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16 best first Father’s Day gifts for new dads in 2023: From personalised to cute handmade presents

These great gift ideas would make his first father’s day extra special

First Father's Day gifts
Katherine Robinson
Senior Lifestyle Editor
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Dad's special day is almost upon us – and it’ll be even more special if he's celebrating his first Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June! It’s no doubt a date he looked forward and dreamed about – so all the more reason to go the extra mile, wouldn’t you say?

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First time Father's Day gifts

There are so many great present ideas out there - and some of the nicest are ones you can personalise with baby and dad's names and special messages. We’ve gathered together the best Father’s Day gifts for new dads who’ve just or recently joined the daddy club.

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Personalised Big And Little Guy Bodysuit Set

Matching Daddy and baby shirts from NotOnTheHighStreet

These are just so adorable we can hardly breathe! A great first Father’s Day gift that will make him grin from ear to ear.

Personalised Father's Day Print

custom print hands

If you've left it last minute, this is a gorgeous gift idea for first-time dads with next-day delivery available!

Personalised first Father's Day card

father day card

It's really easy to create a personalised first Father's Day card with Moonpig, using your best dad and baby photos. and he's sure to love it.

'I love you this much' personalised Father's Day Book

wonderbly

The story follows an everyday adventure from breakfast to bedtime as each child tells daddy how much they love him – and of course, you can personalise it with the names of daddy and kids and their characters. Sure to be a bedtime favourite for many years to come.

Personalised pyjamas

Derek Rose Pyjamas

Since he'll be spending time at home with bubs, gift him a pair of luxurious pyjamas for lounging in. The beauty of Derek Rose's chic pair is that they can be monogrammed too - talk about fancy.

Personalised Father's Day frame

first fathers day frame

This lovely frame, which is an Etsy best-seller, can be personalised with dad and baby’s name and your own personal message. We bet he’d love to open this on his First Father’s Day!

Outnumbered by girls t-shirt

outnumbered by girls

If the new arrival was a pink bundle then this 'outnumbered by girls' first Father's Day gift is one he's sure to wear with pride. How sweet!

Personalised photo mobile cover for iPhone (from 4 to 13 pro)

mobile cover

You can put your favourite photo of dad and baby onto this phone cover so he can keep it with him always. Cute!

Dog tag necklace

dog tags 2022

Merci Maman, the fab jewellery brand which celebrates parenthood and all things surrounding it, have a men's collection perfect for Father's Day. These gorgeous dog tags, which can be engraved with baby's name and birth details, are our top pick.

First Father's Day card

first fathers day card

This cute card definitely has the "ahhhhhh" factor. And it has speedy delivery, which is always a plus.

Amazon Handmade Personalised dad and me dippy egg and toast board

egg dipper

This is such a thoughtful Father’s Day gift for any dads who love to share breakfast with their little ones!

Personalised Wooden Photo Key Ring

photo keyring

This is such a cute idea! A personalised keyring that can be made with the photo and message of your choice.

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This is such a cute idea! A personalised keyring that can be made with the photo and message of your choice.

Kids drawing key chain

Kids drawing keyring Etsy

There's nothing cuter than those first drawings the kids bring home. Well instead of just pinning them to the fridge, you can get them immortalised forever as a brass keyring that dad can keep as a memento forever. 

Nixplay smart digital photo frame

nixplay

Trust us, a digital photo frame is one of those things you never knew you needed till you actually get one – and it makes a lovely first Father’s Day gift because you can pre-load it with all your favourite photos of dad and baby. You can also invite family members to share their top snaps via the app instantly.

Personalised ‘the day you became my daddy’ keyring

keyring

Why not mark his first Father’s Day with this personalised leather calendar key ring – stamped with day he joined the daddy club.

Personalised first Father's Day mug

first fathers day mug 2022

He can remember his first Father's Day every time he has a brew if you gift him this mug, personalised with his and baby's names, and a cute illustration.

Large Landscape Photobook

cewe book

Perhaps you have too many wonderful photos to choose from and can't settle on just one to frame? Then a photobook is just the ticket. Evoke precious memories from Dad's first year as a parent with this personal book that comes in a variety of sizes

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