Whether it’s his first Father’s day or a gift to say ‘congratulations on fatherhood”, here are some of the most unique and thoughtful gifts for a guy becoming a dad.
Minted is known for their gorgeous cards but they also make incredible prints. You can create a custom piece – right down to size and color theme – to make the perfect art for home or office. You can check them out on Minted here. (Use the code PC15 for 15% off.)
The adjustable strap is easy to switch from the right or left side making this a go-to for days when you’re traveling a little lighter. (If you’re looking for something larger, they also have a backpack.) You can find the Diaper Sling here.
Pop it on keys, diaper bags strollers, kids (just kidding) or anything else that’s easy to lose when you’re sleep deprived. The Tile Pro has a 300 ft. range – that’s 2X Tile Mate. This durable, water-resistant tracker is also twice as loud, making it easier to find everything. You can find it here.
This a sweet story that both dads and kids will enjoy. It’s a beautifully illustrated book that takes a warm look at the joys, fears, and responsibilities of being a dad over the years. You can find it here.
These father baby matching sets will never get old for me. Never! I like the ones that still work when they aren’t side-by-side. You can buy them here.
This company makes the most gorgeous prints on buttery soft muslin. You can never have too many baby swaddles so it might be fun to grab some that tap into dad’s interests. You can find the happy camper set here as well as a selection of other swaddle themes here.
I think we all know a few phone scrolling bathroom hibernators who could use this. A subtle way to say, “shit or get off the pot, sir.” You can shop them here.
I love seeing dads babywearing. Keeping comfort and street cred in mind, an Omni 360 is a great product that tends to work well for both mom and dad. I’ve shown the mesh version here because some guys tend to run hot (insert dad joke here) but they also come in regular fabric if you want everyone to be a bit toastier. You can find them here.
Get a custom pair of socks with your baby’s face on them. You can get up to three faces so keep that in mind if you have quadruplets. 😉 Leave yourself at least 10 days for ordering. You can find them here.
If you’re looking for a REALLY nice diaper bag, I highly recommend Paperclip. Their bags do not skimp on quality or features – it even has an integrated change station. Check out our post on them to get more details. You can buy them here.
These made to order prints feature the night sky on the date your children were born. I’ve shown the version that has three dates, but you can choose from a variety of set up. You have to print this yourself (they just send the .jpeg) but you can pop over to an office supply store to run off the bigger version and you don’t have to worry about it getting squished in the mail. You can shop all the options here.
The Lalabu Dad Shirt is the first babywearing shirt designed exclusively for dads. It’s a sporty V-neck t-shirt where you slide baby into a cozy pouch. You’re ready to roll with no learning curve — nothing to tie or wrap. You can find them here.Note: these are knocked off on Amazon so be careful what brand you buy – poor craftsmanship could be pretty scary on something like this.
This little jar contains tokens like “read our favorite storybook”, “bubble blowing”, etc. to spark some ideas for daddy and baby. Might be fun to pair it with some of the props needs for the activities too. Here’s where to find them on Etsy.
I can’t even handle how adorable these t-shirts are. The little dipper comes in sizes as small as 3-6 months and goes up to whatever fits a 12 year old, making it the perfect gift for new dads and old dads alike. You can find them here.
Just to be clear, this isn’t a dads-are-so-dumb-ha-ha suggestion. If you are formula feeding, scooping and measuring is a giant pain-in-the-butt and if you aren’t the one that is usually scooping and measuring, you have to ask the usual scooper and measurer. This person may be asleep (and should hopefully stay that way) but with this Brezza, any rockstar getting up in the middle of the night just has to hit a button to make the bottle. You can find the formula dispenser here.
This bad boy of the stroller world has a bunch of pros for new dads, like the super-smooth ride thanks to a state-of-the-art suspension system, the fact that it steers easily with one hand and has a great stride distance (you won’t kick the tires as you walk). But one of the best features is the handlebar – it’s got nine different adjustable positions for all kinds of heights. You can find them here. (You can see my review on the Pro here.)
It’s like a diaper bag you wear. This super soft hoodie comes equipped with six mesh, stretchy pockets for his wallet and phone, sippy cups, bottle, diapers, wipes and more. I feel like you could also easily tuck a beer and a sandwich in there if you were so inclined. 😉 They’ve come out with a vest version too! You can shop the Dad Hoodie here.
The Cruiser is cool because you can push it like a high-end stroller or pull it like a wagon – it can even be used with an Infant Car Seat Adaptor. It is rugged yet lightweight, crafted from aircraft grade aluminum, and can accommodate up to 150 pounds, all while weighing less than most double strollers. You can shop the cruiser here or you can read more about it in our review.
These boxes are hand-packed with 5-8 of the coolest tech, home goods, fitness and lifestyle products. I like it for new dads because they are typically filled with items that are used for a little adventure at home instead of needing a 7 hour day trip to try out his new spelunking gear. I received the box shown above and my husband is already obsessed with the PhoneSoap PRO and the SPREADTHAT! II Self-Warming Butter Knife. You can buy a subscription or a single box, but beware – they sell out quickly. Check out Breo Boxes here.
