Practical present ideas for first time daddy to be.

"Dummy" by Matt Coyne.
My son in law isn't a massive reader but loved this. My daughter (who reads a lot) loved it too. It's funny and sharp (especially the first half) and reminds a dad that they aren't alone.
Check out his blog. Or see him speak about the book on YouTube.

www.goodreads.com/book/show/33562691-dummy

A papoose for carrying baby around. Seems to be dads that usually use these...great for when baby won’t sleep and dad takes junior out for a walk.

I gave my son a tee shirt with "This is what an awesome Dad looks like" printed on the front when his first born was due.

I bought it online and it was good quality and a reasonable price.

Such lovely ideas! How exciting for him and thoughtful of you.

He might like this!

Loving all your suggestions; feeling a bit of a dunce actually.
I see Rob Parsons also has a sixty minute grandparent book, mumofmadboys... I'm onto it !

The book Sixty minute Father by Rob Parsons. Called that because it takes an hour to read. Excellent book.

Thermos coffee cup to keep hot drinks hot long enough to actually drink them

Coffee

Energy bars

Maybe a nice "man" coloured stretchy sling or ring sling.

A nice back bag to use as a change bag

A million muslin squares

Some comfy joggers/lounge wear set or slippers! He's going to be at the hospital so needs to be comfy and ideal for the first few days at home

we bought my son t-shirts with pint and half pint on them ,his was black hers was pink

I do have some spare earplugs, due to OH's Niagra Falls roar of a snore. Good ideas thanks Doodle

Earplugs!!
(Only joking in case anyone takes me seriously ?)
Inkless handprint and footprint kit.
Matching t shirt babygro.