The Best Father’s Day Gifts for New Dads

According to many experts we’ve spoken to, this is the best streaming device on the market. It will give Dad access to “to all the TV in the known world” so he’ll never be without something to watch.

Keep Dad stylish and the rest of the family entertained when the baby inevitably tries on these classic sunglasses.

If he plans on spending any free time this summer around the fire, this marshmallow-roasting kit will complete the night. The telescoping metal forks can extend up to 32 inches and have two prongs to hold marshmallows or other roast-able treats secure.

This space-saving bottle-drying rack is a favorite among NYC moms, but a dish-doing dad will appreciate that it’s upright, compact, and can store baby bottles, breast-pump parts, and pacifiers.

Strategist staffers, Judd Apatow, and Andrew Yang are among the many people who swear by this white-noise machine. Babies (and adults) are comforted by the “womblike whoosh,” so he might even be able to catch some Z’s too.

Maybe he no longer has time to care for a backyard full of flowers, but this mini herb garden should be manageable. It has a built-in grow light and self-watering mechanism, so he’ll be able to sit back and watch it flourish.

A quick spritz of this cologne will deliver not only a scent that’s “subtle and clean” but also a bright spot on days filled with dirty diapers and 3 a.m. feedings.

This hoodie will make the early years of fatherhood a bit more streamlined. Made of cozy, tri-blend fleece that gets softer over time, the Dad Hoodie features six handy, hidden compartments. He can carry baby essentials like bottles, wipes, diapers, and their favorite lovey, all without lugging around a diaper bag.

If they’re a new dad this Father’s Day, these shorts look comfy enough to sit in at home all day but also nice enough to wear on a coffee run. One Amazon reviewer even compared them to Patagonia’s widely beloved Baggies.

This book of crossword puzzles will definitely keep his brain active.

If the new responsibility of being in charge of another human is a little unsettling, put his mind at ease with this top-rated smart camera. Knowing what’s going on will give him an added sense of security.

Start them on vinyl early with this Audio-Technica turntable. It’s one of our top DJ-recommended turntables, and it’s fully automatic and easy for beginners to use.

Instead of living in the rocker this summer, he can sway with baby in this hammock that has nearly 30,000 Amazon reviews.

He’ll love being able to go that extra cleanliness mile with this sanitizer. The UV-C bulbs inside kill 99.99 percent of all bacteria and germs. It also doubles as a phone charger.

If they need a little escape from new parenthood, Selsberg says this rig will provide it. A dad friend of his who owns it gets to play virtual table tennis with people from around the world every night after the kids go to sleep.

When Strategist senior editor Anthony Rotuno was racking his brain for a gift to give his brother-in-law and soon-to-be dad, he eventually landed on a retro Polaroid camera. It quickly captures memories that can be cherished, in hand, just seconds after they are made. And while there are plenty of new instant cameras on the market, even from Polaroid, there’s just something inspiring about the models from the 1980s. Rotuno describes this one as “pleasingly old-fashioned.”

This machine can save a new dad precious time in the morning while also giving him a bean-to-cup brew because it has a built-in grinder. And not just any grinder but a burr grinder (the style preferred by every barista we consulted for our roundup of the best coffee grinders). According to Kat Odell, the author of Day Drinking, “the Capresso drip machine yields the cleanest-tasting cup.”

His old pillows might have worked fine before the baby’s cries started to wake him nightly, but now he might need something even more comfortable to ensure he catches whatever z’s he can. These cheaper-than-Casper gel pillows are the best-rated on Amazon: According to one reviewer, who says they tried dozens of pillows to find one that didn’t “jack my neck up at a funny angle,” they are “soft, but have volume” and “give but don’t feel flat at all.”

If he’s sleeping through alarms (either the one he set on his phone or his newborn’s cry), this should get him up on time. Designer Paul Smith travels everywhere with this clock, and it never fails to wake him up. He says, “I’ve knocked it over while jet-lagged on my way to the loo in the middle of the night and the clock still wakes me up in the morning.”

Dermatologists we spoke to about the best products for under-eye bags all told us that caffeine is the “No. 1 ingredient” for making skin look more awake. This eye cream that those same doctors recommend is “chock-full of caffeine and ginseng,” two ingredients that “will reduce puffiness and make eyes look less tired.” It’s also simply packaged, so it doesn’t necessarily look like an under-eye treatment.

Showers are often a real luxury to a new parent. These Bliss wipes are nice for Dad to have on hand when he can’t step away but wants to feel clean.

If the demands of a new child mean Dad has let his fitness regime fade, a subscription to user-friendly digital-workout platform Obé Fitness will allow him to choose from 4,000 on-demand and 100 live weekly classes in all kinds of categories, from yoga to Pilates, HIIT, and more. All of those classes are just 28 minutes long, and none require more equipment than a gym mat. Subscriptions start at $27 a month.

After parental leave, this stepper that New York mayor Eric Adams uses will allow him to squeeze in a workout during the workday. Adams says, “I can use it while I’m on the phone, talking to people, and doing my work.”

If Dad misses date nights in front of a big screen, a projector can help replicate that experience at home. Amazon reviewers love this relatively affordable model, which they say strikes the perfect balance between quality and price. “Overall, it’s a complete upgrade for less than $500,” writes one satisfied customer. “I am blown away by the picture quality and the color depth it puts out.”

