Labor & Delivery Gifts for Dad

It's an unwritten rule for a new father to give the new mother a ̶0;push prize̶1; after she gives birth. But how about the father-to-be? As a thoughtful way to include the new dad, give him both useful and considerate gifts that will help him along when the big day comes.

  1. Comfy Bag

    • A lot of emphasis is placed on the importance of the mom-to-be's bag being packed properly with everything she'll need for the delivery, but what about dad? He usually only gets a few rumpled clothes thrown in a backpack before dashing out the door to the hospital. Take some time and pack the soon-to-be-dad a comfortable bag with everything he'll need. Include a change of clothing, some comfy pj's and shaving gear. Make sure to also load the bag up with playing cards, a book or a handheld game -- anything that dad will need for a possibly long labor and delivery process.

    The Birth Partner

    • Fathers have all sorts of questions about what they̵7;re supposed to do, how they can comfort the new mom, and what the first days with the new baby will be like. "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin is an informative read designed to help dad navigate labor, delivery and the arrival of the baby.

    Digital Photo Frame

    • Many dads don't get to stay home with the baby as long as they would like, so send him back to work with something that will remind him of the day his new baby came into the world. Choose a digital photo frame for his office and pre-load it to make it even more special and personal. Select a variety of photos centering on the special day.

    Due Dads: The Man's Guide to Labor and Delivery

    • Give the dad-to-be a funny and unique DVD by the daddy-teaching duo, Brad Powell and Clay Nichols. All dads need someone to tell them what the labor and delivery process will be like, and Powell and Nichols are here to do just that. Present this DVD to fathers-to-be to help reduce fears of the birthing process, so he can relax and help with the arrival of his baby.

    Lovely Baby and Daddy

    • From the makers of the Lovely Baby CDs comes the CD created especially for babies and new dads. Composed by award-winning composer Raimond Lap, "Lovely Baby and Daddy" is a CD of sweet music for dad to share with his new little one.

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