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49 best gifts for new dads and expectant fathers this holiday season

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Becoming a parent is a complicated process and yet it can literally happen over night. From sleep schedules being thrown off to shifting priorities, new dads can feel out of sorts very quickly. But you can help a new dad. Thoughtful gifts that help them on a daily basis are some of the best ways to support them.

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From a tea subscription to nonalcoholic wine, these are the gifts dads would ask for if they weren't too busy with diapers and figuring out how the stroller folds up to get into the car.

Here are 49 of the best gifts for new dads:

Non-alcoholic wine
hand holding glass of wine above table with two bottles of jukes 6 and full wine glass a gift for new dads

Jukes 6 Wine, available at Jukes Cordialities, $48.50

As tough as being a new dad can be, waking up at 2 a.m. for the bottle-feeding after a couple glasses of wine at dinner can be even harder. Thankfully, Jukes offers delicious wine without the brain fog. Available in white, red, or rose, each Jukes bottle makes delicious non-alcoholic wine when mixed with chilled water. 

A quick snack
five sea salt beef sticks and five italian style beef sticks wrapped in chomps branded packaging

Chomps Mild Variety Pack, available at Chomps, $22.50

A relaxed sit-down meal is all but a distant memory for many new dads, so snacking between feedings, bottle cleanings, diaper changes, and errands is key. Chomps makes a variety of meat sticks from beef, turkey, and venison, all of which are sustainably farmed and grass fed. Each stick includes 9 grams of protein, zero sugars, and no nitrates — healthy, quick, and easy.

Candles to freshen up the house
a tin containing a candle for new dad labeled elder & co. mountains to sea trail

Elder & Co. Parks and Trails Sample Set, available at Elder & Co., $36

From stinky diapers to special lotions and shampoos, new fatherhood can be an olfactory assault. Thankfully, this eight-candle sampler from Elder & Co. includes scents like Appalachian Trail, Joshua Tree, and Grand Canyon to bring some much needed calm and control over the not-so-pleasant new baby smells.  

A travel trivia game
a tin of trivia cards: best gifts for new dads

Gentleman's Hardware Road Trip Trivia, available at Paper Source, $14.95

Just because kids enter the picture doesn't mean traveling stops. In fact, trips to grandma and grandpa's house will have a new dad on the road more than before, so give them a gift that they can use. This road-trip trivia pack from Gentlemen's Hardware includes 100 cards and a convenient travel tin. 

A diaper backpack
gray diaper backpack for new dad and pouch from bagnation

Bag Nation Backpack Diaper Bag, available at Amazon, $59.95

Resembling a commuter bag, this 14-pocket backpack is durable and holds all the essentials, from diapers to bottles and everything in between. There's even a foldout changing pad.

A tea subscription
indonesia atlas tea club gift subscription of two teas, tea cup, and a photo of indonesia set against a white background

Atlas Tea Club 3-Month Subscription, available at Atlas Club, $60

Coffee can be a new parent's greatest weapon against restless nights and early mornings, but sometimes it can be too much. Gift the new dad in your life a monthly tea subscription from Atlas. The subscription includes two new single-origin teas from around the world delivered every month. 

A portable speaker
JBL Clip 3 blue Portable Speaker attached to backpack

JBL Clip 3 Portable Speaker, available at Amazon, $49.95

The JBL Clip 3 is the ultimate bluetooth speaker for new dads. It comes in a variety of colors; has an integrated carabiner to attach to a stroller, car seat, or backpack; and, most importantly, is waterproof. Paired with a smartphone, dad can sit back and relax while blasting "Baby Shark" for the hundredth time.

A portable white noise machine
new dad gift: white noise machine attached to car seat

Marpac Portable White Noise Machine, available at Buy Buy Baby and Amazon, $26.99

The compact Marpac has impressive sound, a variety of white noise options, and a small nightlight. Dad can use the included clip to connect it to a stroller, car seat, or carrier for walks and car rides.

A convenient sling bag
person wearing moment fanny sling bag cross body

Moment Fanny Sling, available at Moment and B&H Photo, from $59.99

Moment is known for making smartphone-oriented products, but within the past few years, the brand has moved into mobile lifestyle, and if anyone is living that, it's a new dad. This waterproof, easy-to-clean sling can hold a wallet, keys, phone, camera, snack bar, and other necessities.  It's perfect for running errands or a day traipsing around a theme park. 

*This product is currently backordered

A smart coffee warmer
two ember 2 coffee mugs, one black and one white gifts for new dads

Ember Mug², available at Target, Best Buy, Overstock, and Bloomingdale's, from $99.95

Every new parent knows the taste of lukewarm coffee — it's inevitable. Dad deserves (needs!) to have delicious, warm coffee. The Ember Mug² will keep their beverage warm for more than an hour, pairs with an app to ensure the right temperature, and recharges on a coaster. .

