That first Father’s Day for a new dad is a special day made even more special by the gifts he receives. But what do you get a father who is probably still slightly traumatized by the arrival of a son or daughter who demands every minute of his life and needs to have his or her diaper changed every hour? The traditional Father’s Day gifts of neckties, aftershave or fishing tackle doesn’t seem quite practical or appropriate for this memorable Father’s Day. Here are some suggestions for great Father’s Day gifts for a first-time dad.

Essential Gifts for the New Dad

• Matching sports jerseys

• A small scrapbook with pictures of him and the baby

• A digital photo wallet

• A t-shirt printed with his baby’s picture and name

• Babysitting vouchers from family members

• A more “masculine” diaper bag

• Plush slippers for those late-night walks to the nursery

Throwing in a gag gift would be fun, also:

• kitchen apron that says “Help!”

• diaper emergency kit, complete with mask, goggles and hand sanitizer

• baby bottle filled with beer that says “Daddy’s bottle”

• a six-pack of an energy drink

• oversized alarm clock

• stress ball

The Ultimate Gift

Perhaps the best gift you can give a new father for Father’s Day is simply a day to relax. Offer to babysit overnight so that he and his partner can enjoy the day together–the whole day! Tell him a few days ahead of time that you plan on taking the baby so that he can decide what he would like to do with his valuable free time. Better yet, you could give him and his partner a coupon for a free dinner at a nice restaurant. Also, the family of the new dad could get together as a group and purchase a one-night stay at a hotel which offers amenities such as spa, swimming and room service. He’ll love it and his partner will, too!

A good gag gift would be a pack of Huggies wipes unscented to remind him of all his efforts, but seriously, don’t forget to get a real gift also.

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