Dad didn’t do any of the pushing, but with all the messy diapers and midnight feedings in his future he deserves a couple of good push presents, right? Moms, family friends, whoever thinks that the future dad in their life could use a good push present to commemorate one of the biggest days of his life, this list is for you.
The best push presents for Dad, all curated below for your convenience.
Under $1200
Microsoft Surface
Maybe the new dad is not an Apple guy. Maybe he needs do to do actual work when he is up with his three-month old in the middle of the night. And if Dad has spent his whole career attached to Windows, ehe Surface is probably the best bet. It can serve as a laptop replacement with little to no downgrade in performance. And there is no learning curve to get up to speed with an Apple product.
Under $500
Apple iPad with Retina Display
If the new dad is most definitely an Apple guy, this is the push present for him. Watching Netflix or catching up on reading while engaged in the midnight feeding is pretty easy with the iPad. And the 9.7 inch screen with retina display means that Dad’s eyes won’t be straining at all. While it is only 4ht generation, that might not be a bad thing, because it will probably end up in Junior’s hands a few years.
This rugged camera is going to be perfect for getting all the shots Dad needs of his new pride and joy. The GoPro can go anywhere. Add on the head strap and Dad can keep taking pictures or video of the little one while he has his hands free to change diapers or massage Mom’s tired feet. It is durable and waterproof, which means bathtime is picture and video time and the first swim in a pool or ocean will be captured with no problem.
Under $400
UAV Drone QuadCopter for GoPro
The new dad with the GoPro needs a cool flying toy in order to take aerial shots of his partner and baby. Imagine them sitting in the park in six months, at their first picnic, and the Quadcopter patrolling the skies above, making memories with almost no human intervention. Or the toddlers first day at the beach with Dad’s drone trailing as he makes his first dash for the water. It is already all put together. Just attach the propellers and landing gear, add some batteries and you are ready to start flying and snapping at a top horizontal speed of 22 miles per hour.
Under $300
Polare Thick Leather Weekender Gym/Travel Duffel Bag
Dad is going to need a timeless and sporty travel bag, even when he is dragging the stroller, diaper bag and baby’s suitcase all over the airport. There is nothing wrong with going for a little adult fun with a good push present for dad, so this gym/travel bag could be the perfect solution to your push present dilemma.
Garmin Approach S4 GPS Golf Watch
When Dad finally gets a day to get out on the course, he can hit the links in style with this tricked out watch that will give you the distance, green shape and hole location, keep score and keep Dad up with the latest texts and emails. Its built-in, rechargable lithium ion battery gives the wearer 10 hours in GPS mode and up to 6 weeks in watch mode.
Under $200
Ryobi 4-Tool Super Combo Kit
With the new family growing, the new dad is going to need to be doing a ton of home improvement. That is what makes this Ryobi kit such a good push present for dad. With a circular saw, drill, reciprocating saw and flashlight it can be a dad’s best friend when faced with repairing the deck or building a new sandbox for the backyard.
With all these good push presents for Dad, you have no excuse not to get on for the new father in your life. Happy shopping!