skip Hop. Their Dash and Duo models have long been good options for men, but they now have two more styles dads will be sure to like- the Via Backpack and the Via Messenger. Like all Skip Hop bags, the Via line has the many pockets and compartments, including a new AgION™ antimicrobial pocket. Plus the Via Messenger has the new Shuttle Clips, which allows you to attach the bag to stroller handlebars soooo much easier than previous models because you can leave the stroller strap attached. It also has magnetic closures and a comfy shouder pad. And who's to say that you can't use it too?

Dadgearmessengerclassicrock1_2 My top Father's Day gift is a DadGearMessenger Diaper Bag. My husband loved this gift because it doesn't look like a diaper bag, yet it will hold every possible item he needs to take our son and daughter to the park (diapers, snacks, teething toys, bibs, sippy cups, burp cloths, blankets, bubbles, changes of clothes...). The features of DadGear's diaper bags are great: it comes with the built-in quick access wipes case (his favorite), removable front panel (for easy cleaning), pockets for smart organization -- plus a bright lining to let him see where I've packed everything (he's not that evolved!). We're big fans of their new new designs -- check out their Classic Rock Pattern (pictured), Tribal, Flames and Route 66. When my husband is sans children, he can also use it as a messenger bag for work. Without the baby's teething toys of course! ($82, by Nancy)

CBB Deal: Use code CelebrityBabies15 for15% off.

Philandtedescapebackpackcarrier Outdoorsy dads will love a backpack carrier like the phil&teds escape backpack carrier. It has lots of thoughtful features that will make both father and child happy and make that hike all the more enjoyable. The child seat is adjustable and has foot stirrups so your kids feet don't dangle, the chassis is adjustable and padded, and has lots of storage for snacks and toys. It also includes a sun cover, clip-off day pack for your child, change mat, AND a rear view mirror so dad can keep an eye on junior. For  $30 less, the metoo carrier offers similar but fewer features. ($180).

What are your favorite gifts for dads to wear or use while taking care of your children?


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