| Becoming a new dad can be an exciting and | | | | a new dad t-shirt with his hobbies on it. Insert a |
| daunting prospect. With so much to learn and no | | | | newspaper clipping of the day his baby was born |
| manual, raising a child can be overwhelming. The | | | | so he can always reflect back to the day he |
| new mother has to go through a lot too but she | | | | became a proud father. |
| is usually the one being constantly showered with | | | | It can be tough being a new dad and great gift |
| praise, sympathy, help and gifts. Sometimes the | | | | ideas can also be practical to help him in his new |
| new dad can feel a little left out and with today's | | | | endeavour. Below are some helpful gift ideas. |
| dad getting more and more involved in caring for | | | | 1) Get a small baby gift box and fill it with stuff a |
| their new babies it is time to give him the | | | | new dad might need. Such as baby bath towels, |
| appreciation and attention he deserves. But it can | | | | baby soaps, toothbrush, rubber duck, cute baby |
| difficult to know what to get for the young | | | | socks and small soft toys. You can even include |
| father. Below are some new dad gift ideas. | | | | something small for dad like gift vouchers or |
| 1) A framed photo of the baby with the new dad | | | | chocolates in case he needs a break. |
| to display at home or in the office. This can be | | | | 2) Some baby books can help answer his |
| personalised with some engravings or a note with | | | | concerns and questions which may calm his |
| the date, time and weight the baby was born. | | | | worries. |
| This can give him a little boost when he is feeling | | | | 3) A masculine diaper bag will help out when |
| a little down when he is reminded what he is | | | | taking his new baby out. Something stylish and |
| working for. | | | | manly can help him feel more comfortable when |
| 2) Daddy merchandise. A little cheesy some might | | | | leaving the house. |
| say but that's okay. Get him a coffee mug or | | | | 4) A masculine baby carrier. Get something he |
| keychain with a message reminding him how | | | | won't be embarrassed walking out with. |
| great a father he is. Or even a simple framed | | | | Necessary yet practical a new dad will surely |
| personal message to him will do the trick. | | | | appreciate this. |
| 3) A t-shirt with the baby's handprints and | | | | 5) A new camera. All dads love gadgets and what |
| footprints on it. This can be a constant reminder | | | | better gadget than one that can help capture all |
| of how special he is and the preciousness of his | | | | the memories. |
| new baby. | | | | The greatest gift comes from the heart and |
| 4) For a more personalised gift idea you can | | | | whatever gifts you choose make it memorable |
| make a scrapbook or a storybook of the special | | | | for the new dad. Remember, even if you don't |
| day with a small diary and photos. It can be | | | | want to get a gift or run out of gift ideas - the |
| wrapped in a baby gift wrap box decorated with | | | | simple greeting card can work wonders. |