The Best First Father’s Day Gifts That Say "Welcome To Fatherhood"

Welcome to the club, Dad. This Dad-isms desk calendar will help new papas brush up their corny dad game with entries like, “Dads love inspecting a kid’s minor injury like a splinter and saying ‘Looks like we’ll have to amputate,'” and “Dads love saying ‘No, your other right’ when someone mistakes left for right.” And that’s just the beginning.

While most cards eventually end up in the trash, there are those special few that are kept and cherished. This handmade card is the latter, and will make the perfect keepsake from his first Father’s Day. You can write a heartfelt sentiment on it yourself, or have the maker custom-engrave your message for an additional $7 (you can even get it in your own handwriting for $12). No matter what you choose, Dad will be touched that he’s considered “the best dad in the galaxy.”

In this hysterical book by comedy king Jimmy Fallon, all the dad animals try to teach their babies to say “Dada” first. Unfortunately, all the babies just respond with their animal sounds! It’s cute and silly, and first time dads will get a kick out of annoying the wifey with this story. The board book style makes it easy for toddlers to “help” Dad read along. Write a sweet note inside (you can make it from your LO), and it’s ready to go. There’s a Mama book, too, so you can fight about what word BB says first and what book they like better. Let’s hope baba wins so neither of you gets to gloat for the rest of eternity.

Always wearing an apron while grilling … driving past a farm and referring to lying cows as “ground beef” … it’s not his fault; it’s The Dad Law. This book contains all the rules for dad-ing it the right way, and it’s one that any new father must have in his collection.

The only thing better than getting Dad an awesome pair of swim trunks for your next waterside outing? Getting a matching pair for your kiddo for an adorable mini-me moment. Tom & Teddy’s swim trunks are made with super high-quality material (we tried ’em) and are lined for extra comfort and — erm — security. In addition to tons of summery styles, most of the men’s trunks pair with matching kids suits (sold separately) in sizes small enough to fit 1 to 2-year-olds (squeeee!) up to sizes for 11 to 12-year-old tweens. Note: If you have a post-quarantine vacay in the books, this is a great way to get him excited to start packing. Now, get your camera ready!

Becoming a dad is a rite of passage that deserves to be toasted. Gift the new dad this rustic whiskey set, which comes with 2 glasses, 8 granite whiskey stones, metal tongs, 2 slate coasters (with inspirational quotes like, “Courage is a vitamin best swallowed with whiskey”), and a set of cocktail recipe cards. It all comes packaged in a rustic wooden crate that’s ideal for gifting.

As any parent will tell you, having kids will ignite new aches and pains that you’ve never felt before (baby lifting, crib assembling, falling asleep in weird positions … at least dads don’t have to face the repercussions of childbirth, but we digress ….). The rookie dad in your life will definitely appreciate this deep tissue massage gun, which works out knots with 5 soothing speeds for hurts-so-good tension relief. Save $40 now with the product’s listing coupon!

It’s no secret that those first precious days, weeks, and years go by fast. Today’s modern parents are lucky to have a camera on hand nearly all the time, but more often than not, those sweet snaps end up living on their phone. So, do your fave new dad a favor by framing a precious memory or two with Keepsake, a photo app that lets you easily (and affordably) upload digital photos and get them custom-framed. The process is so simple, even a new dad could do it one-handed while burping his baby … but making this sentimental gift for him is just one less thing he’ll have to worry about. Customers rave about the ease of use and quality that Keepsake offers. Choose from a variety of frame sizes, styles, and colors to get the giftee’s gallery wall started.

Sheet masks: Not just for ladies. In fact, Bro Masks are specifically designed to be larger for men. This hydrogel treatment will help refresh Dad’s dry, tired skin (because, it will be after approximately 0 hours of sleep. Trust us). This highly-rated set from Amazon Beauty comes with 2 masks for 2 “me time” sessions that any new daddy definitely deserves.

If the dad you have in mind is an outdoorsy type, having a baby doesn’t mean he has to spend more time inside … it just means he needs the right gear so that Baby can tag along! The Veer Basecamp — aka, “the ultimate portable play yard” — is built to resist the elements while being incredibly lightweight, portable, and easy to set up. Pop open the tent, and little ones (as well as parents) will have UPF 50 solace from the sun and waterproof protection if it starts to rain. For all-day camp-outs, the Basecamp comes with stakes and sandbags to ensure everything stays put. This structure is a must-have for beach-goers, campers, hikers, picnic-ers, or anyone who spends lots of time in the Great Outdoors!

Even the tech savviest of dads who have all the smart gadgets will be intrigued by this Amazon Launchpad pick, which is a magnetic collapsible Bluetooth speaker that offers quality, portable sound. (Side note: Amazon Launchpad works to elevate small, stellar brands, which means two things: It’s an awesome gift he’ll love, and it’s probably one he doesn’t have yet). And while this speaker is undoubtedly Dad-approved, it’s especially handy for new dads. You know why? Because when there’s new baby stuff thrown all over the house or a toddler tornado tearing the place up (or maybe it’s both … *shudder*), sh*t is easy to lose. But not only can the POW Mo stick right to the fridge, it can actually magnetize to Dad’s phone, meaning he’ll have it handy any time, anywhere. He can jam out when spending time outdoors, of course, but even in the house, he’ll love being able to take it from room to room while listening to his favorite music/podcasts/audiobooks — hands-free. Oh, and BTW, it comes with a magnetic wallet that also attaches to his phone … in the words of dads everywhere, “isn’t that neat?” 

New dads are running short on time (not to mention sleep) in every category of their life, which is why they deserve the latest and greatest smartwatch that streamlines pretty much everything for them, from keeping tabs on their health and workout goals to enabling them to take calls and texts from anywhere. Dad can even listen to his favorite podcast while putting his baby to sleep with this watch!

If the new dad in your life is still sipping coffee from an old-school coffee maker, there’s no time like the present (aka with a new baby in the house) to push the need for an automatic, programmable one. Keurig’s perennial best-seller, the Keurig K-Classic, brews a rich, smooth, and delicious cup with the press of a button,. This way dad can still use his other arm to hold his crying baby.

Fact: When a new baby arrives, the parents’ hygiene (and sleep, and eating habits) tends to go to the wayside. And that’s fine, of course, but once Dad is ready to face the world and/or workforce once more, this *manly* set of fingernail and toenail clippers is a must. This pair from fan-favorite grooming brand Tweezer Guru is designed for precision and durability, plus the matte black color just looks cool.

A car vacuum may not seem like a sentimental gift for Father’s Day, but trust us — Dad will appreciate this gadget, especially if he has a toddler. This compact, lightweight vacuum comes with multiple attachments to reach every dog-hair covered, beach-sand-coated, cracker-crumbed nook and cranny. It even plugs into the car’s cigarette lighter so it can be powered when he’s on-the-go. Use the listing coupon for an additional 20% off the already low price.

For those few precious hours when the little one is sleeping, Dad will be ready to kick back and turn on the video games while sipping from this mug. Okay, so it’ll probably be filled with caffeine to keep him coherent in those first few months (okay, years), but eventually, he may get cheeky and fill it with his fave cocktail.

If the new dad in your life lives in the same ratty old sweatshirt, you can upgrade his loungewear game (and give him a *hint, hint*) with this sporty sweatshirt from RicherPoorer. It’s actually made from recycled materials (40 plastic bottles, in fact!), but it has a soft vintage feel and fleece lining for ultra-comfy wear. But even though it’s suitable for baby snugglin’, its modern short sleeve design means it looks as good with jeans as it does with sweatpants — that means he can wear it out of the house (without embarrassing the rest of the fam), too.