If you’re looking for a gift that gives back, you can buy two birth registrations from Unicef. (I give these as birthday gifts too.) They are only $18 and you can buy them here.
For Fathers Day, I am ordering a personalized journal from Etsy for the children to write or draw in each FD. The quote on the cover says, “Dad. A son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love.” It will be neat to see the progression. This year I will do hand prints since our littles are so young.
Thank you for the Dad Shirt recommendation! My wife and I are the founders of Lalabu and are always thankful for opportunities to share babywearing with more new parents 🙂
I bought those Big Dipper/Little Dipper shirts for my husband and daughter last year for Father’s Day! They are SO SOFT and my husband still wears his all the time. This year I’m buying them vinyl record/45 adapter shirts. I think I have found our Father’s Day tradition: matching shirts! So thank you!
My boyfriend is a interested in anything space so I bought him a night sky print out from https://thenightsky.io
You choose a date/location and they’ll print out what the sky looked liked that night. You can also add a message and it’s an 18X24 print. It just arrived and I absolutely love it! I highly recommend this.
I bought my son the Daddy back pack from his registry at Babies R Us. This one looks even better! It has a changing paid inside and a thermos bag built right into the backpack. It is stylish and he can have both his hands free to handle baby. I made a ” Daddy Duty” bag out of it with some fun things ( goggles, earphones, ear plugs, box of gloves, heave duty gloves, sented poop bags, a couple masks- all for fun for the Dad to Be, then I put in baby wipes, disposable bibs, baby powder, a couple of outfits saying I love Daddy or Daddy sayings, a book to add to his growing library along with other baby necessities. I put it into a cellophane bag and tied it up with a whistle and a baby boy key ring for the baby shower. He will be mommys birth coach, so why should he be left out. You can see my creating on Pinterest alone with the baby diaper cakes I made from one box of size1 diapers. This is a great gift for mommy also, she can grab this back pack and have hands free. All she has to do is put her small pocketbook and phone in the inside large pockets. Great Shower gift also.
Oh my gosh, we have that Jimmy Fallon DADA book and we HATE it so much! There’s no story to it and it reads awkwardly. Our daughter does love the pictures, but we hate reading it to her! LOL!
But I LOVE those Big Dipper/Little Dipper shirts. And my husband would love that testicles tea bag! Thanks!
I just bought a Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 shirt and onesie set for my hubby’s first father’s day! I’m a gamer, too, so I wasn’t about to get left out 😉
For Fathers Day, I am ordering a personalized journal from Etsy for the children to write or draw in each FD. The quote on the cover says, “Dad. A son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love.” It will be neat to see the progression. This year I will do hand prints since our littles are so young.
What a beautiful idea!
Thank you for the Dad Shirt recommendation! My wife and I are the founders of Lalabu and are always thankful for opportunities to share babywearing with more new parents 🙂
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I bought those Big Dipper/Little Dipper shirts for my husband and daughter last year for Father’s Day! They are SO SOFT and my husband still wears his all the time. This year I’m buying them vinyl record/45 adapter shirts. I think I have found our Father’s Day tradition: matching shirts! So thank you!
My boyfriend is a interested in anything space so I bought him a night sky print out from https://thenightsky.io
You choose a date/location and they’ll print out what the sky looked liked that night. You can also add a message and it’s an 18X24 print. It just arrived and I absolutely love it! I highly recommend this.
I bought my son the Daddy back pack from his registry at Babies R Us. This one looks even better! It has a changing paid inside and a thermos bag built right into the backpack. It is stylish and he can have both his hands free to handle baby. I made a ” Daddy Duty” bag out of it with some fun things ( goggles, earphones, ear plugs, box of gloves, heave duty gloves, sented poop bags, a couple masks- all for fun for the Dad to Be, then I put in baby wipes, disposable bibs, baby powder, a couple of outfits saying I love Daddy or Daddy sayings, a book to add to his growing library along with other baby necessities. I put it into a cellophane bag and tied it up with a whistle and a baby boy key ring for the baby shower. He will be mommys birth coach, so why should he be left out. You can see my creating on Pinterest alone with the baby diaper cakes I made from one box of size1 diapers. This is a great gift for mommy also, she can grab this back pack and have hands free. All she has to do is put her small pocketbook and phone in the inside large pockets. Great Shower gift also.
I can’t get over how wonderfully adorable the Daddy Baby-wearing is. Good going, Dads!
Oh my gosh, we have that Jimmy Fallon DADA book and we HATE it so much! There’s no story to it and it reads awkwardly. Our daughter does love the pictures, but we hate reading it to her! LOL!
But I LOVE those Big Dipper/Little Dipper shirts. And my husband would love that testicles tea bag! Thanks!
WE HATE THAT JIMMY FALLON BOOK TOO! IT’S THE WORST. It’s just….nothing of a book. Jimmy should be ashamed to have his name on it.
Lol! We have, like, half the stuff on the list already. Great minds think alike. Gotta love Etsy!
Wow! The list is so awesome that I want to buy them all..The baby carrier and the man behind the bump t-shirt…They are just so awesome..Awesome Picks!
I just bought a Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 shirt and onesie set for my hubby’s first father’s day! I’m a gamer, too, so I wasn’t about to get left out 😉