16 First Father’s Day Gifts to Make Him Feel More Special Than Ever
Updated: Jun. 09, 2023
Celebrate a new dad with these thoughtful first Father's Day gifts. You can order them online for delivery directly to his door!
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His first Father’s Day as a dad just hits different—and deserves a little something extra-special. After all, he’s survived the first few months (or maybe just weeks) of parenting, which usually means sleepless nights, erratic schedules and learning how to care for a new baby. There’s no doubt he’s earned one of these best first Father’s Day gifts, whether it’s a personalized idea, like a video book, a new coffee maker or matching pajamas for him and his little one.
For the Proud Papa: Matching Pajamas
Some of the best first Father’s Day gifts are ones that include something special for dad’s bundle of joy, too—like a set of matching pajamas. Made of a buttery-smooth bamboo viscose material, they’re adorable for daddy-baby snuggles in bed. As foodies, we’re particularly smitten with the “breakfast buddies” print.
For the Planner: Moments with Dad Journal
Dad will never run out of things to do with his mini me, thanks to this scratch-off journal. Inside, he’ll find plenty of activities for kids of all ages, from having a water balloon fight to reading a book together to visiting the zoo. Check out our favorite Father’s Day decorations.
For the Chronically Tired Dad: Coffee Subscription
Whether dad is looking for a new favorite brew or believes variety is, indeed, the spice of life, he’ll appreciate a coffee subscription from Trade Coffee. Here’s how it works: You choose how many bags you want to send him (ranging from two to 24), Trade Coffee sends a redeemable gift code (on the date of your choosing), dad takes a quiz to discover which kinds of coffee he would like and his new brews show up on his doorstep. It’s that easy! Maybe he’ll look forward to those early-morning wake-ups a little bit more now (thanks to you).
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For the Hands-On Dad: Tactical Baby Carrier
No more borrowing mom’s baby wrap—now dad can have his own way to tote around baby with the tactical baby gear carrier. Rugged, durable and water-resistant, it’s just what he needs when he’s out and about with his child and wants to keep his hands free. Practical, outdoorsy dads will also love these lawn and garden gifts.
For the Well-Prepared Dad: The Dad Hoodie
Bottle? Check! Change of diapers? Yep. Baby’s favorite plushie? Coming right up! He can do it all with this smart dad hoodie, which is loaded with pockets of all shapes and sizes. It’s a must-have for any guy who isn’t eager to lug around a diaper bag.
For the Sentimental One: Engraved Photo Keychain
Give dad something to show off whenever someone asks about his little one with this personalized photo keychain, which is made of leather and is available in seven masculine hues. You can get it engraved with “Daddy” and then tuck his favorite photo of baby inside. It’s worthy of our list of the best personalized baby gifts, which includes even more gift ideas.
For the Beer Drinker: First Time Dad Beer Labels
As if dad needs an excuse to crack open a cold one, these funny beer labels remind him of all the important causes for celebration—like dirty diapers, sleepless nights and 3 a.m. feedings. Wrap them around a six-pack of his favorite craft beer and you have yourself a real winner of a gift.
For the Funny One: Dad Jokes Book
Now that he’s a father, it’s officially socially acceptable for him to crack all the horribly cheesy dad jokes. Give him some material for his next knee-slapper with this book of funny, yet family-friendly, jokes that will have everyone rolling their eyes (in the best way, of course).
For the Coffee Connoisseur: Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Unless he’s one of the lucky ones whose baby slept through the night from day one, chances are dad is in serious need of caffeine. He can fuel up with one of the best Keurig coffee makers out there: the K-Elite. It can brew a flavorful cuppa of hot or iced coffee in less than a minute.
For the Photographer: Heirloom Video Book
Like most new parents, dad’s phone is probably filling up fast with adorable clips of baby smiling, rolling over and getting his first bath. He can keep all those memorable videos in one spot with a Heirloom video book. The hardcover book has a 5-inch HD screen inside that plays a 10-minute video when opened.
For the Safe Driver: Baby Car Mirror Camera
A baby car mirror is great, but a baby car mirror camera is even better. No more craning your head trying to see what your little one is doing in the backseat—now dad can just look at the tiny display mounted on the dashboard to find peace of mind that she’s happily snoozing.
For the Homebody: Ultra-Soft Joggers
Between trying to get the baby on a sleep schedule, entertaining guests who want to meet the little one and somehow also trying to squeeze in a nap or meal, dad is probably spending more time at home these days. He can lounge around in style—and comfort—with these Cozy Earth bamboo joggers.
For the Fit Dad: Stroller Phone Mount
If daily stroller walks are dad’s primary form of exercise, he’ll appreciate this phone mount that hooks right to the top bar of most strollers. From more than 37,800 ratings, many praise how sturdy it is, thanks to its shockproof design. Dad can answer emails, listen to a podcast or FaceTime mom while he closes his rings.
For the Grill Master: Omaha Steaks Assortment
Thinking about giving dad one of the best gifts for grilling this summer? Better pair it with a flight of deliciously juicy meat from Omaha Steaks. This build-your-own bundle includes the proteins of your choosing, from ribeyes to bratwursts to steak burgers.
For the Caffeine Fanatic: Papa Bear Mug
He can sip his morning joe with a custom coffee mug that proudly displays his new title: Papa Bear. Not only is it dishwasher and microwave safe, you can even get a matching Mama Bear mug for a cute first Mother’s Day gift, too.
For the Snoozer: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
For any parent who is in desperate need of sleep (which is likely every new dad), a pair of Bose QuietComfort earbuds can help. Designed to fit comfortably in almost any size ear, they’re completely noise-cancelling—for drowning out baby’s cries when it’s his turn to rest—and can last for up to six hours on a single charge.
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