Looking for Father’s Day gift ideas for new dads?
While Father’s Day is an occasion that quickly comes and goes each year for most people, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime milestone new dads will never forget. With a chaotic new schedule, diaper changes and sleepless nights, fatherhood may be his most challenging position ever. As such, new dads deserve to be celebrated and showered with love and some great Father’s Day gifts.
Even though most dads don’t want others fussing over them, there are plenty of ways to show your appreciation on June 16. If you’re looking for Father’s Day gift suggestions, we’ve got you covered. We rounded up the best Father’s Day gifts for new dads that he’s sure to love. Don’t miss our testing insights on the Callaway 300 Pro Slope Laser Golf Rangefinder and Aura Mason Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame.
In this article: Blackstone 36-Inch Cooking Station Gas Griddle, GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Portable Folding Chair and HighSpeedDaddy Baby Diaper Backpack
Types of Father’s Day gifts
- Outdoorsy: Be it camping, golfing or hunting, outdoorsy dads appreciate anything celebrating their favorite hobby. Consider a cooler, camping chair or hunting equipment to help them comfortably spend time in nature.
- Sentimental: Some new dads may feel sentimental while embracing this new purpose for their life. Homemade gifts are often more personal than store-bought items. However, you can also think about a digital picture frame for his office or a personalized coffee mug.
- Foodie: Wine subscriptions, espresso machines, home beer brewing kits and hot sauce kits are just a few ways to surprise the new dad in your life with practical gifts for Father’s Day. If they love spending time outside, you can also consider a new gas griddle, smoker or barbecue tools.
- Fitness: If the dad in your life enjoys running, working out at the gym or playing basketball with his buddies, a gift related to fitness is a home run. Think about a fitness tracker, percussive massager or new shoes.
- Tech-savvy: In this technologically advanced world, getting your hands on the latest technology isn’t difficult. Just be sure to tailor the tech gift to the new dad’s hobbies. For instance, does he like video games and high-end audio or security and smart home gadgets?
- Home improvement: Dads who spend ample time in the garage or fixing every creaky door might appreciate a home improvement gift, including new power tools or a way to organize supplies.
Best Father’s Day gifts for new dads
Best Father’s Day gift for foodies
Blackstone 36-Inch Cooking Station Gas Griddle
Restaurant-style cooking is achievable at home with this sizable Blackstone griddle. A great gift for foodies, it’s capable of frying up eggs to order for breakfast, burgers at the summer picnic or at-home hibachi. With four independent adjustable heat zones, dads can cook several types of foods at different temperatures simultaneously.
Best Father’s Day gift for outdoorsy dads
GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Portable Folding Chair
Cheering from the sidelines, camping in the woods and tailgating in the parking lot just got an upgrade, thanks to this comfortable rocking camp chair. The sturdy powder-coated steel frame supports up to 250 pounds, and it effortlessly folds flat for convenient storage and transport.
Best Father’s Day gift for fit dads
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Running Smartwatch
For dads into fitness or running, this smartwatch is a must-have piece of equipment. Not only does it offer GPS to track routes, but it evaluates your workouts to determine if you’re over- or under-working. This smartwatch also syncs with music streaming services, so you’re never without tunes.
Best Father’s Day gift for coffee lovers
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
From coffee aficionados to caffeine addicts who can’t start their day without a cup of java, this espresso machine is a thoughtful gift. The Breville machine allows you to control the quality of your beverage and ensure cafe-style results. It’ll save money by eliminating daily trips to the local coffee shop.
Best Father’s Day gift for golfers
Callaway 300 Pro Slope Laser Golf Rangefinder
For dads who love golf, this accurate rangefinder is the perfect gift to help improve their skills on the green. Pulse technology lets you know when it’s locked onto the pin after calculating the angle of the incline or decline and the slope-adjusted distance. The Callaway rangefinder features a range from 5 to 1,000 yards with plus or minus 1-yard accuracy.
Best tech gifts for Father’s Day
Aura Mason Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame
New dads can enjoy their growing library of family photos and videos with the popular Aura digital picture frame. In the Testing Lab, we found that it was quick and easy to set up. It features a 9-inch HD display, a built-in speaker for video playback and unlimited free storage. The textured frame comes in graphite, white quartz and sandstone finishes.
While offering immersive and cinematic 3D surround sound that fills the room, this soundbar‘s low-profile modern design seamlessly blends into any environment, so you’ll feel it before you see it. The Vizio soundbar is compatible with most smart voice assistants and features Bluetooth to easily stream music.
Add voice control to any outlet with these smart plugs using Alexa. From turning off the lights to starting the coffee maker, smart plugs can help dads with their to-do lists and simplify their day-to-day life. The space-saving design also keeps the second outlet free for another smart plug or anything else.
