27 Heartfelt First Father’s Day Gifts to Make Him Smile
From DIY gifts to heartfelt gestures, find the ideal first Father’s Day gifts to celebrate a new dad on his special day.
Ah, the joys of impending fatherhood! The sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, the inexplicable joy of hearing a baby’s first giggle. With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to celebrate the new dad in your life and make his first Father’s Day extra special.
But what do you get the man who is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? We’ve got you covered with our list of unique and thoughtful first time Fathers day gifts that are sure to have him grinning from ear to ear.
Sentimental First Fathers Day Gifts
1 – Matching Outfits
Twinning with your new baby bestie is just about the cutest thing ever. And since your guy now has a built in sports partner for life you can commemorate with this adorable Sunday Funday matching set.
2 – Super Daddio Travel Mug
Celebrate his first Father’s Day with this fun, insulated “Super Daddio” travel mug. Perfect for hot coffee or cold drinks. Durable, BPA-free stainless steel keeps beverages at the perfect temperature for hours. A thoughtful and funny gift from kids for dad, stepdad, or bonus dad.
3 – The New Dad’s Playbook
Calling all sports fans and new Daddys! The New Dad’s Playbook is the perfect introduction into fatherhood. Packed with practical tips, heartfelt advice, and humorous anecdotes, this playbook is the perfect companion for first-time dads embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. From mastering diaper duty to conquering the art of bedtime stories, this playbook covers it all, ensuring that every new dad feels prepared, supported, and empowered on his journey into fatherhood.
4 – Custom First Father’s Day Photo Frame
Celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime moment with a first Father’s Day photo frame. Personalize it with dad and baby’s names, date, and sweet engraving. This high-quality wooden frame comes in multiple sizes and orientations, making it a lasting keepsake for first-time dads.
5 – Sleep Mask
Any new parent will tell you, nap when the baby naps. And sometimes that is in the middle of the day, hence a great sleep mask to help catch some z’s while the baby is napping. It may seem silly, but we promise it makes a great 1st fathers day gift.
6 – Smartphone Sanitizer
From making to-do lists to Googling baby questions in the middle of the night, new parents are constantly on their phones. This smartphone sanitizer works at zapping the germs away to keep your newborn as healthy as possible.
7 – 100 Things to Do with Dad
Cultivate memories and time together with this “bucket list” book that includes 100 activities for parents and kids to enjoy together. Each page features a new adventure idea, alongside a scratch off-image and a spot to add notes or a photo from your special day.
8 – Acupressure Tension Release Mat
Naturally ease back pain, tension, and headaches with this full-length acupressure mat. Just 10–30 minutes a day helps. It includes a pillow for neck support and full-body coverage for deeper stress relief and muscle relaxation. Great for post-workout recovery, stress relief, and better sleep!
9 – Ember Smart Mug
Hate to break it to the new Dad, but uninterrupted coffee breaks are a thing of the past. He’s gonna need to stay caffeinated so the Ember Smart mug from Amazon is a great first fathers day present.
10 – Aura Smart Frame
When Dad has to return to the office (or even the home office), the Aura smart frame is something he can place on his desk so he’ll never miss a moment. Photo gift ideas are always just more personal!
11 – First Time Dad Beer Labels
Surprise Dad to be with a couple of his favorite brews with these fun and unique first time dad beer labels. He can celebrate the new Dad milestones by cracking open a cold one with this unique beer gift.
12 – Adventures with Dad Photo Album
Your new Daddy–to-be will quickly learn how fast the time flies. Set him up for success with a personalized Dad journal and photo album. He can use it to document all the big (and little) milestones along the way and hold on to it long after his first baby is grown.
13 – Dad’s Sippy Cup
Sippy cups aren’t just for babies. Get Dad his own special sippy cup so he doesn’t feel left out. Take your gift up a notch with some of our homemade cocktail bitters and he will be ready for a nice night cap once the baby goes down for the night.
14 – Gag Gift Onesie
Jokes on him. Being a father is enough and this snarky onesie will keep him grounded in reality with this funny Father’s Day gift.
15 – Osprey Poco Carrier
For the adventurer and his new adventure buddy, this carrier is top rated for good reason. It gives long lasting support (perfect for hiking) and has a built in sunshade.
16 – Promoted to Dad Shirt
There is something extra special about the pride a new father has for his growing family. Watch him smile with the best promotion ever in this cute promoted to Daddy t shirt.
17 – Heartbeat Keepsake
Capture the mp3 of the baby’s heartbeat, and turn it into sound wave art. The heartbeat can be transformed into a totally unique work of art. And you can choose the colors and the text of this personalized gift idea.
18 – Diaper Bag
Real men wear diaper bags, and this one is stylish and low profile while also toting 17 pockets for all his little ones essentials. This is a great baby shower gift to mom
19 – OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Treat the new dad in your life to the ultimate caffeine fix with the Oxo Cold Brew Coffee Maker. This sleek and efficient device allows him to easily brew smooth and refreshing cold brew coffee at home, perfect for those early mornings and late nights with the little one. Give him the gift of convenience and quality coffee this Father’s Day.
20 – Apple Air Tag
Dad brain is oh so very real, and this Air Tag will help your new father keep track of diaper bags, wallet, keys and more. This is one of those first Father’s day gift ideas that works for any occasion like a birthday or Christmas present.
21 — Noise Canceling Headphones
These noise canceling headphones are a dual purpose gift in that they 1) help Dad drown out the baby’s cries if he is working from home. 2) They keep his music or video games from waking the baby up. It’s a win-win gift that he is sure to love.
22 – Pull Up Station
With a new baby the first things to go are his time and his money, Say goodbye to that gym membership and hello to this pull up bar/dip station in the garage. It’s all he needs to stay fully fit.
23 – Beast Blender
Feeding and caring for a small infant always leads to skipped meals. Get your new daddy Beast Blender so he can get in some protein smoothies while changing those diapers and washing endless laundry.
24 — First Father’s Day Greeting Card
Once you shop and find your dad gift, you’ll need a Father’s Day card to go along with it! This funny card is perfect for the jokester in your life.
25 — Custom Embroidered Dad Hoodie
Celebrate Dad’s first Father’s Day with a gift that’s as unique as his new role! This personalized embroidered shirt lets him wear his “Dad” title with pride (and comfort). You can also opt for a sweatshirt or t-shirt.
26 — Personalized Best Dad by Par Golf Tee Holder
Help Dad keep his tees organized (and show your love for the game) with a personalized “Best Dad by Par” leather tee holder!
27 — New Dad Gamer Socks
Celebrate his new level in life with funny gamer socks, featuring fun gaming icons and the hidden message “Leveled Up to Daddy.” Made from a soft, stretchy cotton blend, they fit most sizes and come in a gift-ready box.
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