To help you out, we’ve put together a gift guide specifically for the first-time father. We’ve rounded up high-end presents like a killer Traeger Ironwood grill, gadgets for the tech-obsessed dude, gifts that can be customized for a personal touch, and budget-friendly items that are wow-worthy. By selecting any one of these special Father’s Day gifts for a first-time dad, you’ll nail the gift game. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned.
35 Gifts for New Dads on Father’s Day
1. Bella Pro Series Air Fryer, $122 at Best Buy
Dads who love manning the grill will love cooking indoors with the Bella Pro Series 2 Touchscreen Air Fryer. An innovative touch screen makes frying, basting, roasting, and baking a breeze, while a 60-minute timer automatically shuts the appliance off for added safety. You know, in case the baby starts crying while you are baking salmon! Perfect for treating all of his aches and pains, the hand-held Sylphim Massage Gun comes with seven different attachments to hit all of those sweet spots. A rechargeable battery allows up to eight hours of use, and a black carry case stores everything neatly inside until the next time Dad pulls a muscle.
3. A Course Called America, $21 at Bookshop.org
In A Course Called America(Avid Reader Press), globetrotting golfer Tom Coyne travels 50 states and 5,000 fairways in search of the quintessential American golf course, delivering an epic love letter to the sport along the way. The avid golfer will love reading this novel during those late-night feedings!
4. Performance Dress Shirt, $90 at State & Liberty
Wrinkle-free, machine washable, and even moisture-wicking, State & Liberty’s performance dress shirts might help him transition from sweats to the in-office menswear staple. (And for an extra Father’s Day deal, use code PARADE10 for 10 percent off).
5. Igloo Special Edition Little Playmate Cooler, $30 at Igloo Coolers
Take him back to the ’70s with Igloo’s 50th Anniversary revival of the Little Playmate cooler in a variety of retro colors—tent top and famous push-to-open side button included.
6. Elysian Brewing Rolling Stone Lager Neon Bar Sign, $150 at Elysian Brewing
Brighten up his man cave with this neon bar sign touting Elysian Brewing Co.’s partnership with Rolling Stone magazine. The Seattle-based brewery’s Rolling Stone Lager embraces the spirit of music as it looks to inject a little more fun into the world—just like your favorite craft beer lover! Available in four colors, the 4th Gen Echo has been overhauled and redesigned. Now more spherical than its predecessors, Echo provides premium sound for playing lullabies for the baby or listening to his favorite Spotify playlist. And gadget-lover will love controlling his smart devices through Echo’s built-in hub.
8. Traeger Ironwood 650 Wood Pellet WiFi Grill, $1,200 at Ace Hardware
If the grill is your guy’s main domain, turn his backyard barbecuing skills up a notch by gifting him with the Traeger Ironwood 650 Grill. The innovative WiFire technology allows him to monitor what’s cooking on a smartphone—so there’s no excuse about not being able to change the baby’s diaper! Reviewers claim they haven’t looked back at their old propane gas grills since making the leap to the wood-pellet smoker.
9. Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey, $75 at Reserve Bar
The bourbon drinker can salute his first Father’s Day with a glass of this hand-crafted American whiskey. Crafted from three different whiskeys, Heaven’s Door is a perfect blend of caramel, oak, citrus, and spice, and comes with six red whiskey stones to chill his drink without watering it down.
10. Zip Hunter’s Tote Bag, $60 at L.L. Bean
Whether he’s conquering the great outdoors on a hunting trip, carrying his laptop to the office, or braving a solo trip to the store with the baby, this zip-top tote from L.L.Bean is roomy enough to hold all of his essentials—even diapers and wipes without looking like a traditional diaper bag! Available in three different sizes and with an adjustable shoulder strap, the Hunter’s Tote can also be personalized with his name or monogram. For the guy who loves T-shirts with funny sayings, this “It’s Not A Dad Bod, It’s A Father Figure” is sure to be a favorite new addition to his collection! Available in ten colors and either a 100% cotton or cotton-polyester blend, the lightweight tee shirt comes in a classic fit and can also be purchased in long sleeve, tank top, or hoodie styles.
