The Best Gifts for New Dads (Recommended by Less-New Dads)

For the dad who needs a life-proof watch: Marathon is a Canadian company that makes watches for armed forces, including this 36mm diver that looks great on pretty much every wrist. If it’s tough enough for search and rescue teams, it’s tough enough for dadhood.

For the dad who’s always on his feet: Help the new dad in your life take a load off with these best-in-class recovery shoes. Perfect for Sunday lounging, hanging around the house, or popping out for a walk around the block.

For the dad who needs a shirt as tough as he is: Besides being a classic menswear staple, a good rugby shirt is tough, meaning it’ll stand up to pretty much anything dadhood will throw at it.

For the dad with all the gear: A gentleman’s gotta have his gear—and that goes double for new dads. This tote from Topo Designs comes in a grip of colorways to match dad’s style, and has all the space, pockets, and daisy chain attachments he could ask for.

For the dad who’s leaning into it: He’s a dad now, which means he’ll need some effortlessly stylish dad shoes. Our pick? These ultra-comfy NBs.

For the dad who loves playing catch: Dad would never let a little sun get in the way of a park stroll, midday jog, or game of catch. These splurge-worthy sunnies from Moscot are best in show.

For the dad who needs a few extra pockets: Don’t sleep on cargo shorts—they’re functional as can be, and nice ones (like these Polo joints) are warm weather staples. Dadcore? Yes. Menswear-nerd-approved? Also yes.

For the dad who always smells good: With dadhood comes a lot of… not-so-good smells, so gift the new dad in your life this classic Chanel fragrance with notes of wood, amber, and leather. The bottle will also look unreal on his dresser.

For the in-a-rush dad: Whether he’s obsessive about the length of his scruff or buzzes it all off half-asleep every morning, this top-tier shaver is five o’clock shadow’s worst nightmare.

For the dad who needs to fake a full eight hours: Typology’s A30 eye serum won a GQ Grooming Award in 2025 for a reason—it works. Chock-full of ingredients made to help combat fine lines and wrinkles, it’s perfect for a new dad who might not have gotten a full eight in recent memory.

For the dad who loves his scruff: Face wash and moisturizer ain’t gonna cut it when it comes to dad’s facial hair. Instead, gift him this delicious-smelling Tom Ford beard oil, which will help soften strands and prevent stray hairs all day long.

For the dad who could use another cup: V60s are the industry standard when it comes to pourover, and if the new dad in your life could use an extra cup once the pot of Mr. Coffee is done, this single-serve pourover kit is just what the doctor ordered.

For the dad who’s always on the go: As a new dad, he might not have time to enjoy that cup of coffee or tea in a leisurely fashion. Fot those busy mornings, snag him this Owala tumbler that one GQ editor says is the best he’s ever used.

For the dad who needs some peace and quiet: New dads could all use some chill time, and with these overhead cans from Bowers & Wilkins, they’ll have it in spades. With superior noise-cancelation and 30 hours of battery life, he’ll be able to listen to his favorite tunes and podcasts in top-quality audio whenever he wants.

For the dad who wasn’t expecting triplets: The dad of the year goes to…whoever’s wheeling around this Wonderwagon, a collapsible stroller with a removable canopy and safety harnesses for four lucky passengers. The kids can cosplay as pilgrims or just enjoy the breeze from indoors while he’s sweating it out.

For the dad who loves a 2-in-1: This ready-for-anything stroller converts from a single to a double that fits up to three kids, with an adjustable handlebar for smooth maneuvering. Best of all are the large wheels that the brand dubs “all terrain,” in case he needs to take the kids off-roading on a particularly bumpy playground lot.

For the dad who’s always napping: Senior commerce editor Ian Burke swears by the weird (but soothing) vibrations of this Therabody Sleep Mask. Think of it like a relaxing massage for your dome that lulls you into a deep slumber.

For the dad who’s on diaper duty: Beyond your standard Fjällravens, sometimes you want something totally unbranded to carry around the diapers and baby gear. For that, State Bags makes a handsome, ingconito backpack that’s already equipped with all the goods: a changing pad, insulated bottle pocket, and beyond.

For the dad who always stays strapped: With all due respect to BabyBjörn, this is the bougie upgraded baby carrier new parents want in 2025. Yes, it’s pricey, but you’ll earn major points for this gift.

For the dad in search of the perfect pullover: GQ editors have long been obsessed with this hoodie. And for new dads, it’s not so expensive that he’ll be afraid to get spit-up milk all over it.

For the sandal-lover dad: When you can’t even think about tying your shoes, slip into these and go. Bonus points for keeping him on-trend.

For the dad who’s too busy to switch buzzers: When he’s too tired to think, this grooming gadget can do it all: shave, brush, trim, and groom.

For the dad who never misses family dinner: Having a seat at the table matters no matter how old you are, or how tall you’ve grown. With Stokke’s stylish, height-adjustable chair, your tot or dinner guest (it seats adults, too) won’t miss a beat.

