Father's Day gift ideas for new dads

What does a new dad actually want for Father’s Day? More sleep. A bit of downtime. And a little help around the house while he gets used to his new normal. The good news is there’s a whole range of gear built to give him exactly that.

Here’s how to spoil the new dad in your life this Father’s Day.

For the mornings that start too early

Newborns don’t care about sleep-ins, so a good coffee fix can make all the difference to how the day starts. Whether it’s a 5am wake-up or a rare sleep-in that still feels early, having a decent cup ready to go takes the edge off.

From fast one touch machines that do the work for him to something a little more hands-on for the dad who likes his ritual, there’s a coffee machine to match however he takes his morning.

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For a few minutes of real quiet

Between crying, cooing and everything in between, peace and quiet is hard to come by. It doesn’t need to be much, even five minutes of proper silence can feel like a reset.

A great pair of headphones gives him somewhere to disappear to without actually going anywhere. A favourite playlist, a podcast, or just noise-cancelled nothing, whatever helps him switch off for a bit.

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For the late-night shift

Late-night feeds hit different with something good to watch. It won’t make the 2am wake-up disappear, but it makes the hour on the couch feel a little less like a chore.

A streaming device or a bigger, better screen means he’s never stuck flicking through the same three shows, just something easy to settle into until bub drifts back off.

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For better rest, even in short bursts

Sleep is precious and hard to come by right now, and it’s easy to lose track of just how little he’s getting. A bit of visibility can go a long way.

A smartwatch that tracks sleep and stress helps him understand his own patterns, spot when he needs to slow down, and find little pockets of recovery wherever they show up.

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For quicker meals and less mess

Between feeds and naps, there’s not much time left over for cooking, and even less for cleaning up afterwards.

The right small kitchen appliance, whether that’s a blender for purees, a fast oven, or an easy weeknight solution, buys back some of that time without cutting corners on a proper meal.

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For properly clean bottles and bibs

With bottles, dummies and bibs on high rotation, keeping everything properly clean can start to feel like a full-time job on top of the actual full-time job of being a new dad.

A dishwasher with a dedicated hygiene or express option takes care of it properly and quickly, so it’s one less thing he has to think about.

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For staying on top of the mess

From crawling babies to muddy paw prints and everything spilled in between, mess shows up fast and it shows up often.

Robot vacuums, cordless stick vacuums, hard floor cleaners, spot cleaners and steam cleaners all help him stay ahead of it in the background, so he’s not losing an evening to cleaning up after everyone else.

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Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for a new dad, you’ll find it at The Good Guys. Shop the range in-store or online, and check out our other Father’s Day gift guides for more ideas.