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15 Best Gifts for the New Dad in Your Life

Because it’s a really big deal.

gifts for new dads
Stocksy

Becoming a new parent is a pretty overwhelming experience. Between learning how to care for the baby, and figuring out what that means for your own self-care, it can be a harried adventure. But it’s also amazing. It’s a time for riotous celebration, and for dads, that first Father’s Day is kind of a big deal. It’s the first time that holiday won’t just be about their father — or the fathers around them — but about themselves.

Help the new dad in your life celebrate this momentous occasion with one of these gifts, ranging from practical things he'll use every day to products that will help him relax and unwind.

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For the Dad Who's a Sports Guy
Dad's Playbook
Chronicle Books

Becoming a new dad is a huge reason to celebrate, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that there are always challenges at every turn. This sport-centric playbook is filled with quotes and insights from some of the greatest coaches about staying focused, being a leader, and scoring under pressure.

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For the Dad Who's Always Prepared
The Dad Hoodie
The Dad Hoodie

He’ll be amazed at how much he can store on the inside of this Dad Hoodie: phone, wallet, diapers, a bottle, a pacifier, and even diaper wipes. He’ll be both comfy and prepared at all times.

More: Father's Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad

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For the Late Night Comedy-Loving Dad
‘Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada’ by Jimmy Fallon
Feiwel & Friends
Now 37% off

Late-night television show host and proud papa Jimmy Fallon wrote this story, which can only be described as “heartfelt.” It’s a sweet story with adorable illustrations, and the perfect gift for a new dad. In a board-book form, Dad and baby can read this before bed, and baby won’t accidentally destroy it.

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For the Dad With Nerd Energy
Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book
Signature Books

Your little one’s name will be incorporated throughout this heroic Mega Dad comic book story. It’ll become a storytime staple from the moment they’re born.

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The Best New Dad Gag Gift
Daddy's First Milestone Beer Labels
BigDotOfHappiness

This set of labels and 6-pack are fairly hilarious. The "milestones" printed upon them are things like "You got peed on, you're now officially a dad." And, "You and your child are both in mismatched clothing." It's a lighthearted, silly way to commemorate the holiday.

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The Most Discreet Diaper Bag
HSD Diaper Bag Backpack + Changing Pad
HSD

Even if the new dad hasn’t gotten his sea legs with the whole diaper-changing thing, he’ll be prepared for anything when he's gifted this backpack. It can fit extra clothes, toys, blankets, diapers, baby wipes, and more. It even has a diaper-changing mat.

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For the Dad Who Loves Taco Tuesdays
Newborn Baby Burrito Swaddle
DDWT

It may seem impossible for his new little bundle of joy to be even cuter than they already are … until they’re wrapped in this burrito baby blanket. This cotton-blend blanket will make them look like a stuffed Chipotle burrito.

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For the Sentimental Dad
Personalized Baby Keepsake Box
Kerri Lee

Any dad who holds on to all the mementos from their little one’s first year — locks of hair from their first haircut and their first pair of booties — will appreciate this customized box. It's perfect for keeping them all in one place

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The Simple Gift for New Dads
New Born Measurements Keychain
Jeweled Accents Studio

This small but meaningful keychain gift can be engraved with the newborns name, date, time, and measurements. Any new dad will want to carry around this memento on his keys.

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The Practical Gift for New Dads
Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier
Infantino
Now 43% off

Dad can hold his new infant four different ways with this convertible carrier. It also has a Wonder Cover 2-in-1 bib to protect his clothes.

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For the Dad With His Own Kegerator
Baby Footprints Beer Glass
UniqueAnomaly

Raise a glass to the new father with this custom-etched pint from Etsy. All you need to do is scan in the footprints of the new baby, along with the name of the baby, stats of the baby, and when they were born, and from that, this gorgeous glass is made. 

It's something that new dads will come to treasure long after the baby grows up.

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For the Dad Who Spends Weekends at the Clubhouse
Golf Socks
IfTheSockFitz

Golf dads are a special sort of father. They speak in code about birds, eagles, and par, and they love teaching their kids all about the sport. These socks celebrate both their new title as dad and their love of golf, without being too over-the-top. It's just a funny reminder that they will know they're carrying with them. 

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For the Commuter Dad
Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Mounted Child Carrier
Schwinn
Now 23% off

We all know a dad who is chomping at the bit to go on long bike rides with their child. Why not help them out by gifting them one of the most-popular child bike seats on the market? It's extremely durable, easy to install, and it's a comfortable ride for the tot in the back.

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For the Dad With All the Tech
VANKYO Mini WiFi Projector
vankyo

Tech dads will love projecting their family videos directly from their phone to the wall or other surface to be viewed by all his friends and family. They can also use it to watch the game in the backyard, host indie movie nights, or even have their own socially-distanced viewing party of Die Hard at Christmas time. 

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For the Dad Needing Stress Relief
Theragun Mini
TheraGun
Now 26% off

One of the guaranteed side-effects of becoming a new parent is tension in your neck and shoulders. Whether it's from stress, lack of sleep, or carrying a baby for hours on end, that stuff hurts. Give Dad the gift of relief this year with the portable Theragun Mini. It's a smaller version of the original Theragun, but it really gets the job done. 

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