Gifts for New Dads

Becoming a parent for the first time is a life-changing experience that should be celebrated. If you're looking for a unique and thoughtful gift for a new dad or dad-to-be, you've come to the right place. From family photo shoots to gourmet picnics in the park, gift him an experience with his new family that he will cherish forever.

New parent or family photo shoot

What better way to preserve memories of the new family than by gifting the brand new dad with a photo shoot? Yes, we live in an age where everything is photographed and, chances are, dad has a thousand photos of his child adorning his phone and his walls at work or home. However, while every Tom, Dick and Harry has a phone or camera, they don’t necessarily have the expertise in beautifully capturing a heartwarming moment between father and child (maybe you could teach the brand new dad that?). Professional photographers do this for a living and are able to get fantastic photos of the whole family together. When it comes to babies, professional baby photographers are skilled at getting those chubby cheeks to smile, laugh, or keep calm. Photos are lasting, and they’re versatile. They’re great for a brand new dad to keep for life.

Dad joke book

I’m fairly certain it is international law that dads own a joke book* with terrible jokes in it. How else are they going to build up a solid foundation of cringe-worthy comments? The joke book is a rite of passage in any case, and a brand new dad will recognise it. (Then he’ll share the jokes in it in that online forum I was talking about earlier.) If you think that he’s got the dad jokes down-pat, a personalised notebook is a good alternative. He can write his own dad jokes, then. Throw in some chocolates to round out the gift.

An outside adventure

When it comes down to it, the best Father’s Days are the ones that are spent together. Father’s Day is a brilliant time to reflect on parenthood, revel in the simple joys of family life, and spend some time outside being happy with the family in beautiful surrounds. A picnic in the park, a trip to the zoo, a beach visit, or a bush walk are all great ways to ensure the family is happy spending time together on this first Father’s Day.

To all new dads out there; Congratulations and welcome to your brand new family life!

*It’s definitely not, but why do they all have the same jokes? Why?!

View our full range of great Father's Day gift ideas HERE