Father's day gifts: 2019's best presents for dads

By Jen Barton Packer on 3/6/2019

Father's Day (it's Sunday, June 16th this year, in case you've forgotten), is a day we love celebrating. The notion of what fatherhood is has been evolving – in a positive way – over the past several decades, and hands-on fatherhood is becoming the norm, rather than the exception.
Just as mothers want to be recognised for their efforts, dads deserve awesome Father's Day gifts, whether it's a cool gadget for a new dad to obsess over or a small token from a child who's saved up their pocket money for weeks.
Here are our favourite Father's Day gift ideas, for every kind of dad out there. If you don't want to spend any cash, sending them off for the day to enjoy their sporting activities or a night out with the boys – without any passive aggressiveness – might just make the perfect present.

For the sustainable dad: Dopper insulated water bottle

This insulated water bottle keeps drinks hot or cold, and ticks every box when it comes to practicality: dishwasher-safe, multi-use (it separates into a bottle, cup and cap) and a sleek, BPA and phthalate-free stainless steel design. An essential for ditching single-use plastic, this limited-edition version in black (£36) features the coordinates of a part of the ocean that's still clean.

For the new dad: BabyBjörn baby carrier

Babycarrying has many benefits, one of which is letting the non-breastfeeding parent bond with their newborn. Dads love BabyBjörn: they can have baby snuggled into them or looking out at the world once they're a bit older. The One Air mesh carrier (£159.99) is ideal for keeping baby at the optimal temperature as dad takes them on all sorts of adventures.

For the sleep-deprived dad: Minipresso by Wacoco portable espresso machine

For the sleep-deprived dad: Minipresso by Wacaco portable espresso machine

We could pretend that sleep deprivation is something only newbie parents experience, but we pride ourselves on our honesty. Wacaco's portable espresso machines (starting at £38.90) are essential, on-the-go caffeine fixes that look sleek and deliver a delicious, smooth taste.

For the tech-obsessed dad: Bose SoundSport® Free headphones

For the tech-obsessed dad: Bose SoundSport® Free wireless headphones

Sleepless nights, more chores than ever before and a tiny human that needs watching round-the-clock — it's easy to see how the slide towards a 'dad-bod' begins with a newborn. But fitting in regular workouts should be seen as self-care and an investment in future health as well as modelling good habits for your little ones. If that hasn't convinced you to pull on your trainers then maybe these fully wireless earbuds (£179.95) will. Designed to stay put and be comfortable over long periods, they're also sweat and water resistant and easy to use. Plus, the Bose App allows you to find the last time and place they were used — perfect when you're too sleep deprived to remember yourself.

For the dad who needs a little TLC: Penhaligon's at Burlington Arcade

Even the most dapper gentleman's grooming regime starts to slip when faced with the time constraints of parenthood. Not to worry, delicious grooming products can help. Penhaligon's Sartorial Beard Oil (£49) is a favourite for its evocative scent and facial-hair softening capabilities. If you're thinking that the dad in your life doesn't have a beard, give it time: we've witnessed many a clean-shaven gentleman adopt the beard in the first couple of years of fatherhood. It means an extra quarter of an hour in bed, for starters.

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For the dad who travels a lot: HP Sprocket photo printer

A cool gadget that lets dads print all of their favourite memories with a tap on their phone, the HP Sprocket photo printer (£119) creates gorgeous-quality, wallet-sized photos so dad can always have the kids on display.

For kids to buy their dad: Something personalised and under a tenner

Once kids start earning pocket money, they're desperate to spend it, and Mother's and Father's Day gifts are top of the list. The key to finding something that dad actually wants so the little ones aren't disappointed? Keep it cheap, make it personalised and link it to daddy's favourite activity. These personalised golf tees from Not On The High Street (£7.95) fit the bill.

For any dad: a Fitbit fitness tracker

A fitness tracker is a universally appealing gift for dads of all ages and at any stage: newer dads become obsessive about the sleep-tracking capabilities, sporty dads will enjoy tracking their buggy-pushing steps and runs (with or without baby in tow) and older dads like the motivation to stay active. The range of Fitbits (starting at £69.99) is designed to suit any lifestyle (and tech ability); these are user-friendly enough for the non-tech savvy, aka grandparents, to master.

For the dad who's still a kid at heart: Sphero Mini at John Lewis

As our children have gotten older, we've noticed an increasing number of gifts for 'them' that seem to really be gifts for dad masquerading as kids' presents. Anything gadgety seems to come up trumps, which is why the Sphero Mini (£37.49), which teaches the basics of programming (it's made with a gyroscope, accelerometer and LED lights) and travels around the house as a ball, pet or wildly spinning robot, will be a hit.

For the wine-loving dad: VacuVin wine server and saver pump at Lakeland

Putting away a bottle of wine a night is a thing of the past when you know the kids will be up before the rooster crows. VacuVin's pump (£16.99) keeps wine fresh and includes two pouring spouts. Cheers!

For the dad who's constantly on the go: Kreafunk toCharge power bank at Royal Opera House

When you're the emergency number for your child's school, you can't afford to have a phone with no juice. Danish lifestyle brand Kreafunk will help; this portable power bank (£50) looks good and works to charge all manner of devices.

The life-changing gift that you secretly want for yourself: Quooker tap

OK, we know this is a bit extravagant for a Father's Day present, but since babies seem to go along with home repairs (what, just us?) nothing is better than a boiling water tap. Quooker is the household name in boiling water/filtered water taps; they start at £950 for the most basic. If you confront dad about this gift beforehand, they will insist it's a huge waste of money, but after endless cups of tea whenever they desire, and roasting trays that have degreased quicker than ever before, they will quickly be converted.