Light and comfortable sneakers
Gift the Allbirds Tree Runners, $95
Gift Smallbirds Wool Runners, $55
Allbirds are the comfortable shoes that will make him forget he's on his feet all day. The eucalyptus fiber Tree Runners are lightweight and cool, which is ideal for the summer ahead. While you're at it, get the Smallbirds version since their kid will be up and running in no time.
An Instant Pot
Gift the Instant Pot DUO60 (6-Qt), $89.99
He can whip up dinner for the whole family with little effort and even less cleanup afterwards. The Instant Pot is an investment that will give back over and over again as it makes meats, stews, soup, rice, casseroles, and even dessert.
A new set of sheets for him and baby
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A water bottle that glows to remind him to drink water
Gift the Hidrate Spark 2.0 Smart Water Bottle, $61.99
This smart water bottle integrates with Fitbit, Apple Watch, and other activity trackers and makes sure he's hydrated throughout the day. It's a cool and easy way to ensure he's getting enough water and staying healthy.
A sports jersey for the baby
A security system to keep his home safe
Gift the Arlo Pro 2 Home Security System, $315.99
Not that home security wasn't important before, but it's even more crucial now with a little one in the house. This easy-to-use system features 1080p and night-vision cameras and works with Alexa to keep tabs on everything going on in and outside his house. He can highlight specific zones of the house; listen and talk through the cameras from his smartphone; and back up all the recordings to refer back to later.
A diaper backpack
Gift the Quiksilver Diaper Backpack, $65
You can't even tell this is a diaper bag from the outside. The main compartment is spacious while the exterior zip and bottle pockets hold the essentials he needs to grab quickly.
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Gift the Tile Mate and Slim Combo 4-Pack, 37.90
He'll be so busy getting used to new dad life that he might lose track of things like his keys and wallet. The slim tracker will barely make a dent in his bag or pocket, and he just needs to use the corresponding app to keep tabs on his belongings.
A shaving set
Give a Dollar Shave Club Complete Shave Gift Set, $50
The box comes with a gentle prep scrub, smooth shave butter, hydrating post shave cream, a razor handle, and four stainless steel, four-blade cartridges. There's also a $15 gift card he can use as credit towards a membership.
A long-distance touch lamp
Gift a set of two Filimin Long-Distance Touch Lamps, $170
A new dad's life is busy and tiring, so he might not always be available to talk and catch up. When you want to let him know you're thinking of him and vice versa without actually saying anything, just tap the lamp to make the other one light up.
A pair of blue-light glasses
Gift a pair of MVMT Everscroll Glasses
All those late nights spent Googling new-parenting questions will eventually take a toll on his eyes. He can reduce eye fatigue and pain by wearing blue-light glasses as he scrolls through new-dad forums.
An interactive photo journal
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A custom print of his baby's footprints
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Personalized vitamin packs
Gift Care/of Personalized Vitamins, from $5/month
Give the gift of the most personalized vitamin experience he's tried yet. Care/of helps him figure out what vitamins he needs to take, packages them up conveniently into individual packs, and even writes his name on each pack.
A cold brew maker
Gift the Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, $18.99
A strong, refreshing cold brew is easy to prepare with this affordable maker, which makes one quart of coffee concentrate. Whether he needs an extra boost of energy or just loves drinking cold brew, he'll appreciate the delicious beverages and money saved using the coffee maker.
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Adorable leather baby moccasins
Gift Freshly Picked baby moccasins, from $45
These 100% genuine cowhide leather moccasins have a soft sole to help children who are starting to walk. They're easy to put on, will actually stay on his kid's feet, and come in many stylish prints and colors.
A new game to introduce at game night with his friends
Gift Beeropoly, $35
From a rhyming competition to asking him to show his best dance moves, this fun and active game is for all the competitive dads out there.
A trusted service to find a good babysitter
Gift a UrbanSitter gift card, $25-$200
At some point, Dad will desperately need a night to himself but might have trouble finding a sitter. Nationwide service UrbanSitter is home to over 150,000 trusted babysitters and gathers mutual connections and recommendations from their community of fellow parents. A $34.95 one-month access pass (or $99.95 annual membership) allows parents to browse, interview, and book a sitter that meets their needs.
A blanket that makes his baby look like a burrito
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Gift an Oars + Alps Oarsman Kit, $122
Packed with Oars + Alps bestsellers like the Face + Eye Cream, Wake Up Eye Stick, and Blue Charcoal Exfoliating Bar Soap, the kit keeps his skin nourished and glowing. The brand's most prized ingredient is Alpine Caribou Moss, which reduces the effects of aging and outdoor stressors.
A custom pair of headphones
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A large, low-maintenance succulent
Gift the Bouqs Co. Hayworth Succulent, $60
Will he really want yet another thing to take care of? Don't worry — succulents mainly need light, not water, so he won't have to pay too much attention to it. This one comes in a large, sturdy concrete planter.
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Gift the Rhone Commuter Dress Shirt, $118
The last thing he wants to do while juggling a busy schedule is deal with sweat stains and wrinkly shirts. Rhone's new dress shirts are super stretchy and lightweight, plus they're wrinkle-resistant and moisture-wicking. After wearing, he can just throw it in the washing machine instead of making a trip to the dry cleaners.