The 48 Best Gifts for New Dads to Help Them Feel Awesome in Their New Superman Role

2. Tstars Funny Baby Bodysuit

Poke fun at his lack of childcare expertise with this all-cotton onesie—tell him it's okay he's confused, since babies don't come with instruction manuals.

Buy It ($12)

3. Dad Life: A Manly Adult Coloring Book

Lots of funny zingers in here, like the design that reads "Dads: Refusing to ask directions since 1492." This 88-page book is great to gift along with a box of crayons.

$6 at Amazon

4. Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Bag

Mom isn't the only one who needs a bag to take to the hospital. This one can fit a toothbrush, change of clothes, a spare phone charger and even a 13-inch laptop...because when those contractions being speeding up, he'll need to be speeding to the hospital. And post-birth, he can use this as a carry-on bag, since it has a luggage sleeve to snugly fit onto rolling suitcase.

Buy It ($170)

5. Elephants Deli Three Days of Entrees

Beef lasagna. Beef stroganoff. Meatloaf. These three main courses are shipped frozen to the new father's home, because he'll be wanting some serious comfort food once his tiny new roommate has the household at their mercy.

Buy It ($155)

6. Myka Leather Bracelet with Custom Beads

Gift the new dad the name of all this kids (up to seven!) and then, once he's got his latest addition named, the makers will send a bead customized with their name.

Buy It ($85; $80)

7. The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp

This paperback classic from a UCLA pediatrics assistant professor who also runs a private practice is going to teach readers important concepts like the fourth trimester and the five S's of soothing (swaddle, side-stomach Position, shush, swing and suck). Everyone, not least of all the new dad, will learn something useful from this book.

$17; $14 at Amazon

8. Oceas Outdoor Pocket Blanket

This 60-by-55-inch polyester blanket rolls up into a pouch that fits into the palm of a hand, but it's got sturdy reinforced rivets that, along with the accompanying small stakes, keep the blanket in place while the new baby is exploring tummy time in the park. There's even a carabiner that attaches to your stroller.

$30; $27 at Amazon

9. HSD Dad Diaper Bag Backpack

This is a diaper bag disguised as a really cool waterproof backpack. Even with the changing pad, there's room for up to two kids' supplies in the main compartment and special pockets for wipes and bottles.

$100 at Amazon

10. Bonobos Throwback Swim Trunks

The throwback styling (piping and pockets!) is just like his dad used to wear. And now, it's his turn.

Buy It ($89)

11. Courant Catch 1 Charger

Help him simplify his coming bedside clutter of pacifiers and sippy cups with this low-profile wireless charger.

Buy It ($80; $64)

12. OSTRICHPILLOW GO Travel Pillow for Airplane Neck Support

Babies don’t care where or when they fall asleep in your arms. Enter: this comfy high-tech neck pillow that makes sitting up for two hours bearable.

$70 at Amazon

13. Lululemon At Ease 7-Inch Shorts

Four-way stretch fabric, a drawcord that can be tucked in and ultra-soft textured fabric are going to make these the shorts he reaches for first.

Buy It ($78)

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14. Prima CBD Recovery Team

Baby carriers are great until the back aches and sore necks start. But this CBD-infused balm soothes it all. No really, it alleviates pain in mere minutes.

Buy It ($38)

15. Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry & Vashti Harrison

This book accompanies the Academy Award-winning short of the same name and is a glorious testament to Black familial care—and a great head of hair.

$9 at Amazon

16. Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe

R&R is a rarity these days, but this super-plush robe can even make 3 a.m. feeding duty feel like a trip to the spa. (Sort of.)

Buy It ($99; $79)

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17. Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine with Heat

For the Dad Who Paces

The baby won't sleep unless you're standing and rocking. But soothing sore soles with this foot massager makes it even sweeter when she finally goes down for a nap.

$52 at Amazon

18. Novogratz Lana Recliner

He's a dad now...so he's earned the right to recline in comfort in front of the game. (This vegan leather recliner looks like a club chair for all the non-football-watching other times in the week.)

Buy It ($752; $490)

19. Winc Wine Subscription

Because he's still his same wine-appreciating self. (And you can reap the benefits, too.)

Buy It (From $60)

20. Allbirds Men's Tree Runners

These low carbon footprint kicks are ultra-comfy, which will make standing for hours feel more like floating on clouds.

Buy It ($105)

21. ALTEC LANSING RockBox XL Bluetooth Speaker

Sturdy enough for curious baby hands and powerful enough for playing Baby Shark on repeat for hours (and hours).

Buy It ($200)

22. PLUSUS Lifecard Lightning Power Boost

A power bank that fits right in his wallet, because his phone always seems to die right before capturing that little gummy grin.

