20+ of The Most Appreciated Push Present ideas for Dad

When I had my first child, I had no idea about push presents. Sure, I probably thought to myself that I would like to reward myself in some way after each blood test or injection I had to have while I was pregnant. I did not know that expecting a gift from your partner for giving birth was something that people did. I certainly wasn’t searching for push present ideas for dad for my husband.

Having said that though, I can see why the truly supportive partners out there could do with push presents. The best push presents for dad should, of course, go to deserving dads. If you are like I was a few years ago, you are probably wondering what on earth a push present is.

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Are push presents a thing?

In the past, and in some cultures and traditions, it was common for husbands to gift their wives with property, jewellery or even pure gold when they gave birth and forty days after their wives have been confined to the home after birth. It still happens today. Not necessarily forty days postpartum but certainly shortly after birth.

Yes, push presents are a thing. Men do still get their wives gifts for going through the pregnancy process. It would seem though that women are also now getting their husbands gifts postpartum.

Do fathers get a push present?

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Yes, some fathers get push presents if the mothers of their babies decide that they want to give them something. Unsurprisingly, there are many women who would roll their eyes at the idea of gifting their partners with a push present. After all, who did the pushing? However, there are some moms who find their husband’s support throughout the pregnancy and during childbirth so valuable that they decide to reward them for it. That reward might be referred to as a push present.

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The things that women give their partners as push presents vary in price and type.

What do you buy your husband when giving birth?

When searching for a push present for your husband, consider:

Your budget
His needs
His wants

Taking those three criteria into consideration means that you can narrow down your options into gifts that you can actually afford and that your husband has either been desiring for sometime or that he actually requires.

Now let us look at some of the best push present ideas for dad.

The best push presents for dad

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Personalised Key ring with baby’s birth date and/birth weight on it. This is one of those push present ideas for dad that are cute and meant to directly commemorate the birth of your child.
Dad apron. You can get this personalized to have it say whatever you like.
Daddy-daughter or daddy-son matching t-shirts. How cute are your husband and baby going to look when they go out in matching tops?!
A Love letter. If your husband appreciates words of affirmation, a love letter will make his heart really full. Love letters are good push present ideas for dad because they are a chance for you to detail just why he is so special to the family. They are also good push presents for dad because he can frequently go back to read them over and over again.
Kangaroo shirt. This is the most practical gift you can give a dad if he plans to do baby wearing.
Camera. They can capture all those special moments with the baby. Both as a family and also as selfies with just the two of them.
Smart watch. Get him a top end smart watch to help him monitor his daily activity and health.
Audible subscription. When it comes to practical push present ideas for dad, it does not get more useful and fun than an Audible subscription. If your guy likes to read, he will get a lot of use out of this as he will probably have less time to sit and actually thumb through a book with a new baby at home. He will appreciate being able to listen instead as he goes about other activities both in and outside of the home.
Framed first photo with baby. This is something that dad can treasure forever. Make it extra special by having the frame engraved with either your baby’s birth date or birth weight or even the date they were conceived!
Newspaper from the date of birth. This is a great way to commemorate your baby’s birth and gift it to your husband – either frame or laminate and bind up a newspaper from the day your baby was born and gift it to your husband. It will remind them of what was going on in the world – and in your lives – when your baby was born. It will also be interesting for your baby to see when they are older.
Diaper bag. You can gift your husband a diaper bag especially for them that is suitable for fitting in everything necessary for baby while also being useful for other items that he might need for himself on the go.
Personalised cufflinks. As with a key ring or photograph frame, you can have it engraved with that all-important date or just any other sweet or funny message.
Personalised ring. Personalized rings are another simple but much appreciated gift to give any new daddy as it can have an engraving but also because it can signify the never-ending bond of your family unit. They do not have to be expensive either, if you’re on a budget. It’s the thought that counts.
Luxury skincare. For the dad who likes to take care of his skin, a luxury skin care set will go a long way to make him feel appreciated. If you can, splurge on a luxury product that he can use for his skin.
Customized Mug. Get your new baby’s face on a large mug for dad so that he can smile at it every time he has a cup of coffee or tea from it!
Coffee maker. This will make any new dad excited if they are coffee drinkers. 1 – it’s linked to coffee and 2 – it’s a gadget!
Coffee beans. If he is a true coffee fiend, he will constantly be on the look out for high quality coffee to make for himself at home. Check out these great specialty options from Hayman Coffee. If you’re not a coffee afficionado yourself and can’t decide, get him a gift card for it instead and let him go crazy picking out a good blend.
Wireless earphones. You can get these on their own or with the Audible subscription mentioned above! Either way, your partner will love these as they will free up his hands and make a lot of tasks easier for him to do.
Baby carrier. This gift is a win for you too, Mom.
A Parenting book. Particularly for first time dads, a good parenting book can provide invaluable insight into things about babies, toddlers and teens that parents would never otherwise know.
Tea gift set. For those tea-loving dads, this is perfect as it gives them lots of options of something to sip of at the start or end of the day. It is one of the best push present ideas for dad if he loves tea as it has lots of different kinds of teas in it and can also be utilized when you have visitors over.