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60 Best Gifts for Dads
Even if he's the father who has everything he could want (or says he does), these great ideas will change his mind.
If the dad in your life is anything at all like me, he’ll swear up and down that he doesn’t need any gifts, at least nothing more elaborate than the love of his kids. He’s not lying, but I would be lying if I said that it’s not awesome to receive birthday or Father’s Day gifts that are thoughtful and fun, and demonstrate both a knowledge of and love for good ol’ Dad.
Thankfully, your job of finding clever, unique and awesome gifts for Dad has gotten considerably easier over the years. This is because dads are more diverse than ever before. For example, he might love fishing, golf and grilling — three classics of the Dad genre — but he could also appreciate modern art and aromatic candles, enjoy whipping up a gourmet meal for his loved ones and have a keen eye for fashion, too. There’s simply no limit to the passions and interests a modern dad can have.
With that in mind, we’ve sourced incredible products for a comprehensive list of the best gifts for dads to buy in 2023, including ways to make his favorite tunes sound spectacular, products that will pamper him and books that offer everything from cool short stories to a year’s worth of cringe-worthy dad jokes he can add to his funny collection of quips.
Looking for even more great gift ideas for him? Check out some of our top gift guides for him:
At this point, your dad probably has every gadget and gizmo he could ever want or need. But if he's always complaining about his aching neck and tired eyes, this is the gift for him. When he rests his phone against the foldable stand, it'll project videos, photos and texts onto a 12" screen.
There’s zero chance Dad remembers what was happening in the world on the magical day he was born, or probably on many of his subsequent birthdays either, but with a customized The New York Times Birthday Book he’ll have the front pages of every single one of his birthdays to pour over in this gorgeous coffee table book. You can even add-on a magnifying glass so he can read the tiny print.
One of the harsh realities of fatherhood specifically, and aging in general, are the many aches and pains in muscles and joints Dad previously didn’t even know he possessed. This massage seat cushion may just be your sore Dad’s favorite Father’s Day gift this year. In addition to vibration, it offers soothing heat.
To complete Dad's gift, grab him a set of these heavy-duty non-stick mats that can withstand 600-degrees of heat. Amazon reviewers say they are easy to clean, especially since food doesn't stick to them.
Our friends at Esquire recommended this gadget as a top gift for dad because it can sense both internal and external temperatures, and help him cook to perfection.
Dad's always forgetting to charge his phone, but he'll never be out of juice again thanks to this tiny magnetic power bank. The pop-out ring means it's easy to grip, too.
If the Dad in your life loves baseball, get him a framed blueprint of his favorite modern stadium or the ballpark he grew up going to with his own father. Whether it’s Wrigley Field, Fenway Park or Yankee Stadium, each piece is a work of art showcasing the stadium’s unique history and architectural detail.
Need an affordable, highly unique and hilarious yet very useful gift? Working like a lint brush for his car’s hard-to-reach spaces, Dad will love using this space-age-looking blue gel to cleverly clean the crumbs and dust from the cupholders, around the gear-shifter, and more tiny spaces in his car.
This capsule-sized smart Wi-Fi projector lets Dad transform any starry night into a cinematic experience. It supports up to 1080p, has four hours of playtime and has a 360º speaker built-in, meaning this Father’s Day gift will make warm summer evenings memorable for the whole family.
With a large, zippered main compartment, a whopping 23 exterior pockets, loops and 11 interior pockets, all cast in that classic Carhartt brown color, this tool bag is legit jaw-dropping and will make dad audibly gasp when he opens it up.
Dad can turn his ordinary toilet into a fancy bidet without any fancy hookup. The DIY installation is a breeze, and the end results are wow-worthy, according to Amazon users. "Let this cheerful little, money saving, hygiene enhancing gadget change your life for the better," one said.
He'll never lose charge again with this wireless station, which is able to power up three devices at once. It also comes in a few different colors and will ship in one day with a Prime account.
Sure, it looks like a regular flashlight, but it's actually magnetic, so it can be used to pick up all those little things Dad dropped — keys. coins, nails — without him having to strain much.
This beautifully designed constellation art will feature the night sky on the day Dad was born. Then, you can personalize it with his kids' names, as well as a sweet message.
With this gift, Dad can putt from morning to midnight, indoors or out. It also rolls up easily, so he can store it away in the closet when he's not using it.
Transform his sleep with a top-rated adjustable memory foam pillow designed to keep the night sweats at bay, thanks to a layer of cooling gel. Not only is it a best-seller on Amazon with over 10,000 five-star reviews from users who call it the "best pillow ever," it also landed at the top of the Good Housekeeping Institute's list of the best pillows.
Take his morning routine to the next level with this Bluetooth shower speaker that's powered by water and easily attaches to any shower head. It even features mood-setting LED lights for an extra invigorating shower experience.
Speaking of jokes! YouTube star and stay-at-home dad Taylor Calmus’ hilarious book will help any papa restock his arsenal of groan-worthy dad jokes to unleash on his unsuspecting kids all year long!
Thanks to this cool, dishwasher-safe tumbler with a straw, Dad’s favorite drinks will stay exactly what he needs them to be — hot, warm, chilly, cold, iced — for up to two whole days while fishing, boating or simply chilling out in the yard. It holds an impressive 40-oz of liquid to keep him hydrated.
Jeff is a dad of two teenage daughters and a decent human being with a curious mind and a kind heart; he's an avid traveler, photographer, author and freelance writer who lives in New York City with wife. In addition to Good Housekeeping, he's written for Parents, Fodor's, USA Today and Reader’s Digest, among other print and online publications. Jeff won the 2016 Iris Award for Photography and 2017 Iris Award for Philanthropy, and is the publisher of the quarterly literary magazine, Stanchion.