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62 Best First Father's Day Gifts, Since New Dads Deserve All the Love

The only thing better than these ideas is a day with his baby girl or boy.

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When it comes to Father's Day gifts, the first one will always be the most special, because it'll remind him of becoming a dad for the first time. And while he might say that what he wants is simple — a DIY Father's Day craft with a handprint or footprint, to spend some time with his infant, maybe the chance to enjoy coffee while it's hot, etc. — we know he deserves more than that. Besides, new fathers need a lot of support, and his first Father's Day is just the right opportunity to spoil him rotten.

These are the best first Father's Day gifts to give in 2024. Many of them are meant to celebrate his new-dad status, but go way beyond the old "No. 1 Dad" mug. Some of them focus on new-dad problems, like aching backs, bleary eyes and sleepless nights. Others are great for paternity leave, when dads just live in their sweats and hoodies, and still more are those classic dad gifts that he hasn't had a chance to take advantage of yet.

You can get him the golf gifts, grilling gifts or typical gifts for men any ol' Father's day — make sure the first one gets the tradition started off on the right foot!

Unique Book for New Dads

Personalized Book for Dad

Personalized Book for Dad
Unique Book for New Dads

Personalized Book for Dad

$40 at Amazon
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At first, Dad will be touched that this book explains how much he's loved by his family. But as the kids get older, they'll be amazed that their names and likenesses are included in the book, which will make for fun read-alouds. It comes in hardcover and soft-cover versions.

What could be better for a First Father's Day photo than coordinating Daddy & Me outfits? If pizza isn't his thing, you can also get coordinating t-shirt-and-bodysuit outfits with a taco and taquito, a growler and a half-pint and a burger and slider, among other designs.

Necessary Kitchen Item

Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Necessary Kitchen Item

Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

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When you're a new dad, that morning hit of caffeine is essential. If Dad likes his coffee cold, save him some trips to the coffee shop with this handy gadget. It has a small footprint on the counter, but still makes enough coffee concentrate to last for up to a week. Good Housekeeping Institute testers also liked how easy it is to clean.

RELATED: The Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers of 2024

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He Wants Sleep More Than Anything

SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine

SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine
He Wants Sleep More Than Anything

SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine

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If Dad needs some help getting to sleep after a long day of minding the baby, this sound machine will help him relax with white noise. Good Housekeeping Institute testers appreciated the low price, lightweight portability and low profile of this device, which offers six different options for sounds.

RELATED: The Best Sound Machines for Better Sleep

He'll Live in This

Dada Sweatshirt

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Dada Sweatshirt
He'll Live in This

Dada Sweatshirt

Subtle, cool and most appropriate, Amazon reviewers say the fit is excellent, it's super comfortable and is particularly good for taller men. "It’s so soft, fits true to size, and I love the simplicity of something so special," one person wrote.

For the Dad Who Has Everything

Screen Magnifier

Screen Magnifier
For the Dad Who Has Everything

Screen Magnifier

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Whether he's looking at videos of the baby or trying to sneak in some screen time during naps, this ingenious invention magnifies a phone display and throws it onto a 14-inch screen. It doesn't require batteries, and it works with Apple, Samsung and many other phones.

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Good for What Ails Him

Foam Roller

Foam Roller
Good for What Ails Him

Foam Roller

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He can spend the time between feeding relieving the tension in his muscles and back with this foam roller. The deep grooves let it really work those sore spots, and the ends are rounded so they can be used as well.

Meaningful Gift

'Letters to My Baby' Book

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'Letters to My Baby' Book
Meaningful Gift

'Letters to My Baby' Book

Now 16% Off
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This book makes it easy for fathers to share their thoughts on becoming a dad for the first time. It has 12 letter-writing prompts, like "My first impressions of you were," or "All the things I hope you'll try someday." Later, they'll be an awesome gift for Dad's now-all-grown-up baby.

The Gift He Didn't Know He Needed

Toilet Night Lights

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Toilet Night Lights
The Gift He Didn't Know He Needed

Toilet Night Lights

Now 37% Off
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With all those sleepless hours and bleary-eyed middle-of-the-night feedings, nobody would be at fault for wanting to give Dad something that might help this aim. These motion-activated nightlights illuminate the inside of the toilet, which also might eliminate the need for turning on the overhead light (which might wake Dad up too much to go back to sleep). It comes in a pack of two and each one lights up in 16 different colors.