Buy It ($89)

23. Chatbooks Monthbooks

It can be hard to find the deckle-edging tool and other scrapbooking supplies at a moment's notice. However, it's easy to use Chatbooks's handy app. Use it to send a monthly batch of photos from social media or your photo roll that are then magically transformed into a keepsake soft- or hardcover book he'll treasure for years.

Buy It (from $10 per month)

24. Blue Bottle Coffee Subscription

Coffee that shows up when he needs it most. Need we say more?

Buy It (From $26)

25. Mont Alpi Portable Pizza Oven

Recreate his favorite gourmet pizza while the baby monitor sits close by.

Buy It ($299; $285)

26. Dearfoams Buffalo Plaid Slipper

Possibly the sweetest message anyone could ever have during a middle-of-the-night feeding session, right there on his feet where his sleepy gaze will land.

$18 at Amazon

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27. Our Table™ Ice Mold Set

Much like his coffee that always goes lukewarm, the ice in his whiskey melts before he gets a chance to drink it. But these molds create giant ice spheres that melt slower—and let's be real—look cooler.

Buy It ($17)

29. iRobot Roomba Wi-Fi Connected Self-Emptying Vacuum

Since no one feels like cleaning after being on kid duty all day.

Buy It ($550; $400)

28. Full and Low Battery Men's T-shirt and Infant Bodysuit

Because this is what he's going to feel like...pretty much from now on.

Buy It ($25)

30. Aplos Hemp-Infused Elixir

This non-alcoholic herbal drink has notes of yuzu, rosemary, basil, cucumber and dandelion, and makes a great 5 p.m. wind-down after a big day of parenting, with no hangover the next day.

Buy It ($48)

31. Bearaby Tree Napper Knit Weighted Blanket

Yes! They too can get swaddled. Plus, this guy looks pretty chic draped on a couch or bed.

Buy It ($269)

32. VUORI Sunday Performance Jogger Sweatpants

Now he’ll understand your athleisure obsession.

Buy It ($89)

33. Ring - Alarm Security Kit 9-Piece

It's a spend, sure, but it's worth pooling with other gift givers to give him the most precious thing he can have—a sense of security for his new family.

Buy It ($300; $260)

34. Dad Est 2022 Custom mug

Because he's going to want an early-morning memento that reads the year it all happened.

Buy It ($26)

35. Aculief Natural Headache, Migraine, Tension Relief Wearable

S--- is about to get real, so support the new dad with this acupressure stress relief tool he clips onto his hand and, ahhh.

$30 at Amazon

36. MZOO Sleep Eye Mask

When sleep schedules are all thrown off, this light-blocking mask will make any afternoon feel like nighttime.

$30; $20 at Amazon

37. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Gaming Headset

Just get him a gift he actually wants: Wireless headphones to really escape into gaming.

Buy It ($200)

38. Baby Shusher For Babies

This tool uses a real human voice to lull babies to sleep with the calming sound of “shush.” Um, genius.

$35 at Amazon

39. Madewell Garment-Dyed Crewneck

This T-shirt will remind him he's living the dream, even when he's covered in spit-up.

Buy It ($35)

40. Instant Pot DUO

For days when he wants to help out, but is too tired to spend precious time in the kitchen, this six-quart Instant Pot is going to make him dinner MVP.

Buy It ($140)

41. Knack Sugar Daddy Gift Set

Marshmallows, salt caramel and bourbon-laced gummy bears are all included in this delightful box of glycemic overload.

Buy It ($59)

42. Tile Sticker (2 Pack)

Because on-the-go dads don’t have time to remember where they left their wallet, keys or the baby’s diaper bag. These handy little trackers stick directly to any device, making it easy to find via the Tile app.

$55 at Amazon

43. Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

The second he pours a cup of coffee, the baby wakes up. This smart mug will keep that java nice and warm, even if it’s an hour before he sits back down to enjoy it.

$130 at Amazon

44. Hydro Flask 64 oz. Beer Growler

Bonus points if you fill it with his favorite local brew before gifting.

$65 at Amazon

45. Ancestry DNA Kit

He'll want to make sure he gets all the facts straight when teaching the kiddo about his family tree.

Buy It ($99)

46. Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Air Purifier

Pure air and the perfect temperature are just what he needs to doze off like a newborn.

Buy It ($500)

47. Muse 2: The Brain Sensing Headband

$250; $220 at Amazon

48. Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro

He'll be all for anything that makes his life easier, like this iPad stand/keyboard that turns his tablet into a desktop in a snap.

Buy It ($299; $249)

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