Father’s Day Gifts for New Dads

Gift ideas for new fathers can be sweet or practical. Even the toughest dad wants to get his snuggles in with the new arrival. A classic rocking chair or padded rocker gives him a cozy place to wind down to bedtime or storytime. Drape it with a chunky, textured throw that’s just right for both dad and baby to snuggle up underneath. When it’s time for diaper changes, help him out with a sturdy changing table–the more shelves, drawers, and cubbies, the better. Extra organizing space makes those unavoidable chores quicker and easier.

Help a new dad stay primed for emergency lullabies or that crucial snapshot with charging stations around the house. Kit out his desk with a freestanding unit, or slide an end table with a built-in charger next to the armchair. A personalized photo frame is a cute Father’s Day idea for dads to be, just waiting to be filled with pictures of the new baby. Think of monogrammed silver for the office, or a laid-back photo collage on the wall of the game room. Give an outdoorsy father some time in the sun with gardening tools or a planter’s table–and keep an eye out for hammocks and sky chairs, so he can sneak a little well-earned down time.

Help new fathers adjust to the new routine with countertop timesavers like slow cookers or rice cookers. These unique first Father’s Day gifts help streamline mealtime and make cleanup easy, letting him spend more time relaxing or playing with the family. Pamper culinary dads with the perfect set of kitchen tools, from stainless steel cookware to all-in-one tools that shorten prep work. Help him stay awake with that crucial coffeemaker–and once the little one is finally asleep, encourage a little relaxation with a set of Moscow Mule mugs or personalized barware.