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Personalized Gift for New Dads

Custom Name Bracelet

Custom Name Bracelet
Personalized Gift for New Dads

Custom Name Bracelet

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Dad can take a little part of his baby with him wherever he goes with this braided-leather bracelet, which comes with two beads that can be personalized with names, dates or initials. There are versions with additional beads as well.

Gift for Gamers

Player 1 & 2 Daddy & Me Outfit

Player 1 & 2 Daddy & Me Outfit
Gift for Gamers

Player 1 & 2 Daddy & Me Outfit

He might not be able to game as much as he used to with a newborn in the house, but we imagine when he does, this new BFF is right by his side. The only way they could look cuter with these shirts. They come in three colors and in a range of dad/baby sizes.

Good Housekeeping Parenting Award Winner

Foldable Adult Flip Seat

Foldable Adult Flip Seat
Good Housekeeping Parenting Award Winner

Foldable Adult Flip Seat

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Give Dad's back a break! This seat, with its included backrest, is meant to be plopped almost anywhere: at the edge of the pool, on top of a cooler at BBQs or sports games or on a five-gallon bucket while fishing. Good Housekeeping Institute testers liked the back support it provided in situations where seating is uncomfortable.

RELATED: The Good Housekeeping Parenting Awards

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For Even the Quickest of Showers

Dr. Squatch Star Wars Soap Collection

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Dr. Squatch Star Wars Soap Collection
For Even the Quickest of Showers

Dr. Squatch Star Wars Soap Collection

Now 14% Off

If he hasn't tried Dr. Squatch yet, he's in for a real treat. According to the brand, it's "handmade, cold pressed" soap that does the job (really well). An added bonus is that the brand often creates collector's boxes around movies and shows, like this Star Wars version.

Easy and Fun

Phone Camera Lens Kit

Phone Camera Lens Kit
Easy and Fun

Phone Camera Lens Kit

He's a dad now, so he's about to get interested in a whole bunch of new hobbies, like bird watching, and is about to take more photos than he ever thought he could have his kid. Help him do it in ease with this set that comes with four lenses he can put on his phone to take photos.

Best Grooming Gift

Black Tea & Sage Walnut Face Scrub

Black Tea & Sage Walnut Face Scrub
Best Grooming Gift

Black Tea & Sage Walnut Face Scrub

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Stress? Lack of sleep? It wreaks havoc on the skin. Get his face back in good shape with this scrub, which is said to exfoliate skin and reduce signs of aging. (Not that a new baby ages you any, right?)

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Father's Day Gag Gift

Father's Day Bodysuit

Father's Day Bodysuit
Father's Day Gag Gift

Father's Day Bodysuit

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Isn't being a father gift enough? Remind Dad of the fact with this sassy bodysuit. It also comes in three solid colors.

For His #MeTime

Bluetooth Shower Speaker

Bluetooth Shower Speaker
For His #MeTime

Bluetooth Shower Speaker

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With free time at a minimum, it's better if a shower can do double duty. This small Bluetooth speaker is waterproof so it'll let Dad listen to his audiobooks, podcasts or music while he's showering.

Upgrade His Comfy Clothes

Flex Pro Joggers

Flex Pro Joggers
Upgrade His Comfy Clothes

Flex Pro Joggers

Credit: Good Man Brand

When you're home with a baby, it's not the time for dress-up clothes. But you can keep him looking good with these comfy joggers, which have a sleek, tapered look while still being comfortable (even if he wears them every day).

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Custom Father's Day Gift

Star Map

Star Map
Custom Father's Day Gift

Star Map

You pick the date (the day he became a dad), the names you want displayed and the quote to go along with it, and this Amazon shop will ship you a custom print of what the sky looked like that night. It's a cool gift for any science-geek dad who's into astronomy.

Keep Him Looking Sharp

The Cut Buddy Shaping + Styling Tool

The Cut Buddy Shaping + Styling Tool
Keep Him Looking Sharp

The Cut Buddy Shaping + Styling Tool

Credit: The Cut Buddy

He might not be able to get out to the barber as much as he used to, but that doesn't mean he has to start looking shaggy. This helps him maintain a neat hairline or beard line. The Shark Tank-approved stencil design allows for lots of different curves for facial hair.

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