Ideas for a New Dad Present for DH

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Hello!

I want to buy DH a new dad present- it's our first and due on Wednesday so not a huge amount of time for personalised pressies!

Any ideas from any mumsnetters?

Thanks in advance!

Is the baby not enough?!

I was thinking of getting DH a book that he can read to the baby - although I realise that the baby won't care for quite a while, but I thought it would be nice to encourage it.

Pelvic floor exercises.

this one tis a bit twee, but I'm hormonal.

Ooh, that's harsh...

A changing mat and big supply of nappies!

Congratulations on the impending birth by the way!

Ooo a manly changing bag or a carrier he is happy to use. I'd go for an Ergo if you can stretch to it, or a stretchy wrap, but I know some dads aren't keen on the look of those.

Sorry I meant to add a smile

You are a much nicer person than me and I think buying him anything is lovely.

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pmsl at pelvic floor exercises

never heard of mother to be buying a gift for dad to be, but it's a nice idea!

How about a card with an "IOU in 6 months a thank you gift for all the support and love you have given Baby and I in the first 6 mths of his/her life"

Or else something very expensive, which you can cast up when you are at your most sleep deprived and your period has just returned and still he "can't hear" the baby crying between the hours of 11pm and 7am...

I must confess it never entered my consciousness to get DP a gift with any of them

What about just some cute Daddys Little Angel type onsies, honestly you are the one who is really going to be doing all the hard work for the next 6 to 12 weeks personally I'd be saving all my energies to focus on the events ahead, your DH will the one in awe of you once you come thru the otherside with babe in arms.

Not sure what type of thing you are after, but my DH picked up a copy of this in Jo Jos and was transfixed (it's got stuff in about how to build a tree house, how to explain electricity etc).

www.amazon.co.uk/Dad-Manual-Brilliant-Father-Haynes/dp/1844254437

Could order online so is an easy buy.

a baby?

ou are having a baby is that not enough of a present?

I think that's lovely. Could you get him a new baby balloon or something so its not just you getting all the flowers and presents. You've inspired me to get my dh a new dad present in due course too.

Does he have an office job? You could get him a photoframe to keep a pic of the baby (and you) in at work.

I didn't give my DH a present but I bought him a thanks you card to thank him for the support and help he gave me during the pregnancy.

I like the photoframe idea

Sorry, I'm going to say it too...

A baby?

I think it should be the other way round really, what is he getting you

I agree with those who think the baby is enough!

Although having said that I have had DP's (+ baby's) surname printed on the back of a baby Celtic kit...so I guess that's an indirect new Dad present.

I think it's a lovely idea and am inspired also now to do this. Course there's a baby and all that business but the focus will be on new baby, then you, and him a very definate last so to get him something is really thoughtful I think. We recently got a friend and new dad (who's a scientist) a book of science things to do with kids, obviously no use now but thought would be nice for future? (did also get mum and baby a present too!)

Books, photoframe, personalised sport kits that people have mentioned etc... all great ideas- some of the books are specifically about fathers and children, in fact I think the 'guess how much i love you' story is a father and child rabbit isn't it?

well i am going in for my c-sect weds and have brought a card and a bottle of jim beam hidden in cupboard for when he gets home,
i bet he will be needing a jim and coke after such a long day!

yes u r the one having baby etc, and baby is enough etc etc etc- but think its a nice thing to do- good for u xx

It was DH's birthday at the beginning of this month and kiddo is (allegedly) due today, so I bought him a belated birthday present from the baby. I got a small leather traveling photo frame that he can have on his desk at work/take with him when he is away on business. I know everyone has digital images on their phone, etc these days, but I think sometimes the old-fashioned stuff is quite nice . I also got a Happy Birthday Dad card, into which you can record a message. The idea is that when kiddo pitches up I can convince it to coo/gurgle endearingly. As you can tell, this is DC1, and I'm in some denial about the fact that all I'll be getting for a while is crying and burping . I'm going to try and get my Dad (it's his first grandchild) an "I love my Granddad" mug. But my father is a pedant, as I am if truth be told, and I can't find one that spells Granddad correctly, i.e.not Grandad .

Thanks for all lovely ideas. I have ordered some nice books for him to (eventually) read to DC. (Lovely recommendation FingonTheValiant- thanks).

To all those who pointed out he's getting a baby and I'll be doing all the work I have put in a rather large order of my own for my 'push present' so thought it would be a nice touch to return the favour with a small token...!

Waters broken now so not much time for anymore shopping anyhow...

Thanks for your help MNs.

Hi OP

I thought about doing this as so much of the attention is on the mother (who I know does all the work and birth etc).

I didnt sort anything in time but for the next DC - should there be one- I'd not bother with the gift but remember to not completely sideline him in weeks following birth. I think he'd appreciate that more than a gift TBH.

I had hard time starting BFing for various reasons and in my total determination to exclusively BF I was totally and utterly absorbed in that and the baby and barely noticed him sitting about wanting to help but not being able as I was doing it all (my choice). Remember it his baby too and next time I will ensure that its not all about my decision....

Good luck- such an exciting time!!!!