Gifts for New Dads at the Hospital

Nothing could be more exciting or bring more fear into someone's life than becoming a new dad. From the nine-month wait to the delivery room drama, by the time the baby arrives the dad needs just as much rest as the mommy. Make the transition from "we" to "three" less stressful with some helpful gifts for the new dad at the hospital.

  1. The Voice of Experience

    • Present the new dad at the hospital with a journal written by other members of the family who have been in his shoes. Ask grandfathers, uncles, brothers and any other close family friends to write a simple hint or tip for those first few months with the new baby. Combine these notes with photos of the family or other appropriate images to create a lasting memory and helpful guide for the new dad. Blank journals are available at most bookstores and by using easy techniques for making scrap books, it is simple to transform one into a personal guide for the new dad. You can add a reference section at the back, with websites, books and magazines for suggested reading about being a new parent.

    Keepsake Box

    • As the baby grows so do the memories and there is no better way for the dad to keep those special memories than with his own keepsake box. Decorate a wooden box, found at local craft stores, with a father/son or father/daughter motif. Place other little boxes, envelopes and folders inside the keepsake box for mementos like a lock of hair from that first hair cut, pictures, the child's artwork and special awards from school. This is the dad's alternative to the common baby book.

    Movie Magic

    • One of the greatest gifts for new dads offers insight into what fatherhood entails. Present the dad with a gift basket of movies with the "new dad" theme. "Three Men and a Baby", "Finding Nemo", "The War", "The Lion King", "I am Sam" or any other movie showing the bond between a father and child will give the proud papa something to watch during those sleepless nights when the baby just wants to be held.

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