Secret Santa help! 30s male

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Wise mumsnetters I need your help!

I need to buy for a 30 something male in my office. Budget is £20 and I literally have no clue what to get. We’re not particularly close and I work remotely so I know very little about his likes, dislikes other than he plays football and is about to become a first time dad? Any ideas?...

Alcohol!

I got my first time mum- to -be recipient last year a folding double photo frame which I thought would be nice for baby pics (or passing on to someone else). Don't know if blokes appreciate photo frames (I don't know if she did actually as didn't see her open it to be fair).

A board game!

Do you know anyone who’s closer to him? I must admit that I asked for hints for my work SS, as I got a notoriously awkward person. My plan worked though and they appeared very happy with their gift
The men in our team mostly received edible/hot drink based gifts. One received a chocolate hamper (home assembled) and was over the moon!

Find out what he drinks. Sorted.

Beanie from the Nike store

• book about fatherhood?
• BBQ tools/BBQ apron for a man
• scarf/gloves/male ear muffs or beanie
• home beer brewing kit

I had to get a secret Santa gift for a male colleague i didn't know well a couple of years ago. I bought him a beard care kit with moisturiser, combs, a small mirror and so on. He told me afterwards it was the best secret Santa he had ever received because it was thoughtful and not just food or drink. I was a bit surprised - I always prefer alcohol!

Does he drink?

Have you seen those collections of beer that are labelled for new dad milestones
Eg. A beer for after the first nappy change
Or A beer for after the first day back at work and so on...

Some fancy coffee?

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I did maybe think a vodka gift set or something but worry it’s too ‘safe’ and a bit unimaginative?

I can’t ask around as our team is small but I like the book idea.

@clulessgift that sounds good...off to search for that!

A good insulated travel mug.
Nike running gloves (better feel for out with baby).
Pyjamas... we could go through several pairs a night with baby sick!

I think the new dad book idea is boring but lots of other good suggestions.

Sushi socks

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Secret santa presents don't need to be imaginative. Go with the alcohol!