The Best Gifts for New Dads to Make His First Father's Day Extra Special

Being a new parent is hard, but these thoughtful and practical gifts are here to make dad's life a little easier.

Jun 9, 2023 - 21:06

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The Best Gifts for New Dads to Make His First Father's Day Extra Special

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By Lauren Gruber‍ 7:18 AM PDT, June 9, 2023

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Becoming a dad for the first time is a huge milestone worth celebrating in a big way. A dad's very first Father's Day is one he won't forget, which is why finding the perfect present worthy of such a momentous occasion is especially important.

This year, Father's Day lands on Sunday, June 18, which means that now is the right time to start shopping for a meaningful (and useful) gift for first-time fathers.

We've done the work for you by finding the best gifts for his first Father's Day, from practical options for new parents to high-tech gadgets that make self-care a little easier. Some of our favorite picks include a comfy hoodie that functions as a wearable diaper bag, a luxe Nespresso machine to make sleepless nights a little more bearable and an adorable matching outfit set for dad and the newborn.

Shop our top picks for first Father's Day gifts to surprise the new dad in your life.

The Dad Hoodie

Not your average hoodie — this ingenious garment is like a wearable diaper bag with plenty of compartments for bottles, wipes, diapers, snacks, toys and more.

$108

SNOOZ

The best white noise machines not only help create a better sleeping environment, but also act as a baby soother, so both babies and adults can drift off to sleep faster and wake up feeling refreshed in the morning.

$100

Amazon

Give tired muscles a break with this portable mini-massager from Therabody.

$199$150

Amazon

If Dad doesn't have his own special carrier yet, Father's Day is the perfect time to gift this breathable, mesh one that will grow with his newborn.

$193

Amazon

Keep him comfy in in a pair of breathable cotton drawstring shorts that are nice enough to wear out of the house.

$28$24

Amazon

Philips' best-selling bottle warmer not only warms bottles to an optimal temperature, but has a built-in mode to defrost breast milk and baby food.

$55$50

HelloFresh

Getting nutritious meals on the table with a newborn can be seriously challenging, and HelloFresh takes the stress out of cooking by delivering easy recipes full of fresh ingredients to their home.

$75 AND UP

Amazon

If the new Dad in your life is a gamer, he'll feel like he's leveling up in these matching outfits.

$33$30

Amazon

The oogiebear gadget is a must-have for keeping those tiny ears and nostrils clean.

$17

Amazon

Caffeinate with just the press of a button with this Nespresso machine that can craft coffee-house-level beverages, a must-have for any sleep-deprived new parent.

$165$155