Gifts for new dads

Becoming a dad brings on all sorts of life changes. Help the new dads in your life ease the transition with any of these great gift picks this holiday season.

The easiest way for a dad to bond with baby is to jump right in there and carry them around. Versatile and ergonomically correct (for both dad and baby), the Boba 3G in camo is a great carrier to last through toddlerhood. (Paxbaby, $125)

Let everyone at the hospital know who the daddy is! Available in blue, khaki or green, these are a great pick for the first-time dad. (DaddyScrubs, $55)

Let the proud new papa shout to the world that he’s a dad and plays an active role! A great gift that is customizable for the first-time dad, or second, or third… (Zazzle, $29)

This backpack is versatile for the new dad, carry around extra clothes, milk, toys and most importantly diapers without having to carry around a shoulder bag. (Amazon, $60)

Every parent needs a reliable camera for all those momentous firsts. While camera phones are always there, nothing beats the quality of a dedicated camera like this Panasonic Lumix. (Amazon, $230)

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