Push Presents...for the Dad!

genesisaisha · July 2013

Ladies...does anyone have a cute/thoughtful/reasonably-priced gift idea for my first-time-dad-to-be?

He has been so supportive during my pregnancy, even during my moments of irrational behavior, and I'd like to get him something special.

He really likes specialty and craft beers. I looked into the Beer of the Month Club...a little pricey.

What are you doing for your significant other?

ELauren88 · July 2013

I'm giving my MH a baby. He better be grateful.

LifetimeOfLove · July 2013

I am giving him a daughter.

Just kidding. I'm not getting DH anything and I don't expect anything either.

revlaurawittman · July 2013

ELauren88:
I'm giving my MH a baby. He better be grateful.

Yes Haha.

I will say that even though I'm doing the "heavy lifting" DH certainly deserves some sort of trophy for putting up with my whiney pregnant butt.

CelticWife · July 2013

Umm... I make sure he has some beer in the fridge. Thats about it.

He brings ice cream after I deliver.

Thats about as close as we get to push presents.

manditxg · July 2013

don't see the point in a "push present" for dad since he isn't the one squirting out a baby.

I just let DH know all the time he's appreciated and that's enough for him.

if he likes craft beer though you could look into a local brewery. I took DH to one for his 30th birthday and he LOVED it. it was only $15 for the tour and you got one full beer and 3 others to try.

lkobriant · July 2013

ELauren88:
I'm giving my MH a baby. He better be grateful.nbsp;

Yup! DH got his daddy diaper bag for Father's Day but no push present for him or me.

Lovehavinggirls · July 2013

I'm not planning in getting dh anything. His bday is at the end if July and our anniversary is in aug that's enough gifts for me to come up with.

With dd he bought me a pandora bracelet with some charms but I don't think he would have gotten me anything if I hadn't gone through such a tough time with pre e and her being in the nicu.

crogers19 · July 2013

I got him new comfy lounge pants to wear in the hospital.

Laxlane · July 2013

Monogrammed pint glasses?

rraven2718 · July 2013

I got DH a t shirt that says "Daddy Since 2013" for him to put on once the baby is born. It should be a fun surprise for him.

Vaneza1v · July 2013

How about tall beer glasses. We got a nice set on amazon. You can then bring them to an engraving place, like Things Remembered, and write cute sayings... Daddy's bottle, 1 Dad...

AprilRaine · July 2013

ELauren88:
I'm giving my MH a baby. He better be grateful.nbsp;

Just this. I was really really hoping to make it all the way through the end of August without ever hearing the "PP" term. Oh well, to all their own!

LokiLahve · July 2013

I'm not sure if ill be getting dh anything, and I don't expect a push present either. For a moment like this I think telling him how amazingly supportive he has been and what a wonderful father I know he will be would mean more than a present of some sort.

ELauren88 · July 2013

KatieS7:
ELauren88:
I'm giving my MH a baby. He better be grateful.
This...and I may let him hold her within the first couple hours too

Haha! If he's lucky!

cole2144 · July 2013

I bought DH a copper keyring off Etsy with SD and DS`s names on it when DS was born and I ordered another one with the new baby`s name added for this time. DH loved it last time, it was a little surprise for him on delivery day.

beckyanddon · July 2013

ELauren88:
I'm giving my MH a baby. He better be grateful.nbsp;

This, but I'm getting an H charm for my necklace.

genesisaisha · July 2013

Thank you to those who posted ideas. I appreciate the input!

SarahinMD · July 2013

When DD was born I'd gotten him a set with a tie for him and infant headband (soft elastic one) for matching fabric. To be honest, he didn't really,wear it, but he doesn't wear ties a whole lot. It was cute though. Found it on etsy. Not yet sure what I might do this time.

magdalina.h · July 2013

He's getting another child

Soleil3 · July 2013

I actually really like this idea, I know I've said it before but while my H may not be the one pushing out a babe, he works really hard during my labors with massages and whatnot. Maybe I'll treat him to a massage

genesisaisha · July 2013

Sorry to disappoint you? Didn't realize "PP" was off limits.

menriques · July 2013

I have been his DD for almost 10 months. That's awesome in my opinion. I do like the idea of touring the brewery though. It would be a nice date before baby comes , while he still has HIS DD. lol

genesisaisha · July 2013

Soleil3:
I actually really like this idea, I know I've said it before but while my H may not be the one pushing out a babe, he works really hard during my labors with massages and whatnot. Maybe I'll treat him to a massage

