baby on board

Summer means getting away from it all and we all know how important it is to travel light when there's a baby involved. Now you can do so and still bring the products you need and love--thanks to the Weleda Baby Starter Kit ($12). It's composed of five essential Weleda products designed to calm, soothe and protect in an easy-to-carry, reusable bag that meets TSA size requirements. Formulated with Biodynamic® calendula, the Weleda Baby Calendula Care collection softly cares for a baby’s ultra-sensitive skin. Plus, it smells baby fresh! The Calendula Baby Cream gives skin a protective layer from dry indoor air or the ravages of the great outdoors. Calendula Oil, formulated with organic chamomile, is ideal for after a bath or to pamper your baby with a soothing massage. Calendula Lotion with sweet almond oil, organic sesame oil and calendula moisturizes and soothes delicate skin. Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash, with plant-derived, sugar-based cleansing and foaming agents, is gentle on eyes and skin. And--my favorite--Calendula Diaper Care, complete with a medicinal blend of zinc oxide and other calming ingredients, offers quick relief from diaper rash and minor skin irritations. Plus, it eliminates unwanted odors and leaves your little one smelling sweet. Get your kit at www.usa.weleda.com.

in the swim: post-baby body

We're not all built like Heidi Klum. If you've had a baby, your body probably isn't what it used to be. So chances are the first summer or two after your baby is born, you're going to feel a bit self-conscious about what kind of swimsuit you choose and which of your body parts are being flaunted. Fortunately, swimwear guru Lisa Curran, who grew up in the beach town of Cape May, New Jersey and has been making women look and feel amazing for more than 10 years, you've got options. Her latest styles boast incredibly flattering fits that will make you feel confident and sexy when lounging beach or poolside. Some of her biggest spring trends include ruffles, stripes, white, prints and the reinvented one-piece, like the shapely silhouette shown here. It covers tummy bulges, isn't cut too high on the leg and features a subtle ruffle along the neckline to draw attention to the upper body and away from more probable problem areas. Even her sexy two-pieces have strategically placed shirring and/or side ties to divert the eye. Penelope Cruz, Gwenyth Paltrow, Evangeline Lilly and Teri Hatcher are among her clients. You can be too. Go to www.lisacurranswim.com to place your order.

father's day: travel light

For guys who are always on the go, this compact travel kit will save time otherwise spent on refilling travel bottles or searching for products in their miniature form. The rich shave cream features a blend of absinthe extract, jojoba oil, vitamin E, active aloe, and pro-vitamin B5 to help the razor glide over skin and ensure a close shave. It also soothes skin and protects it from irritation. The light-textured aftershave balm features marigold and ginseng to soothe and comfort skin after shaving. The toning and hair strengthening shampoo, with magnesium and wheat protein, the juniper and rum shower gel, and the ruscus and chestnut eye cream make up all the necessities of a daily skin care routine. Metrosexual or not, it's a gift he won't be able to do without. Available at www.sephora.com and Korres Natural Products stores in New York City.

father's day: boost his ego

OK, so your guy is successful at work, dresses well and knows how to turn on the charm when the time is right. He thinks he's all that and you can confirm it--with the Big Kahuna Gift Set ($52) from Carol's Daughter, perfect for Father's Day. Even work-a-holics will relish the feeling of paradise they'll get from this blend of Hawaiian white ginger, musk and spearmint oils that combine to create a masculine, clean scent. The Big Kahuna Bar Soap comes in a chunky, glycerin form that's easy to hold in the shower and really lathers up. Big Kahuna Shea Souffle moisturizer has a creamy, soothing feel but absorbs quickly to hydrate even the driest skin. Big Kahuna Eau de Toilette smells cool and fresh. One spritz will transport him straight to the shore. To order, go to www.carolsdaughter.com.

father's day: ready for your close up?

Need a great Father's Day gift? Take a cue from Hollywood's leading men and give your guy some of these cutting-edge products from Dermalogica's Shave line. Professional makeup artists like three-time Academy Award-winning Ve Neill recently used Shave on Academy Award-winners Robert Downey, Jr. and Jamie Foxx, leading men in the new Universal Pictures release, “The Soloist,” to get their skin camera ready. The products include Close Shave Oil, Daily Defense Block SPF 15, Invigorating Shave Gel, Post-Shave Balm, Pre-Shave Guard and Soothing Shave Cream. A key ingredient for any successful film or TV production, Dermalogica's Industry Insider program gives instructors an opportunity to consult on-set with studio makeup departments to discuss the specific demands and needs of a particular project, then partner with the makeup artists to create a personalized treatment plan for principal cast members. But Dermalogica is also available for the non-thespians among us in select skin care centers on the recommendation of a qualified professional skin therapist in addition to the brand’s concept spaces in Santa Monica, CA; New York, NY; London, England; Berlin, Germany; Auckland, New Zealand; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Mumbai, India. To learn more about Dermalogica® and the brand’s concept spaces, please visit www.dermalogica.com.

father's day: you snooze, you lose

More than 80 million Americans snore. If your dad is one of them, pick up this one-of-a-kind anti-snoring device, Silent Snooz ($12.95), for Father's Day. Designed to ease and even eliminate discomfort for those subjected to snoring, Silent Snooz offers an innovative design, aromatherapy benefits, and a drug-free solution. How it works: The V-shaped nasal dilator fits comfortably on the base of the nose and exerts different levels of pressure to effectively open the nasal passages. In three sleep-inducing scents--soothing Eucalyptus, calming Lavender and fragrance-free Original, Silent Snooz is available at Associated Wholesalers, Avon Catalog, CVS.com, Drugfair, Kerr Drugs, Ingles Supermarkets, Hannaford Brothers, Harmon, Magic Mark Stores, Rite Aid, Walgreens and select drugstores nationwide. It's definitely a gift that goes a long way and has tons of payoff. Sweet dreams!

father's day: who's your daddy?

To make sure your dad or husband looks good this father's day, give him a practical gift like LUSH's Daddyo Shampoo ($26.75). Perfect for guys with silver or blonde locks, this purple rinse shampoo deep cleanses and conditions to give hair shine and volume while eliminating brassy, yellow tones. Made from fresh lemons to restore color and add shine, organic coconut oil to give hair strength and seaweed minerals to get it into condition, this vegan formula makes it easy to go grey and be proud of it. For more info or to purchase Daddyo Shampoo for your special guy, go to www.lush.com.