Jun 16, 2015 6:00 AM

Gallery: 12 Perfect Gifts for Stay-at-Home Dads

Josh Valcarcel/WIRED
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Brand new from Ultimate Ears is the company's latest compact wireless Bluetooth speaker, the [UE Roll](http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/). It's five inches across and has a stretchy strap on the back, so dad can attach it anywhere; a bike handlebar, the stroller frame, the car headrest. It pairs with UE's other speakers, the Boom and Megaboom, through an app. And, it's waterproof, so it's safe to rock out in the bathtub. $100
OluKai
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The good folks at OluKai know how to make a comfortable shoe. Their leather-and-suede [Pahono](https://www.olukai.com/shop/mens/shoes/pa-hono-slip-on) is a casual loafer with a flip-down heel. Dad can leave them in convertible mode for easy removal at the playground. Then, when you want to take him out for a classy dinner, the heels flip up so he can strut in style. Plus, they look surfy. Say Mahalo, pops! $110

Canon
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Smartphones are more than adequate for close-up shots, but dad's going to need a camera with a longer reach for soccer season. The [Canon PowerShot SX700](http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/powershot-sx700-hs-black?) comes equipped with a 30X optical zoom lens (25mm-750mm) and optical stabilization, so he'll get steady action shots even from the cheap seats. $280
Sigma
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If the father of the house already has a nice DSLR, this lens makes a great addition to his glass menagerie. [Sigma's 50mm prime](http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/50mm-f14-dg-hsm-a) is one of the world's best lenses for shooting portraits. The f/1.4 aperture is fast enough to capture the most hyperactive kiddies. Versions available for Nikon, Canon, and Sigma platforms. On sale until the end of June for $850.

BOB
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Those sympathy pounds never really went away, did they? Encourage dad to take the tot for a morning run by getting him [BOB's Revolution Pro](http://www.bobgear.com/strollers/revolution-pro) stroller. The beefy tires, hydraulic suspension, hand brakes, and articulated front wheel make it one of the best jogging strollers on the market. $430, or $550 for the dualie.
Singer
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When the babies rip their hand-me-down pants or outgrow a coat, don't buy them a replacement. Just ask dad to fix it with this nice [Singer sewing machine](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VWXZKG/) you bought him. The strong motor works great for patching jeans and outerwear, and the free arm makes it easier to repair cuffs and collars. Think of all the cute little rain ponchos he'll make! $131

HydroFlask
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Dadcore is a work-hard/play-hard lifestyle, and homeboy needs a flask that's up to both tasks. By day, the 64-ounce, vacuum-insulated [Hydroflask growler](http://www.hydroflask.com/products/hydro-flask-insulated-water-bottle-and-beer-growler-64oz) keeps a large amount Arnold Palmers chilled for the all-day park outing. By night, this double-walled, stainless-steel godsend can hold almost a full sixer of ice-cold brewski. $55
Bonavita
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Kids are unpredictable. Who knows when dad will have time to drink his morning cup of coffee? With an eight-cup capacity, [this Bonavita machine](http://bonavitaworld.com/products/new-8-cup-coffee-brewer-stainless-steel-lined-thermal-carafe) will keep dad stocked with joe the whole day. And thanks to its double-walled thermal carafe, that coffee will stay hot for a long time. $190

Body Back
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Dad spends all day lifting the tykes in and out of the minivan, sweating in the kitchen, dragging the kiddie pool full of water into the sunny part of the yard. Come mid-afternoon, he's pooped. The [Body Back Buddy](http://www.bodyback.com/Body-Back-Classic-Trigger-Massager/dp/B002C8AIKK) is a pressure point self-massager—a perfect gift, since you're gone all day making the big bucks and can't rub his man-muscles. With this, he can work out his own knots and be loose enough to make you dinner. $35
Breville
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When you're juggling kids and casseroles, time is of the essence. Kitchen prep work takes a while, so why not let dad outsource his chopping, slicing, mincing, and julienning to a countertop robot? The $400 [Breville Sous Chef](http://www.brevilleusa.com/sous-chef-food-processor.html) has 24 different options for handling vittles. It'll even knead dough.

Apple
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At $69, Apple's little streaming puck is cheaper than ever, and it'll put all of dad's scattered digital entertainment on the family's favorite screen. [Apple TV](https://www.apple.com/appletv/) doesn't just stream *Dora* episodes from Netflix; it'll also put his iPhone's photo and video rolls, and his iTunes library, right there on his kick-ass TV set.
Lost Republic
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Dad deserves to steal a moment away from the madness at the end of the day, and the perfect sidekick for that is a glass of damn nice bourbon. [Lost Republic](http://www.klwines.com/p/i?s=14DE8541B695&i=1197255) is a blend of bourbons from California, Tennessee, and Indiana that's mixed and aged up in California's wine country. The resulting whiskey is spicy, with a big vanilla nose. Goes great with ice cream! $33

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