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 for a new dad. 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 a time to celebrate himself. That’s a pretty exciting shift that deserves commemorating. 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

Treat his feet with Clarks

Sometimes what a new dad needs most is the essentials! A good quality pair of shoes can be the thing that lasts him many years to come, and will see him through the adventurous first years of being a father. Whether it’s a new pair of sandals for the warmer months, or some classy loafers for work, a gift card to Clarks will have him spoilt for choice when it comes to his next new favourite pair of shoes.

Help him with the meal planning with HelloFresh

Although most dads are creative whizzes in the kitchen, fatherhood can make shopping, prepping and cooking healthy weekly meals feel like a chore. Make the new dad in your life feel less time-pressed when it comes to meal time with a gift card to HelloFresh. A little more spare time in a dad’s day never tasted so delicious!

Give him the first Father’s Day gift of a home makeover with IKEA

Is the new dad in your life looking to find some more order in his home office? Maybe he’s on the hunt for a new couch to kick back on after trying to get the baby to sleep? Everyone loves that new furniture feeling, especially new parents. With a gift card to IKEA, the new dad in your life can breathe new life into the home and perhaps find some feng shui amongst the occasional chaos that is fatherhood.

Does Dad deserve the world?

Although travel plans can be a little trickier for a new parent, having an adventure marked in the calendar is always exciting. Gifting a gift card to lastminute.com on his first Father’s Day gives him endless possibilities with over 400 airlines and 2.5 million stays across the world. Whether it’s that international trip he’s always wanted, or an interstate getaway for a weekend with the family, this first Father’s Day gift will be one that makes memories.

Bring his home improvement dreams to life with Wickes

Does the new dad in your life miss long days tinkering away in the backyard shed? Let him relive his days of being king of all things DIY with a gift card to Wickes! From the latest in electric tools to painting and gardening supplies, dads who love a side project will be grinning from ear to ear with this first father’s day gift idea.

Help him bring out his musical side with Ticketmaster

Whether they’re a rock god or a pop prince, spoil them for choice with a gift card to Ticketmaster. With Ticketmaster, a new dad is spoilt for choice when it comes to events, and it isn’t just for the dads that love their live music. The leading events in sports, comedy and theatre are also up for grabs, meaning every new dad has something to look forward to with this exciting gift for their first Father’s Day.

Footlocker for the dad who is a sneakerhead

Whether they’re desperately in need of new gym trainers or they simply want a new pair of kicks to freshen up their wardrobe, a trip to the shoe store can feel like a rare treat once someone becomes a new dad. Give them a great excuse for some retail therapy with a gift card to Footlocker. That new shoe feeling never felt so good!

Let him tech out with Currys PC World

A trip to the electronics store for a new vacuum cleaner or fridge just isn’t the same as browsing for the latest gadgets. Treat the new dad in your life with a gift card to Currys PC World – his one-way ticket to a tech-lover's heaven. Whether it’s a new smart watch he’s had his eye on or some new gear to kit out the house in smart home technology, the techier of new dads will love this thoughtful first Father’s Day gift idea.

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 a 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 gift card to Go Ape, you could get them an outdoor 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 for their first Father’s Day, 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, with this in mind, you could consider giving 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.

Frequently asked questions about finding a first Father’s Day gift

When is Father’s Day in the UK?

Father’s Day in the UK falls on the third Sunday of June. This day typically precedes the first day of Summer in the UK, so you can expect some sunshine on your new dad’s first Father’s Day!

Why do we celebrate fathers day in the UK?

The origins of Father’s Day are recorded beginning in 1910 and derive from an American woman called Sonora Louise Smart. Having lost her mother during childbirth, Sonora was raised solely by her father, and after attending a speech about Mother’s Day in church, decided to propose the idea of a day that celebrated fathers as well. Today, brits who wish to celebrate their dad or grandad can enjoy the Sunday together by buying him gifts or sharing a meal with him.

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 should I write on a ‘Happy First 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.