44 First Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Cherish
A dad’s first ever Father’s Day is one he’ll never forget, so the holiday is a wonderful opportunity to give him an extra special gift. The best gifts for new dads are those that honor his important new role as a father while also acknowledging his own personal interests and tastes.
As a new parent, life is all about the baby, all the time – as it should be! But parents are people too, so let the new dad in your life know how important he is, both as a dad and as a person, with a unique and sentimental gift he’ll cherish.
This might mean a personalized gift, a cool new tech gadget, self-care essentials, useful parenting gear, or an experience-based present. You might choose to give one gift related to parenting and another that’s just for him. Whether you’re a friend or relative of a new father, or a new mom who wants to give her partner a sweet gift “from the baby,” the following gift ideas for new dads are sure to make him smile.
Personalized Gifts for New Dads
Personalized gifts for new dads are always a great choice for Father’s Day because they’re thoughtful and sentimental, while also representing a wide range of product options. You might work with a local engraver (jewelers and trophy shops are a good bet), or order products online that are available with custom engraved messages. Keep it simple with a “Dad” or “Daddy” engraving, your baby’s birth date, or a short and sweet message to say “Happy First Father’s Day.”
Here are some ideas for personalized gifts:
- A bat mug crafted from wooden baseball bats, which can be engraved with a monogram, team logo, name, or message. Not only are they fun to drink out of, but they also make a playful display piece for the home.
- Fancy pen set such as a set of engraved Parker Pens, to elevate everything from to-do lists to journal entries.
- A watch can be engraved on the back for a subtle personalization option that he will see whenever he puts on the watch. This can be a big-budget item or very affordable, with options ranging from antique or high-end watches to high-tech smart devices.
- A pocket knife is both handy and readily engravable. Browse Etsy or look up specialist knife makers, which commonly offer engraving services with a purchase.
Father’s Day Gifts for Foodie Dads
A new dad’s time in the kitchen might be more rushed with a baby in the home, but if he loves whipping up a home-cooked meal, choose Father’s Day gifts that will help him do just that. Likewise, a foodie dad who enjoys exploring local restaurants and trying new cuisines will appreciate a gift that encourages his love of food.
Here are some of the best gifts for new dads who are food aficionados:
- A gift certificate to a restaurant he wants to try (with babysitting set up in advance).
- Personalized kitchen tools such as a cutting board, grill tools, or set of chef’s knives.
- A highly coveted gadget or appliance, such as a Vitamix blender, KitchenAid stand mixer, or a sous vide machine.
- A cookbook duo comprising a baby and toddler cookbook plus a volume that appeals to his favorite cooking style.
- A gourmet gift basket filled with fancy treats in his favorite flavors. It could be dessert themed, filled with items from a particular cuisine, such as Italian or Thai, or a whole array of delicious treats you know he’ll love. Line the basket with a new kitchen towel and include some inexpensive tools like wooden spoons or salad servers.
- A box of gourmet chocolates, just for him.
Custom Photo Book Gifts for Sentimental New Dads
Showcase all those precious moments from his first year of fatherhood with a custom photo book dedicated to how wonderful he is as a father. Mixbook offers a variety of design themes and page layouts to choose from, making it easy to create a photo book that will take him through that first year, one photo at a time.
This idea can be the start of a great Father’s Day tradition – create a new book each year and he’ll have an ever-growing collection of tangible memories.
Here are some best-selling photo book themes that make the best gifts for new dads:
Parenting Gear Gifts for Dads
A new dad might really want some parenting gear of his own, or perhaps some parenting products designed with a more neutral or masculine aesthetic. These kinds of items make excellent gift ideas for new dads. Here are some suggestions:
- A diaper bag marketed to dads (these are usually in a plain dark or neutral color) or a regular backpack with lots of different pocket sizes.
- A baby backpack carrier for hiking (if Dad is outdoorsy) or just walking around towns and cities more comfortably with a growing child.
- A jogging stroller so the baby can join him while he exercises.
Gifts for the Coffee-drinking Dad
If the new dad in your life enjoyed drinking coffee before the baby (and those sleepless nights) arrived, there’s a good chance his coffee appreciation has grown considerably! Embrace his love of java by choosing Father’s Day gifts with this theme, such as these:
- A personalized “Dad’ mug – a first Father’s Day rite of passage, available almost everywhere in countless styles.
- An AeroPress coffee maker, acclaimed among coffee experts for its ease of use and brewing excellence.
- A French press, a classic for good reason, and much less work than setting up other types of coffee machines. Bonus points if you pair it with an electric kettle.
- A heated coffee mug or mug warmer set, because parenting a new baby means you will often forget about your hot drink.
- A classic Thermos or similar vacuum bottle, which keeps drinks hot or cold for hours.
Handy DIY Gift Ideas for New Dads
Handy new dads who love to fix things around the house will always appreciate a new tool or gadget that makes those tasks easier. Even if he wasn’t into DIY before the baby, there’s something about the title “Dad” that might bring out the handyman in him. Enhance his tool collection with one of these great Father’s Day gift ideas:
- A quality multi-tool he can keep in his pocket. (It will probably be used frequently for unscrewing battery compartments in kids’ toys.)
- A toolbox, which you might initially fill with baby paraphernalia for a punny joke.
- A canvas tool belt – another opportunity to fill the compartments with baby bottles, packets of wipes, pacifiers, and other baby “tools” to honor his first Father’s Day.
Gift ideas for Dad’s office
If a new dad works in an office outside the home, or has a home office space, choose a Father’s Day gift idea that makes working there more enjoyable. How about these gift ideas for new dads?
- Acrylic prints to decorate his office walls with favorite photos of his baby and family, or a calming landscape scene from a memorable vacation. Mixbook also offers metal prints and acrylic blocks for transforming photographs into gift-worthy home decor.
- An ergonomic desk chair to make sitting sessions more comfortable, and his posture in tip-top shape for carrying a growing child.
- A digital photo frame so he can glance at slideshows of baby photos while he works.
- A music system like this 8-in-1 record player, so he can listen to the radio, vinyl, CDs, cassettes, or stream via Bluetooth. Music makes the work day better.
Relaxation Gifts for Father’s Day
All new parents are in dire need of relaxation time, even if it’s just 20 minutes or so between endless childcare tasks. Treat a new dad to some of these gift ideas, which you might combine into a relaxation gift set:
- A foot spa
- Plush robe and slippers
- Elevated loungewear, such as super-soft tees, sweatpants, and fuzzy socks
- A weighted blanket, so that even the shortest nap feels extra restorative
- Reusable earplugs – choose a pair that dampens noises (like baby cries) without totally blocking them out
- An electronic eye massager
- Newspaper or magazine subscription
- A massage gun
- A gift certificate to a spa
Gift Experiences for a New Dad
If the new dad in your life values experiences over products, then be sure to choose that type of gift for his first Father’s Day. Options vary by location, but you could research some of the following unforgettable experiences available near you:
- Race car school
- Small airplane flying lesson
- Horseback riding excursion
- Hot air balloon ride
- Skydiving
- Golf lesson or round of golf
- Annual membership to a museum
- Wine or beer tasting session
- Concert, theater, or festival tickets
Ready to celebrate his first Father’s Day?
We hope you picked a great gift idea for a dad’s first Father’s Day. Don’t forget a personalized card as well! You could create a homemade card with his child’s little handprint or footprint, which he can treasure forever as a memory of how small they were on that first Father’s Day. Or, check out Mixbook’s collection of customizable Father’s Day cards.
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