12. Dad Fuel Travel Tumbler, $25 at Shutterfly
He’ll get a boost on his daily commute to work every time he takes a sip from this stainless steel travel mug featuring his precious baby’s face! The tumbler can be personalized with up to three photos and Dad’s name or a special message.
13. Mainstays Zero Gravity Bungee Chair, $48 at Walmart
Dad will love relaxing on the patio or by the pool in the Mainstays Zero Gravity lounge recliner. The lightweight chair easily folds for storage or travel—and comes equipped with a cupholder tray to hold his beer and phone. There’s even a headrest so he can recline with the baby as they both take an afternoon nap!
14. Oculus Quest 2 All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset, $300 at Best Buy
Facebook’s newest all-in-one VR headset will let travel to far-away locations, take a boxing class, hit some golf balls, or wind down with a meditation—without leaving home or the baby behind! The Oculus Quest 2 also includes family-friendly games like miniature golf and an escape room.
15. MLB The Show 21, $60 at GameStop
Quoted by reviewers as one of the “most awesome” baseball videogames they’ve ever played, The Show’s latest edition promises more intense moment-to-moment match action on the field with a variety of game modes—making the new dad feel like he’s on the diamond himself even while he’s on daddy duty. Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, as well as a day one title available through Xbox Game Pass.
16. Five Star Dad Personalized Ammo Box, $59 at Personalization Mall
An authentic, used military surplus item, this decorative box is a particularly unique gift for the new dad who is (or was) in the armed forces. “The engraving makes it such a wonderful timepiece,” notes one reviewer, while letting dad store his personal items on his desk or dresser in style. This adorable Daddy & Me matching set is perfect for the beer-drinking dad and his little buddy! Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, the men’s tee is available in six colors, while the unisex baby’s bodysuit comes in 11 colors. Everyone will know exactly what year he got his big promotion with this 11-oz ceramic mug boasting a glossy “Dad Est. 2022” design. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this novelty mug will have him drinking his coffee or tea in style for years to come.
18. New Dad Personalized Beer Bottle Labels, $6 at Personalization Mall
Add these customized labels to his favorite beer and the new dad will be all set for when he needs a drink following those first fatherhood fails. This cheeky set of six self-adhesive, waterproof labels celebrate the big baby life events like “tinkle sprinkle” and “big spit-up” and “diaper blow-out.”
19. First Father’s Day Keepsake Basketball, $32 at Zazzle
If the first-time father is a baseball fan, he’ll love this keepsake ball customized with a photo collage of his favorite little slugger. Two photos decorate one panel of the shell, along with a small heart detail in a fingerprint design, and the other panel can be customized with your own personal message for your family’s MVP. Multiple designs and other keepsake balls are available.
20. Husky 9-Drawer Mobile Workbench, $429 at Home Depot
For the new dad who has amassed quite the collection of tools after assembling all that baby furniture, consider getting him Husky’s 9-drawer tool chest mobile workbench. The lockable drawers will keep all his tools out of reach from little hands, and the solid wood top provides plenty of room for changing batteries on the baby’s toys.
21. The North Face Base Camp Duffel-S, $119 at The North Face
The North Face’s seriously strong iconic duffel bag will easily fit all of Dad’s gear for an overnight business trip or a weekend of camping with the guys. And while this duffel may be simple in design, they are built to last—which means that in a few years, he’ll be able to use it to pack up himself and the kid for an outdoor expedition. Written by Super Bowl champion and ESPN commentator Benjamin Watson, The New Dad’s Playbook (Baker Books) tackles the unknown territory of parenting from the dad’s perspective. Broken into clever sections like pre-season (preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to post-season (after the baby is home), this tell-it-like-it-is book will give Dad a game plan to support his most important teammate: Mom.
23. Customized Jigsaw Puzzle, $33 at Zazzle
It’s always the small pieces that make the big picture. Turn that snapshot of Dad and his newborn into a special family memento with a custom-made jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle comes in seven different sizes, ranging from 30 oversized pieces to 1,014!
