Searching for funny new dad gifts? Finding gift ideas for father to be can be tricky. Put together a daddy diaper toolbox with this essential daddy diaper duty kit list. This baby shower gift will definitely give new dads a laugh, but honestly it’s all fun and games until someone gets pooped on!
Attending a diaper shower? The daddy diaper duty kit is a perfect gift to give at a diaper party for dad!
Baby showers and baby shower gifts are typically all about mom and baby. But today’s modern man gets his hands dirty when it comes to sharing the responsibilities of caring for this new tiny human. You may even be celebrating with a diaper party for dad to be.
So let’s get dad-to-be prepared with some essentials!
What do you put in a daddy diaper duty kit?
The idea behind the daddy doody kit or diaper toolbox is to provide some useful diaper changing items that he can use when he’s on diaper duty. Those first few months are all about survival for a new dad. You can also add a few fun and creative items that will give everyone a good laugh!
Essential Daddy Diaper Duty Kit List
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Feeling creative? Create a DIY Daddy Diaper Duty Kit and add as many of these gift ideas or as few essentials as you want! A great thing about this gift for a new dad is that it can be as expensive or cheap as you need it to be. Since this gift is all about diapers, we recommend that you at least include baby wipes, diapers, and something fun for dad. The rest is up to you!
For Baby
TIP: Add some humor by writing some funny diaper messages on the outside of the diaper! Need some inspiration? Check out some of our favorite funny diaper messages!
PeePee TeePee – for boys
TIP: It’s always good to have an extra onesie on hand whether you’re at home or on the go. Don’t end up like me and carrying your baby out of a store in only their diaper after an explosion!
For Dad
New Daddy Diaper Duty Kit: What to put it all in?
Now that you have all the items you want to include, it’s time to find the perfect way to put it all together. Here are a few of our favorite themes for a diaper kit for new dads.
Daddy Diaper Toolbox
The daddy diaper toolbox is a fun play on words. You are giving him all the tools he needs to clean baby up and keep baby smelling fresh!
We love this idea because who couldn’t use a toolbox around the house once dad uses up all the goodies you’ve put inside. Not to mention, you can close the lid and baby won’t be able to break into the diaper cream or pull out all the wipes. (Not saying that has happened to us before! 🙂
Grab this free printable gift tag to complete the Daddy Diaper Toolbox!
Daddy Doody Apron
The daddy doody apron is kind of like a tool belt filled with all the necessary items for diaper changing. He can be quick on the draw when it comes to wipes, peepee covers, and a clean diaper! Baby needs a paci, not to worry! Super dad will be prepared for diaper changing thanks to this baby shower gift.
You can get a free printable gift tag to add to your Daddy Doody Apron baby shower gift here!
New Dad Survival Kit
Another great way to contain all the diaper changing essentials for a new dad is to use an inexpensive basket, plastic bucket, or other type of storage container. This gift theme is the most inexpensive and most practical for the new parents. Once baby arrives, somehow you find yourself constantly needing ways to store all the baby things!
Here are a few storage ideas you can use to put your items together.
There are a few of my favorite things to include
- New Dad Survival Book (so dad can get a clue about what’s going on)
- Read Aloud for Baby (so dad can have a way to bond with baby)
- Baby Swaddle
- Diapers
- Restaurant Gift Cards
Check out this full list of our favorite fun gifts for a new dad survival kit!
Don’t forget to grab this cute New Dad Survival Kit gift tag printable!
Daddy Diaper Bag
Most diaper bags are made for moms to carry around, but you can pick out a modern diaper bag for dad. These bags are designed for busy dads in both messenger and backpack styles. The best part the colors are masculine and the bags don’t look like diaper bags at all!
Fill up a dad diaper bag with all the essential daddy duty items on your list. He will be prepared for anything, even on the go!
Printables for Daddy Duty Baby Shower Gifts
It’s a good idea to include a printable explaining each item you put in the diaper bag. Most new dads will have no idea when to use all these diaper changing essential items. Explain why you are including each item and the best time to use it.
Grab our FREE daddy survival kit printables that you can edit to include your own list and our FREE gift tag printables! Just click the link below to get your free printables.
- Daddy Diaper Duty Kit Gift Tag Printable
- Daddy Diaper Toolbox Gift Tag Printable
- Daddy Doody Apron Gift Tag Printable
- New Dad Survival Kit Gift Tag Printable
Wording Ideas for Daddy Diaper Duty Kit
- “Real Men Change Diapers”
- “Prepared for Diaper Doody”
- “Call of Doody: Poop Ops”
- “Baby Daddy on Doody”
- Wipes: to clean the doody
- Gloves: to protect your hands from the doody
- Tongs: to carry the doody to the trash
- Clothes pin: to plug your nose from the smell
- Beer: because you’ll need something after a series of explosions
- Boudreaux’s Butt Paste: to prevent diaper rash (which is the worst!)
- Portable changing mat: so you can be prepared any time, any place
- PeePee TeePee: because boys will definitely get you during a diaper change
- Baby Powder: so baby can be so fresh and so clean
- Onesie: always be prepared for a diaper explosion
- Baby teether: keep baby happy during a diaper change
- Baby pacifier: distract baby while you’re changing a diaper
- Lovee: something to cuddle while baby gets changed
- Baby wash: because sometimes just a wipe won’t get the job done!
- Air freshener: because sometimes it’s just that smelly!
When do you give your daddy doody kit to dad-to-be?
You can give the daddy doody kit at a coed baby shower, diaper party, or even bring it to the hospital when baby is born. Since the daddy diaper toolbox is loaded with essentials you can really give it at any time!
Daddy Doody Kits on Amazon
It can take time figuring out all the pieces you want to include in a Daddy doody kit. So if you’re in a time crunch, order a pre-made Daddy Doody Kit from Amazon.
There are several to choose from, but we love this simple carpenter’s belt daddy duty kit that includes diapers, wipes, baby powder, hand sanitizer, and diaper cream. If you’re already an Amazon member then you can get it with free shipping in 2 days, or have it delivered directly to the new dad!
We think the daddy diaper duty kit is a fun first time dad gift to help them get their hands dirty in this wild new baby adventure! It’s fun and practical, because there are many days and nights of diaper changing ahead for the new parents.
