30 Best Gift Ideas for First-Time Dads That Range From Sentimental to Funny

Jimmy Fallon’s 40-page children’s book may not be a foolproof plan for achieving the honor of baby’s first words, but it will make for an entertaining story hour.

This coordinating set of clothing (an adult men’s T-shirt and a choice of child-size onesie or tee) feature a dad-approved pun — "Pint” and "½ Pint."

Slip these cheap printable labels (and optional carrier) over a four- or six-pack of the new dad’s favorite beer, and he’ll have plenty worth toasting.

Relieve Dad of some of the shoulder and back tension that comes with carrying baby supplies with the gift of at-home, whenever-you-need-them massages. This genius gadget warms your muscles and deep-kneads at your choice of three speeds for up to 20 minutes at a time.

Consider this hilarious and hokey hardcover study material for new dads everywhere.

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When out for an afternoon, a diaper bag might be excessive — all Dad really needs are a couple of emergency diapers, wipes, and a bottle or two. This super soft and strategically organized zip-up hoodie will basically be his new uniform.

Star Wars fans can introduce their passion to their kids at an early age through the work of award-winning artist and storyteller Jeffrey Brown. This boxed set includes his first two Jedi-filled bestsellers in hardcover forms, as well as two unique prints to frame in the nursery, playroom, or Dad’s office.

Next time he wants a drink, Dad won’t have to worry about waiting for beer to refrigerate (or accidentally having one explode in a freezer while he was distracted by a diaper change) thanks to these drink chillers. Simply freeze, insert into nearly any beer bottle, and kick back to enjoy a cold one.

By the time his kid’s ready to eat solid foods, a new dad will be eager to use this kit (containing a batter mixer, BlenderBall whisk, bottle, silicone person and dino shapers) to teach an important lesson: It’s always OK to play with your food.

Starting at $24 for a minimum of 2 shipments.

This custom coffee subscription is delivered any time from every week to every month. It will help keep a new dad adequately caffeinated for his venture into fatherhood.

Better than your average trophy, this ceramic Star Wars mug clarifies Dad’s far-reaching authority. Anyone who disagrees may have to answer to the Death Star.

Give the gift of many weekend rides together in the form of a children’s bike seat. This seat, available in three colors, straps to most bike frames easily and grows with the child from age 9 months to 6 years thanks to adjustable foot rests and straps.

This doorway addition facilitates at-home workouts so that the father who likes to keep fit can carry on “Arms Day” during nap time.

Mark the expansion of his family with this personalized family print. Choose skin tones, hair, and clothing color to create a lovely lineup, then customize with Dad's family name and the year the family was "established" and you have a keepsake for the ages.  

This dishwasher-safe, car cupholder-friendly travel mug is every parent’s dream. Once it's set down on a counter, table, or desk, its bottom grips the flat surface and prevents nearly any accident from tipping it over.

Having a baby is a big moment in one's life, and often is a catalyst for a lot of reflection and nostalgia. Invite the new dad in your life to lean all the way into that feeling with this beautiful journal — it's organized into nine sections, each containing prompts to help the owner create an inspiring memoir that captures the memories of first dates, lifelong friendships, meaningful stories, and pearls of wisdom gathered along the way.

 If you're looking to really hit the first-time dad in your life straight in the feels, look no further. He's going to turn into an instant puddle of tears when you gift him these 12 fold-and-mail letters, all inviting him to capture the little moments he will never want to forget. 

This custom hard-cover comic book incorporates your kid's name and the Mega Dad of your choice into a story of heroic adventures, both big and small. 

Every first-time dad is going to love getting advice from some of the best coaches to ever lead a team. This book is filled with inspiring quotes and hard-earned insights from dozens of sports' greatest coaches, with tips, tricks, and lessons on how to be a leader, how to thrive under pressure, and how to cultivate a true team spirit. 

You wouldn’t recognize this minimalist backpack as a diaper bag from the outside, but its spacious interior and storage pockets will hold everything he and Baby will need for the day, from a changing pad (included) and diapers to his tablet and cords.

A well-rated robot vacuum like the RoboVac 11S can help him juggle the new(-ish) responsibilities of fatherhood with the weekly household chores. Start or schedule the slim vacuum, and the battery-powered machine will quietly clean hardwoods and low- to medium-pile rugs for up to 100 minutes on a single charge. Bonus: Dad will feel better about the floors’ overall cleanliness by the time his baby starts to crawl.  

The first-time dad in your life might not feel like a champion every day, but that doesn't mean he isn't! Remind him that even when he feels like he's losing he's winning with these parenting championship pint glasses. Featuring illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist Kendra Allenby, each pint glass celebrates an aspect of daily family life, like hurdling over baby gates and finding a moment to sneak in a little speed sleeping. 

This truly unique glass will be an instant favorite for the dads who just love their whiskey. Instead of diluting Dad's favorite spirit, this whiskey wedge allows Dad's libation to remain chilled without getting watered down. 

Wish him a happy birthday or first Father’s Day with a memorable and mouth-watering bouquet made from meat sticks. 

Dad will never have an issue figuring out what to cook for dinner again with these foodie dice. With over 186,000 possible combinations, this kitchen essential comes in a cotton muslin drawstring pouch and sparks creativity in the kitchen while inviting the owner to take a delicious gamble with family dinner. 

Give a new dad one less thing to worry about with a self-care starter kit from the Dollar Shave Club. It features a pre-shave exfoliating scrub, shave butter, hydrating post-shave cream, executive razor handle, and four razor cartridges in addition to a gift card to put toward monthly deliveries when he signs up.

Starting at $8 for a 30-page, 6-by-6-inch softcover album.

Kick off Dad’s photo collection by pulling favorites from his social media accounts and binding them in a physical book. For an extra special touch, add a gift card so that he can take advantage of Chatbooks’ ongoing photo book series, which auto-fills a book every 60 photos.

Upgraded phone protection is a must-have just in case a child was to grasp and immediately drop your expensive smartphone to the floor. Remove all fear of smashed screens by surprising the new father with a phone case that shields every corner of the phone.

A wordsmith or game connoisseur will appreciate having this magnetized version of a classic to stick up in the kitchen. (On the freezer, of course, out of reach of the baby.)

Parents notoriously have trouble finding time for themselves and their hobbies, so a new dad might get more use out of a system that switches from handheld mode to TV mode in a snap depending on whether he’s waiting in line at the grocery store or rocking baby to sleep late at night.