Hot sauce
bottle of bushwick kitchen spicy honey: food gifts for new dads

Bushwick Kitchen Bees Knees Spicy Honey, available at Amazon, $14.99

Dad will be taking breakfast to the next level in no time at all with Bushwick Kitchen's sauces. Choose from sweet and spicy sauces like wildflower honey mixed with habanero peppers or mild, sweet options like Meyer lemon honey. 

A waterproof tote bag
white veer tote back with black trim and straps

Gift the Veer Tote, available at Adventureon, $99

This tote is a great gift for new dads — not only does it have padded handles and an interior water-resistant zip compartment, but the entire bag is made of coated waterproof fabric. That means dads can get it as dirty as they want and simply rinse it off to make it good as new.

A funny book about fatherhood
Man vs. Baby The Chaos and Comedy of Real Life Parenting book for new dads

Man vs. Baby: The Chaos and Comedy of Real-Life Parenting, available at Amazon, $16.29

Nothing will fully prepare him for the chaos and confusion of being a new dad. However, Matt Coyne's sleep-deprived take on parenting provides hilarious and honest reassurance that he's doing alright, no matter how stressful it seems.

Polarized sunglasses
sunski puerto gray polarized sun glasses

Gift the Sunski Puerto polarized sunglasses, available Sunski, $48

Some dads worry that their style will cease when they welcome a child into the world. A new pair of shades is a quick way to shake up the routine. These sunglasses are made of lightweight recycled material and feature polarized lenses that eliminate glare. Bonus, if the glasses break from normal use, Sunski will replace or fix them.

Comfortable slide sandals
black eva slide sandals for new dads

Gift the Hunter Original Lightweight Moulded Slides, available at Hunter Boot and Nordstrom,  $45.00

Hunter's EVA slides fit the bill for easy, lightweight, and durable footwear. The perforated uppers and contoured footbed keep dad's feet cool and comfortable, and you can't beat the ease of simply sliding them on for errands or just to wear around the house.

A compact flashlight
coast hx 4 LED flashlight attached to backpack

Gift the HX-4 LED Flashlight, available at Amazon and Coast, from $15

Fumbling for diapers in the middle of the night or searching for that tiny clip from baby's teething toy that fell between the seats in the car — these are good reasons for dad to have a great flashlight. This one is small, has a clip and a magnet to attach it nearly anywhere, features a powerful LED in white and red light, and can be rotated 180 degrees to make sure it's exactly where dad needs it.

A new set of sheets for parents and baby
masculine and feminine person drinking coffee and reading in bed

Gift the Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set, from $109

Brooklittles Crib Sheet Set, available at Brooklinen, from $32

Sleep, when it does happen for both dad and baby, is so much better on a set of soft sheets that make them feel like they're sleeping on a cloud. Brooklinen sheets are great for delicate skin and hot sleepers, and they come in a variety of colors and prints.

A basketball jersey for baby
blue golden state warriors jersey for babies

NBA Baby Jersey, available at NBA Store, from $39.99

It's going to be a while before baby gets into it, but it's still a lot of fun for a new dad to watch the game with baby decked out in their favorite jersey.

A travel mug for coffee time
hand holding maroon travel mug for coffee: gift for new father

Gift the Stanley Classic Trigger-Action Travel Mug, available at Stanley and Bed Bath & Beyond, from $20

New dads rarely have both hands free, so eliminating the need to twist, pop, flip, or open their coffee mug makes life so much easier. Dad can simply add their coffee, screw on the top, and pull the trigger to open up the world of caffeine goodness.

A fitness app with extras
two masculine and one feminine person lifting weights and doing lunges

Centr Fitness App Subscription, available at Centr, from $10/month or $120/year

Built by Thor and his legion of trainers, Centr is a one-stop-shop for workouts ranging from yoga to full gym routines. The app includes short, effective workouts that are perfect for that new dad schedule and the guided mediation will slow dad's anxiety.

A shaving kit
Harry's shave set including razor and cream

Harry's Truman Shave Set, available at Harry's, $15

This essential shave set includes a razor with a comfortable handle and textured rubber grip, three German-engineered blade cartridges, foaming shave gel for a rich lather, and a travel cover to protect the blades.

Stroller phone mount
skip hop universal phone mount attached to stroller handle

Skip Hop Stroll and Connect Universal Phone Holder, available at Buy Buy Baby, $14.99

Made with tough plastic and rubber grips, the Stroll and Connect mounts to a stroller or shopping cart. It stays put and won't fall off on bumpy terrain or in crowded aisles.

