Gifts for Expecting Dads: Ideas for the Dad-to-Be

It won't be long now: a man is about to become a dad. While moms-to-be often receive lots of gifts, expecting dads frequently go empty-handed. Yet they're just as happy about a thoughtful gesture that says: you're going to be a great father. Here you'll find gifts for expecting dads – from his partner, friends, siblings or colleagues.

"You're going to be a dad": a gift for the announcement

The moment he finds out he's going to be a dad is one of the most beautiful of all. With a small "you're going to be a dad" gift, it becomes a moment you'll both remember for a long time:

Dad cap and mini cap: A cap for him and a tiny cap in the same style right next to it – he'll get it instantly. Our sets of 2 consist of an ADULT cap and a KIDS cap in the identical design. Especially popular for this moment is the Trucker Caps Set of 2.

The surprise box: Pack the mini cap together with the ultrasound picture, a pacifier and a card saying "You're going to be a dad" in a small box. As he unpacks it, he discovers bit by bit what's going on.

The cap in the cap: Put the little KIDS cap inside his own cap and hand it back to him "just like that". He'll notice it when he puts it on at the latest.

Ultrasound picture in a frame or in a card with the due date.

A pair of baby shoes next to his own shoes.

Scratch card or puzzle: Under the scratch-off area or in the finished puzzle, the message reads "You're going to be a dad!".

Our tip: Capture the moment on your phone. His reaction will later be one of your favorite videos. You'll find more ideas in our guide Pregnancy announcement ideas.

Practical gifts for expecting dads

Parenting books for dads: There are plenty of books written especially for expecting fathers that prepare them for the early days honestly and with humor.

Diaper bag in a neutral look: A bag or backpack that Dad is happy to be seen with, too.

Baby carrier or wrap: So Dad can keep the baby close. It's best to check beforehand which model they'd like.

Dad course or birth preparation class: Many midwife practices and family centers offer classes especially for fathers.

Hospital bag for him: Snacks, charging cable, water bottle, cozy socks – a packed bag for the time in the delivery room.

Meaningful gifts: for Dad and baby

The best gift for an expecting father is one he'll later share with his child. Our matching set is exactly that kind of gift: Dad wears his ADULT cap right away, while the KIDS cap waits for its big debut. For babies from approx. 3 months there are many styles in KIDS S with a soft elastic band, and for toddlers from approx. 1 year KIDS M with an adjustable snapback closure.

Which style suits him?

Snapback cap: the classic with a flat brim – in the Snapback Caps Set of 2.

Trucker cap: with a curved brim and breathable mesh – in the Trucker Caps Set of 2.

Dad hat: soft, with a curved brim and metal buckle – in the Dad Hat Baseball Caps Set of 2. The name couldn't be more fitting here.

Beanie: for winter babies – in the Beanies Set of 2.

We've gathered all the sets that make a great gift for expecting dads in our collection Gifts for expecting dads & new babies.

A gift for the expecting dad at the baby shower

More and more baby showers celebrate both parents. Alongside gifts for the baby, the dad-to-be can get something for himself too: for example, a dad cap to wear on his first stroll with the stroller, or a voucher for one last relaxed evening with friends before the birth.

When your brother, friend or colleague becomes a dad

Your brother is going to be a dad, or your best friend or a colleague has shared the news? Then the gift doesn't have to be big. Good options include a card with personal tips or congratulations, a babysitting voucher (especially welcome from an uncle or aunt), a matching set so Dad and baby can head out together later, or accessories for cap fans such as the Cap Organizer for his collection.

Colleagues often chip in together. Then the budget will also stretch to a set of 3 if there's already an older sibling.

The first Christmas as a dad

If the baby arrives shortly before or after the holidays, the first Christmas as a family becomes extra special. A Christmas gift for Dad "from the baby" under the tree – such as a beanie set for the first winter walk – is a lovely gesture. You'll find more ideas among our Christmas gifts for Dad & Mom.

And after the birth?

Once the baby has arrived, gifts are usually for the little one. If you'd like to think of Dad as well, you'll find suitable ideas in our guide Birth gifts for baby and parents. And by his first Father's Day at the latest, the next occasion comes around – you'll find ideas for it in our article Father's Day gift ideas.