35 first Father's Day gifts to show him how much of a great job he's doing
So, it's time to get buying those first Father's Day gifts after his first (and very challenging) year as a dad. From baby changing bags to hampers so luxurious he won't know where to start, we've pulled together the best gifts for men to support every aspect of their life as a dad. For starters, brands like Not On The High Street are leading the way when it comes to keepsakes and sentimental gifts; see these personalised footprint/handprint cufflinks — you can send in a photo of your baby's prints to really add that extra bit of heart-warming thought. Elsewhere, if you don't have time to browse our whole selection (though you definitely should), we've even ranked the top five gifts for first-time dads so - for the last-minute buyers among us - you can shop in a hurry. Click away…
Top 5 first Father's Day gifts, ranked by team GLAMOUR:
- Best first Father's Day gifts: MasterClass Membership Plan, from £168 or £14 p/month, MasterClass
- First Father's Day gifts from baby boy: Engraved Hand Or Foot Print Square Cuff Links, £39, Not On The High Street
- First Father's Day gifts from baby girl: Father's Day Star Plaque, £5, JoJo Maman Bebe
- Father's Day baby outfit: I Love Daddy Sleepsuit (Newborn-18mths), £7.99, M&Co.-white/3034488.html){: target="_blank"}
- Sentimental first Father's Day gifts: Memories From Your Father, £35, Not On The High Street
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Sentimental first Fathers Day gifts
Memories From Your Father, £35, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: This keepsake from Emily Rollings allows dads to make note of some of the highs of fatherhood, filling it with Polaroids and memories to look back on.
Save money on great gifts for new fathers with these Not On The High Street discount codes
First Father's Day gifts from unborn baby
Father's Day Star Plaque, £5, JoJo Maman Bebe
Why we love it: A small token to thread onto his car fob or keyring, this is a lovely first Father's Day present from a wife or partner.
Save money on keychains for new dads with these JoJo Maman Bebe discount codes.
Sentimental first Father's Day gifts
Modena Diamond Blue Photo Frame 4x4", £16, Oliver Bonas
Why we love it: What dad wouldn't love a picture frame filled with a snap of his new family?
Save money on thoughtful first Father's Day gifts with these Oliver Bonas discount codes.
Father's Day gift from baby
I Love Daddy Sleepsuit (Newborn-18mths), £7.99, M&Co.-white/3034488.html){: target="_blank"}
Why we love it: Your newborn might not be able to say “I love my dad,” but that doesn't mean you can't still send the message with this warm and fuzzy baby onesie.
Save money on first Father's Day gifts from baby with these M&Co. discount codes.
First fathers day gifts 2022
MasterClass Membership Plan, from £168 or £14 p/month, MasterClass
Why we love it: MasterClass offers hundreds of different ‘how-to’ guides across everything from cooking (with Gordon Ramsay) to better sleep - something a first time parent is probably in desperate need of.
Best first Father's Day gifts
Aesop Exalted Eye Serum, £81, Cult Beauty
Why we love it: It might not be the most obvious choice, but an eye serum to help mask the effects of a 4am baby feed has got to be a godsend for tired dads once their paternity leave flies by.
Save money on extra special gifts for the best dads with these Cult Beauty discount codes.
1st Father's Day
Stoneware Cafetière, £62, Le Creuset
Why we love it: With a stainless steel plunger and scratch resistant ceramic, this Le Creuset Cafetière is not only durable, but a top pick for new dads.
Save money on helpful father's day gifts for dads with a new baby with these Amazon discount codes.
First time dad gifts
Bon Parfumeur 01 Mint Midday candle 180g, £36, Selfridges
Why we love it: Self-care time isn't something that's often afforded to new parents, so even being able to light a soothing candle while they're cooking or taking a shower can make all the difference.
Save money on perfect gifts for new dads with these Selfridges discount codes.
