Dad-Friendly Gear Picks

OK, OK, a hands-free Bluetooth earpiece is so 2002, but don’t judge when you may have to juggle. The minute profile of the Jawbone ICON, $99, is packed with proprietary technology, like the frighteningly effective NoiseAssassin. This tiny earpiece can screen out babbling babies (or even crying ones) as you multitask. The best on the market at this price point.

Jawbone ICON, $99, jawbone.com.