Baby Shower Gifts for a Daddy to be

by | Jan 18, 2022 | 1 comment

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Baby showers aren’t just about the mom to be anymore. More and more they’re becoming co-ed, which means you’re celebrating with both parents. After all, it’s going to take both of them to raise that new little human! These baby shower gifts are perfect for a daddy to be.

Now that dads are getting more involved there’s also less out there that is geared for them. Most mainstream baby gifts are still prioritizing female parents or they’re simply neutral items that babies need and aren’t for the parents at all. It’s also nice to have male-centric gift ideas for dads to be so that there’s more options for gay and queer masculine couples out there.

Baby shower gifts for a daddy to be are also a great alternative to a generic diaper raffle!

Daddy to be Baby Gifts That Men Will Love

Besides the gift ideas on this list, baby essentials and clothes also make great baby shower gift ideas. Diapers are especially handy, but bath supplies, clothes, and other baby gear are great too.

I really wanted to find male baby gifts that didn’t infantize the dads, too. While I think those things can be funny for the right people/situation/sense of humour, overall gifts that assume new fathers can’t care for their children help perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Parenting isn’t just for mom; dads should be an equal partner in raising their children!

Genius Baby Toys | The ORIGINAL Daddy's Diaper Duty Apron and New Dad Gag Gift with Bottle Nipples, Gloves, Mask, Clothespins

Daddy’s Diaper Duty Apron

Diaper changing is serious business, but fun little gifts like this one make it a bit more fun. It’s also handy – all the diapering supplies can fit into the apron’s pockets for easy diaper changing anywhere in the house.

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Made for Me

Made for Me Board Book

Books are always nice baby shower gifts for a daddy to be, especially ones about “daddy and me” type stories. This one is really cute!

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Boudreaux's Butt Paste Complete Rash Kicking Kit, Diaper Rash Cream Ointments for Baby & Applicator

Butt Paste

Useful, but also funny to give to dads. It even comes with an applicator! (Yes, the applicator is called a “butt brush”, thanks for asking.)

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Hicarer 2 Pieces Fun New Parents Decision Coin Double Sided Decision Making Coin New Baby Pregnancy Gift for First Time Mommy Daddy Push Present for Christmas Thanksgiving Sliver and Black

Baby Care Coin Flip

Who’s turn is it to change the baby? The parents to be can settle all arguments with a coin flip like mature adults. Seriously though, this can help add some fun and relieve tension during those difficult early newborn stages.

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HighSpeedDaddy Ranger Green Diaper Bag Backpack, Unisex, 20-Inch

Diaper Bag Backpack

Diaper bags are a must have for all new parents, but so many of them are designed for women. This backpack has all the handy compartments you could want to organize all of baby’s gear, and it’s masculine too.

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Tommee Tippee Formula Feeding Solution, Baby Bottle Set | Closer to Nature Bottles, Breast-Like Nipples | Travel Lids, Formula Dispenser & Milk Feeding Bib

Complete Newborn Baby Bottle Feeding Set

If you’re bottle feeding or dad will be feeding a breastfed baby some of the time baby bottles are a must. This complete set has everything you need to feed a newborn.

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First-Time Dad Journal: Monthly Prompts and To-Dos For Pregnancy And Beyond

First-Time Dad Journal

Having a baby is an important part of anyone’s life, and men are often left out of the emotional conversations. A guided journal like this one is a great way to document those early years and feelings he gets with being a first-time dad.

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Dad to Be Gift Box - The Bonding Box - Gifts for 1st Time New or Soon to Be Dad - Father Sippy Cup, Funny Cute Baby Infant Creeper Onesie, Keychain, Parent Decision Coin for Couples, Facemask for Men

New Dad Gift Set

New babies are always stressful for everyone involved. Give a daddy to be some essentials to make the most of the sparse relaxation time he’ll be getting once baby is born.

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If You Can Read This… Baby Socks

So cute! These socks are a parody of the adult sized socks. It would be funny to gift them along with a case of beer.