DIY first Father's Day gifts
Engraved Hand Or Foot Print Square Cuff Links, £39, Not On The High Street
Why we love it: Made using either your baby's hand/footprints which you can send online to the shop or, alternatively, with an impression kit which the brand will send you, these cufflinks capture one of the most precious times in a new dad's life. Much better than a Father's Day card, eh?
Save money on personalised first Fathers Day gifts with these Not On The High Street discount codes.
Expectant dad gifts
Treat Him Experience Box, £49.99, Buyagift
Why we love it: This treat box from Buyagift offers dads almost 2000 different experiences to indulge themselves with including a full body massage, dinner for two and even overnight stays.
Save money on first-time father gifts with these Buy A Gift discount codes.
Gift ideas for new dads
ClarinsMen Energizing Gel, £35, Boots
Why we love it: Whether he's been changing babygrows or filling up the diaper bag for your next car journey, this punchy mix of caffeine and oh-so-luxurious ginsing will be sure to invigorate his tired skin.
Save money on father's day gift ideas with these Boots discount codes.
Our first Father's Day
Calvin Klein 3 Pack Men's Boxer Briefs, from £34, Pants and Socks
Why we love it: When you're more worried about your baby's pants and whether they need a new nappy than you are your own, you know it's time to get a pants subscription rolling. A perfect gift that says ‘I love you’ and ‘You’re the best daddy' but also, you need some new trunks. Balance.
Father's Day hamper
Cartwright & Butler Swaledale Hamper in Wicker Basket, £165, Moonpig
Why we love it: When the time available to cook lunch and dinner is limited, having tasty snacks to hand will always be appreciated, and what better snacks can you get than these luxury C&B ones?
Save money on the best hampers with these Moonpig discount codes.
First Father's Day UK
Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100 wake-up light alarm clock, £79.99, Boots
Why we love it: With a Lumie lamp, dads can set the gentle wake-up function around the times their baby usually wakes up so that they can ease themselves into being functional, rather than a rude scream-filled awakening from the cot next door…
Save money on unique gifts for new dads with these Boots discount codes.
Thoughtful first Father's day gifts
Polaroid Go Instant Camera, £109, Urban Outfitters
Why we love it: The Polaroid Go is both compact to save on chunky clutter and, with its instant print capability, it saves time heading to your local photo printers, too.
Save money on retro father's day gifts with these Urban Outfitters discount codes and Amazon discount codes.
First time Father's Day gifts
The XL Beach Blanket Vintage Blue Check, £112, Business & Pleasure
Why we love it: Sitting in the park or on the beach with your little one is one of the greatest pleasures of being a parent, so what better a dad and baby gift to give him than this luxury beach blanket.
First Father's Day gifts
Olive Oil Gift Box, £55, Sacla
Why we love it: Buy him a luxury olive oil set this Father's Day so he needn't worry about balsamic and white wine vinegar - these sumptuous oils will do all the hard work on their own.
Best first Father's Day gifts
Baby Shusher For Babies - Sleep Miracle Soother Sound Machine For New Parents, £34.99, Amazon
Why we love it: Give dad the gift of sleep this Father's Day with this godsend of a product (with almost 12k positive testimonials) that will help to block out background noise and send his little one off into the deepest of sleeps.
Save money on gifts for first time dads and grandads with these Amazon discount codes.
First time grandfather Father's Day gifts
MuscleGun Carbon Muscle Massage Gun Deep Tissue Massager, £189.99, Amazon
Why we love it: Make sure dad's equipped to run after the tot and still feel good in himself with this deep tissue massager gun.
Save money on first Father's Day gifts with these Amazon discount codes.
Father's Day gifts for new dads
Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist (paperback), £8.99, Waterstones
Why we love it: Unless your S/O is working night shifts in the NHS then, chances are, he'll find some solace reading about the trials of staying up all night and, instead of taking the night feed, seeing patients.
Save money on the best books for Christmas gifts, Valentine's Day and Father's Day gifts with these Amazon discount codes.
