Personalized Father's Day Gifts for the New Dad

Father's Day is almost upon us, and this means that all of the new dad's out there are getting ramped up to celebrate their first Father's Day as a proud papa! This is an exciting time for them, so why settle for an ordinary, plain-Joe gift? Putting thought and creativity into purchasing that perfect Father's Day gift for a new dad will mean so much more to them than just picking up a card and a tie on your way home from work.

If you don't have time to go out and shop, why not try shopping online? There are some truly fantastic websites that offer unique and personalized gifts, and it takes the stress out of trying to shove a shopping trip into your already hectic lifestyle. If you know of a new dad, take a peek at some of the ideas below; it just may inspire you!

Handprint Baseball Kit
PRICE: $21.95
Where to purchase: Mamabebe.com
* Deadline for Father's Day delivery: Monday, June 2 - Midnight EST

Is dad a sports fan? If so, what could be better than putting his baby's handprint on a baseball for him? Dad can then proudly display it at home or in the office, and he will always have a reminder of how little his bundle of joy once was. What dad wouldn't love this?

Men's Digital Photo Wallet
PRICE: $49.95 (On sale now!)
Where to purchase: Brookstone.com

I think this wallet is an ultra-cool Father's Day gift for a new dad. (Or even for an old dad, for that matter!) The wallet is genuine leather, and comes with a removable digital photo viewer that holds up to 55 pictures. This is so neat to me because dad can show off his new baby and still maintain a completely professional persona while doing so. No messy plastic photo holders to flip through, and no more pictures falling out when you least expect it. For what you get, it's also a really great price!

Personalized Magazine Cover
PRICE: $29.95
Where to purchase: Personalcreations.com
(Requires 3 days to personalize)

Put your baby's face on the cover of a magazine for a gift that will last a lifetime. Any new dad would love to have his child permanently visible and able to be remembered for years to come through this venue. To me, this is a Father's Day gift that could be passed down through the generations. You could even have it sealed in a plastic bag like they do at comic book stores to preserve it if you wish. (Check here for more information on how to do this)

Collage Calendars
PRICE: $19.95
Where to purchase: Shutterfly.com

Is the new dad in your life a busy man? Maybe he works in an office, and makes use of his wall calendar a lot? If so, consider making a collage calendar to give to him for his first Father's Day. Shutterfly offers a memorable way to celebrate family, at a very affordable cost. Maybe it will even make dad spend less time at the office when he sees his little one looking back at him, and he knows the treasure that awaits him at home.

Leather Family Chronicle Journal
PRICE: $179.00
Where to purchase: Orvis.com

This gift is a little on the spendy side, but what a magnificent Father's Day gift it would make for a new dad. The journal is leather-bound, and has gold gilt-edged pages. There are too many attributes to mention here, so go ahead and take a peek at the website. Help dad start a tradition and record your family's events throughout the life of your child. This will make a truly cherished keepsake.

Personalized Glass Photo Frame
PRICE: $39.95
Where to purchase: Personalizationmall.com

If dad is on the more sentimental side, you may want to purchase this personalized glass photo frame. You can choose from 7 different poems, or write one of your own. It is then etched into the glass, for a beautiful personalized Father's Day gift. The frame holds a 4" x 6" photo.

Dad & Me T-Shirts
PRICE: From $21.95
Where to purchase: Personalizationmall.com

Another great gift I found at personalizationmall.com was these fun matching "Dad & Me" T-shirts. You can choose from different sayings and styles, as well as choose between t-shirts and sweatshirts. Don't be put off if you only see matching shirts for daddy and son; they also have them for daddy and their little girls too.

Personalized M&M's
PRICE: $17.99/bag (3 bag minimum)
Where to purchase: Mymms.com

Last, but certainly not least, if you are looking for a simply fun Father's Day gift for a new dad, why not go to mymms.com and personalize some M&M's for him? You get to choose the colors of the M&M's, as well as the packaging and the sayings on the candies themselves. This would be perfect for you to give as a gift for the new dad you might not have a close personal relationship with, or even for the new dad that has a great sense of humor. Whatever the relationship may be, everyone loves M&M's!

Good luck with your holiday shopping, and I hope you all celebrate Father's Day with the men in your lives that mean the most to you.