40 Actually Helpful Gift Ideas for First-Time Dads

This pint-sized printer bring his new memories with his little one to life. It hooks up via Bluetooth so he can snap, print, and cherish forever<3.

Carrying precious cargo? Time to gear up! This carrier can comfortably hold babies and toddlers from eight to 33 pounds, so it’ll be useful for a longgg time.

He can pop in these cushy earplug for soothing the little one who won’t stop crying, or nights when he doesn’t have to wake up for the midnight shift.

Even with all the joys of new parenthood, there will be days when he needs a pick-me-up. This mug is a cute reminder that he’s got this :).

Help him live his most luxe, new-dad life in this plush robe that’s perfect to throw on for cold early mornings and late-night bottle duty. It’s machine-washable, so when, uh, accidents happen (which they will) he can toss it in the wash.

Consider this the ultimate pep talk in book form—packed with practical advice, real-talk parenting hacks, and just enough humor to get through those 3 a.m. wake-up calls.

Between sleep training and visits to the pediatrician, there’s no time for a fancy, complicated shave. This electric beard trimmer gets the job done just as well and like, 10 times faster.

Fast sleep training is the gift that keeps on giving. This sound machine will definitely help Baby get some zzz’s, which is a present for Dad, too.

Every new dad needs a cool, new dad sneaker. These chunky New Balances nail the look with just the right amount of old-school flair. They’re comfy, too, so they won’t mind wearing them for long days on their feet chasing the babe.

Everyone knows there is a secret contest between parents to see whose name the baby says first. Jimmy Fallon’s hilarious book breaks it down.

It’s a hoodie, it’s a diaper bag, it’s his new favorite sweatshirt. Soft, functional, and low-key genius, it lets him keep ev-er-y-thing (binkies! wipes! toys!) close at hand in style.

This sleek, no-fuss diaper backpack was basically designed with dads in mind—it holds everything from diapers to a laptop without looking like a diaper bag. The insulated side pockets and stroller clips make hands-free outings with baby way more manageable.

Hot coffee that actually stays hot? Groundbreaking. This smart mug keeps his caffeine at the perfect temp from first sip to last.

Thinking about what to eat for breakfast can feel like solving the riddle of the Sphinx with a newborn around. This breakfast sandwich maker is the answer.

Bring the massage to them with this heated back massager. They can use it on their back, shoulders, neck—anywhere that needs some TLC.

Between spit-ups, diaper explosions, and bottle spills, you can never have enough extra layers as a new parent. This lightweight long-sleeve hoodie fits the bill and stays soft, wash after wash.

A gift that'll have them so excited? These ultra-soft slippers. They’ll give his feet some much-needed love while Baby keeps him on his toes.

Perfect for the new dad getting wrecked by sleep training. It’s weighted, too, for serious shut-eye.