New daddy gifts
Nutribullet 1637 GO Cordless Blender (White), £49.99, Amazon
Why we love it: When time doesn't allow for a green juice before he heads off for work, the all-new Nutribullet Go cordless blender is the answer.
Save money on blenders for Mother's Day gifts, birthday gifts and Father's Day gifts with these Amazon discount codes.
Present for new dad
adidas Originals NMD R1 Trainers White, £110, Mainline Menswear
Why we love it: Give dad a fresh pair of kicks this Father's Day with these oh-so-comfy NMD trainers from Adidas.
Save money on first Father's Day gifts with these Mainline Menswear discount codes.
Gifts for 1st Father's Day
Men’s Hoodie with Baby Pouch, £59, Seraphine
Why we love it: The Seraphine baby pouch is not only ergonomic, with the option to zip off the pouch when baby isn't joining him, but super comfy, too.
Daddy presents from baby
The Mini Hardback Photo Book, from £22, Papier
Why we love it: With the option to upload all the photos from your phone, all you need to do is add 30 snaps to the Papier ‘create yours’ page and, hey presto, dad will have a personalised gift to look back on forevermore.
Father to be gifts
JEM + BEA Remy Eco Changing Bag Backpack, Black, £150, John Lewis & Partners
Why we love it: This baby changing bags from JEM + BEA is extremely functional with lots of compartments and a water-resistant nylon make up.
Save money on baby changing bags with these John Lewis & Partners discount codes.
Etsy first Father's Day gifts
Engraved Staropramen Pint Glass, personalised with your message, £15.99, Etsy
Why we love it: Tell dad he's the best father ever with a personalised first Father's Day gift that he'll actually use - you could even buy him a couple bottles of Staropramen to go with it.
Ideas for first Father's Day gifts
Robert Welch Signature Cook Book Stand, £40, John Lewis & Partners
Why we love it: If you've got a baby on your hip while you're juggling a new recipe for the first time, anything to make your endeavours easier will be much appreciated.
Save money on first Father's Day gifts with these John Lewis & Partners discount codes.
First Fathers Day gifts
Le Chameau Neoprene-Lined Vierzonord Wellington Boots, £180, Harrods
Why we love it: Because no weather should stop dad from getting his daily outdoors fix.
Daddy to be Father's Day
Why we love it: As baby's due date eek's closer, give dad something to help him get outdoors and enjoy his free time before it's all-go with a newborn.
Happy first Father's Day gifts
Cotton Skin to Skin Top for Men, £49, Seraphine
Why we love it: Your baby may look gorgeous in a tiny bodysuit, but this skin to skin t-shirt is going to bring both baby and daddy so much joy as they bond in those early weeks.
Happy 1st Father's Day
STAUB Cocotte Round Cast Iron Casserole, Basil, 28cm, from £219, John Lewis & Partners
Why we love it: Being able to bung all your ingredients in one pot, turn the heat down low and come back hours later to find dinner made and oh-so-flavourful has got to be the parenting dream, right?
Save money on the best casserole dishes with these John Lewis discount codes.
First Father's Day gifts
Men's Rugged Ridge™ Sherpa Half Snap, £55, Columbia
Why we love it: This Columbia fleece will keep dad looking stylish and warm while he carries baby on their daily outings.
First time dad gifts
The Coffee Lover's Gift Box, £100, Fortnum & Mason
Why we love it: Coffee is a new parent's best friend, so what could be better than this luxury all-things-coffee and caffeine gift set from F&M?
Best gifts for new dads 2022
‘Build-a-Box’ Subscription, from £25, Hotel Chocolat
Why we love it: At the end of the day, who doesn't want a whole bunch of chocolate to celebrate being a great dad?
Save money on first Father's Day gifts with these Hotel Chocolat discount codes.
Thoughtful first Father's Day gifts
Midnight Blue Queen Envelope Silk Pillow Case, £89, Drowsy
Why we love it: Make what sleep dad does get even better with this delicate silk pillowcase from Drowsy.
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