Gadgets for dad (win them too!)

Buying a Father’s Day gift can be a challenge. We want to get our special man something unique, and while spa treatments or flowers may not be his thing, we think a cool gadget may be the way to go. Here’s the vibe on some of our favourite gadgets and gifts for dad on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20.

Make it a Kodak moment

For the shutterbug in your world, why not gift him with a Kodak M550 Digital Camera. Dad will be pleased with his new camera that offers 12 megapixels, which means the quality of prints (up to 76 x 102 cm) is amazing, and he’ll love the blur reduction and 5X optical zoom and wide-angle lens. But most of all, we think your tech-savvy dad will dig the Share button that will allow him to tag pictures directly from the camera for e-mailing, or uploading to YouTube, Facebook, FLICKR, e-mail and so on. Available at Kodak.ca.

WIN IT: You have a chance to win the great Kodak M550 Digital Camera (value $149.95). To enter, visit Kodak.ca and check out this camera. Then, e-mail us at prize@babyvibe.ca with another great feature that we didn’t mention. Contest closes tonight – Sunday, June 13, 2010 at midnight.

Keep time with water

Men typically love good inventions. That’s why we think that darling dad will love the Bedol Water Powered Alarm Clock. It’s a perfectly safe and reliable replacement for an electric alarm clock. The Bedol clock runs on water. That means no need for batteries, electricity or winding up. In addition to a funky design, the clock features a daily and hourly alarm. The clock also makes for an ideal travel accessory as there’s no need to pack batteries. Available at www.lavishandlime.com. Special offer: Save 10 per cent off any order when you shop with Lavish & Lime until June 20, 2010. Use coupon code DADDY.

WIN IT: One lucky babyvibe reader will be able to win dad his own Bedol Water Powered Alarm Clock. To enter, visit www.lavishandlime.com and find another item you think dad would love. E-mail the wish list to prize@babyvibe.ca for your chance to win the alarm clock. Contest closes Sunday, June 13, 2010, at midnight.

The best unique gift

For the sentimental dad who appreciates fine woodwork, we think he’ll totally dig the custom-made wood magnets from Tiny Timber Kids. Pick one of dad’s favourite pictures or take a picture of his boat, child, car, dog or something along those lines and have it made into either magnets or a plaque. The image is laser cut in eco-friendly stained Baltic birch. You can choose a light or dark stain and the type of font you would like used. For more information, visit Tiny Timber Kids on Facebook or you can purchase directly at www.tintytimberkids.etsy.com.

WIN IT: Win a set of eight magnets just in time for Father’s Day ($50 value). Visit Tiny Timber Kids' Etsy store and tell us the name of the dog on the plaque. E-mail the answer to prize@babyvibe.ca. Contest closes Sunday, June 13, 2010, at midnight.

Brushing greatness

Every time dad brushes his teeth, he’ll think of you and the kids thanks to the ultra cool powered toothbrush he received for Father’s Day. The Philips FlexCare + Sonicare Powered Toothbrush is the ‘crème de la crème’ of powered toothbrushes. Hands down, besides going to the dentist, it does the best job of cleaning teeth. We like that it features a two-minute timer to help ensure the recommended brushing, features a sanitizer, and comes with a deluxe soft travel case, which is important for a dad who travels. One of the most interesting features is the Gum Care mode, which helps dad focus extra attention on any problem areas along the gumline and is gentle enough to reduce gum inflammation. Available at London Drugs and Shoppers Drug Mart.

WIN IT: Just in time for Father’s Day, you can win dad his very own Philips FlexCare+ Sonicare powered toothbrush! To enter, visit the Philips website and tell us what you think your special dad would like about it. E-mail the answer to us at prize@babyvibe.ca. ($219.95 value). Contest closes Sunday, June 13, 2010, at midnight.

Giveaway fine print

Please indicate in the e-mail subject line the giveaway you are entering. You may also send all answers/entries to all the giveaways in one e-mail. You can also receive more entries by forwarding this e-mail to your friends. All the above giveaways are open to babyvibe subscribers who are over the age of 18 and residents of Canada, excluding residents of Quebec. Winners are chosen randomly by using a random number generator at the end of the contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail and will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim their prize. If a winner does not respond within the 48-hour time period, a new winner will be randomly chosen. Winners' names will be posted in an upcoming babyvibe issue. Prize values have been indicated above.