Pregnancy and labor are a thrilling time for an entire family. All too often, however, the mother and baby are showered with gifts---and the new dad is left out. If you are hoping to find a present for your husband to celebrate the new life you have brought into the world, you can choose something ranging from sentimental to celebratory. A present for a new dad does not have to be high-priced---just from the heart and a great fit for your husband.
Keepsakes
Celebrate your new baby with a gift he will treasure forever. Make-it-yourself items include a framed photo of your baby's footprint or baby and daddy. You can even have a frame engraved with your baby's name and birthdate. Picture frames aren't the only way you can personalize a baby gift. Consider pottery from a local pottery studio with your baby's footprint or handprint on the vase, paperweight or other pottery item. Other options that can be a little more high-priced include purchasing a new camera or video camera for the new dad to capture memories. Accessories include a memory disk, photo album, a gift certificate to a store that prints photos or even the photo printer itself. Even a T-shirt that reads "I Love My Dad" or some other dad-related theme would be the perfect wearable way to celebrate the new dad.
Practical Items
Why not purchase a gift that fits your husband's lifestyle while also being practical for baby? Examples include a front-carrying sling or a macho diaper bag, such as one that is in a dark, neutral color or even camouflage, which can be found in most baby stores. Giving your new dad something beyond what's blue or pink is a great way to emphasize his individuality while making him feel like the strong new dad that he is. Have your husband's name or monogram embroidered on it for added personalization. Other baby-related items perfect for a new dad include a jogging stroller that allows a new dad to walk or jog while baby is comfortably resting.
A Toast to Dad
Why not help your new dad raise a toast to your new baby with a special bottle of wine or champagne? You also can purchase extras, such as special glasses engraved with your baby's name and birthdate or another image that is significant to your baby's birthdate or family. An engraved flask with his favorite spirit also is an ideal present. It's also possible to purchase an "It's a Boy" or "It's a Girl" commemorative cigar for your baby.
