So your friend/brother/co-worker/life partner recently became a father, and you’re trying to figure out what to buy him this holiday season. First of all, congrats — especially if you’re the person who actually birthed the baby in question. And second, don’t despair. While traditional baby gear is often hideous (and aimed at women), there are plenty of gifts you can give a new dad that will acknowledge both his change in status and his impeccable taste. Read on for our list, including an eye-catching coffee pot, the best affordable dadcore sneakers, and a sweatshirt that will look good even when it’s covered in spit-up.
A Cool Diaper Bag
Made from nylon (so you can wipe it down!) and roomy enough for everything from diapers to swaddling blankets, this backpack folds up into a tiny square.
A Warm Jacket
Inevitably, he’ll find himself walking endless miles around the neighborhood trying to soothe a baby who just won’t sleep. Here’s where a zippered jacket is key — it’ll fit nicely over a baby carrier.
A Sleek Baby Carrier
Anecdotally, the dads we know all prefer the Bjorn to other carriers for its ergonomic fit and black-on-black styling.
Soft Gloves
For gripping the stroller handle in the freezing cold.
A Cool Hat
A Nice Coffee Pot
Here’s a gift that benefits both of you. Bonus points if you give it with a bag of fancy coffee beans.
Stylish Sweatpants
These are Hypebeast-y enough that he’ll look stylish even when he’s too tired for real pants.
An Equally Cool Sweatshirt
Sunglasses to Hide Tired Eyes
An Easy Dinner Option
Because he’s too tired to cook and you can’t subsist off of takeout forever.
Dadcore Sneakers
They might not be Balenciaga but they have the same ugly cool appeal.
A Discreet Notebook
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