9 best gifts for first-time dads
Our selection of unique gifts for first-time dads: first-time dad gifts such as a self-heating mug, a flask and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves being a new dad.
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A temperature-controlled mug that keeps tea or coffee hot on its charging coaster, so drinks don't go cold mid-feed. It's simple to use, with no app needed.
The AeroPress Go makes a cup of coffee in about two minutes, and the whole press packs inside its own mug. It comes with paper filters, a stirrer, a scoop and a lid for the cup. The mug is shatterproof, which helps when it's rattling around in a kit bag.
Stanley's 1 litre vacuum flask keeps drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours, which covers a long day on the plot. It's tough enough to live in the shed.
Home workers make a coffee, get pulled into a call and find it stone cold an hour later. YETI's Rambler mug is vacuum insulated, so the drink stays hot right to the end, and the MagSlider lid stops splashes near the keyboard. It's dishwasher safe and has a proper handle.
A speaker on the board makes a slow paddle feel like a day out. The JBL Clip 5 is waterproof and dustproof to IP67, clips onto a deck bungee or bag with its built-in carabiner and plays for up to 12 hours. Two can pair up for stereo on the beach afterwards.
Home has its own noise, from the washing machine to the neighbour's drill. Sony's WH-1000XM6 are some of the best noise-cancelling headphones around, so they can focus or take calls in peace. Six microphones keep their voice clear on calls, the battery lasts up to 30 hours and they connect to a laptop and phone at once.
True wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancelling. They suit commuters and students who want quiet without a high price.
An electric toothbrush with a pressure sensor and a round head. It comes with a travel case and spare heads.
A small portable sound machine and night light with a rechargeable battery. It plays white noise and lullabies.
The best gifts for first-time dads help with broken nights and busy days. A mug that keeps coffee hot, a flask and a travel coffee maker all suit a tired parent. Noise-cancelling headphones help in the quiet hours. Check how they take their coffee and whether they already own good headphones.
We picked each product for what first-time dads enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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Gifts for coffee lovers, from a hand grinder and a V60 dripper to an AeroPress and a portable espresso maker.
Gifts for new mums, from a feeding pillow and nipple cream to a self-heating mug and a Kindle.
Gifts for sleep lovers, from a wake-up light and a white noise machine to a pillow spray and an adjustable pillow.
Get well soon gifts, from a Pukka tea gift box and Neutrogena hand cream to a Laneige lip mask, a pillow spray, an IQ Puzzler Pro and a long hot water bottle.
Gifts for neighbours, from Lindt Lindor chocolates and Mike's Hot Honey to a Pukka tea gift box, a Vacu Vin wine cooler, a wick trimmer and a plant mister.
Retirement gifts, from FELCO secateurs and a Birdbuddy feeder to a Kindle Paperwhite, a Winsor & Newton watercolour box and an AncestryDNA kit.