We are headed to Palm Springs on Thursday morning, to spend 4 days sitting by the pool in the sunshine. I can hardly wait! Now, admittedly this might not be the smartest plan, since a) people under 6 months old are not allowed to use sunblock and b) to quote the pediatrician at the hospital when he was born, Benito is a very white white boy. However, since vitamin d is essential to his mother's mental health, we are going anyway. As it turns out, the clever folks in the baby fashion industry have figured out a way to capitalize on the no sunblock rule (are they in cahoots with the pediatricians? Its very possible). They have invented infant rashguards. Instead of protecting your skin from the rocks and coral when you crash your surfboard, the main purpose of the infant rashguard is to protect your delicate baby skin from the harsh rays of the sun. Ahhh, sun. The fabric is spf 50 apparently. Regular old cotton tshirts are spf negative 2, or something like that. So anyway, we ventured out to the willage on Sunday, and in decision making crises mode purchased not one but three rashguards, and a stylin swim diaper speedo deal. Along with the fine collection of sun hats that the boy already owned, and his tiny swimtrunks (thanks Grandma Pat!), it was just calling out for a baby fashion show. In lieu of a run way (and the ability to walk) we settled for a fashion photography shoot. Since we are actually only keeping one rashguard, feel free to vote for your favorite.
We are headed to Palm Springs on Thursday morning, to spend 4 days sitting by the pool in the sunshine. I can hardly wait! Now, admittedly this might not be the smartest plan, since a) people under 6 months old are not allowed to use sunblock and b) to quote the pediatrician at the hospital when he was born, Benito is a very white white boy. However, since vitamin d is essential to his mother's mental health, we are going anyway. As it turns out, the clever folks in the baby fashion industry have figured out a way to capitalize on the no sunblock rule (are they in cahoots with the pediatricians? Its very possible). They have invented infant rashguards. Instead of protecting your skin from the rocks and coral when you crash your surfboard, the main purpose of the infant rashguard is to protect your delicate baby skin from the harsh rays of the sun. Ahhh, sun. The fabric is spf 50 apparently. Regular old cotton tshirts are spf negative 2, or something like that. So anyway, we ventured out to the willage on Sunday, and in decision making crises mode purchased not one but three rashguards, and a stylin swim diaper speedo deal. Along with the fine collection of sun hats that the boy already owned, and his tiny swimtrunks (thanks Grandma Pat!), it was just calling out for a baby fashion show. In lieu of a run way (and the ability to walk) we settled for a fashion photography shoot. Since we are actually only keeping one rashguard, feel free to vote for your favorite. 
6 comments:
Wow. You've got the coolest clothes EVER. I like them all. In fact, my Mama wants to talk to your mom about where she got them. I'm going to Hawaii in a couple of weeks and I need some stylin' outfits.
And I like how your photo shoot suddenly turned PG-13 for the last picture. :)
Ooh la la, Benito! I enjoy the last rash gaurd, or the first (only b/c of the maximum protection aspect of longer sleeves and pants).
Hang ten, dude!
We vote look #2, because Athena & Zeus love anything or anyone who can pull off orange (they think the color should be renamed fox-red yellow though)!
How can you pick just one!? :) He looks smashing and ready to be a surfer boy. Love the hats ;) hehe
Have fun!
Uncle Mo says: Gonna have to go with the first because he's such a white, white boy. Otherwise the bucket hat and shorts are classic.
Aunt Andrea says the same thing...
Have fun down there - hope it doesn't snow!
Henry and Lynnie vote for the one with the orange, Annie for the speedo/swim diaper (easy tummy access) and I love them all....just hurry up and get here!! I'm missing you all dreadfully and it is WEDNESDAY, where's my baby??!!??
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