Overview
For a first-time dad, celebrating Father's Day is a novel occasion. Make this celebration even more momentous by buying the dad in question a particularly thoughtful present. Select something that relates back to his new role as dad, or something that he can put to use in tending to his new infant, to ensure that his first Father's Day is an extra special one.
Father Jewelry
Give the new father a token to wear that represents his status as a dad. Buy him a ring, necklace or bracelet featuring the word "Dad," or get him something a bit less obvious, such as the Dad's Circle of Life Necklace, available from RedEnvelope. This brushed sterling silver pendant features a quote related to fatherhood and hangs from a brown faux-suede cord, giving it a rugged and masculine look.
Baby Toting Tool
When it comes time to tote baby from place to place, dad often takes on the responsibility of lugging the little guy. Give the new father a tool to use when taking the baby on outings. Buy him a strap-on baby carrier into which he can slip his squirmy tot on long outings. If the dad is a true outdoorsman, buy him a backpack carrier intended for hiking so he can tote his youngster along when he goes on his next great adventure.
New Dad Baby Book
Being a new father is often equal parts exciting and perplexing. Give the new dad a tool that he can use to help decode his baby's needs by buying him a book geared towards new dads. Try the clever "Be Prepared: a Practical Handbook for New Dads" by Gary Greenburg and Jeannie Hayden or "The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First-Time Fathers" by Scott Mactavish. Either of these texts will help the recipient become more comfortable in his new role as dad.
Generations Gift
Many new dads are proud to add a new generation to their family tree. Select a present that highlights this important addition. Buy the new dad a family tree book in which he can record information about his lineage, ultimately passing the book down to his child. Or select something that he can proudly place on display, such as the Generations Picture Frame from RedEnvelope. This frame features three openings and labeled mats that can be used to identify which generation the image is showing. Fill the frame with pictures of the new baby, the father and the grandparents before presenting the gift.