as resident parenting critic here at WIRED, I look at a lot of parenting gear. From baby monitors to the best strollers, there’s a ton of gear you should consider when you’re a parent. I will never forget how overwhelming it was to register my baby before I became a mom. What would I need? How could I know before I met my son and found out what parenting was really like?
I now have a better idea of what’s helpful, as do other parents here at WIRED. If you’re gifting a new dad, here are some of our favorite innovative solutions to make the difficult and exhausting parts of early parenthood a little easier. Our Gear Team members have tried them all. And yes, some of them are very cute.
If you’re looking for more early days items, don’t miss our guides to the best baby monitors, best strollers, and best breast pumps. If you’re shopping for older kids, check out our guides on the best Stem toys or the best subscription boxes for kids.
Updated October 2024: We’ve updated this holiday gift guide with new gifts and ideas.
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Adrienne So contributed to this guide.