Dad's Day Gifts for Year-Round Fun

It’s that time of year again — time to spoil the Dads in our lives! While this coming week is the last chance to increase sales for June’s big daddy day, retailers can encourage Mom and the kids to pop for pop throughout the year with fun finds that let Dad know he is the family’s main man. There’s something unique and entertaining for every family guy, from the griller to the golfer, to the brewer and the baby carrier! Check out these cool gifts guaranteed to make Dad glad from Wry Baby, Baby Brewing, Beco, Little Tikes, and Qolf.

Wry Baby Makes Dads Cry with Laughter!

A proud dad is a happy dad, and his joy and laughter can be quite contagious. Dad can share his spirited sense of humor and celebrate his reputation as a funny father with the help of hilarious gifts from Wry Baby. A set of 5 pins adds plenty of zing to a utilitarian diaper bag or stroller. With witty zingers like “Sleep is for the Weak” and “World Class Baby Maker,” this $9 set of Proud Parent Pins is a terrific smile-inducing reminder that Dad’s gotta a great sense of humor!

For the expectant or new dad, Wry Baby’s playful “how to” books are pratfall primers on the lighter side of child caring. The Safe Baby Handling Tips book is ridiculously funny, and promises to help keep parents “un-divorced.” Filled with helpful diagrams, it’s a laugh-a-minute that helps stressed-out new parents relax and see the silly side of things. Baby can also sport a matching one-piece outfit!

For a gag-bag of gifts to “raise funny people,” lol at www.wrybaby.com

Baby Brewing Tees Bring Cheers to Pop

Baby Brewing specializes in producing clever, laugh-out-loud t-shirts that are guaranteed to induce knee-slapping good times. These super soft, cotton tees quickly become well-worn wardrobe staples. With a wide selection of jocular maternity tees, mom tees, dad tees, blogging tees, babies & kids apparel, and even travel mugs and bags, there is something here that will quench everyone’s thirst for a little humor.

For fabulous fathers out there, there are plenty of hilarious tees from Baby Brewing that raise a hearty toast to the dads. With proclamations of “Drinking for Two,” “Drinking for Three,” and “Daddy Needs a Beer,” these are perfect to keep on tap for the suds-loving father. Short-sleeved tees are available in gray, navy, brown, or black, and retail for $20. Long-sleeved shirts are available in navy or gray for $24 retail. Plus, for every t-shirt sold, Baby Brewing generously donates 5% of the proceeds of the sale to its kindness fund. Spreading the love, one shirt at a time….

To see all that’s brewing, a beer lover “hops” to www.babybrewing.com

Give Him a Carrier He’ll Want to Carry

Dads haul babies around too, and most fathers look for a carrier that is comfortable, secure… and available in non-floral patterns and colors. Beco Baby Carrier focuses its design on three main points: style, safety, and superiority. As an added plus, Beco carriers are Dad-friendly in all of these respects.

Beco carriers are gender-neutral, but never boring. They are known for eye-catching and unique prints. Further, they are sleek rather than bulky.

From a safety perspective, Beco carriers are ideal. They have a one-of-a-kind inner panel system to support baby even if the waist buckle comes undone. On the top of the carrier, the buckles are double locked so that only the parent can undo them. Plus, if Dad needs a break from toting the baby, he can easily pass the little one off to Mom without even removing the baby from the carrier!

Beco’s entire line went organic in 2010, so they are also the perfect carriers for the eco-conscious Dad. With a weight limit range of 7-45 pounds, this is a carrier that keeps going the extra miles! The Beco carrier is ergonomically sound, and is versatile enough to be used as both a front and back carrier. Available in a variety of patterns, Beco Carriers sell for $140 retail.

To carry more of these top-rated baby carriers, check out www.becobabycarrier.com

Kids Get Cooking, Just Like Dad

Isn’t it funny how some men who never cook in the kitchen seem to effortlessly become experts when it comes to outdoor grilling? It must be a mysterious part of the genetic make-up of these men that makes them such great outdoor chefs! Dads can start early in passing on their BBQ skills and tips to the littlest chefs with The Backyard Barbecue Get Out and Grill set from Little Tikes.

This tasty Little Tike’s set is a fabulous make-believe grill center, where kids can cook up delectable, imaginary meals. The set requires no batteries and looks just like Dad’s gas grill. It features a dual grill, sink, side burner, starter button, and clicking knobs. It even has a towel bar for post-grilling cleanup. Play accessories, including the all-important ketchup bottle, store securely in the cabinet. There’s no better way to honor Dad than by letting the kids emulate him. The Backyard Barbecue Get Out and Grill set retails for $39.99.

For more generation-spanning playtime favorites, visit www.littletikes.com

Qolf Is a Stroke of Family Fun

After a delicious grilled meal, it’s time to break out the games and enjoy the yard. Qolf is an innovative game that Dad—and the whole family—will love. Qolf is a highly entertaining and addictive cross between croquet and golf. The game is easy to set up (it takes only a few minutes), so it’s perfect for impromptu matches. Since 1 to 12 can play, Qolf is perfect entertainment for both small and large gatherings.

Qolf is played with real golf clubs, low-flight balls and special target frames. It’s sure to fit the golf enthusiast to a tee. However, even golf newbies can enjoy this game as no golf experience is required. There are a variety of sets available, ranging from $39.99 to $174.95, depending on the number of frames, accessories, and clubs included.

For more information, putt around at www.qolf.com

What do you do to keep Dads in mind for gift giving all year round? What products in your store are the biggest hits? Comment below…