25 Great Gifts for New Dads, According to GQ

25 Gifts for New Dads Who Are Doing Their Best, God Bless 'EmDude's got a lot on his plate. Mostly mashed bananas.Courtesy of House of Noa, Target, New Balance, Everybody.World, Amazon, Reigning Champ; Collage by Mari HerremaBecoming a dad changes a lot of things. Your sleep schedule, for one. Your relationship with a clean shirt, for another. But just because a guy has entered his daddy era doesn't mean he's stopped caring about the things he cared about before.With that in mind, we've rounded up the best gifts for new dads, with a little something for him and the little one. Some are practical things that'll make those early days of fatherhood a little easier. Others are simply things that'll make him feel good, look good, and a little more like himself.Nothing doing? Check out the rest of our gift guides and sign up for the GQ Recommends newsletter for more gift ideas worth your money.The New Dad Gifting Hit ListThe Waste-Not HoodieEverybody.World Trash Zip Up HoodieRead moreThe Dad Shoe to End All Dad ShoesNew Balance Made in USA 990v7Read moreThe Tummy Time EssentialHouse of Noa Organic Cotton PlaymatRead moreThe All-Seeing Home HubApple HomeViewRead moreThe Fatherhood FatiguesReigning Champ Midweight Terry Fadeaway Relaxed SweatpantRead moreThe Pint-Sized TurnableTiny Vinyl PlayerRead moreThe Hear-It-All EarbudsBose Sport Open EarbudRead moreThe Proud-Papa CameraFujifilm Instax Pal 2Read moreStyle GiftsHome GiftsTech GiftsWellness GiftsStyle GiftsAlex MillLayered ShirtAt some point, he'll emerge back into the world, and there's nothing like a great shirt to ease the reentry. This swaggy checked shirt from Beams has all the layering built right in, so he can look like he hasn't missed a step.QuinceDouble-Faced Merino Wool Bomber JacketThere's a lot to be said for clothes that don't require much thought, especially when you've got a new bundle. Take this double-faced merino wool bomber from Quince: warm, unfussy, and easy to throw on with just about anything.Everybody.WorldTrash Zip Up HoodieSome brands really are thinking of the children. Everybody.World makes its Trash Zip Hoodie from 100% recycled cotton waste, giving discarded material a second life as a very good sweatshirt.Reigning ChampMidweight Terry Fadeaway Relaxed SweatpantA good pair of sweatpants is nonnegotiable. From the true masters of the category, these midweight terry sweatpants from Reigning Champ come with a relaxed silhouette, an open hem, and a nicely lived-in patina.New BalanceMade in USA 990v7The undisputed king of dad shoes has entered its seventh generation, with its first major redesign since 2022 bringing a sleeker suede-and-mesh upper, softer cushioning, and all the Made in USA pedigree you'd expect. For a guy who's just become a dad, the timing couldn't be better.BlundstoneHeritage BootHe's a dad now. A man of refinement, responsibility, and a pressing need for a do-it-all boot. Enter Blundstone's new Heritage boot, a top-shelf take on its legendary shit-stomper, upgraded with premium leather and Goodyear-welted construction.Home GiftsLaloThe Play Gym IIThe baby's developing a sense of sight, and there's no reason for dad to sacrifice his. Lalo's Play Gym II is a far better-looking alternative to what's out there, with plenty to keep little hands and eyes occupied, including sensory toys, teethers, and a bell. The brand's set of high-contrast art cards wouldn't hurt, either.StokkeTripp Trapp Cusion: MoMA EditionIf they've already got a Tripp Trapp, this one's a no-brainer. The iconic high chair is part of MoMA's permanent collection, and now the museum's Design Store has a set of colorful cushions to go with it.House of NoaOrganic Cotton PlaymatOne thing new parents can never have enough of is a good place to put the baby down. Part quilt, part playmat, these organic cotton numbers from House of Noa are among the most handsome we've seen, with an heirloom quality that makes 'em worth holding on to long after the baby has outgrown tummy time.BabyBjörnBouncer BeginThe problem with BabyBjörn? Too many good things to choose from. But for new parents, the gift of a few hands-free minutes is hard to beat. The new Bouncer Begin