We all want the dads of our toddlers to feel special and loved this Father’s Day. We want their gift to be something they will love but also to have a sweet message and something they will cherish.
Here are all the best ideas for toddler Father’s Day gifts!
Whether it’s a new dad who is being celebrated for his first Father’s Day, a dad with a toddler (and older children), or those special father figures – this list of best Father’s Day present ideas will help you think of the perfect gift.
Father’s Day Gifts For the Dads Who Travel a Lot:
We know a lot of dads out there who travel and sacrifice for their families. What a great idea to personalize some of their travel gear so that can have a little touch of home with them when they are away!
- Decorate a photo luggage tag or personalize a luggage tag
- Daddy and me matching travel pillows
- Design a custom laptop skin
- Personalized engraved travel mug
- Handmade Travel Journal decorated by the toddler for dad to document his adventures
- Dad’s Travel Playlist picked out by the toddler (with your help, of course) with Dad’s favorite songs.
- Travel-sized Snack Pack
- Dad’s Travel Survival Kit filled with travel-sized essentials like sunscreen, lip balm, and hand sanitizer.
Father’s Day Gifts For the Tech Savvy Dads:
Whether they like their tech gear, or you’re looking for a fun way to help them decorate their home office (or away office!), here are some ideas for the tech savvy dads:
- Decorate a photo mouse pad
- Create a “Dad’s Tech Gadgets Kit” / Tech Accessories Kit”
- Customized phone case with toddler art
- Personalize a phone grip with a photo of your toddler
- DIY family handprint laptop skin
Father’s Day Gifts Ideas for the Grill Master:
- Personalized grilling spatula
- Daddy and me matching cooking aprons
- DIY Handprint and/or footprint serving platter (to carry their food to and from the grill)
- Personalized engraved grill utensils / Customized BBQ apron
- “Dad’s Grill Kit” with favorite grilling accessories.
- Personalized BBQ rub shaker with dad’s name.
- “King of the Grill” crown made by the child.
- “Dad’s BBQ Corner” sign for the grill area.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Dad:
There are so many fun ideas that bring together your toddler, and their dad’s love for the outdoors. Here are some great ideas for the dad who likes to be outdoors:
- Plant a tree together for a lasting memory
- Work gloves with toddler’s handprints on them
- Create a “Dad Rocks” stepping stone
- DIY family handprint garden stones
- Handmade fishing tackle box
- Handmade fishing lure with toddler’s touch
- Paint a “World’s Best Dad” rock
- Create a “Dad’s Outdoor Adventure Jar”
- Create a “Dad’s Gardening Kit”
- Handmade family handprint garden flag
Father’s Day Gifts for the Dad Who Loves Sports:
Whether he’s a baseball fan, football fan, golf fan, or loves any other sports, here are some great gift ideas for the sports-loving dad:
- Personalized sports jersey with toddler’s name or artwork
- Customized golf balls with toddler’s drawings or messages
- DIY “Best Dad” trophy
- Daddy and me matching sports-themed T-shirts
- Create a “Dad’s Game Day Snack Pack” filled with his favorite snacks and treats
- Personalized sports-themed calendar featuring family photos and important game dates
Record Something Special With Your Toddler:
These cost-friendly ideas are a great way to share a sweet sentimental message without breaking the bank (perfect ideas for kids of all ages!):
- Record your toddler being interviewed with questions about their dad (What do you like to do with your dad? What do you like about your dad? Etc.) This is a sweet and special gift that you can repeat each year and see how your toddler’s answers change and grow!
- Record a toddler’s giggle or saying I love you and print it as a sound wave art
- Record a toddler’s funny joke session
- Record a toddler’s special message
- Record a toddler’s singing performance
- Record a toddler telling their favorite story
- Record a toddler’s silly dance
- Record a video montage of toddler’s funny or special moments
- Record your toddler sharing a sweet father’s day message
Ideas for Creating a Personalized Basket or Kit
You can have your toddler help pick out items for the basket, as well as decorate the basket itself to give this thoughtful gift their special touch.