Best Father’s Day gift for DIYers
DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Tool Kit
For home improvement enthusiasts, this is one of the best gifts for new dads to buy. Completing projects around the house has never been easier than with this power tool combo kit. It includes a 20-volt cordless drill and impact driver, two batteries that allow you to use both tools simultaneously, a charger and a convenient carrying bag. They’re both compact and lightweight to fit into tight spaces.
Best Father’s Day gift for beer lovers
Mr. Beer Complete Beer Making Starter Kit
This beer kit is designed for beginners and comes with everything needed to get started, including step-by-step instructions, simple ingredients and intuitive brewing equipment. It only takes 30 minutes to make your first batch of beer, and it will be ready to drink in three to four weeks.
Best grooming gift for Father’s Day
Harry’s Razors For Men Shaving Kit
A smooth shave is completely attainable using this convenient shaving kit. It comes with the brand’s Truman razor handle, three German-engineered razor blades, a travel cover and a bottle of shave foam. The razors feature five blades, a flex hinge, a lubricating strip and a precision trimmer for the closest shave ever.
Best personalized Father’s Day gifts
PhucraftsUs Custom Watercolor Photo Canvas For First Time Dad
Commemorate a dad’s entry into fatherhood with this personalized wall art. The artist takes a photo of dad and baby and turns it into a watercolor print with a custom message. You can get it framed or unframed in poster or canvas form. The frame is offered in a black, walnut or white finish. It comes in a variety of sizes.
YaGottaLoveItDesigns New Dad Mug
Coffee or tea lovers will appreciate this thoughtful dad mug with custom text. It’s made of ceramic and comes in 11- and 15-ounce sizes. You can get it in all white or with a black, red, pink or light blue handle and interior accent.
FlowertownWeddings Personalized Dad Patch Hat
This personalized dad baseball cap is a stylish and sentimental gift. New dads can proudly display their fatherhood every time they wear it. It’s comfortable to wear, with a breathable mesh back. It’s offered in eight neutral colors that will complement a variety of outfits. You can choose a dark brown, tan or black and silver patch at the front.
Best funny gift for Father’s Day
“Dad Jokes for New Dads” by Jimmy Niro
Fathers fresh on the block can start getting their dad jokes in early with this humorous book. Written by a USA Today–bestselling author, it contains over 500 cheesy jokes that’ll embarrass and entertain kids at an early age. This edition was written specifically with new dads in mind.
Best dad and baby gifts for Father’s Day
TBG Men’s Tactical Baby Carrier
Dads can keep their manliness intact with this masculine baby carrier. Suitable for infants and toddlers 8 to 33 pounds, it’s made of machine-washable polyester and cotton with padding to keep both dad and baby comfortable. It comes in black, black camo, brown and green.
HighSpeedDaddy Baby Diaper Backpack
This daddy diaper bag lets him carry around all the baby essentials in style. There’s an insulated bottle pocket for keeping baby formula at the desired temperature, integrated stroller straps, a key holder, a padded tablet pocket, a sunglasses pocket, a baby wipe pocket and additional storage pockets. Plus, the dimensions are approved as a carry-on bag. It’s made of a lightweight, durable polyester fabric that comes in five neutral masculine colors.
More gifts for new dads worth checking out
- The Smokehouse by Thoughtfully Ultimate Grilling Spice Set is a great choice for dads who love a good barbecue.
- “Just Me and My Dad” by Mercer Mayer, part of the popular Little Critter series, is a sweet book that fathers can bond over with their kids.
- The Infant Optics DXR-8 480p Video Baby Monitor features a hackproof, non-Wi-Fi connection, zoom capabilities, an LED soundbar, night vision and two-way talk.
- For golf dads whose schedule is too hectic for a day on the green, they can practice their game at home with the PUTT-A-BOUT Par Three Golf Putting Green putting mat.
- Reach deep into the tissue with the Theragun Elite for muscle relaxation, pain relief and quicker muscle recovery.
- The multifunctional Teslyar Wood Phone Docking Station also keeps watches, glasses, keys, pens and other small items organized and easily accessible — whether dad places it on his nightstand or office desk.
- Whether your dad is a gamer or enjoys relaxing with a controller in his hands, the Xbox Series X offers power, faster load times and a variety of games.
- The Crazy Bros Tees Super Dadman Men’s T-Shirt features a spoofed Batman logo for the cool dad in your life.
- The Igloo BMX 52-Quart Cooler holds up to 83 12-ounce cans simultaneously and retains ice for up to five days to keep drinks or food cool.
- From the backyard to a work picnic, Kan Jam Disc Toss Game is effortless to set up, simple to learn and disassembles for convenient transport and storage.
- Give dads and the entire family peace of mind and safety with the Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit, which is painless to install.
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