That's a nice idea!

nfernandez818 · July 2013

I went on Esty and got him a tshirt and 2 coffee mugs for under 50 I think it's cute :

manditxg · July 2013

menriques:
I have been his DD for almost 10 months. That's awesome in my opinion. I do like the idea of touring the brewery though. It would be a nice date before baby comes , while he still has HIS DD. lol

lol I told DH enjoy it now because when she's born it's his turn for 10 months. he doesn't have a problem with it and I was mostly joking. we can take turns. I even enjoyed the brewery even though I didn't drink (I did have a taste of one which I'll be going back for later) but it was fun seeing how they make it and the science behind it(yea I'm a nerd) plus they had good food and gave me a discount because I didn't drink.

MommyBolty · July 2013

I definitely haven't thought about this and kind of agree that I'm giving him a baby. However... I really like the idea of a key ring with LOs name. Seems subtle enough that it'd be something he uses and just enough to show thanks.

WildRumpus · July 2013

I'm getting him this book. It's not meant as a PP though, just a good book to have around for a first time dad

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594745978/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

PS I HATE the term push present. Yuck.

bdawn8403 · July 2013

Thought this was something only crazy rich people did.

genesisaisha · July 2013

bdawn8403:
Thought this was something only crazy rich people did.

I was just looking for some ideas to do something nice for my husband. I'm neither rich nor crazy.

Sheesh.

Cheryl Renee · July 2013

Well, when I first heard of push presents I thought the whole idea was dumb. However, I see where you are coming from. I love the idea of getting daddy something just as a thank you for putting up with an emotional pregnant lady for 9 months! I'm reallly thinking I might just do that. Although I have no clue what to get him yet. Thanks for the idea!

cole2144 · July 2013

cristinbolt:
I definitely haven't thought about this and kind of agree that I'm giving him a baby. However... I really like the idea of a key ring with LOs name. Seems subtle enough that it'd be something he uses and just enough to show thanks.

I was really surprised by how much my husband loves his because DH is not a keychain guy but it is small and it`s bronze so it`s durable and nice quality.

lydsyjane · July 2013

After hearing about Kanye West's "Push Present" for Kim K, I decided it's too much of a celebrity inspired thing for me to participate in. DH will be absolutely thrilled when LO arrives, and that'll be enough for the both of us.

CaliforniaDream87 · July 2013

ELauren88:
I'm giving my MH a baby. He better be grateful.nbsp;

Psst...I heard that!

amandarins · July 2013

A push present for the dad? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard

BlueJewelM · July 2013

We never did the PP thing when DS was born. But I certainly wouldnt turn my nose at any gift anyone gave me for any reason. I doubt DH would either.

I actually like the comfy lounge pants idea. He needs some new ones anyway and I do pretty much all of his clothes shopping so I may get him a pair. He works really hard for me and DS and this new baby. He's always so hands on and is amazing with helping me during those awful months in the beginning!

I never minded the whole PP debate. Some people get awfully upset about it. And then there's people like me...that just don't give a sh!t about what other people do.

Shrug.

sfeebs13 · July 2013

BlueJewelM:
I never minded the whole PP debate. Some people get awfully upset about it. And then there's people like me...that just don't give a sh!t about what other people do. Shrug.

I actually never thought of this. He has been pretty supportive throughout all of this.. I don't think I would do anything for him as far as a PP goes ... he's not pushing and this is my first, but not his.. I'll be keeping that in mind also, lol.

And yes.. the term "push-present" sounds very yucky to me also.

genesisaisha · July 2013

amandarins:
A push present for the dad? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard

Getting the father of your child a gift for being supportive during one of the biggest changes in both of your lives is the "dumbest thing you've ever heard"?

Why even comment if you are going to be so rude? Show some manners and courtesy. Two traits I will certainly be installing in my little one.

girlmama83 · July 2013

genesisaisha:
amandarins:
A push present for the dad? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard

Getting the father of your child a gift for being supportive during one of the biggest changes in both of your lives is the "dumbest thing you've ever heard"?

Why even comment if you are going to be so rude? Show some manners and courtesy. Two traits I will certainly be installing in my little one.

Well I mean the term push present refers to a present for the person pushing the baby out, no? I understand wanting to get him a gift for being supportive but I suppose referring to his as a push present sounds a bit silly.

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