Top 10 Gifts for a New Dad This Christmas
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New dads get a lot of baby gear handed to them, and not much that's actually for them. These picks help with the long nights, the coffee that keeps going cold and the bag that always seems to be missing something.
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Ember Mug 2, 10 oz
Hot coffee is a luxury with a newborn. The Ember keeps a drink between 120 and 145°F on its charging coaster, so the first sip and the last one match.
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Hatch Rest 2nd Gen
A sound machine, night light and time-to-rise clock in one, controlled from his phone. He can adjust it without walking into the nursery.
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Skip Hop Forma diaper backpack
A diaper bag that just looks like a good backpack. It comes with packing cubes, insulated bottle pockets, a changing pad and stroller straps.
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Infantino Flip 4-in-1 carrier
Hands-free time with the baby close. It carries babies from 8 to 32 lb in four positions, so it keeps working as they grow.
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Loop Quiet 2 earplugs
For the off-shift nap while his partner has the baby. They're rated for up to 24 dB of noise reduction and come with four tip sizes and a case.
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Kindle Paperwhite, 16 GB
One-handed reading during feeds, with a 7-inch, 300 ppi glare-free screen. The battery lasts up to 12 weeks and it's waterproof (IPX8).
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YETI Rambler 20 oz tumbler
Double-wall insulated, with a MagSlider lid, and it fits most cupholders. Good for the coffee run or the long stroller walk.
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Anker 523 power bank
Phones die fast when they're doubling as a white noise machine and baby monitor. This one holds 10,000mAh and has a 20W USB-C port plus a USB-A port.
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Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!
A first-time dad guide from Adams Media, written for the guy who hasn't opened a parenting book yet. Good for an expecting dad or the first few weeks home.
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The Expectant Father, 5th edition
The more thorough pick, at 336 pages. Pair it with the book above if he likes having both the quick version and the deep dive.
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How we picked
We chose things that solve real new-parent problems: cold coffee, short sleep, dead phones and overstuffed bags. Each item was listed on Amazon when we checked, and we stuck with well-known brands.
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A quick buying tip
Ask whether the family already has a carrier or sound machine before you buy one. If they do, the Ember mug, Kindle or earplugs are safe bets that won't double up.