There’s something unforgettable about the moment you see the person you love step into their role as a dad for the very first time. It’s not always loud or dramatic—it’s often found in the quiet, tender acts of love, learning, and showing up. This first Father’s Day, we’re celebrating first-time dads and everything that makes their entry into fatherhood so memorable.
Whether it’s midnight feedings, perfecting a swaddle, or packing the best diaper bags for dads with bottles and baby gear—these early moments are the foundation of lifelong fatherhood. And here at Bunso, we’ve had the privilege of hearing real new dad stories from moms in our community. They’re sweet, funny, and oh-so-real.
💙 “Wow, he’s a dad now… and a great one.”
Kathy Mae on her husband, Angelo
“There are so many moments I had watching my husband Angelo that made me think, ‘Wow, he is a dad now—and a great one.’”
From setting up Kai’s stroller and packing their Bunso diaper bag before leaving the NICU, to bedtime book readings and first family trips (Disneyland, anyone?), Angelo has embraced first-time fatherhood with open arms. He even became the morning routine master—packing bottles into his Bunso duffle bag like a seasoned pro.
🍼 The Swaddle Pro Dad
Constance Joi on her husband, Ben
“When JB was just born, Ben studied the different ways nurses swaddled him… then mastered it and even came up with his own technique! LOL. I super love how baby JB is a mini version of his dad."
New dads like Ben remind us that love shows up in the details. If you’re shopping for gifts for first-time dads, maybe start with a swaddle blanket—and a diaper bag built for dad.
👶 Double Duty Dad at Delivery
Shalina on her husband, Ferron with their twin girls
“When I gave birth, once our baby A, Skye arrived, Ferron walked over to where the nurses and doctors were weighing her, recording and taking pictures, and within a few short moments it was time for me to push baby B out, and Ferron didn’t know what to do, should he stay with Baby A, should he come back and help me push — but he somehow managed to be there for all of us girls! He was going back and forth between baby A, helping me push, and then meeting and capturing the arrival of our baby B, Stella. That’s when I knew he was full on dad mode!"
From the delivery room to the diaper bag, Ferron’s story is the definition of a hands-on new dad. He captured both twins’ first moments while being fully present—a true parenting MVP.
🎵 Off-Key Love Songs and Late-Night Snacks
Audrey on her husband, RJ
““He spent nine months caring for me, attended every appointment, and I thought, ‘oh he’s going to be a great dad.’ But then our son arrived. Now he’s singing off-key lullabies and filling our home with Baby J’s laughter, and somehow still making sure I eat even at 3AM. That’s when I realized, oh he’s really a dad now.”
Fatherhood means caring for the whole family. Whether it’s soothing Baby J with a song or supporting mom in the wee hours, these are the real gifts of new dads.
🧸 From YouTube to You-Did-It
Missy on her husband, Nick
"While I was still pregnant, Nick would practice his swaddling and watch multiple videos on how to perfect it. The first time he swaddled Myla in the postpartum room and held her close was a full circle moment that made me realize he's already an amazing dad.
Happy 1st Father's Day to Myla's daddy! We appreciate you more than you'll ever know and are so thankful for all the special ways you love and take care of our family. We love you!!!
So many dads prep in quiet ways: watching videos, researching diaper bags for dads, and mentally rehearsing every moment. That love shows long before the first diaper change.
Celebrate Him With a Gift He’ll Actually Use
Whether he’s prepping bottles, planning outings, or packing the diaper bag better than you do (we see you, dads), he deserves something thoughtful, stylish, and functional.
In honor of all the amazing first-time dads, we’re giving you 15% off sitewide this Father’s Day weekend!
🧳 Perfect time to grab our bestselling neoprene backpack, duffle, or sling bag—stylish enough for dad, smart enough for parent life.
🛒 Shop the Father’s Day Sale »
Happy First Father’s Day to the dads learning, loving, and leading every day.
We see you, we thank you—and we’re cheering you on, one bottle, one baby bag, one swaddle at a time.
With love,
The Bunso Team