If the new dad in your life is determined to stay fashionable, gift him this Chris Black–approved “slipper” from running brand Hoka One One. It’s the perfect twofer: Cool enough to strike up conversation on the street, yet supportive enough in the sole to make the actual reality of his day-to-day commitments that much more comfortable.

This outdoor rocking chair will allow him to relax and listen to the birds without leaving his own backyard (or balcony). Four camping experts we spoke to about the best outdoor chairs recommend GCI’s rocking chairs, and 50 Campfires editor Clint Carlson told us that this specific model is his favorite because it’s lower to the ground, which he finds to be “even more relaxing.”

Perhaps his home office is wherever the baby is. If so, these linked Wi-Fi routers will help ensure your new dad can get online wherever in the house he and baby may be. Strategist contributor (and former tech columnist) David Pogue swears by the Eero system, which he uses in his own home, telling us that not only does it do what it promises from day one but there’s also a “roughly monthly” software update to ensure that smooth service never lets up. As a bonus, he says the gadgets themselves are “smaller, sleeker, and less technoid-looking than other companies’ base stations.” For more tech gifts for a new (or any) dad, click here.

In speaking to scholars and experts about the best books on Black feminism, five of them recommended this collection of essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom. While focused on Black women specifically, the book explains the struggles faced by all Black Americans. One professor who recommended it noted the book’s powerful “crossover energy” between academia and the general public: “I’ve had discussions about this book in college classrooms and over dinner with friends,” Regina Duthely told us.

If his new human baby is joining a home that already includes a couple of fur babies, the SureFlap automated pet feeder will relieve some of the stress of tending to his all of his hungry charges at the same time. The gadget is compatible with microchipped pets or can be synced up to RFID collars and, once synced, will open or close when a cat approaches to eat or moves away. (If he’s a dog dad, it also works with those.)

If new-dad duty is getting in the way of his household chores, his life may be permanently changed by the best-rated robot vacuum on Amazon. One happy customer says its suction power is “much stronger than Roombas I’ve had,” while other customers are pleased by its slim design that allows the Eufy to get under beds and dressers and its quiet volume when it’s on the move.

And if new-dad duty includes putting meals on the table, this slow cooker will allow him to simply pop in a roast in the morning and forget about it until just before dinner.

The slow cooker above is a nice gesture if you think they’ll have the foresight to think about dinner hours in advance. If not, go with an Instant Pot so they can turn around a last-minute meal.

This nifty tool combines seven different grilling accessories into one, resulting in a very handy doodad that contributor Steven John calls “the Swiss Army knife of grilling equipment.” (It also has a built-in bottle opener.) For more gifts for new (or any) dads who love to grill, click here.

Sommeliers told us about this affordable monthly wine-delivery club, which offers hundreds of wines tailored to the taste preferences of each customer. And Dad doesn’t need to know the difference between tannins and ullage to enroll — Winc uses a short quiz that asks questions about how you take your coffee and whether you prefer salty or earthy flavors to figure out what bottles to send first.

After consulting with experts, we named this the best overall electric razor for most people because its rotary mechanism means it can handle both stubble and the fuller beard that a new father may have grown during the baby’s first few week’s at home. What’s more, the larger surface area of rotary razors like this means they take less time to pass over your face, making it an especially great idea for the new dad who’s looking a little scruffy but doesn’t have time for a luxurious routine in front of the mirror.

If he hasn’t been shaving at all, this beard shampoo cleanses without stripping your face and prevents itchy beards in the process.

You can only hear Blippi so many times before losing your mind, so a little noise-canceling action might help him find a quiet moment to himself. We’ve written that these Cowin headphones are some of the best you can buy for under $100, thanks to their cushioned, breathable ear bands and crisp sound quality.

For the dad who needs a little help centering himself, this brain-sensing meditation headband allowed us to find our inner peace when we tested it out. It helps you tune in to your breathing and shut out distraction by using real-time sensors to give feedback on your heart rate, focus, and breath so you can reach a point of calm.

With a smart thermostat, he can adjust the temperature to an optimal 65 degrees (or whatever his happy medium is) with his phone.

If his shoulders and back are tense from rocking a baby for hours, he might appreciate some more forceful pressure around his shoulder blades and neck, which is where this NBA-approved muscle massager comes in.

Actress Kaley Cuoco swears by this foam roller; she says the big divots allow her to “wiggle around on my side or back or legs and get the spots that are extra tender.” If Dad has been walking around bouncing the baby into slumber, he’ll thank you.

Strategist writer Jason Stewart told us that a jump rope is essential for building a basic (but respectable) home-gym setup. He likes this Everlast one because it comes with removable handle weights, so you can “increase the resistance as you progress.”

With this portable putting green, he can practice in the living room. (If he’s looking for more of a challenge, read about how John Rotunno, the dad of one of our former editors, used the mat to turn his living room into a mini-golf course.)

Not one of those fancy gold ice-ball-makers but a pretty close (budget-friendly) second, the Corkcicle produces spherical, completely clear ice cubes for cocktails or Scotch on the rocks. Spherical cubes apparently take longer to melt, so they keep drinks cooler for longer and don’t dilute them as much.

Maybe he went from drinking beer to drinking ’booch. If so, this handy kit will reduce the number of times he has to run out to the nearest health-food store to get his fix.