Wanting to spoil my husband (daddy to be)

Tarynhellokitty · December 2014

so this is the first time i'm trying something like this, so please bare with me

but, I would really like to do /get something special for my husband for the day that baby comes? Something that will make him feel special and appreciated.

I was thinking of maybe a hospital survival kit - maybe include his favorite treats and magazines etc.

I would love to hear if anyone has some sweet ideas or what you have done for the new dads in your life.

thanks....

crystalw88 · December 2014

Hospital survival kit sounds like a fantastic idea. It's great that you want to do something like this for him. It's not uncommon for SO's to feel neglected after baby's arrival because of all the attention the newborn needs. I'm sure all of us know this already but thought I'd throw it in there.

How about looking on a site like personalizationmall.com? I've gotten a lot of meaningful gifts from there. Good luck!

Edited: typo

Tarynhellokitty · December 2014

wow! that website has some really cute ideas! Thanks so much.

I'm unfortunately all the way in South Africa but will take some ideas and see if i can find a supplier here that can do a similar thing.

Thanks again.

racheltherose · December 2014

I got my husband the diaper bag he picked out and was obsessing over. He's also really into craft beer so I found 2 of these beers he's been talking about they only made 5,000 of and put them inside with "in case of emergency" labels on them. I also got him the manly version of a dad to be book that has tips like how to change your baby's diaper at a sporting event. He loved that

flyster · December 2014

Maybe some smelling salts

I like this idea though. I'm not organized enough to try it...I'll be lucky if I'll have my own bag packed.

jennjilljo · December 2014

I hid a bottle of quality whiskey in the house with a box of whiskey stones and new tumbler for DH when DS was born. He appreciated that when we got home. I also went to a store on Amazon called Our Name is Mud and got him a cute "Daddy" coffee mug.

psychobutthead · December 2014

These ideas are so cute!

I was thinking of finding my husband a shirt that says player one and LO having a matching onsie saying player 2. I need to start searching on etsy for it.

I also know someone who made her husband a daddy tool belt. It was a toolbelt and then they stuffed all kinds of baby stuff into it for him. He really loved it.

loriann091 · December 2014

My mom got DH a really cute "dad" coffee mug that says "New Daddy (needs more coffee)" that I'm going to put in his bag. Love the idea of the hidden goodies! Maybe sneak in a little letter for him to find and read at the hospital (one that expresses your gratitude)?

Angeldcf · December 2014

krendel1990 said:

I think a hospital survival kit is a great idea! Is beer allowed?

Officially, probably not. We tend to look the other way as long as the person isn't being stupid (getting drunk, drinking from the can, etc). Just discretely pour into a celebratory cup

t8keepr03 · December 2014

I made DH a hospital survival kit with DD. I put a little note on each item with a cute saying. I put all his favorite snacks and drinks in there. I put quarters for the vending machine for the late nights in the hospital. I put funny things too like rubber gloves for those messy diapers. I put hand sanitizer and the note said something along the lines of germ patrol. I found a onsie, bib and pacifiers that said something about dad. I also found a book that is called "My Daddy Loves Me." He loved it all. I added travel size toiletries to it to for him.

mom2xover2002 · December 2014

These are all great ideas! Can't wait to make hubs something!!

Valentino2013 · December 2014

I just order DH a shirt that says "Daddy est. 2015". I was planning on giving it to him at the shower (he's coming for the gift opening). I like the idea of a hospital survival kit too!

cndupree15 · December 2014

If you have a Pinterest account there are pretty cool ideas that you can put together yourself. I've also found ideas for giving the nurses that help during my labor as a thank you.

mommadozer · December 2014

I love your idea OP! I am thinking about doing the same. Couple extra charge cords, magazines, snacks and other things to keep him entertained.

ordinary1 · December 2014

For H I didn't make anything for the birth with our first. However, I gave him some dad stuff for Christmas. I bought him a picture frame that has a cute poem about not being able to meet you that had an u/s picture in it, a diaper bag with his favorite sports team, and some onesies that had sayings about dad (my dad is my super hero; I love my dad; I listen to rock with my dad; etc).

Edited to fix u/s. Not sure why autocorrect changes it to u/a.

MrsTucker2011 · December 2014

Tarynhellokitty said:

wow! that website has some really cute ideas! Thanks so much.

I'm unfortunately all the way in South Africa but will take some ideas and see if i can find a supplier here that can do a similar thing.

Thanks again.

Check Etsy. There is an option that you can shop from sellers in only your country too.

For my DH, I'll just pack him a "Go bag." Snacks, drinks, vending machine coins, reading material, pillow, blanket, sweater. I'll leave the daddy gifts for Father's day.

Tarynhellokitty · December 2014

thanks for all the tips

Will definitely do something for the days in hospital and i love the ideas of the dad themed goodies.

thanks again all.

jennjilljo · December 2014

One thing I've found on Etsy that some people may be able to do well themselves are wall prints. Here is an example of one that dads usually love and it can be made in many colors and themes and to match your decor.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171157966/daddy-you-are-my-favorite-superhero?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=my+daddy+is+strong&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

DBride2006 · December 2014

If you plan to have visitors, see if they can bring him goodies from the outside world... a milkshake or burger, a beer or two (if that's his thing), etc. Our hospital fed me, but not DH, so when people came and brought him snacks, it was nice.

Boehrig2 · December 2014

LOVE these ideas. I hadn't thought of this yet, but now I'm really going to get him some "dad" gifts. Several things from our shower are about "mom", and I was feeling bad. Can't wait! May have to give him something BEFORE our delivery day, but I love the idea of packing his delivery bag and stuffing it with extras.

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