No. No, it does not. Becoming a father does not suddenly make one modest. And why should it? Why should a childcare bill that rivals a down payment on a midrange BMW keep a nouveau dad from his organic moisturizer habit ($35 for 50ml, with Japanese ocean botanicals)? It takes a lot more than spit-up and sippy cups to put a cramp in dedicated narcissism. Baby’s gotta eat, sure, but vanity’s instinct to thrive is just as strong. Extraordinarily vain fathers who already have everything also have needs. And so, with the holidays upon us, it’s high time we consider them. And by them, I mean us. Behold: A shopping list that pairs perfectly with self-loving fatherhood. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission
