Mighty Junior: Products from June 2009

Orange Pueblo

Funky shoes are a family tradition.

$44 at Livie and Luca

Kirtsy This | Posted 30 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

The Original Saltwater Sandal

You can almost taste the taffy.

$24 at Olive Juice Kids

(On sale, regularly $35.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 29 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Lawn Bowling Dress

You know summer. All that lawn bowling.

$35 at Olive Juice Kids

(On sale, regularly $60.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Cupcake Making Kit

How pretty would the tray be if you used on from each pattern? As opposed to all those ugly trays of cupcakes you see these days.

Via Design is Mine.

$20 at fred flare

Kirtsy This | Posted 25 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Plaid Fedora

She wants to be a pink princess, but tiaras don’t offer much sun protection.

$22 at NYBG Shop

Kirtsy This | Posted 25 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Straw Hat

Yet another alternative to the mullet hat.

$20 at NYBG Shop

Kirtsy This | Posted 25 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Clothespin People Craft Kit

You made the dollhouse, let your kid make the dolls.

$33 at Mahar Dry Goods

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

These hollow blocks offer something for multiple stages. Tiny ones can shake the blocks with bells in them, and then learn to stack as motor coordination improves. Toddlers can use them as tunnels for matchbox cars.

$31 at Kid O

Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Baby Daze Log

A journal for new parents that helps them keep track of feedings, changes, and their sanity.

via Babble

$20 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Modeling Beeswax

You’re so over digging Play-Doh out of the shag rug.

$20 at Kid O

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Solar System Mobile

The Pluto debate rages on.

$97 at Auto

Kirtsy This | Posted 18 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Large Glass Piggy Bank

It’s so pleasant to watch your nest egg grow.

$32 at Koo de Kir

Kirtsy This | Posted 17 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Baby Bell Spoon

The bell provides a much easier grip, plus a more compelling reason to shake the spoon until it flings sweet potatoes against the wall.

$48 at Greener Grass Design

Kirtsy This | Posted 15 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Rabbit Insulated Lunch Bag

They’re probably still not going to eat the vegetables, but you’ve done what you can.

$10 at Pearl River

Kirtsy This | Posted 12 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Swaddle Me Handknit Blanket

TOP 10 HANDMADE BABY SHOWER GIFTS

Doesn’t this look like something Gwyneth Paltrow owns? It does.

$220 at wobabybasics

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

All in a Day

Everything Nikki McClure does is worth having.

$13 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 10 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Furni Wrist Watch

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

A gentle reminder to be on time for the sitter.

$30 at Park Life

Kirtsy This | Posted 09 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Rubbermaid Actionpacker Cargo Box

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

A lockable box to secure jumper cables and other emergency equipment in the bed of a pickup, or the back of an SUV or minivan. Also keeps projectiles from flying around in an accident.

$90 at Target

Kirtsy This | Posted 09 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Stubb’s Legendary Combo

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

Give the new dad a break from his steady diet of reheated casseroles. This combo includes smoked whole beef brisket and a slab of smoked baby back ribs.

via Esquire

$89 at Stubb's BBQ

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Romeo Y Julieta Clemenceau Tubed Cigars

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

The traditional celebratory accoutrement for new dads.

$60 at All Cigars Online

(Box of Ten.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

World’s Best Dad Mug

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

Quintessential.

$20 at Café Press

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Maker’s Notebook

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

A graph paper journal, excellent for recording the baby’s last feeding and most recent bowel movements, or plotting the nursery layout.

In addition to all the blank pages, the journal also includes twenty bonus pages of reference material, like electronics symbols, resistor codes, weights and measures, basic conversions, the amount of caffeine in different caffeinated beverages, and how to say “Hello, World!” in various computer languages

$20 at Maker Shed

Kirtsy This | Posted 05 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Chrome Metropolis Bag

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

Weatherproof, military spec seam binding, and a lifetime guarantee. Also comes with a quick-release, seatbelt-style sling strap.

It’s technically a bike messenger bag, which is why it meets all the requirements of a killer diaper bag. And, lucky for you, it’s on super sale.

$89 at Chrome

(On sale, regularly $160)

Kirtsy This | Posted 04 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Star Trek: The Original Series

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

If there’s a new baby in the house, your TiVo won’t be able to keep up with the demand.

$188 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason

Kata 3N1 Camera Bag

2009 FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW DADS

Sling camera bag let’s dad swing the bag around and yank out his camera just as your kid is doing something cute. Lots of extra room for a snack, a pacifier and an emergency diaper as well.

via the excellent review at Babble

$85 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 Jun, 2009 in June 2009 by Margaret Mason