- Create a “Dad’s DIY Toolkit”
- Create a “Dad’s Movie Night Kit”
- Create a “Dad’s Adventure Scrapbook”
- Create a “Dad’s Relaxation Kit”
- Create a “Dad’s Gratitude Jar” and fill it with things your family is grateful for about him.
- Create a “Dad Joke Jar”
- Create a “Dad’s Snack Jar” / Create a “Dad’s Toolbox” with treats for his sweet tooth
- Create a “Dad’s Coupon Jar” (bonus points if it includes some for quality time with their toddler!)
- Create a “Dad’s Treasure Map” together
Handprint Art Ideas for Father’s Day
Hand and footprints make for great Father’s Day crafts. It is so sweet and sentimental to see how little their hands and feet were in years past! Plus it is an easy way to get the whole family involved if you’re coordinating gifts from more than one child.
- Handmade family handprint coasters
- Handprint and footprint clay bookends
- Handmade family handprint key holder
- Handmade family handprint apron
- DIY family handprint quilt
- DIY family handprint doormat
- DIY family handprint wreath
- Handprint or footprints customizing a coffee mug
- Handprint and footprint clay keepsake box
Toddler and Family Photo Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Here are ideas for gifts using some of his favorite photos of your toddler. It’s so much fun to find an item that he will use day to day and put that personal touch on it.
- Decorate a photo bookmark
- Design a custom photo magnet or picture frame
- Decorate a photo journal
- Decorate a photo calendar
- Decorate a photo coffee mug
- Decorate a photo bookmark
- Design a custom photo puzzle frame/puzzle cube
- Design a custom mug with family photos or caricatures
- Design a custom family tree poster
- Puzzle pieces with a secret message hidden inside
Daddy and Me Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Mommy and me items are so cute and popular these days but daddy and me gifts can be just as much fun! Here are some creative ideas for items that work great for matching with toddlers and dads.
- Daddy and me matching baseball caps
- Daddy and me matching wristbands
- Daddy and me matching backpacks
- Daddy and me matching beach towels
- Daddy and me matching sunglasses
- Daddy and me matching water bottles
- Daddy and me matching beanies
- Daddy and me matching flip-flops
- Daddy and me matching swim trunks
- Daddy and me matching pajamas
- Daddy and me matching socks
- Daddy and me matching T-shirts
Personalized and Customized Father’s Day Gift Ideas
There are so many great companies out there that will personalize a nice item with an image, special phrase, or name on it. Here are some ideas of quality items that you can have personalized or engraved for the perfect Father’s Day gift:
- Personalized engraved pen set
- Design a custom desk calendar
- Design a custom phone stand
- Personalized engraved leather belt
- Custom socks with your toddler’s face on them (I have used DivvyUp before and the socks are great quality)
- Personalized engraved money clip
- Personalized engraved pocket knife
- Personalized engraved golf balls
- Design a custom car air freshener
- Design a custom cutting board
- Personalized engraved watch
- Personalized engraved cufflinks
- Customized mug with toddler’s drawings
- Personalized storybook featuring dad
DIY and Handmade Father’s Day Gifts:
A homemade gift is the perfect way to let the toddler dad in your life know that you love them! Plus, it allows your toddler to take the reins a little more in the gift creation. Here is a list of homemade Father’s Day gifts:
- DIY superhero cape for dad
- Decorate a special “Dad” chair
- Handmade tie rack with toddler’s touch
- Decorate a toolbox with stickers/art
- Frame a drawing of dad by the toddler
- Homemade Father’s Day Cards
- Have the toddler decorate and paint a back scratcher
This post was a list of the best Father’s Day gifts from your toddler.
It can get hectic coordinating a special gift from our toddlers (and older kids), but there are so many great ideas to help you celebrate dad’s special day!
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