For the dad who’s ready for naptime: Uncomplicate nap time for the new baby with a sleep sack that’s basically like a wearable blanket (i.e. it’s cozy as hell for blissful shut-eye). This one even unzips to make those middle-of-the-night diaper changes slightly less onerous.

For the dad who still needs to hit his skin care routine every day: This indulgent face serum smooths out your skin while you sleep and instantly moisturizes. It’s packed with wild-harvested botanicals and has a soothing and complex scent.

For the dad who hates ingrowns: When you only have a few minutes for self-care, class up your everyday shaving routine more luxurious with this woodsy cream filled with natural oils and fragrances.

For the dad who needs a go-to tee: If he’s going to be wearing some variation of the same thing every day, the uniform better be comfortable and hard-wearing. This tee from Buck Mason fits the bill with a heavy cotton fabric that comes right out of the packaging with a soft, broken-in feel.

For the dad who could have used five more minutes: You can’t help him actually get a good night’s sleep, but you can help him fake one with Therabody’s new skincare device that heats or cools on contact for a soothing, depuffing sensation.

For the dad who takes sensory development seriously: For those plugged into BabyTok, you’ve likely seen this bright and friendly mat that helps your baby hit all their milestones through different forms of sensory play. For everyone else, it’s a no-fail gift that will result in hours of entertainment.

For the dad who’s always keeping an eye out: Sleep deprived new dads need to make every minute asleep count—the Owlet dream sock monitors pulse rate and oxygen while your baby sleeps (alerting you if something is up) so that you can rest easier, while the camera makes it easy to check on your babe and make sure they’re also sleeping soundly.

For the lounge-maxxer dad: Our top pick for cozy slippers is lined with shearling, topped with suede, and an exceptional choice for the footwear he’ll be wearing virtually all-day long.

For the caffeinated dad: Single-serving coffee may bring to mind the pod-based brewer we dare not name, but don’t worry: this isn’t your typical coffee pod. This brand freezes gourmet coffee at the ideal time, letting you create barista-quality coffee drinks with minimal effort or mess.

For the dad who doesn’t mess around about bedtime: Bose’s new Soundcore Sleep earbuds funnel a range of white noise sounds directly into his ear for when he’s desperately trying to nod off. They even track sleep stats so he can measure just how long he was out for, and feature an alarm system to nudge him awake.

For the dad who needs to veg out: The famous art TV is motion activated, so when he carries baby into the living room at 3 a.m., it will softly turn on and show his favorite works of art and photography. Yes, you can watch movies and sports on its gorgeous QLED display as well.

For the audiobook dad: New dads don’t usually have much time for reading, but they do have lots of time for listening. Give them something to do during long nights on babywatch.

For the germaphobic dad: Wabi Baby’s high-tech UV light sanitizer can help clean up everything from baby bottles to his nightguard. It also looks like a retro mini fridge on the countertop when it’s not in use.

For the dad who can’t sleep without the fan: White noise machines are soothing to newborns and new parents alike. Shhhh, just go to sleep.

For the techie dad: Ember’s translated its temp-regulating tech to baby gear with this set that includes bottles which heat to body temp, plus an insulated thermal dome that keeps milk cool for hours.

For the dad who lives in his jeans: These 550s are a quintessential dad jean silhouette, with the casual relaxed style and slightly baggy fit to accommodate some errand-chasing on weekends.

For the dad who loves leftovers: Dinner in a dash is the motto of many a new dad and there’s no better way to make that a reality than this nifty, efficient device.

For the multitasking dad: This device can do everything from cooking up veggie purees to air-frying dino nuggets down the line, so it’s one that will grow with him in his various stages of fatherhood.

For the plant dad who’s been neglecting his usual watering schedule for IRL baby duties: Perhaps it’s time you get him one of these automated, self-sufficient planters that won’t be drooping greenery on his watch.

For the dad who’s ready for anything: His stroller EDC kit needs to contain a setup like this one that can spring into action on a moment’s notice. Dagne Dover’s changing set is made from an easy-to-clean mesh materials and stores a detachable changing mat for on-the-go diaper refreshes.

For the dad who’s on assembly duty: For all the bassinets, cribs, and princess playcastles to come, this pocketsized electric screwdriver will be a lifesaver for his wrists.

For the Soprano-core dad: At least give him something nice to putter around in on days when he doesn’t have the energy to pull together a dedicated outfit.

For the gym rat dad: With this extremely portable system of suspension trainers, he can get in a workout pretty much anywhere. Any doorway of the house can become his home gym for an hour and then pack away once he’s done.

For the dad who isn’t afraid of the dark (no really, he isn’t): Less stumbling around in the dark when the baby starts screaming, and more gentle guidance courtesy of this night light that even resembles a child’s toy.

For the dad who loves the mems: A fabric-bound, customizable place to keep all the memories from these early years alive and well.