Although some people may argue that your first Mother's Day or Father's Day doesn't happen until the baby is actually born, there's nothing wrong with making the day a little extra special for parents-to-be. There's a lot of excitement around your soon-to-be new roles and responsibilities, and celebrating Father's Day2017 is one way to savor that special time in your life. If you fall into that camp, then you may be on the hunt for last-minute Father's Day for dads-to-be.
Rather than opting for the "traditional" gifts related to golfing, grilling, beer, whiskey, sports teams, hunting, fishing, and the like, get the dad-to-be in your life something more sentimental or personalized. You can get him something that will help him prepare for what's coming, something to mark the occasion as special and unique, or something that's just a bit sappy and emotional. There's likely a lot of focus on the mama-to-be on most days throughout the pregnancy. Father's Day — your husband's first — can be one of the relatively few days when you make certain that the dad-to-be is showered with love and attention as well. Here are nine ideas for a last-minute gift you can get your husband, the dad-to-be, for Father's Day this year.
1'The New Dad's Playbook: Gearing Up For The Biggest Game Of Your Life' by Benjamin Watson
The New Dad's Playbook: Gearing Up For The Biggest Game Of Your Life, $11, Amazon
Help hime get ready for the big day (and all the days after) with The New Dad's Playbook. Although there's no book that will completely prepare him for every situation, this one will get his head in the game.
2Picture Frame
Father-To-Be Frame From The Baby, $29, Amazon
A dad-to-be will love this folding picture frame featuring a sweet poem on one side and room for a sonogram shot or photo of the parents-to-be on the other.
3Hospital Snack Box
New Dad Hospital Comfort Gift Basket, $75, Amazon
If your baby's arrival is imminent, your husband will definitely appreciate this gift basket full of snacks, toiletries, and anything else he may need for the birth. Bonus points if he shares with you after.
4Dad Definition Printable
Dad Wall Art, $6, Etsy
This definition of dad printable makes your life super easy. It's downloadable, so you'll have it right away. Pick up a frame for it and you have a great first Father's Day gift.
5Personalized Picture Frame
Personalized First Father's Day Gift, $25, Etsy
Although he may not be able to use it yet, this personalized first Father's Day picture frame is the perfect gift for your husband. He can fill it with a photo of a sonogram or wait until your little one makes his appearance and fill it with the first photo of the two of them together.
6Coffee Mug
New Dad Rookie Season Coffee Mug, $14, Amazon
He'll need a little bit of an energy booster to get him through the days that are full of fits, or things don't go right, or someone is sick or scared. This coffee mug is perfect for tea, coffee, hot water and lemon, or just about anything else.
7'Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada' by Jimmy Fallon
Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada, $7, Amazon
Moms want their baby's first word to be "mama," while dads are more partial to "dada." Give him a copy of Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada and he and the baby can bond while reading it — and conspire against you on the first word front.
8"A Dad Is..." Printable
"A Dad Is..." Print, $5, Etsy
Give your husband this "A Dad Is" printable for Father's Day for an extra sentimental moment. It's downloadable, so all you need to go get is a frame and a card.
9Onesie
"I Love Dad" Onesie, $11, Etsy
This "I Love Dad" onesie is the perfect Father's Day gift for your husband, the dad-to-be. It'll be all the sweeter when your little one is finally able to wear it.
