Gifts for the Dad-to-be

It's a moment of great pleasure for a person to become a dad. Today most fathers equally participate in caring the newborn baby. So it's very important to offer some useful gifts for the dad-to-be and share his happiness. Here are some gift ideas for the dad-to-be.

Gift Ideas for the Dad-to-Be

You need to be very selective and thoughtful while choosing the gifts for the would-be father. The gifts should be attractive as well as helpful for him in baby caring. There are a number of excellent gift ideas for the newly expectant father.

• Baby basics books can be really a great gift for the expectant dad. There are several useful books that provide tips about parenting, infant care and baby safety. These tips would inspire the dad to get involved in nurturing baby.
• Baby bottle can be another useful gift. Dad can take a responsibility of feeding the baby using the right size baby bottle. You can also gift a bottle washer along with bottle.
• Most mothers like to carry the baby wherever they go. Baby sling is very helpful to carry the baby with you. It's a very useful gift, as the father can also carry the baby. It helps increase a bond between a father and a newborn.
• If dad and mom have separate cars, then car seat is a great gift for the dad-to-be. The dad can carry the baby with him in the car seat.
• The expectant dad can be gifted with some special gift baskets containing a pen, key chain, clock or glass mug, engraved with a name of baby or the names of dad, mom and baby.
• You can purchase a jean jacket, T-shirt, polo shirt or sweater and get the baby's name stitched on it. It can really be a wonderful gift for the dad-to-be.
• You can offer a gift coupon of a good restaurant, so that the expectant dad and mom can enjoy an evening of relaxation. An expiry date should not be mentioned on the coupon, so that dad and mom can choose a suitable time.
• Gift a set of story books to the expectant father, so that he can read these bed time stories to the child. There are a number of story books suitable for each age group.
• A play set composed of swings and slides or a train set can be used by the child and for several years. It gives an opportunity to father and child to spend a quality time together and enjoy the moments full of fun.

You may also go for some personalized gifts such as personalized men's necklace, men's bracelets, baby frames or father and child matching shirts. Personalized men's necklace engraved with the baby's name and birth date is one of latest ideas for expectant dad gifts. Matching shirts for dad and baby is also a great gift idea. Personalize these shirts with the names of baby and dad. A cuff bracelet engraved with the baby's name is really a trendy gift for the dad-to-be.

Choose any of these excellent gifts for fathers to be and share their joy of becoming a dad.