A dad’s very first Father’s Day only comes around once, and it deserves more than a last-minute card. It’s the day it really sinks in for him — the midnight feeds, the tiny giggles, and the little person who already looks at him like he hung the moon.
This list rounds up 25 sweet gift ideas from baby: keepsakes he’ll hold onto for years, simple crafts made with tiny hands and feet, practical picks for everyday dad life, and a few funny ones guaranteed to get a laugh.
Whether your baby is a brand-new newborn or a wobbly toddler, you’ll find a way here to make his first Father’s Day one he talks about for years.
Sentimental First Father’s Day Gift Ideas From Baby
1. Handprint Art
Father’s Day Handprint Sign
There is nothing sweeter than a keepsake made from those tiny hands.
Press baby’s hand or foot into washable paint and stamp it onto a canvas with the words:
“Happy First Father’s Day”
Pop it in a frame and it works just as well on his office desk, in the garage, or on his nightstand.
Bonus idea: Shape the prints into a heart, a tree, or a little baseball.
2. Baby Footprint Keychain
Footprint Keychain
A small metal keychain stamped with your baby’s footprint goes everywhere Dad goes.
Each time he reaches for his keys, he gets a little reminder of the tiny person who turned him into a father.
3. “Daddy & Me” Photo Frame
Daddy & Me Frame
Choose a favorite snapshot of Dad holding the baby and slip it into a frame marked:
“First Father’s Day”
The simplest gifts are often the ones dads end up treasuring the longest.
4. Letter From Baby
Letter From Baby Keepsake
Write a short note as if it were coming straight from your baby.
Example:
“Hi Daddy — I can’t say the words out loud yet, but I love you so much. Thank you for rocking me off to sleep and for making me laugh every day.”
It’s personal, heartfelt, and it gets more emotional than you’d expect.
5. Daddy Memory Book
Custom Photo Album
Begin a “Daddy & Me” memory book now, while the first year is still unfolding.
Fill the early pages with photos and leave blank space for the milestones still to come, like:
- First baseball game
- First camping trip
- First bike ride
First Father’s Day Crafts for Infants
Every craft in this section is quick, baby-friendly, and completely adorable.
They also double as keepsakes Dad will want to hang onto.
6. Handprint Baseball
Baseball Father’s Day Handprint Sign
Coat baby’s hand in paint and press it onto a baseball-shaped cutout.
Add the words:
“Dad, you hit a home run!”
It’s a home run all by itself for dads who love sports.
7. Footprint Fish Craft
I’m So Hooked On Daddy Handprint Craft
Turn baby’s footprints into a little fish and finish it with the phrase:
“Dad, you’re o-fish-ally the best!”
This one is a particularly good fit for toddlers.
8. Baby Handprint Mug
Custom Baby Handprint Mug
Use ceramic paint to press baby’s handprint onto a plain coffee mug.
Write underneath:
“Best Dad Ever”
It turns those bleary early-morning coffees into a sweet little moment.
9. “I Love Daddy” Onesie
Adorable Onesie
Decorate a plain white onesie with fabric paint.
Then have baby wearing it when Dad wakes up on Father’s Day morning.
Sometimes the whole gift is just the baby, dressed in something impossibly cute.
10. Framed Footprint Heart
First Father’s Day Footprint Heart Card Kit
Angle two baby footprints so together they form a heart, then frame the finished piece.
Gifts like this are the kind dads never part with.
First Time Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Prefer something he’ll reach for every single day? These practical picks are the ones to look at.
11. Matching Dad and Baby Shirts
Matching Daddy Baby Shirts
Think pairs like:
- “Copy” and “Paste”
- “Big Dude” and “Little Dude”
- “Dad” and “Mini”
A matching set is a playful way to celebrate his brand-new title.
12. Dad Survival Kit
Survival Kit Box
Load a small box with new-dad essentials such as:
- Coffee
- Snacks
- Funny dad socks
- A photo of the baby
Label the box:
“First Time Dad Survival Kit”
13. Baby Carrier
Few first-time dad gifts get used as much as this one.
A solid carrier makes walks, errands, and everyday bonding with baby so much easier for Dad.
14. Dad Fuel Coffee Mug
Mug
Let’s be honest — every new dad is powered by caffeine.
A mug printed with “Dad Fuel” or “Promoted to Dad” is a fun little nod he’ll see every morning.
15. Dad & Baby Adventure Bag
Fill a backpack with supplies for all the outings ahead of them:
- Snacks
- Baby wipes
- A small toy
- A photo
Tag it:
“Dad + Baby Adventure Kit”
Father’s Day Gifts Ideas From Baby That Are Funny
Every so often, the gift that lands best is simply the one that makes him laugh out loud.
16. “Thanks for Changing My Diaper” Card
Funny Father’s Day Card from Baby
Write inside:
“Happy First Father’s Day!”
A bit of humor goes a long way in the thick of the baby stage.
17. “New Dad” Survival Book
Funny Dad Book
There is no shortage of hilarious books about stepping into fatherhood.
Tuck a note from the baby inside the cover before you wrap it.
18. Funny Dad Socks
Funny Socks
A pair of funny socks is one of the easiest first Father’s Day gifts from baby you can give.
Look for sayings like:
- “Best Dad Ever”
- “Dad Life”
- “#1 Dad”
- “Promoted to Dad”
It’s a gift he’ll actually wear — and each time he pulls them on, he’ll think back to his very first Father’s Day.
19. Diaper Duty Trophy
Personalised Photo Trophy
Present Dad with a little trophy engraved:
“World’s Best Diaper Changer”
20. Dad Joke Starter Kit
Dad Jokes Books
Add a card reminding him that no great dad’s joke collection starts itself.
Experience Gifts for Dad’s First Father’s Day
Plenty of the best first Father’s Day gifts from baby aren’t objects at all — they’re moments.
These simple experiences give Dad a first Father’s Day that stays with him.
21. Daddy & Baby Morning Walk
Plan a slow Father’s Day morning walk for Dad and baby.
Take coffee along, push the stroller, and grab a few photos as you go.
Sometimes time together, all by itself, is the whole gift.
22. First Father’s Day Photo Shoot
Snap a handful of simple photos of Dad and baby together.
Shots that always turn out well:
- Baby sitting on Dad’s shoulders
- Dad holding baby’s tiny hand
- Dad reading a book to baby
Frame the best one and it becomes a keepsake.
23. Dad & Baby Day Pass
Put together a little “Dad & Baby Adventure Pass.”
It could promise things like:
- A trip to the park
- Ice cream together someday
- A future baseball game
It’s a sweet way to look ahead to all the memories coming their way.
24. Father’s Day Time Capsule
Fill a small box with mementos from baby’s first year:
- hospital bracelet
- newborn photo
- a tiny outfit
- a note to Dad
Seal it up and save the opening for years down the road.
25. Breakfast With Dad
Start an easy Father’s Day tradition: cook Dad breakfast while baby “helps.”
Prop up a little sign that reads:
“Happy First Father’s Day.”
Make Dad’s First Father’s Day One to Remember
A baby’s first Father’s Day happens exactly once.
Keepsake, craft, or gag gift — what really matters is marking the bond growing between Dad and baby.
Every idea on this list is a simple way to start memories your family will revisit for years.
Again and again, it’s the smallest things — one tiny handprint, a single photo, a short sweet note — that end up carrying the most meaning.
So choose the idea you love most, add your baby’s personal touch, and be sure Dad hears the three words that matter most:
Happy First Father’s Day.