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Christmas present ideas for first time dad to be DH

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SaltedCaramelEverything · 07/12/2016 06:41

Our first baby is due next year and although we are going to hold out buying most baby things until at least the new year when I'm further along, I wanted to get DH some nice dad to be gifts for Christmas (we're not buying each other much this year babies are expensive!).

So if there's any books or things you recommend for dad's, please let me know

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IceLemonGin · 07/12/2016 06:49

I'd say a voucher or an iou for a meal at his favourite restaurant or cinema so you can spend quality time together before your baby arrives.

Someone bought my petrolhead DH a haines baby manual which we both found amusing.

Congratulations!

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sockgate · 07/12/2016 08:57

A friend of ours has just bought this for DH, it is really good www.amazon.co.uk/Commando-Dad-Elite-Carer-Birth/dp/1849532613?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

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Hollyhop17 · 07/12/2016 11:26

I am in the same position and was wondering what stocking fillers I could get!

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SaltedCaramelEverything · 07/12/2016 22:02

Thanks for the suggestions!

IceLemonGin I have heard someone else on mumsnet mention the manual, will definitely look it up

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ConvincingLiar · 07/12/2016 22:54

Don't want to piss on your chips, but DH thought the commando dad book was crap - confusing/inconsistent advice. It is a bargain novelty though. I also bought him the Haines manual from eBay and some of the advice was out of date. Maybe see when it was last published.

Perhaps an iou for some pre-baby quality time?

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Bumbleclat · 08/12/2016 02:15

Daddy Pig pyjamas!!

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Beachbaby1 · 08/12/2016 07:41

Baby (due today ) has got DP a gift card for his favourite coffee shop that he visits most mornings.
I'm sure DP will appreciate the caffeine when he is back at work in the New Year!