He’s dealt with your hormonal ups and downs, rubbed your sore feet and spent his free time in baby stores when you know he’d rather be watching the game…..now it’s time to pamper your dad-to-be. Just in time for Father’s Day, here are a few of our favorite items for dad:

Go Gaga Diaper bags

These are perfect for dad. They are designed with the look of a messenger bag, not your typical diaper bag, and they come in a variety of colors that even dad can enjoy (think Copper, Olive, Black, and Cayenne).

A unique feature of Go Gaga bags is the patented ergonomic strap that distributes the weight of the bag across your back. With one-hand access to baby bottles and a cushioned changing pad, Go Gaga has thought about all the details that will make dad’s life easier and more functional.

*Perfecting Expecting loves these bags so much that we use the Slide Tote (shown above) as our daily baby planning bags!

1Z by Papa Products

Baby-wearing is all the rage these days…though we find that dads are hard pressed to throw on a sling.  Men tend to prefer the more traditional carriers like the Baby Bjorn. Our lovely friends, Becca and Will at Papa Products, have created an ingenious way of protecting and personalizing your baby carrier with a cover called the 1Z. Like a soft t-shirt, the 1Z easily pulls over your baby carrier and instantly transforms it into a style that is uniquely dad’s.

Spruce up a hand-me down carrier, or customize a new one ~ dad can add his favorite athlete’s jersey number, baby’s initials, or his favorite color to his baby carrier. The 1Z also makes cleanup for you a breeze because it is machine washable and easy to remove. Bye-bye drool! The 1Z is everything we love here at PE…style and practicality.

No Father’s Day Gift Guide would be complete without mentioning our Perfecting Expecting “For the Gift-Giver” and “Daddy Prep” services! If you are having trouble finding a unique gift for your dad-to-be, look no further. Contact us today and we will help you pick, package, and present that one-of-a-kind (and memorable) gift. In honor of Father’s Day, any “For the Gift-Giver” or “Daddy Prep” services purchased between now and June 21^st will receive 10% off.

We met the owners of Dapple last year, and we loved them right off the bat! Their energy, innovation, and enthusiasm grabbed our attention immediately. Tamar and Dana are moms who, when they had their babies, were overwhelmed with how to keep their babies clean – and green.

Dapple is a line of natural-based cleaning products for households
with children. Dapple products are baby-safe and baby-specific using ingredients found in nature that are also proven to tackle unique baby cleaning challenges, from dried milk on bottles to sticky fingerprints on toys. They are fragranced with natural essential oils, use biodegradable ingredients, and use natural-based ingredients that are safe, and free of parabens, SLES, and phthalates, as well as synthetic dyes or fragrances – meaning they are safe for babies and parents, as well as the environment.

We’ve tested them out, and they are FABULOUS! We particularly love the toy wipes. Somehow, their clear dishwashing detergent cleans bottles and dishes better than most, and it’s organic? Even better! Now, Dapple is conveniently sold at Babies R’ Us, as well as many small boutiques near you.

Happy cleaning, and happy greening.

May is Pregnancy Awareness Month (or PAM)!  Visit the PAM website to learn more about how to incorporate education, exercise, nutrition & wellness and nurture into your life.

Perfecting Expecting wishes you and yours a beautiful Mother’s Day!

Enjoy a well deserved, relaxing and love-filled day.

~Kristen & Sandee~

Isis Maternity is planning a fun, not-to-be-missed, event this Thursday at their Needham location.  It is a Girls’ Night Out sample-style maternity clothing sale during which they will be offering lots of specials.

 Where: Isis Maternity Needham

110 Second Ave. (behind Panera Bread)

When: Thursday, May 7^th 4-7pm

Sip on mocktail recipes that were created by Alyssa Gusenoff, our favorite mixologist, and author of Margarita Mama: Mocktails for Moms-to-be. Yummy!

Mini-makeovers will be provided by the hair and makeup experts at Daryl Christopher salon and day spa!

Enjoy a preview of Cosmoholic lip gloss by Jody Cohen, the line’s creator and a well-known NYC makeup artist. Cosmoholic lip gloss is paraben-free and safe for moms-to-be!

Basq, a pregnancy skin care line, is offering a buy any two Basq products, get a free Energizing Body lotion!

And our blog readers can enjoy this special coupon:

Sounds like a fantastic evening of shopping and pampering….we’ll meet you there!

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