Gifts for New Dads

A gift for a new dad can mark the baby's arrival, acknowledge his first Father's Day or simply give him a reason to smile during a busy start. Choose a detail that belongs to his family: a name, a recording or a joke he would enjoy hearing again.

Remember the arrival

The baby birth details print can include the baby's name, date, time, weight, length and place. It also works out details from the date, including the day of the week and the Moon's phase. Choose the picture, colours and typeface for the finished print.

Ask the parents which details they want included. Check the spelling of the name and copy any figures from a reliable note rather than relying on memory. The design can use fewer lines, so leave a detail out if the family would rather keep it private. Review the artwork before it is printed.

A sound he wants to keep

A soundwave print draws the shape of a recording. A first laugh or a saved voice message could be a starting point. Listen to the file first and choose the part that means something to him. The recording is read on your device and is not uploaded.

Consider the words you want beneath the wave. A short line explaining the sound can help someone recognise it later, but it does not need to tell the whole story. Check the text in the preview and ask the other parent before using a recording they made.

For a dad who likes a joke

Dad - Career Mode jokes about a spare key and snack that have gone missing. Dad era takes a relaxed look at settling into the role, slippers included. Pick the one that sounds like him rather than assuming every new dad wants the same joke.

Parenthood - Reviews recognises that the beginning can be bewildering, exhausting and affectionate at once. It is another choice if the gift is from someone who has shared those first weeks. Read the design before deciding which message fits.

His first Father's Day

A first Father's Day gift need not describe every part of becoming a parent. A note from you about one moment you noticed can sit alongside the present: the way he settles the baby, a song he sings or a quiet morning together. Use your own words and keep the memory specific to him.

If the gift is from the baby, a parent or relative can write the card. Choose the name he uses for himself and check it before adding it to a personalised design. A shared message from the family is just as suitable if you prefer it.

Choose something he will use

The personalised prints are offered as posters or framed prints. The humour designs have options including mugs, clothing and wall art. Think about where he would put the item and check the product choices. For clothing, find out his usual size and preferred fit; for a wall print, measure the space if you know where it might hang.