First Father's Day Gifts for a New Dad

Father's Day in Australia falls on Sunday 6 September this year, and if there's a new dad in the picture, this one is different. The first Father's Day only happens once. It's the day a bloke quietly realises the title is his to keep, and the gift you choose for it tends to outlive every pair of novelty socks that comes after.

Here's how we'd mark it, with ideas from babies through to big kids for the newest dad in the family... and just quietly, we've been doing this for over 10 years so we kinda know what we're talking about and the reviews prove it!

Why the first one is the one you keep

A first Father's Day gift isn't really about the gift. It's about the date. Add a new dad's name, his bub's name and the year to a piece and you've turned an ordinary Sunday into something he can pull out of a drawer in ten years and feel all over again. That's the whole idea behind a keepsake, and it's why a personalised bodysuit tends to end up framed rather than forgotten.

Because every piece is made to order and designed and printed right here in Australia, the personalisation is done just for him, not printed in bulk and pulled off a shelf. His name, their name, that year. It's a small thing that makes it his.

A message straight from bub

There's a particular kind of soft spot a new dad has for anything that "speaks" in his baby's voice. A bodysuit that tells him he's doing a great job, or simply announces "Our First Father's Day" with both their names, lands every time, especially as a reveal on the morning itself.

You're Doing A Great Job Daddy bodysuit

They photograph beautifully too, which makes them a favourite for that first proper family snap. Pop bub in the outfit, hand Dad his coffee, and let the camera do the rest.

Match the pair of them

If you want to guarantee a grin, dress them together. A matching "Our First Father's Day" set pairs a dad's tee with bub's bodysuit, so a brand new dad and his little sidekick can mark the milestone side by side, names and year and all.

Our First Father's Day matching set

Make it unmistakably Australian

Not every first Father's Day keepsake has to be sweet and serious. One of our favourites leans right into home, with a couple of friendly huntsmans and "Our First Father's Day" across the front. It's cheeky, characterful and about as Aussie as a gift gets, which is exactly why it's become a go-to for new dads with a sense of humour.

As Leola put it in her review, it's a "Beautiful gift for my husbands first Father's day."

Our First Father's Day huntsman bodysuit

A quick note on timing

Every piece is made to order, so it pays to get your order in with time to spare. Aim to order ahead of early September so we can design, personalise, print and post it well before the big day. If you're cutting it fine, reach out before you order and we'll let you know what's possible.

Browse the full range and find something the new dad in your life will actually treasure.

Full Father's Day collection

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