Best Gifts for New Dads: Top 30 Ideas for 2025 Edition

A whiskey enthusiast new dad will cherish this personalized glass from 1st Legal. It’s an old-fashioned glass with “Dad, est. 2019” engraved into it.

This dishwasher-safe glass holds 10.25 ounces and can be customized to fit any date.

If you’re looking for something with a sentimental touch, we highly recommend this beautifully handcrafted wooden figure. Depicting a new dad cradling his infant, it’s a fitting decor piece for the office or home.

The figure measures six inches tall and embodies love, courage, and connection. It arrives in a box with an enclosure card that says, “In awe and wonder of what’s to come.”

Every on-the-go dad needs a functional yet stylish diaper bag. This HSD bag boasts ample space for baby essentials like extra clothing, blankets, and toys, and features an accessible pocket for baby wipes.

Designed with pockets for smaller items and stroller straps, it’s a gift that’s both thoughtful and practical. The bag is available in several colors and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

For the dad who’s expecting a girl, this book should be cherished. Why a Daughter Needs a Dad will be a book Dad and daughter can look back on in the future. The book is full of charming and heartwarming illustrations and rhymes.

It’s a picture book displaying a touching story, showing all the ways a dad helps his daughter grow. Once your daughter is older, it will remind her of the special bond she has with her dad.

Add a sprinkle of humor to a new dad’s wardrobe with these funny socks from Blue Q. Crafted from a comfortable blend of nylon, cotton, and spandex, they promise both style and a chuckle. Perfect for shoe sizes 7 to 12.

Every dad needs his arsenal of cheesy jokes. Equip a new dad with this book, filled with 365 laugh-worthy dad jokes. A daily dose of humor can be the best medicine for those new-parent blues.

The jokes include some of the best groan-inducing puns, one-liners, quips, and made-up stories. It’s one of the funniest books we were able to find.

This Victorinox pocket knife is a trusty sidekick for the dad who is always ready for anything. With various functions and a sleek design, it’s the ideal multi-tool for everyday use or outdoor adventures.

The durable stainless steel tool includes a 1.25-inch blade, scissors, tweezers, a toothpick, a nail file, and a screwdriver. The knife is small enough to be a key chain, weighs a mere 0.75 ounces, and there are many colors to choose from.

For the dads who like a little class, consider this hand-blown whiskey decanter dispenser by Godinger. It features an etched globe with a ship within the bottle — it’s an eye-catching piece that makes a bold statement.

Complete with two matching glasses, it’s perfect for those quiet moments after baby bedtime.

Nothing says “I’m going to be a dad” like this witty t-shirt. With its light-hearted message, it’s a fun way for dads-to-be to announce the pregnancy.

Made in the U.S. by artists and printers in Michigan, the fabric is 90 percent jersey knit, offering comfort in style.

Life as a new dad can get hectic, especially if you’ve taken on cooking and diaper duty. This versatile instant pot combines seven appliances into one, streamlining cooking and cleanup. It works as a pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, and warmer.

With more than 10 safety features, including overheating protection and a safety lid lock, it will take some of the worries out of cooking when you’re caring for a baby.

Amid new-parent chaos, an Apple Watch can help keep a dad organized. Offering more than just time, it brings notifications, health tracking, built-in GPS, and more right to the wrist.

With this, the new dad can get everything done without taking his phone out of his pocket. He can even answer calls and watch text messages while still having both hands free.

Becoming a first-time dad begins with a positive pregnancy test, and this book will guide any dad-to-be through everything that follows. It teaches an important point — that being a great dad doesn’t mean you have to be perfect.

It effortlessly combines essential advice and emotional support, assisting him through pregnancy to birth, ensuring he’s a pillar of strength for mom and ready for the baby’s arrival.

Babies grow fast, and it’s not easy for the new dad to watch his precious newborn get so big. To remember those newborn days, this hand and footprint kit can help make a lasting memory of those tiny tootsies.

The kit includes baby-safe, non-toxic clay, a roller, double-sided tape, a table stand, wall brackets, and a stencil kit. There’s also a photo frame for newborn pictures or a photo with the new dad and baby.

This striking titanium bracelet adds a dash of sophistication to a new dad’s wardrobe. Engraved with “Dad” on the front and “Best Dad Ever” on the inside, it’s a constant reminder of his cherished new role in life.

The bracelet is made from pure titanium and is coated in black IP plating. It measures approximately 8.5 inches in length and is 0.47 inches wide. It also comes with a size-adjusting tool to find the perfect fit.