24. “Daddy, Hold My Hand” Picture Frame, $35 at BuyBuy BABY
Here is a sweet picture frame that Dad can place front and center on his office desk to display a favorite photo with his sweet baby. The wood frame holds a 4x6 photo and features a beautiful sentimental poem. You can even get it personalized with your child’s name for a personal touch!
25. The Dad Hoodie, $98 at The Dad Hoodie
Created by a father of two, this ingenious hoodie looks like any other zip-up sweatshirt from the outside. But hiding inside are mesh storage pockets to tuck away diapers, wipes, bottles, and snacks so Dad can ditch the diaper bag while out and about with the kids in tow! This must-have item for any new dad is also available as The Dad Vest for $78.
26. Engraved Watch, $149 at Fossil
Versatile and classic, a sleek stainless steel watch like Fossil’s Neutra Chronograph series will help any new dad keep track of the day’s important things—like baby’s feeding times and nap schedule! Fossil offers free engraving on this model, so take advantage of the opportunity to customize a personalized message marking his first Father’s Day as a Dad.
27. New Dad Survival Crate, $80 at Man Crates
He will be able to parent like a pro thanks to the dad-themed fuel and gear that comes in the New Dad Survival Crate from Man Crates. The gift box includes beef jerky and energy gum for a mid-day pick-me-up, anti-fatigue eye patches to keep him looking well-rested, an illustrated Baby Owner’s Manual since dads need all the help he can get, and a waterproof hip/shoulder pack to keep everything inside nice and dry… because accidents happen!
28. Customized Phone Case, Starting from $14 at Collage
The sentimental first-time father will love seeing his beautiful family looking back at him each time he glances at his phone with this custom phone case. Featuring edge-to-edge printing, you can include as many pictures as you’d like, truly making it a one-of-a-kind gift that Dad will love! Available for multiple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models.
29. Personalized Wall Calendar, $20 at Snapfish
For the dad who works in an office, this family photo calendar is the perfect way for him to stay connected to the kids at home. Available in multiple sizes, you can customize the calendar’s starting month and include important family dates—so he never misses a birthday again!
30. Brown Leather Name Bracelet, $85 at My Name Necklace
This genuine braided leather bracelet is Dad’s version of Mom’s child name necklace. Also available in black leather, the bracelet comes in three different sizes and you can opt for gold-plated beads instead of sterling silver.
31. Retro Jogger Sweatpants, $20 at Champion
Currently on sale for half price, these retro Champion jogger sweatpants will keep any first-time dad comfy as he paces around the house rocking the baby to sleep or if he’s driving around the neighborhood in the wee hours of the night keeping the baby asleep. Available in six colors and sizes up to 2XL at Champion.
32. Bourbon Infused Coffee, $20 at Uncommon Goods
It’s no secret that sleep-deprived new parents survive on coffee. For his first Father’s Day, give him a kick with this unique coffee infused with Kentucky’s signature spirit. Don’t worry, there’s no alcohol content; just good old-fashioned caffeine to keep Dad going.
33. Personalized Pocket Knife, $27 at Etsy
Available in stainless steel or black, buyers rave about this folding pocket knife, which can be personalized with up to three lines of text. “This made the perfect gift for my boyfriend’s first Father’s Day!” one reviewer exclaimed.
34. Tactical Baby Carrier, $125 at Tactical Baby Gear
Reporting for Daddy Duty! Parenting is a tough mission, so why not give the new dad a baby carrier made out of rugged material and designed with military efficiency? Tactical Baby Gear’s Baby Carrier is suitable for infants from 8 to 33 pounds and meets all baby carrier regulations for both forward-facing or back-facing carrying.
35. Personalized Daddy & Me Board Book, $40 at Pinhole Press
Preserve those precious Daddy & Me moments forever in this keepsake board book. Thick, rigid pages are held together with a plastic spiral binding, making it easy for little hands to read along with Daddy in the years to come. The 5.25 x 5.25 book includes 20 to 40 pages and 11 to 21 photos. Next, check out… What To Write In A Father’s Day CardAdorable Father’s Day Crafts For Kids To Make Dad50 Instagram Captions For Father’s Day
