Editor’s Picks: June 2024

We’re feeling like summer this month and, of course, we’re excited to celebrate Father’s Day. Between getting some much-needed sun, hanging outside all day, and spoiling dad this month, we can’t wait to share our favorite products from our editors. We’ve compiled all of our favorite summer necessities and some of the best gifts for dads. These will have you ready to soak up all that summer has to offer!

Peg Perego John Deere Ground Force Tractor with Trailer

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John Deere

The John Deere Ground Force is what being outdoors with your kids is all about! Elevate your kid’s outdoor play with amazing features like a real FM radio and an extra large stake-side detachable trailer. Your kids will absolutely love loading items in the trailer and hauling it around the yard, delivering special packages all summer long.

CeraVe Products

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CeraVe
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Father’s Day is all about appreciating and honoring dad for his relationship with his little ones. This set of CeraVe Baby products is perfect for Father’s Day, because it allows dad to bond with his baby, whether that’s during bathtime, diaper changes, or throughout the day. Developed with Pediatric Dermatologists, CeraVe Baby products are formulated with three essential ceramides to help maintain baby’s skin barrier.

Personalized Leather Bracelet for Dad

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Etsy
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Dad will appreciate a personalized gift — this cool leather bracelet that will keep his kids’ names close to him at all times is the perfect gift. Choose from as many metal beads with names (or any other writing) as you need and get it delivered on time for Father’s Day weekend.

Grillmaster's Cookout Caddy

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Uncommon Goods

A handcrafted maple and birch wooden grilling caddy is just what grillmaster dad wants. It comes with optional personalization and makes moving everything from the kitchen to the grill a snap. The caddy will hold utensils, seasonings, and anything else to keep things within reach. It even comes with a pole to hold a paper towel roll. Oh, and it’s outfitted with a bottle opener for the obligatory beer.

Funny Candle

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Amazon

Yes, you may not think of scented candles as something specifically for dad, but this one doesn’t just smell good, it’s hilarious. He’ll appreciate the joke!

Mug with Family Pictures

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Shutterfly

An adorable mug with baby’s pictures is basically the perfect gift. First-time dads will appreciate having their little one close to them while they have their morning cup of joe or that afternoon pick me up. This particular one from Shutterfly is made of stainless steel to keep drinks hot or cold, but they have other options for different materials and sizes.

Summer Necessity: Takeya Actives Kids Glow in the Dark Water Bottle with Straw Lid

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Takeya
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This glow in the dark water bottle is perfect for keeping your kids hydrated these summer months whether they’re outside horse-playing or helping dad out with the yard work. The leak-proof straw lid and powder coated bottle allows little hands to sip without hassle and even fits into most cup holders for road trips.

Takeya also has some more grown-up options — and they all include personalization, which makes a perfect gift for the kids in your life and, of course, for dad as well!

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Summer Necessity: Sunshine & Glitter SeaStar Sparkle SPF 50 Party Cake with Rainbow Biodegradable Glitter

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SeaStar Sparkle Sunscreen

What better way to “wow” your mini-me than with glitter sunscreen. No need to beg your kids to wear sunscreen or remind them to reapply. The super fun sparkle sunscreen is nourishing on little kids’ skin and filled with antioxidants. Moms can rest because it also provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with 80 minutes of water resistance. What more could you ask for in a sunscreen?

Summer Necessity: Paw Patrol My First Instant Camera

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Amazon
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If your little one has shown an interest in capturing photos, the outdoors is their oyster. Take them on a journey in your backyard or a near by park and let them have their way with the Paw Patrol Instant Camera. The easy-to-use camera captures photos and instantly prints them.

Summer Necessity: Connetix Pastel Creative Pack

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Amazon

Want to keep your kiddos busy? The Connetix Pastel Creative Pack will keep their minds busy as theu play with beautiful magnetic tile set that enoucrages open-ended play and imagination. The strong tiles allows kids to explore and build endlessly.

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