First Father's Day for a new dad is a high-emotion, low-bandwidth event. The right gift respects both halves.
Set the quiz to 'A new dad' for the relationship question. The quiz weights items toward useful comfort over heavy keepsakes and away from gifts that require coordination, which is what you want here.
Three categories that punch above their weight. Quiet gifts (noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blanket, linen sheets), comfort gifts (merino wool socks, heavyweight tees, robe), and proof-of-year gifts (photo book, wifi photo frame, handwritten letter from you).
Two pairings under $250. Noise-cancelling headphones ($180) plus a single-origin coffee bag ($25). Custom mini photo book ($45) plus a merino sock four-pack ($60). Both read as more thoughtful than a single $250 gift would.
What to skip. A six-pack he has to clean up after. Breakfast in bed he has to clean up after. A spa day with no childcare arranged. Anything labeled 'Dad 2026' in glitter. The shape of a good first Father's Day gift is: arrives, gets opened, and asks for nothing.
If you are his partner. The card from the baby is fine; the gift cannot only be from the baby. He is your partner first. Pick one specific thing he has mentioned in the last 90 days, not a generic 'first Father's Day' bundle.