The 10 Best Father’s Day Gifts for First-Time Dads

Even if you’re excited to welcome a new life into this world, being a dad for the first time can be a bit frightening too. Whether you’re shopping for a someone else or simply want to know how to best equip yourself for the weeks, months, and years to come, we’ve assembled the following guide for the best gifts this Father’s Day for new dads everywhere.

Nixon Time Teller Chrono

Watches have long been gift-worthy items for big life events. However, Nixon’s Time Teller Chrono goes beyond its beautiful 40mm gold-coated stainless steel case and matching 5-link quick-release bracelet with solid utility you can actually benefit from as a new dad. Powered by a reliable Miyota quartz triple-register chronograph movement with date function, the timepiece helps you time important tasks like diaper changes, feedings, and naps. It also packs 100m of water resistance, so you can basically take it anywhere — and even rinse it off if the occasional bodily fluid makes its way onto the hardened mineral crystal.

Corpus Amalgam 5 Hand Lotion

With a new human in the world, cleanliness is incredibly important. But the more you wash your hands, the dryer they get — and you don’t just want to settle for some kind of cheap lotion you find at the store. This plant-based hand cream from Corpus has already been drawing comparisons to Aesop. It’s available in two scents but we fancy the Amalgam 5, with notes of bergamot, lemon, and cedar.

Case Elegance Maxwell 8-Cigar Travel

When you have your first kid, you’ll get a lot of cigars. Carry them in style with this handsome option from Case Elegance that holds up to eight stogies inside of a cedar box wrapped in vegan leather and latched with gunmetal hardware.

Ostrichpillow Blackout 3D Ergonomic Mask

Let’s face it, catching Z’s doesn’t come easy with a new baby in the house. And it can often be hard to fall back asleep once things are quiet again. Luckily, Ostrichpillow makes a blackout mask that’s not uncomfortable to sleep in, constructed with blink-friendly eye cups, a padded nose bridge, and modal fabric and foam.

Playforever Luft Hopper

An amazing way to bridge the gap between you and your kid is to buy a decorative toy that you can pass down to them when they get a little older. If you or the dad in your life is an absolute gearhead, check out Playforever’s Luft Hopper, inspired by the ‘85 Porsche Carrera 911 3.2 Targa and built from high-quality ABS plastic, child-friendly rubber wheels, and a scratch-resistant finish for durability.

Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

Celebrate your new arrival with a quality bottle of whiskey that also looks great on your home bartop. And what better choice than a dram from the father-son duo that serves as master distillers for Russell’s Reserve? Focusing on cask selection first and foremost, this classic single-barrel bourbon hails straight from Kentucky and is known for its warm toffee and vanilla notes.

Fatboy Bellboy Wireless Table Lamp

The first-time father in your life might have shifted his workload from the office to the house, so give him something to elevate his WFH area. This Bellboy Table Lamp from Fatboy won’t take up too much space but will make working more pleasing to the eye. It’s designed to go anywhere, so you can also transport this to the bedside table for late-night reading as well.

Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L

Diaper bags are an absolute essential when you have a little one. But most options on the market are designed without EDC enthusiasts in mind (which is understandable). A great compromise is Evergoods’ Mountain Panel Loader, a 22-liter pack designed for the outdoors but with looks and organization capabilities that can do just about anything, including lug around diapers, wipes, ointments, and some snacks for parents too. This is a new dad favorite for a reason.

Bevel Beard Trimmer

Join the dad club by letting your hair grow a bit, but make sure to keep it groomed! Whether you’re getting yourself a new trimmer or a father-to-be, there’s simply no better gift-worthy option than this unit from Bevel. The cordless device offers tool-free adjustments with a built-in dial and a zero-gap blade.

Moccamaster KBGV Select

Caffeine levels are sure to increase when you’re a new dad, but you won’t want to pump yourself with lackluster coffee. Enter the Moccamaster – a midcentury-inspired brewer that looks great on your countertop while delivering automated drip-stop brewing you can actually adjust to your liking.

Core Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Weight Set

Finding time for the gym is significantly more challenging when you have kids — trust us! And the biggest challenge is actually leaving your home. Keep in shape with this quality set of adjustable dumbbells from Core Fitness, which save space by offering between 5 and 50lbs per weight.