Father's Day is coming up on Sunday, the 3rd of September, 2025, and if you've got a Dad-to-be in your life, chances are, you're looking for some awesome gift ideas for expectant Dads.
That's where we come in. For years, Gifts Australia has helped Aussies surprise their expectant Dads with amazing gifts, and in this blog post, we've rounded up ten of our top gifts for you.
Without further ado, let's dig into the list.
Our top 10 gift ideas for expectant Dads on Father's Day
If you're looking for a Father's Day gift for an expecting Dad, here are 10 gifts our experts guarantee he'll love:
#1. Palermo Luxury Cotton Waffle Robe
A lazy weekend is one of the top Father's Day gifts an expecting Dad can get, and this waffle robe is the ultimate cuddle buddy. Made from 100% soft cotton, wearing it is like being wrapped in a cosy and warm blanket. It's the perfect gift for couch potatoes and homebodies alike.
#2. MicroBreweries of Australia Hamper
Every Father-to-be deserves a little bit of me time on Father's Day. In our opinion, there's no better way to get me time than to explore some of Australia's best microbreweries from the comfort of your living room. This gorgeous hamper treats him to five premium beers, including beers from Lord Nelson, Murray Craft Brewing Co, Bridge Road Brewers, Burleigh Brewing Co, and White Rabbit, and some gourmet snacks. Yum!
#3. Key Finder, Sound Activated Keyring
His first Father's Day as an expectant Dad is an exciting occasion, don't get us wrong, but it won't free him completely from the pressures of preparing for a newborn baby. Enter this key finder. It won't completely ease his new Dad anxieties, but it will remove one common problem from the occasion – losing your keys. This keyring attaches to his keys, and when he whistles or calls out, it'll respond. It even has an LED torch, making it one of our most practical gifts.
#4. Dad Needs a Beer Socks
There are moments in life (like soothing a crying baby for the fifth time tonight) that make you go, "I need a beer". With this gift, he'll no longer need to verbalise his desire for an ice-cold beverage and some peace and quiet – he'll just have to pull up his socks. This is one of our more comical gifts, so it suits first-time Dads who love to have a laugh.
#5. The Little Book of Dad
If you're shopping for a Dad who's excitedly preparing for his bundle of joy, he'll love this gift. It's a bite-sized book filled with Dad jokes, top tips, wisdom, illustrations, and quotes. It's a wonderful gift that will make him laugh, cry, and soothe that small, anxious voice that all Dads-to-be have.
#6. The Ashes: 140 Years
This glossy hardcover book is a very thoughtful gift for a lover of cricket. It's packed with over 200 magnificent photos, insights from cricketing legends, and stories that capture the heart and soul of cricket in Australia. He'll be proud to display this book on his coffee table, for sure.
#7. Serenity & Relaxation Hamper
Life as a new Dad can be stressful, so this practical gift will help him rest and relax in anticipation of his newfound responsibilities. It features the same luxury cotton robe we were raving about at the start of this blog post, a ceramic latte mug from Robert Gordon, and some organic Pure Leaf English Breakfast tea. It's a gift for the distinguished homebody, for sure.
#8. 100 Un-Beer-Able Dad Jokes
Telling corny Dad jokes is a right of passage, so if your giftee is a lover of unrefined humour, he'll consider being gifted this classic Dad gift an honour of the highest degree. Packed with cheesy jokes, one-liners, and puns, each joke is sure to elicit a groan. Unfortunately for his close family members, this is a gift he'll get a lot of use out of in the coming years.
#9. The Little Book of Golf
A friendly afternoon or two of golf is a perfect way to relax in the lead-up to his bundle of joy arriving earthside. This colourful hardcover book will expand his knowledge of golf as a sport and delight him with stories and nuggets of wisdom from golfing legends. It's a great gift idea for experienced golfers and excited novices alike.
#10. How It Works: The Dad Hardcover Book
His first Father's Day gifts will stay in his mind forever, and that's what this humorous book is designed to do. It offers a lighthearted look at the frustrating parts of parenthood, accompanied by nostalgic images created in the style used by many iconic Ladybird books. It will help him ease a little bit of that new Dad anxiety and embrace his new role with a can-do attitude.
FAQs about gifts for expectant Dads on Father's Day
Now that we've shared a list of our top Father's Day gifts for expecting Dads, we'll answer your top questions about gifting to new Dads on such a momentous occasion.
What to buy first-time Fathers?
If you're looking for awesome gifts for a newly expectant Dad, we recommend the following gifts:
- Deluxe Wooden Foot Massager
- Beer Bottle Caddy Wood With Opener
- Personalised Brown Leather Wallet & Keyring Set
- Beer Trivia
- Maggie Beer Traditionally Sauced Gift Set
What can I do as an expecting Father on Father's Day?
Here are some activities you might enjoy as an expecting Father on Father's Day:
- Play a game of footy with friends
- Take on a new DIY project in preparation for your baby
- Sharpen up your cooking skills and try a new dish
- Make some home-made ice cream
- Go and enjoy the beach for the day
- Grab some coffee and take a scenic drive with your partner
- Have a movie afternoon
- Try a new game
What can you give a new Dad?
The best gifts for expecting Dads help them prepare for their new journey into fatherhood. So, baby gear like a baby carrier, furniture for the nursery, books, and care items are good gifts. Gifts that help the new Dad prepare emotionally are also great – he'll appreciate being spoiled and taking some me time during this transitional period of his life.
Do Dads get push presents?
Some Dads get push presents to celebrate their baby's arrival, though gifting new Dads push presents is less common than gifting new Mums push presents. He's sure to appreciate a push present, however, so if you want to get him one, it's a sweet gesture that goes a long way.
What are some gifts for Dads from baby girls?
Here are some Father's Day gifts for new Dads from their baby girls:
- The Aussie BBQ Bible
- Luxury Cheese & Chocolate Hamper With Shiraz
- A Trillion Clichés Every Dad Will Do, Guided Journal
- Because of You, Dad
- Super Dad Giant Mug
What are some gifts for Dads from baby boys?
Here are some of the best gifts for new Dads from their brand-new baby boys:
- The Little Book of Shane Warne
- Reel Cool Dad Stubby Holder
- Timber Whiskey Barrel
- Super Dad Socks
- Red Wine & Nibbles Hamper
What are some first-time Dad gifts from a wife?
If you're looking for a heartfelt gift to give your husband to celebrate him becoming a Dad this Father's Day, we recommend the Personalised Portrait Leather Wallet & Keyring Set. The wallet and keyring included are made from genuine, premium leather, and they can be blind embossed with up to four capital letters. Unlike other wallets, this wallet boasts 12 card slots, a coin pocket, and two main compartments. The keyring is durable and naturally stunning.
Spoil the Dad-to-be in your life this Father's Day
In this blog post, we shared 10 awesome gifts for expecting Dads, and to recap, they are:
- Palermo Luxury Cotton Waffle Robe
- MicroBreweries of Australia Hamper
- Key Finder, Sound Activated
- Dad Needs a Beer Socks
- The Little Book of Dad
- The Ashes: 140 Years
- Serenity & Relaxation Hamper
- 100 Un-Beer-Able Dad Jokes
- The Little Book of Golf
- How It Works: The Dad
Gifts Australia offers our signature full-delivery services with all of these gifts. All you have to do is select a gift for the new Dad in your life, and we'll wrap it, print a message on a free card for you, and deliver it directly to his door.
