We’ve Found The Best First Father’s Day Gifts To Truly Make His Day

From practical to personal, here are some presents he will actually love.


by Anna Dewhurst |
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Firsts of anything are reason to celebrate, for they signify new beginnings and fresh starts. This especially applies to his first Father's Day which is a major milestone and really quite exciting. And with Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, June 16th), it’s high time we all got thinking about that new father figure in our life. His life will have changed beyond recognition, from explosive nappy situations to 2am feeds, and it’s time to celebrate just how brilliant he actually is.

But how best to treat the new dad in your life? We find that in addition to the obligatory lie-in, followed by breakfast in bed, gifts go down really rather well. Whether it’s a personalised photo gift for more sentimental dads or a bottle of much-deserved whisky for the frazzled, we have trawled the internet for the best gifts for the best Dad – no matter what his personality.

Without further ado, here's everything you should be buying for a first Father's Day gift this year. On a gifting spree? We've also rounded up the best Mother's Day gifts and Christening gifts.

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These super-luxe photo albums are the perfect gift for immortalising those special moments between dad and his new little person.

A real conundrum for new parents is that they feel tired 90% of the time, until they actually need to sleep and then their brain just will not switch off. Luckily, we have the remedy with this sleep spray from This Works. We can confirm it really does work.

Don’t expect this award-winning gin to last long. Botanicals including juniper, orange peel, coriander, cassia, cloves and cardamom are gradually infused, making for an exceptionally moreish taste.

This year, why not give a tired dad a traditional breakfast in bed with a twist? These biscuits are a much-needed sugary pick-me-up after a long night.

Welcome him into the dad club with this cute mug from John Lewis.

This personalised book is a story that any dad would love to read to their little one. This story celebrates the love between a dad and their child as they grow and explore the world, making it a brilliant first Father's Day gift.

Treat the exhausted dad in need of a serious pamper to this heavenly indulgence set from The White Company.

Get his favourite baby snaps off his phone and print them out onto this cute pull-out photo keepsake.

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey
Price: £18 (was £27)

www.sainsburys.co.uk

If your dad is after a bottle of something nice for Fathers Day, look no further than Jack Daniel's newest honey infused whiskey delight.

For the new dad who loves a "treat yourself" moment, this Fortnum & Mason hamper will be very well-received. Perfect for a Sunday picnic - and yes, it features Fortnum's famous ‘dad’ pork pie.

Patagonia P-6 Trucker Cap
Price: £40
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No time to sort his hair? This cool cap is the perfect thing to chuck on as he runs out of the house.

Raise a toast to the new dad in your life with this elegant, limited-edition Chateauneuf du Pape. Expect a rich, full-bodied flavour with notes of smoky brambles, black cherries, plum crumble and coffee. We love the accompanying box – it’s the perfect gift to make your dad feel, well, magnifique.

Little ones have a habit of growing up too fast. Blink and they've gone from a tiny newborn to a headstrong toddler. This Sony ZV-1 will help dads capture every moment as their little ones learn how to navigate the world.

New Balance 550JD Sports

New Balance trainers are the ultimate 'cool dad' shoe. Originally, New Balance's were labelled 'dad shoes' as a derogatory term, but when Leonardo DiCaprio was suddenly spotted sporting NBs, it became the ultimate cool shoe. Now, almost every celeb can be seen rocking a pair.

The Day You Became My Daddy Star Print Fathers Day GiftNot On The Highstreet

This unique star map print is the perfect way to remember the day they became a dad, and it would look fantastic in any office or home.

Elevate his loungewear with this luxe oversized sleep shirt and matching pyjama trousers from Tekla.

Nothing beats a soothing glass of whisky after a long day of parenting. This deliciously warming whisky has notes of baked orchard fruit, caramel and pastry – think alcoholic tarte tatin.

Anna Dewhurst is Grazia’s Associate Picture Director and is our gift guide maven. There are no websites left uncovered in her pursuit of the ultimate gifts. She is one of the longest-standing members of the Grazia team and has grown up with the brand for the past 15 years. Check out her Instagram here.

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