is designed specifically for newborns, with a shallower seat than the brand's wildly popular Bouncer Bliss.Baby BrezzaProwash 360Bottle-washing is a dad duty. We don't make the rules. Baby Brezza's Bottle Washer Pro 360 makes the job considerably less miserable, washing, sterilizing, and drying bottles in one go.CoyuchiOrganic Muslin Toddler QuiltTwo things you can never have enough of with a newborn: muslin and blankets. Coyuchi's wonderfully soft muslin quilt takes care of both.BraunTime Teacher Quartz Alarm ClockNew dads live by the clock. Three hours between feeds, 20 minutes until the next nap, two minutes to themselves, if they're lucky. Braun's Time Teacher, with its clean, easy-to-read dial, colorful hands, and markings for phrases like "quarter past" and "half past," makes keeping track a little easier. And when the little one is old enough to tell time, it'll come in handy all over again.AppleHomeViewApple's finally getting into the smart display game. The new HomeView is the company's first dedicated smart home hub, bringing home controls, FaceTime, and the usual Apple ecosystem conveniences to one ittle screen. Its 12-megapixel camera should come in especially handy for keeping the grandparents supplied with baby sightings.Tech GiftsHatchHatch GoA sleeping baby is a beautiful thing. Hatch's portable Go sound machine is a little godsend, with soothing sounds, a rechargeable battery, and a handy clip for attaching it to the stroller or car seat.BoseSport Open EarbudBose's new sport-minded open earbuds let him enjoy his music or a podcast without tuning out what's happening around him—like, say, an actual human baby. And on the rare occasion he gets out for a run, they'll be just as useful for logging a few miles.Ray-BanMeta Zena (Gen 3)For the dad with his hands full (read: all dads), Ray-Ban's Meta Zena glasses pair a snazzy cat-eye silhouette with the ability to capture first steps, film stroller outings, or video-call the grandparents, all without reaching for his phone.Tiny VinylPlayerTiny Vinyl's miniature record player and four-inch records are pure novelty, but there's something rather charming about a tiny turntable for a tiny human. Start building the little one's record collection now, and they'll have something to grow into.FujifilmInstax Pal 2Fujifilm's new Instax Pal 2 gives dad another way to document his little one, packing a digital camera into an adorable, palm-sized package. He can send shots straight to his phone, or pair it with an Instax printer for a few keepsakes the grandparents can stick on the fridge.KodakEC35 Film Camerathere's something to be said for having a few memories you can actually hold in your hands. This new 35mm point-and-shoot from Kodak lets him capture the little one on film, with actual prints to show for it.Wellness GiftsCoterieThe Skin EssentialsCoterie diapers really do live up to the hype. And the brand's skincare lineup is pretty terrific, too. This set brings together full-size bottles of its hair and body wash, all-over moisturizer, and diaper and dry skin balm.ThorneMagnesium GlycinateDad's going to need all the help he can get in the sleep department. No surprise there. What might surprise him is how much magnesium can help, from supporting normal muscle and nerve function to regulating the body's stress response and potentially improving sleep quality.GoogleFitbit AirThe Fitbit Air might be the sleekest screen-free fitness tracker around, and at a price that makes it an easy sell. For the new dad who just wants to keep tabs on his sleep and daily steps without getting too deep into the fitness-data weeds, it's a straightforward proposition.WaldenMeditation CushionA little time for some om-ing is a fine idea for any new dad. Walden's meditation set gives him a dedicated place to find his center, and the accompanying mat doubles as a nice spot for the little one to stretch out.Michael Nolledo is GQ’s commerce director, where he leads operations for GQ Recommends and oversees coverage for all things menswear and style. Prior to GQ, he led editorial programs for several publications, including InsideHook, BuzzFeed, and Business Insider. 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