Celebrate that new-dad status with these perfect Father’s Day gifts for first-time dads

Parenting News 18 Aug 25 By

Red headed, bearded dad holding his baby close and kissing him on the head

Joining the ‘new dad‘ or ‘grandfather’ club is a momentous occasion in anyone’s life. And what better day to celebrate all that new fatherhood entails, than on Father’s Day – Sunday, 7th September.

To help you make their first Father’s Day one to remember, we’ve gathered up some of the sweetest, thoughtful Father’s Day gifts that are perfect for the inaugural occasion in the gallery below.

First Father’s Day gifts he will love

Personalised mens leather bracelet

MEN’S PERSONALISED BRACELET

from $24.50 (was $54.44) at Etsy

New dads will love this personalised leather bracelet to celebrate their first Father’s Day. Choose bead and bracelet size.

Features:

  • Stainless steel & 100% Sterling Silver (925 stamped)
  • Finish: Gold, Silver
  • Chain Length Options: 7-10″. As a general guide, men’s bracelet sizes typically range from 7.5″ to 8.5″, with 8″ being the most common
  • Choose the number of beads you’d like
  • Select the bead finish and the bracelet length
  • Enter your personalised information.
Father's Day personalised key rings for dad

PERSONALISED KEY RING

from $21 at Etsy

A beautifully crafted vegan-leather keyring that can be engraved with your choice of name and a personalised message on the back.

A lovely but practical keepsake for the dad in your life to remember their first Father’s Day.

Features:

  • Choose from three colours, Grey, Tan or Taupe
  • Leatherette with metal key ring
  • Engraved black finish won’t rub or wear off.
Bluey Dad Bod mug

IT’S NOT A DAD BOD MUG, BLUEY

from $23.95 at eBay

This ceramic mug is great as a cheeky gift for new dads (and Bluey fans) this Father’s Day and will help to put a smile on his face every time he takes a sip of his morning coffee.

Features:

  • Ceramic mug
  • 11 oz. glossy white mug with Bluey design
  • The design is on one side of the mug. 
Sentimental Custom Engraved Pocket Knife

SENTIMENTAL CUSTOM ENGRAVED POCKET KNIFE

from $29.99 at Groovy Guy Gifts

This stylish, personalised pocketknife is the perfect gift idea for a first Father’s Day.

Crafted with a durable stainless steel blade and a smooth Pakkawood handle, this custom-engraved knife is ideal for everyday use or outdoor adventures.

Features:

  • Overall length: 19 cm
  • Blade length: 8.9 cm
  • Handle length: 10.2 cm
  • Blade material: Stainless steel with black matte finish
  • Handle material: Smooth Pakkawood
  • Locking mechanism: Liner lock safety system
  • Additional features: Quick-flip thumb rocker, belt clip.

DADDY AND ME CHEEKY MONKEY SOCKS

from $34.84 at Etsy

Fun, personalised socks for the colourful dad! Add Dad’s name on one sock and the child’s name on the other – couldn’t be easier for Dad’s first Father’s Day.

Features:

  • Super soft cotton
  • Sizes 7-11
Image of hands holding a kids' yellow picture book with a koala on the cover, title Daddy's Girl

PERSONALISED ‘WHY I’M DADDY’S GIRL / BOY’ FIRST FATHER’S DAY BOOK

from $49.98 at Etsy

A beautiful personalised book that celebrates the wonderful relationship between a baby and their first love, their daddy!

This gorgeous book is written from the baby’s point of view as the baby observes all that their daddy does for them, including keeping them safe and warm, making them happy, protecting them, teaching them and showing them all that he knows.

Features:

  • Personalise to create unique story of dad and child (names, location etc)
  • High quality paper and binding
  • Free AU shipping

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