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Genuine Fred BUFF BABY Dumbbell Rattle Engaging and Sensory Rich Toy, Lightweight and Easy to Hold, Fun Gift for Fitness Enthusiast and New Parents

Buff Baby Rattle

Does baby hit the gym? Never too early to start! This cute baby rattle is perfect baby shower gift for a daddy to be who likes to work out.

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What to Expect the First Year: (Updated in 2024)

What to Expect the First Year

This is basically required reading for new parents. It breaks down baby’s first year month by month including milestones and parenting advice.

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AW Fashions I Think I'm Gonna Kick It With My Dad Today Baby Bodysuit Funny Cute Newborn Romper Clothing (6 Months, Sports Grey)

Kick it With my Dad Baby Onesie

Who doesn’t love a cute baby onesie? There are quite a lot out there depending on dad’s interests and sense of humour, but this one is pretty generic so most dads to be will love it.

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Poetry Gifts Hey Daddy It's Me, Father to be, Custom 8x10 Inch Personalized Print Add Ultrasound Photo

Ultrasound Photo Frame

It seems like most keepsakes are directed at women, so I absolutely love this dad-version of the classic ultra sound photo frame. He can put it on his desk at work!

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Knock Knock How to Traumatize Your Children: 7 Proven Methods to Help You Screw Up Your Kids Deliberately and with Skill

How to Traumatize Your Children Parenting Book

It’s pretty easy to mess up your children, so if you want to give a dad to be the ultimate book of what not to do this is it. Perfect for anyone with a sense of humour.

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Funny Baby Bibs

Baby bibs fall under the “essential” list of things you need to get when you’re expecting. But who says they can’t be fun too?

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Munchkin® TheraBurpee Colic & Fever Rescue Kit with Hot & Cold Therapy Burp Cloths

Colic and Fever Rescue Kit

Dad will appreciate this gift during those sleepless nights with a sick or colicky baby. One mat can be chilled to help reduce fevers, the other warmed to soothe a colicky baby. I wish they had these when my babies were little!

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Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler with Lumbar Support & Cool Air Mesh (7-45 Lb), Khaki Green

Baby Carrier

I’m a big fan of baby carriers; they make life so much easier! Get dad one that’s comfortable for him to wear and safe for baby. Personally, I like the Ergo brand carriers, but there are a lot of options (including wraps) out there that are perfect for babywearing dads.

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Experimenting with Babies: 50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform on Your Kid

Experimenting With Babies Book

This book is an interesting approach to parenting education. It has science experiments, organized by age, that you can do with a baby. The experiments are designed to help you better understand your baby’s growth and development.

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Baby Daddy | Funny New Father, Father's Day Dad Gift Humor Unisex T-shirt-Adult, Large, Grey

Baby Daddy Shirt

Just in case there’s any question! Any funny dad shirt would be a great baby shower gift idea… Get him started on the silly shirts now, it’s basically a rite of passage to become a dad.

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Baby Car Mirror for Rear Facing Baby Car Seat | Largest, Most Stable Mirror with Crystal Clear View | Popular Item for Newborn, Infant Baby Boy, Baby Girl, Baby Registry and Baby Shower Gifts

Car Mirror

Mirrors are handy in cars, especially when baby is rear facing and you can’t see them from the front seat. Make sure dad has one for his car too!

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New Balance Men's 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer, White/Navy, 11 Wide

Dad Shoes

OK OK this one is a bit of a meme, but it would make a funny and thoughtful baby shower gift for a new dad. These white Newbalances can start of as his trusty dad shoes, and one day they might even be used for mowing the lawn.

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Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Kit w/ Hub, 2 Original Dimmer Switches, 2 Pico Remotes, & More, for LED Bulbs, Works w/ Alexa, Apple Homekit, Google Home, 150W Single-Pole/3-Way, P-BDG-PKG2W-A

Smart Dimmer Set

Isn’t technology handy these days? Help dad upgrade the lighting in the house to make it more baby-friendly. No more getting up to dim the lights when baby has finally fallen asleep.

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Go the Fuck to Sleep (Go the F to Sleep)

Go the F**k to Sleep

A modern classic, this book is meant for the parents and not their kids. It’s funny, accurate, and can soothe you even when your baby or toddler absolutely will not go the f to sleep.

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