First Father's Day Gift Ideas From Baby to a New Daddy With Love

May 19, 2010
Victoria Nicks

Gifts From Baby Make a First Father's Day Special - Benjamin Earwicker

Choosing among first Father's Day gift ideas can be challenging. Pick presents to be from the baby to the new daddy, and make his Father's day special.

Father's Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday in June, to honor the role of the father in a child's life. On a man's first Father's Day, friends and family often present gifts to the new Daddy on behalf of the baby. Gift ideas might include clothing, artwork or electronics.

Father's Day Clothing

From hats to t-shirts, there is no end to the ways a Father's Day message can be worn. Cute wearable gift ideas for a new dad include:

A matching father-son t-shirt set.

A shirt for the baby, reading, "Daddy's Girl," or "Daddy's Boy."

A hat or t-shirt for dad that reads, "#1 DAD"

A hat, t-shirt or bodysuit for baby that reads, "I Love My Daddy."

Check sizes before purchasing clothes for a baby and daddy on his first Father's Day. Babies grow quickly, and it is easy to end up with clothes that are too small. Include a gift receipt with any purchased gifts, so they can be exchanged if necessary.

Artwork for a New Daddy on Father's Day

Even a very young baby can produce artwork for a new daddy, and older babies have even more options.

Carefully paint a very young baby's hands or feet with non-toxic paint, and gently press against paper to make a hand-print or footprint collage for dad.

Older babies can color with crayons or paint, and create a scribbly masterpiece for their daddy.

Plaster casting project kits can take hand-prints or footprints of the baby, to be permanent reminders of the days when the baby was tiny.

Place the baby's paper artwork in a special "Happy Father's Day" frame, for a great gift from baby.

When helping a baby draw or color, always be sure to use age-appropriate materials and keep a close eye on the baby while he is using the materials. Many crayons, for example, are choking hazards, since the baby can easily break off a piece and swallow it.

Electronic Gifts for Father's Day

Purchasing an electronic gift for a new dad on his first Father's day doesn't have to involve a lot of technical know-how. Personalize simple gifts to make them even more special.

Load a digital picture frame with pictures of the dad with his wife and new baby.

Engrave an iPod filled with his favorite music with a loving message from his baby.

Purchase a digital camcorder, and include a carry-strap in his favorite color.

Get Dad a cool gadget like a robot vacuum. Read about the Electrolux Trilobite and the iRobot Roomba here.

Great Dads Deserve Special Gifts

Having a new baby is stressful, but extremely rewarding for both parents. New dads who work hard to support the mother of their new baby, whether the support is financial or emotional, deserve recognition for their efforts.

Choosing a loving Father's Day gift is a great way to show appreciation for the daddy that patiently deals with sleepless nights, dirty diapers, colic and other difficulties associated with a new baby. Read here for more Father's Day Gift Ideas for New Dads, and the Hottest Father's Day Gift Ideas, as well as Father's Day Gifts for Hard-To-Please Dads.

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