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Father’s Day is almost upon us—time to dote on the badass papas in your life. And not just your own dad, either, but your own generation of dads, whether it’s your partner, your brother, or just that father who always lets your kids join his own for an amusement park day you definitely didn’t want to lead yourself.
For this particular list of Father’s Day gifts, we’re catering to the ’80s babies and early ’90s babies: You know, the millennial dads who nurture their kids and also tirelessly document their every move on social media. Many millennial fathers are breaking stereotypes of what “dad life” means—some of them are founding start-ups, some are staying home to care for kids, and some are toting those kids around the world with them. How does all of this inform gift-giving? Well, it definitely makes shopping for Dad a lot more creative than it was in, say, 1992 when we were kids.
This Father’s Day—or really, whenever—gifting Dad a pick-me-up (that’s not in the form of a Facebook “like”) can go a long way. After all, parenting is a fulfilling job, but it can also be stressful. But what gift to pick? From the new Apple AirTag and an Amazon acu mat that’s a Goop dupe to the ultimate at-home massager, millennial fathers will savor the out-of-the-box thinking you put into selecting the gifts ahead. (And you don’t even have to tell them we selected the gifts for you.)
Here, a collection of items that will brighten Dad’s day—and make the whole dad gig a little easier.
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For the fit dad
Think of it as shapewear for him: the supportive liner hiding inside these athletic shorts is designed to keep, ahem, his most precious assets securely in place no matter how intensely he works out. The Lieutenant shorts are made of cooling, sweat-wicking fabric, too, and has five pockets including a magnetized one to hold his phone.
For the whiskey-loving dad
Why just get him a bottle of whiskey when you can get him an entire whiskey drinking set? This one comes with two 10-ounces glasses, eight chilling rocks made of granite (to mimic ice without diluting the drink), recipe cards to inspire his inner mixologist, cool slate coasters—and it all come inside a rustic box that’ll dial up the style of his at-home bar. Get 15% off with coupon code 15MIX4DAD from now through June 19, 2023.
For the dad who is always losing his keys
If you have a dad in your life who can never remember where his keys are, grab one of these Apple Air Tags. The tag attaches to the keys (or other objects) by connecting to your phone or Ipad. You can set it to play a specific sound when the keys are lost and also send an alert by setting it to lost mode, which will activate “Find My Network.”
For the dad who needs to relax
The past year has taken a toll on everyone, so gift the dad in your life with his own personal masseuse. This muscle treatment tool will break up all of those knots, release tension from the muscles, improve his workouts and just overall help dad relax. It’s also super quiet, so he can work on his aches and pains after the kids go to bed. It boasts 150 mins of runtime before you need to recharge. Plus, he’ll probably let you borrow it.
For the cool dad
Dads don’t always have time to lace up their sneakers, so a stylish slip-on is a great choice for a father on a time-crunch. But these aren’t any slip-on shoes, they’re Allbirds. They’re made out of renewable materials, like the eucalyptus tree, so dad can feel good about his own carbon footprint while walking around in these comfy summer shoes.
For the super stressed dad
If dad’s shoulders are always by his ears, treat him to this inexpensive but highly effective Acupressure mat. Sure, it looks a little unpleasant to lie on a bed of spikes for 10 minutes, but we promise that you’ll feel at least five years younger after. Dad can relieve muscle tension and get some much-needed quiet time while on this mat. Think of this as self-care for dads.
For some much-needed chill
Even if Dad lives in a tiny apartment with a tinier balcony, having a place to unwind after a crazy day of kid wrangling can make such a difference. And really, is there anything better than swaying in a portable hammock that’s sturdy enough for two? With this roomy find, he might even get his toddler to nap on his chest for a whole hour for once.
For his need for speed — er, caffeine
While he used to pull an all-nighter when creativity struck — or when his favorite band was in town — these days, Dad’s lack of sleep is probably due to a small, cute human of some sort. To the rescue of his sanity (and work and any romantic relationship in the picture) is this machine that whips up a few cups of cold brew in a not-so-hot second. With the espresso kick and great taste, Dad can save money and time when he needs caffeine, say, yesterday.
For the travel-loving dad
Pay tribute to his love of city trekking with a set of map glasses — worthy of whatever liquor he prefers. You can choose from over 30 cities.
For the feminist dad
He already knows who runs the world: girls, namely his super-smart daughter, who even as a toddler could have become president. Dad knows she can—and will—do anything she puts her mind to, so why not help him spread the word to all the other pops at the playground?
For keeping up with his kid
Dad thought he had board moves back when he was in middle school; now, his little one beats him tenfold. Dad can challenge kiddo to a good old-fashioned scooter race with this RazorA6 model.
For the new-new-ager
Did you have a New Age dad once upon a time? Maybe he was an erstwhile hippie who smelled perpetually of patchouli, never cut his hair and wore scraggly rainbow tie-dye shirts around the house? Well, those dad days are over. Today’s new-new-age millennial dad, on the other hand, is probably a certified yoga teacher drinking matcha in a man bun and Hammer pants. The only thing missing? This crystal necklace, of course.
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