10 Meaningful First Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Having a baby comes with a lot of firsts. The first time they hold your finger, the first time you make them laugh, and the first Father’s Day. There’s no doubt about it, entering fatherhood is a life-changing event. During the first year of a baby’s life, every new dad is adjusting to different sleeping schedules, feeding times and rehearsing the perfect bed-time songs. Suddenly, Father’s Day becomes not only a day for a new Dad to celebrate his Dad but also himself. That’s a pretty exciting shift that deserves commemorating, so in celebration we’ve put together a few ideas of the best gifts for first time dads. Happy Father’s Day!

Gifts for New Dads

Help them get the endorphins going with Rebel

With so much going on at home, fitness and self-care may be on the backburner for a new Dad. Help bring the gym to him with a Rebel gift card for his first Father's Day gift.

Deck out the family car with Supercheap Auto

Now that there’s a baby on board, this may be a good opportunity to give your car some TLC. From a fresh coat of wax to custom accessories, a gift card for Supercheap Auto is a practical gift for gearhead dads.

Encourage adventure with BCF

Exploring the great outdoors is a great way to make new memories as a young family. With a BCF gift card, his first Father’s Day gift could be a new beach umbrella or camping furniture for the next family day out.

Help them practise their swing with Drummond Golf

Getting back on the green is a great way to catch up with mates, soak up the sun and have some friendly competition. Support his hobby on his first Father's Day with a Drummond Golf gift card. They could get a new set of clubs, gloves or golf balls to get them closer to their next hole in one.

Unleash their inner chef with Barbeques Galore

Family dinners just got a little bigger. With another mouth to feed, why not get creative in the kitchen (or backyard). If the new Dad in your life loves grilling, a gift card for Barbeques Galore could deepen their passion. Bring on the snags!

Bring their home improvement dreams to life with Bunnings

Speaking of snags, a Bunnings gift card is another useful and versatile gift that says Happy first Father’s Day. With a huge range of products at affordable prices, Bunnings can help them get started on the DIY project of their dreams.

Get sentimental with David Jones

All Prezzee gift cards can be personalised with a GIF, video, audio, written or photo message. In your message, you could include a gift suggestion, such as a beautiful photo frame from David Jones for a family photo. Capturing a precious moment between the new dad and his baby is a sweet way to celebrate their first Father’s Day together.

Treat them to a wardrobe update with Gazman

Right now, it might feel like fashion is last on the list of priorities with tracky dacks the current outfit of choice for a new parent. Encourage the new Dad to have a moment of me-time with a Gazman gift card. New outfits for the weekend are thoughtful first Father’s Day gifts from baby and can help dad feel confident and stylish.

Find their perfect fit with Institchu

If their ‘good suit’ is starting to look a bit worse for wear, then it might be time for a high-quality upgrade. A beautiful tailor-made suit from Institchu could prepare a new Dad for their next dinner party or their return to work. With a new baby in the house, you can never have too many clean white shirts at the ready.

What is a good first Father’s Day gift?

All fathers are different. From movie-buff Dads to sports Dads to gamer Dads, the best gifts for new Dads will range from person to person. Whilst the perfect gifts for first Father’s Day are not a one-size-fits-all, choosing something that supports their hobbies or allows them to relax is a good place to start. Or, with a BridgeClimb Sydney gift card, you could get them an experience that they can enjoy with the whole family.

Why a gift card for Father’s Day is the perfect choice

If you’re not sure what to get, you can always ask them how they would like to celebrate their fatherhood and how you can help make it happen. However, new Dads might not have the luxury of time to be able to decide what they want right now. So, you can give him the gift of choice! With a Prezzee Smart eGift Card you can turn one gift card into hundreds of their favourite brands. Valid for three years, they can wait as long as they want to choose their perfect gift…or at least until the next time your baby is asleep.

FAQs

When is Father’s Day in Australia?

Father’s Day in Australia falls on the first Sunday of September. This day also coincides with the first day of Spring.

Is Father’s Day a public holiday?

Whilst it is a day of celebration, Father’s day is not a public holiday. However, it does fall on a Sunday which means many workers get the day off and some stores are closed.

What to write on Father’s Day card

Father’s Day card messages are personal and should reflect your relationship to the recipient. If you are the partner of a new father, you could include a message from yourself. Or, you could write from the perspective of your new baby. Themes of gratitude, joy, love and appreciation are all a great place to start.