A wireless charging station
nomad base station wireless charger attached to phone

Nomad Base Station, available Nomad, $99.95

If the secret to success as a new dad is organization, Nomad's wireless charger fits the bill. It can power two devices simultaneously while also allowing for a USB-C and USB-A cord to be plugged in for a total of four devices at once. Mom and dad's phones, AirPods, and the portable white noise machine will all be ready to go at a moment's notice.

One tool for almost every job
leatherman wingman tool

Leatherman Wingman Multi-Tool, available at REI, $59.95

The Leatherman Wingman is loaded with 14 tools, including a knife, screwdrivers, bottle openers, and even a 1-inch ruler, so dad can fix just about anything and pop open a cold one when they're done.

A device to keep track of everything
tile tracker attached to keychain for new dad

Tile Essentials 4-Pack, available at Amazon, $69.99

This grab bag of Tile options lets new parents rely on technology instead of their overtaxed brains. New dads can attach Tiles to their keys, diaper bag, and wallet to ensure those items never stay lost for too long. And if dad has their keys but not their phone, they can double tap the Tile to make it ring. 

Comfortable underwear
masculine person wearing gray and black stripe boxer briefs

Saxx Quest Boxer Briefs, available at Quest, $32

The right pair of underwear makes everything go so much smoother. The lightweight material is soft and breathable, and the patented BallPark Pouch keeps everything in place.

A play kit of curated toys
lovevery charmer play kit including rainbow print soft book, black and white cat picture, wooden rattles

Play Kit Subscription, available at Lovevery, from $36/month

Make those long hours playing on the floor count with a subscription to Lovevery curated age-appropriate toy kits. Delivered every two months, each kit comes with a guide that explains how the included toys support a child's development. 

Comfortable running socks
closeup of person wearing darn tough red, blue, gray running socks with red snakers

Gift the Darn Tough Stride Micro Crew Ultra-Light Running Sock, available at Amazon and Darn Tough, from $18.95

For many new dads, exercise is crucial to maintaining mental health, but they can't afford to get sore feet. These running socks are made from merino wool for moisture wicking, provide arch support to reduce fatigue, and have seamless stitching to to prevent blisters and chaffing. Another plus is Darn Tough's no-questions-asked lifetime guarantee.

A comfortable pillow
masculine person reading in bed and leaning on Coop Home Goods body pillow

Coop Home Goods Original Pillow, available at Amazon, $61.99

A comfy pillow might be the most important ingredient for a restful night. The Coop pillow has adjustable fill that can be added or removed to their liking, and a 100-night trial means dad isn't stuck with it if they don't like it.

Instant pour-over coffee
mug containing single serve coffee gift for new dad

Kahawa 1893 Coffee Lovers Gift Box, available at Kahawa 1893, $49

Restless nights and uncertain mornings may have dad missing their morning pour-over coffee ritual. They can still have that rich flavor thanks to third-generation Kenyan coffee farmer Margaret Kemunto Nyamumbo. This single serve is packaged like a tea bag, ready in five minutes, and 100% compostable. Bonus: You can send a tip directly to the women who picked the coffee.

A quick hang
metolius black and white marble print project board

Metolius Project Board, available at Backcountry, $64.95

With a variety of holds, from jugs to crimps to pockets, the Metolius Project Board is great for releasing tension with a quick upper body workout. Dad can use it just about anywhere indoors or outside, and the fine texture is easy on the skin.

An adjustable baby carrier
masculine person wearing green ergo omni baby carrier

Ergobaby Omni 360 All-in-One Carrier, available at Buy Buy Baby, Amazon, and Ergobaby, from $161

Whether dad is running errands or spending a day in the park, a good baby carrier makes everything so much easier. The Ergobaby Omni 360 is made from super soft cotton and easily adjusts to fit waists and shoulders of all sizes. It works in multiple positions, too — front or back, face-in or face-out. 

An Instant Pot
Instant Pot Duo 6qt 7 in 1 Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6-Ot.), available at Amazon, $89

With the Instant Pot, cooking dinner for the whole family is a breeze. The multicooker is great for preparing soups, meats, yogurt, and even baby food. Easy cleanup means more time to spend with the little one, too.

A meat or seafood box
chopped meat on cutting board

Crowd Cow Gift Box, available at Crowd Cow, from $44

Give a new dad something delicious to cook. Crowd Cow's meats and seafood are sourced from independent producers that practice sustainable farming and ethical treatment of animals.

Super soft lounge pants
person wearing black tommy john loungers

Tommy John Second Skin Lounge Pants, available at Tommy John, $68

New dads will love a pair of comfortable house pants that won't embarrass them when the in-laws show up unannounced. These soft, light micromodal pants from Tommy John are perfect, and they hold up nicely in the wash.