Enable a new dad to embrace adventures with his tiny one securely snuggled close. This versatile baby carrier from Infantino adapts as the baby grows, ensuring outings are comfortable, safe, and hands-free for playful interactions on the go.

It can carry the baby in four ways and is suitable for newborns and beyond, up to 32 pounds. It provides ample support for infants, and there’s a 2-in-1 bib for keeping clothes safe from spit-ups.

Arm a first-time dad with this metaphorical playbook, leading him play-by-play from pregnancy to early fatherhood. The New Dad’s Playbook ensures he’s primed for all quarters of the journey, supporting both mom and baby with expertise and empathy.

The pre-season is pregnancy, the Super Bowl is the birth, and the post-season is after baby’s arrival. The book tells it like it is. It talks about what women are going through during this time and what men should expect.

Let this gift be just for Dad and the new baby. It’s two small photo frames that are attached and open like a book. On the left side, there’s a poem for Dad, and on the other, it can hold a 4-inch by 6-inch photo.

The poem is sweet and will make a sentimental gift which you can all look back on and cherish. Each frame has a glass front with a brushed silver cover.

How does a new dad survive diaper duty? With the best diaper duty device. This set from Big Dot of Happiness includes everything a dad needs for changing a baby’s diaper.

This tool belt or fanny pack comes with pockets for diapers, wipes, baby lotion, and powder. There’s also room for baby shampoo and wash. To protect the dad on duty, you’ll find plastic tongs and safety glasses.

To protect Dad’s phone, this case from OtterBox is worth a look. It’s compatible with iPhone 8 and 7, but not the Plus series.

It’s a heavy-duty casing made from polycarbonate. It offers three layers of defense — an outer and inner shell, plus a screen protector. Included is also a belt clip holster, which doubles as a kickstand.

It will come in handy when the dad is constantly using his phone to snap adorable baby pictures.

Grant a new dad peace of mind with this intuitive security system. Easy to set up and manage, the Ring Alarm allows him to control the whole home security system from his smartphone. It sends alerts about open windows and doors or motion detection.

Compatible with Alexa, the system silently watches over his nest, ensuring his focus remains undividedly on the new bundle of joy.

A perfect companion for the sleep-deprived new dad, this Contigo travel mug promises leak and spill-proof portability with its Autoseal Technology.

He can enjoy beverages that stay hot for up to five hours or cool for 12, ensuring his drink is just right whenever he finds a moment to enjoy it.

This onesie is made from 100 percent cotton and is the ideal solution for a dad’s onesie confusion. It includes directions as to where the arms and legs go. Then at the center, it says, “You Can Do This Dad.”

It’s available in colors suited for both girls and boys.

Combine utility with humor through this soil-resistant diaper duty apron – a hit for new dads and baby showers alike.

This gift cheekily equips Dad with rubber gloves, disposable diapers, and colorful clothespins, providing both laughs and essentials in one package.

Just because there’s a baby, it doesn’t mean that dads should entirely give up their beer. This opener allows him to effortlessly open a cold one even while cradling the baby.

It’s made of anodized aluminum, making it magnetic, so they can hang it on the fridge.

It never seems to fail — when dad is running on low, baby’s energy is high. Express the energy dynamic between dad and baby with this comical, matching t-shirt and onesie set.

Offering a humorous take on the shared experiences of new parenthood, this soft, comfy duo is sure to spread the smiles wherever they go.

This Shh… I’m Watching The Game With Dad onesie for a newborn is great for new dads who love sports and want to share that with their baby. It’s made of 100 percent cotton and is mild for the skin.

The onesie is available in white, suitable for any gender. It comes in various sizes and goes up to 18 months.

For the new dad who’s feeling attached to his baby, this t-shirt is quite fitting. It’s designed with a cozy pouch at the front to carry a newborn, much like a kangaroo.

It provides support for baby’s head, encourages bonding, and allows Dad to keep his newborn snugly secured while navigating their new routine together.

Tile Mate will help ensure new, sleep-deprived dads never lose essential items again. The pack consists of four small tiles, which they can attach to easily mislaid objects.

Linked to a convenient app, it’s a straightforward, tech-friendly way to keep track amid the chaos of new parenthood. Plus, it’s also compatible with Alexa.

Offer a new dad the gift of tension relief with this adept 18-inch massage roller. It features four spinning tubes and sure-grip handles, providing a deep tissue massage that can ease the stress and strains of carrying a growing baby.

To ensure a dad’s phone never dies, this charge dock from iBolt is fantastic. It’s an Apple MFI-certified charger compatible with iPhone XS, XS Max, X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6, 6 Plus, SE, and iPhone 5. They can place it in the car to charge on the go.