Section: Gifts
11 Gifts for New Dads (No World’s Best Dad Mugs)
Headphones, a bag that fits the diaper gear, a tracker and a few things for the long days, with the recalls and the batteries spelled out.
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Our picks
Skip Hop Forma Diaper Bag Backpack
A backpack with a changing pad and a stroller strap, built so a dad will carry it.
A diaper bag he will carry
$75 to $100at Amazon Check price of Forma Diaper Bag Backpack at Amazon
Anker 622 Magnetic Power Bank, 5,000 mAh
A slim magnetic power bank in a lower price range, for a phone that dies in the diaper bag.
Power bank, low price range
$25 to $50at Amazon Check price of 622 Magnetic Power Bank, 5,000 mAh at Amazon
Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Noise cancelling headphones with up to 35 hours of battery, per the listing.
Noise cancelling, 35 hours
$75 to $100at Amazon Check price of WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones at Amazon
A new dad does not need a mug with a slogan on it. These eleven gifts fit the days he now has: carrying the bag, getting through the commute on little sleep, and keeping track of everything that used to be easy.
For the bag and the keys
Skip Hop Forma Diaper Bag Backpack
Our pick. A backpack diaper bag with a changing pad, two packing cubes and a strap for the stroller. It is plain enough that a dad will carry it without being asked.
Skip if You already own a diaper bag: this is a second bag to store
Apple AirTag (2nd generation), 4 pack
Four trackers: one for the keys, one for the wallet, one in the diaper bag and one in the car. The battery is a coin cell, so keep the spares away from the baby.
Skip if A baby is near: the battery is a CR2032 coin cell, so keep it out of reach
Anker 622 Magnetic Power Bank, 5,000 mAh
A thin magnetic battery that snaps to the back of an iPhone. The CPSC recalled other Anker power banks, including the PowerCore 10000 model A1263 in 2025, so check the model on the back.
Skip if You have an older Anker power bank: the CPSC recalls cover other models, so check the back
For the commute and the couch
Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Wireless noise cancelling headphones with up to 35 hours of battery, per the listing. They are for the commute and the stroller walk, and not for the hour when he has to hear the baby.
Skip if He needs to hear the baby monitor: noise cancelling dulls it
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB (2024)
An e-reader that is easy on the eyes at night. The text size goes up and the battery lasts weeks.
Skip if He only reads paper books and likes it that way
Therabody Mini 3rd Gen Massage Gun
A small percussive massage gun for the back and shoulders that a car seat can ruin. It is the highest price range on the list.
Skip if He has a bad back or an injury: ask a doctor before using one
To drink
YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler with MagSlider Lid
A 20 oz stainless steel tumbler with a slider lid. The YETI recall in 2021 was for a different product, the Rambler travel mug with the Stronghold lid.
Skip if You want a handle: the Stanley below has one
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler, 40 oz
The big one: 40 oz with a handle and a straw. The Stanley recall in 2024 covered Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs, not the Quencher.
Skip if You want a small cup: it holds 40 oz and weighs 1.4 lb empty
Ember Mug 3, 14 oz
A mug that holds the temperature he sets while he holds the baby. The 14 oz size goes in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Skip if He drinks on the move: reviewers say it stays hot about an hour off the coaster
Owala FreeSip 24 oz Water Bottle
A 24 oz bottle with one lid that works as a straw or a spout. It is for cold water.
Skip if You want hot drinks: this is for cold water
To sleep
Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs
Reusable silicone earplugs for the hour of sleep before his turn. They dull sound, so they are not for the parent on duty.
Skip if He is on duty alone: they dull the baby’s cry
Every product here was checked against the CPSC recall list on November 14, 2026. The recalls that came up were for other products from the same brands.
For the baby, see our baby’s first Christmas gifts and the stocking stuffers for babies. How we choose is in how we pick.
FAQ
What do new dads actually want?
Not a mug with a slogan. The gifts here fit the days a new dad has: a bag he will carry, sound he can turn off, power for his phone and a way to keep track of the keys.
What should you not give a new dad?
A joke gift. The mugs, shirts and 'World's Best Dad' items that top many lists are for the person giving them. A gift he uses every day does better.
Are AirTags safe around a baby?
The AirTag has a replaceable coin cell battery, a CR2032. Coin cells can seriously injure a child who swallows one, so keep an AirTag out of a baby's reach and check that the battery cover is closed.
Is a power bank safe to give?
The CPSC has recalled several Anker power banks, including the PowerCore 10000 model A1263 and models A1642, A1647 and A1652. The Anker 622 on this list is a different model, but check the model on the back.
Why trust us
We researched this guide against manufacturer specs, recall databases and verified owner reviews; we say which products, if any, we tested hands-on. Nobody pays to be here. Read how we pick
Who made this guide
Researched and written by the One Mom's Moxie editorial team and edited by Olivia. Hands-on testing for this guide: none. How we pick · About us
- CPSC, Anker power bank recalls (2025)
- CPSC, YETI recalls Rambler travel mugs with Stronghold lid (a different product from the tumbler on this list)
- CPSC, Stanley recalls Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs (different products from the Quencher)
- CPSC, Button batteries
- Apple, AirTag (Amazon listing, battery)
- Skip Hop, Forma Diaper Backpack (Amazon listing)
- CPSC, Recalls
First published Nov 14, 2026
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