New Daddy
Theme Your Gift : New Dad Gift Theme
Moms are not the only ones whose world just got turned upside-down with the arrival of a new baby! New dads are full of pride but also worn out from taking care of mom and baby, learning to change diapers, probably cooking some meals and trying to keep the house clean (maybe for the first time), and most likely being the primary source of income while mom is on maternity leave. In addition, baby and mama are beautiful but so wrapped up in each other that a new dad can feel like the odd man out. Help dad survive and thrive with gifts from our New Baby Pamper the Dad Gift Theme.
What guy doesn’t like beer and nuts? Give the new dad a gift basket with a selection of great snacks or a couple of micro brews to try. How about a gift pack that lets him brew his own beer or a set of fun beer glasses? Or maybe a book on top beers of the world…A nice cold beer and a handful of cashews can be just the thing to help him relax.
Help the new dad take some time out for himself. Give him some sports equipment or clothing and send him out to play a game (or just watch one with his friends). Does he golf? Rock climb? Ski? Surf? Or simply like to work out at the gym? How about a new duffel bag for his gear? The list of cool ways to help dad let off some steam are almost endless and he’s bound to come back with renewed energy to help with baby (after a quick shower and nap).
Gadgets, cameras and more – give the new dad a way to show off his love for baby with a pocket sized digital camera to get that first smile or a mini camcorder to capture those first cries and coos. Or offer him wireless headphones so that he can still hear the game while he walks baby to sleep in front of the TV. A video monitor can help dad take turns at checking up on baby and is just pretty darn cool.
There are probably more things on the “honey, do…” list after a baby is born then ever before. New dads inevitably need a break where they can escape the weight of the world for a bit. Lots of guys love video games and movies, a chance to play hero and get a piece of the action. Give them permission to take an hour here and there and slay the dragon or save the world. Video games come for computers as well as other gaming systems and can provide hours and hours of fun. And a good action movie, the kind women don’t usually love, can be just the thing to let dad feel revived.
Cribs, toys, furniture…all sorts of things for the new little angel need to be assembled. Let the new dad step in and feel like he can provide for baby too. New tools can make the job much more fun or be used to pursue a favorite hobby (from mechanics to woodcarving). Get a headlamp to illuminate details when he needs his hands free or a drill to hang pictures or assemble the crib – simple gifts that will be useful for years. Want him to cook more? How about a barbecue tool set branded with his favorite football team?
New dads need some insight into what it means to be a father and how to interact with baby…and they can enjoy some good music to relax to as well. Books and music are an easy and inexpensive way to help dad relax and make sense of it all.
It’s easy to forget that new dads’ lives are changed dramatically by the arrival of baby, since most of the attention is usually on mom. Help dad manage the stresses and challenges of this new experience with gifts from our New Baby Pamper the Dad Gift Theme. A CD or DVD is a quick and inexpensive gift (try something like the Bourne series with Matt Damon). Got a bigger budget? Think about a digital camera and a flash card to store all those adorable pictures. The idea is to support dad and get him involved!
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