An interactive photo journal
artifact uprising baby book for new dad with photos of baby and illegible handwriting

"The Story of You" Baby Book, available at Artifact Uprising, $99

A phone full of pictures and videos is great, but dad will want something to hold onto the most special moments. In this photo book, featuring a fabric cover and foil stamped title, they can write down their memories of each milestone.

Comfortable shoes that slip on
green slip-on shoes for new dads

Vasque Satoru Moc, available at Backcountry, $99.95

As any parent will tell you, getting your shoes on can be downright tough when you're holding the baby, diaper bag, and much, much more. Footwear brand Vasque has new dads covered. With a sock-like upper and memory foam footbed, dad will probably wear them all day, and the easy on and off makes them infinitely versatile.

A lightweight button-up for a put-together look
tie bar red and white stripe short sleeve shirt

Tie Bar Short-Sleeve Shirt, available at Tie Bar, from $27.50

It's nice for dad to feel put-together sometimes. The 100% cotton button-ups from Tie Bar are perfect for a rare night out or day at the office.

A cold brew maker
Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker and glass of iced coffee

Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, available at Amazon, $24.99

Dad will love a cup of cold brew coffee when they need a pick-me-up after sneaking in an afternoon nap. The easy-to-use Takeya Deluxe makes up to 1 quart of concentrate. 

A durable water bottle
masculine looking person drinking from blue hydroflask bottle

Hydro Flask Wide Mount Water Bottle, available at Hydro Flask, $32.95

When life gets as hectic as it does for new fathers, it's easy to forget to drink water. This durable insulated metal bottle keeps water cold and within arm's reach.

A delicious baby blanket
baby wrapped in tortilla print wrap and wearing matching hat

Tortilla Baby Blanket, available at Uncommon Goods, $48

The flour tortilla print on this blanket is perfect for wrapping your baby up like a bundle of burrito joy. The blanket is made of breathable cotton/polyester blend fabric that will keep baby comfortable and cool. 

A foam roller
black and green foam roller

TriggerPoint GRID foam roller, available at Amazon, $34.95

Knots and tight muscles go hand in hand with parenting. Dad will appreciate having this foam roller to roll away the aches and pains of being a new parent.

A tool kit
CARTMAN Orange 39 Piece Tool Set including hammer, pliers, screwdriver

Cartman General Household 39-piece toolkit, available at Amazon, $19.99

There's just something about being a dad that turns everyone into an overnight handy person. This tool kit includes all the basics they'll need for assembling or repairing all that new gear in the nursery and beyond.

A soft cooler
gray cooler tote with black trim and handles

CleverMade SnapBasket Soft-Sided Cooler Tote, available at Amazon, $33.95

Dad is going to need a good cooler for bringing groceries home from the store or packing up milk and baby food for a road trip to see the grandparents. This one has a 50-can capacity, but it still folds up small enough to stash under the seat when they don't need it.

A custom print of baby's footprints
framed image of blue baby footprints with name Maxwell Lucas in cursive

Baby Footprint Art Print, available at Etsy, from $18

It's always hard to believe how little they used to be. This is an attractive, thoughtful personalized that fits nicely anywhere in the home.

A pair of chinos
green bonobos chino pants

Bonobos Chinos, available Bonobos, from $99

Unfortunately, a new dad can't wear lounge pants all the time. But that doesn't mean they've got to sacrifice comfort. Bonobos chinos come in multiple fits and sizes, and the signature curved waistband offers an unobtrusive fit that makes them great for the office, a trip to the store, or a playdate in the park. 

Single-origin coffee beans
package COLECTIVO Sumatra Highlands Hero coffee beans

Colectivo Coffee—Sumatra, available at Colectivo, from $15.95

If dad is a coffee fanatic, they'll love a bag of single-origin beans. Grown in the volcanic soil in the rugged mountains of the Indonesian island Sumatra, this rich, complex blend has notes of molasses and pineapple. And for those mornings where there's no time to hassle with a French press, don't overlook instant coffees, which have caught up in quality to the whole bean variety.

A smart speaker for baby's room
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Echo Dot, available at Amazon, $34.99

A smart speaker is a nice addition to baby's room. It can play lullabies or classical music at bedtime, or dad can use it to listen to the game while they're playing with toys. 

An REI membership
REI Co-op Membership Logo

REI Co-op Membership, available at REI, $20

Getting active and outdoors is great for kids, and something a new dad can do right from the start. With an REI membership, they'll get annual dividends, exclusive offers, and more to get the gear they and their family will want. 

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