Practical Father's Day Gifts For New Dads

Amanda Pena
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Useful gifts for a useful guy. (Photo: Jaunty Junto via Getty Images)
Useful gifts for a useful guy. (Photo: Jaunty Junto via Getty Images)

This Father’s Day might be different from how we pictured it, but that’s no reason not to celebrate the dads in your life.

With everything going on in the world, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the important moments with our loved ones — even if it’s from six-feet away.

If you’re in the market for a practical gift for the new dad in your life, you might turn to something to cure his sleep deprivation, like an apartment-sized espresso machine or some comfy slippers for midnight feedings.

Whether dad really misses watching his favorite sports team, or he’s FOMO-ing all the restaurants he wishes he could be at, there are plenty of Father’s Day gifts he’ll appreciate this year.

For gifts that’ll keep both dad and baby happy, a beloved Instant Pot might be the answer. It can be used to whip up a quick dinner in less than an hour, and can also be used to steam fruits and veggies for healthy, homemade baby food when the little one is old enough.

Below, check out our list of carefully picked gifts for new dads. If you’re looking to score some extra brownie points, toss in funny Father’s Day card to let him know how much you appreciate his dad jokes.

Take a look below:

His favorite espresso at home

If dad is missing his trips to the local cafe, he might enjoy a figuring out how to make a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-make-espresso-latte-at-home_l_5e8f4b77c5b6458ae2a58bfe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">barista-level latte</a> at home. For the guy who can taste the difference between a cortado and macchiato and can define the difference between a latte and a flat white, this <a href="https://fave.co/2xk1joe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Breville Bambino</a> is just the thing. <a href="https://fave.co/2xk1joe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get it from Williams Sonoma</a>.

Joggers that are dressier looking than his sweats

Replace all of his elastic drawstring sweatpants with <a href="https://fave.co/2R9Gb9F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lululemon&rsquo;s ABC joggers</a>. Reviewers love them for their comfort, so don&rsquo;t be surprised when you spot him wearing them all the time. <a href="https://fave.co/2R9Gb9F" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get them from Lululemon</a>.

A diaper bag backpack for dad

Give dad a way to easily carry diapers, baby wipes, and all other baby essentials in a bad that doesn't look like a diaper bag. <a href="https://fave.co/2AEuDHx'" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get this Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Backpack</a>.

An Instant Pot, for easy dinners and homemade baby food

When dinner needs to be made fast and easy, you can always pull out the <a href="https://amzn.to/37vhQ6i" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instant Pot</a>. Once baby is old enough, you can also use an Instant Pot to steam veggies and prepare healthy, homemade baby food quickly and easily. <a href="https://amzn.to/37vhQ6i" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get it on Amazon</a>.

Some new slippers for around the house

Fatherhood isn't always comfortable. Give him some comfy slippers for those tireless days.<a href="https://fave.co/2ULUhkq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Get them at Zappos</a>.
Fatherhood isn't always comfortable. Give him some comfy slippers for those tireless days. Get them at Zappos.

A way to kid-proof his phone

Childproof his phone with a tough case that can handle everything from a temper tantrum toss to a meltdown. <a href="https://fave.co/2zADtFZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out all the new phone cases and screen protectors from Case Mate</a>. 

A way to not have to worry about dinner

When a trip to the grocery store sounds like an entire ordeal, Freshly's healthy pre-made, prepared meals will put the ease in cooking up a healthy meal for the family. Check out <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/freshly-review-worth-the-money_l_5dd4a447e4b0e29d727b91bf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our Freshly review</a>, and learn more about <a href="https://fave.co/2Y5An60" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freshly gift cards</a>. 

An Amazon Echo perfect for full hands

If dad's hands are busy with the little one, he'll appreciate how he can still call grandma and grandpa, play his favorite podcast and search for easy dinner recipes without lifting a finger. <a href="https://amzn.to/3hxjPeY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get it on Amazon</a>.

So he doesn't have to worry when his necks have will be

Because fatherhood will turn that five-o'clock shadow into a bearded mane. If he's not hitting the groomer's frequently enough, <a href="https://fave.co/3e63JqG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">get him a Harry's Shave Set</a>.
Because fatherhood will turn that five-o'clock shadow into a bearded mane. If he's not hitting the groomer's frequently enough, get him a Harry's Shave Set.

"Dad Book: Be Prepared" by Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden

This book is early fatherhood explained through practical tips and humor. <a href="https://amzn.to/3db4L3y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get it on Amazon</a>.
This book is early fatherhood explained through practical tips and humor. Get it on Amazon.

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