5 Gifts New Dads Would Never Buy for Themselves But Totally Need

Do you have a friend who just ventured into the life-altering journey otherwise known as fatherhood? He’s probably received plenty of gifts from friends and family — all of which are for the baby, of course — but new dads need some love too. If you want to get him something memorable, skip the diapers and wipes and get him something unexpected. Something he’d never buy for himself, especially since he’s saving up for that first month of daycare. You’ll be helping yourself, too, by earning Cash Back at Ebates while shopping for all the best products.

Help Him Keep Up Appearances

Most dads have to get back to work shortly after their little one is delivered. That means sleepless nights followed by eight-hour workdays. He may feel like a zombie, but he doesn’t have to look like one. Pick up this grooming kit from Kiehl’s to help in that department. By now, he’s had no time to shop — even for the essentials — so it’ll be a welcome change from digging for that travel-size bottle of shaving cream he swears is somewhere in the depths of the bathroom cabinet.

Give Him Back His Dignity

If a new dad is going to be hauling around all of the baby gear, he should at least be able to do it with something stylish, right? No man ever thought about buying himself a diaper bag before those two lines appeared on the pregnancy test. Help a dude out and give him something respectable like this rugged tote from Brooks Brothers. It has a large compartment and is built like a tank, so he can lug around the goods without having to cut up his man card.

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Hand Him a Gift That Keeps on Giving

His life may have changed forever, but it doesn’t mean it’s over — although it might feel like it right now. Babies are expensive, so it’s going to be a long time before he can indulge in something for himself. That’s where you come in. If you can swing it, a Yeti cooler is the ultimate gesture. It will be much appreciated, especially down the road when he’s taking the family on a road trip. If it’s out of your budget, a Yeti Rambler Lowball will do the trick. He can fill it with whatever takes the edge off on a particularly hard day.

Make Mealtime a Breeze

Remember what I said earlier about leaving the house? New parents have a lot to think about. Take mealtime out of the equation with Home Chef’s meal delivery service. He’ll still need to prepare everything, but the fact that there are directions to follow and everything is portioned out is enough to save his sanity.

Build a Survival Kit

Last but not least, if you really want to make your mark, build your friend a new dad survival kit. Walgreens has everything you need to make it happen. Here’s what I suggest:

• A boatload of snacks like jerky, chips and a favorite candy.
• Earplugs. Don’t skimp on these. Get the good stuff.
• Emergen-C, so he can stay in the game.
• Tylenol. The big bottle.
• A six pack of his favorite brew or a bottle of his favorite spirit.
• More snacks.
• A gift card to a local restaurant, Amazon or even Netflix. You know your buddy best. Get something he and his partner can put to good use.