I don’t normally like to make posts full of product after product, but I have a very good reason for doing so now: my sister just had a baby! Naturally, I needed to scour the internet for great gift ideas of what I could get her, her husband, and their little bundle of joy! Here’s the best of the best fishing baby gifts that I could find!
I’m not going to focus too much on actual fishing gear here so much as cute little presents for newborns. If you’re interested in learning more about fishing with babies and infants (including what gear to grab) check out my article on the topic here.
Fishing Onesies and Other Clothing
It goes without any doubt that you’re going to want to get the new baby some fishing onesies. Take it from me: act fast as they grow out of them soon. You can simply run a search for “Fishing Onesies” and find more than you can count. Here are a few I thought were pretty cute and clever. Click their respective photos for their purchase links.
Fishing Onesies
At some point I may be tempted to write an entire article on all the different onesies out there, but here are a few I’d consider purchasing for starters:
These are quintessential for any new parent and come in a variety of styles (such as grandpa’s new fishing buddy, etc.)
True story!
I’m not sure about the order. You can start fishing with your kids long before they can crawl!
This is not exactly PG but it made me laugh! If the parents have a saltier sense of humor, this could make a great fishing gift for their new baby (well, let’s face it, it’s mostly for the parent)!
Fishing / Sun Hats for Kids
While the onesies are cute, you also want to pick up some practical items. Small children (really, all children) ought to have a good sun hat that is UPF protective so they can actually hang out on the boat for more than 10 minutes. Stay away from baseball caps in favor of something that offers 360 degrees of protection like this:
You can also find ones that offer maximum neck protection:
Fishing Toys for Babies
While it can be tempting to find the loudest toy out there for any child that isn’t your own, here are a few that the parents will actually appreciate and the kid should love.
My First Tackle Box by Baby Gund
I think this “My First Tackle Box” set by Baby Gund is an AWESOME little fishing gift for a brand new baby. It’s certainly making the short list of what I’m considering for my sister. Indeed, I’ll bet my two-year-old would still love it. It comes with a fabric tackle box, fishing rod, oddly-happy-looking worm, and two fish. I could see this one being a real winner.
Munchkin Fishin Bath Toy
This isn’t too far off from one of the first “fishing rods” I bought my son. He enjoyed it quite a bit. We had a little stuffed largemouth bass that we fixed up with some velcro to connect to the lures, but this one comes with magnets.
Little Tikes Fish ‘n Splash Water Table
Fishing Books for Kids
It’s never too early to start kids reading. I wrote an entire article with detailed reviews on fishing books I love for kids. I suggest checking it out to find the perfect fishing gift for your new baby.
And of course I’d be remiss if I didn’t at least mention that the perfect fishing gift for any new baby is my book, Fishing with Kids: A Parent’s Guide. In it, the new parents will find everything they need to know about fishing with their newborn and engendering a lifelong passion for the sport!
I hope this gives you some ideas of what types of fishing gifts you can get for the new baby in your life! May God bless them with a long, happy life with many tight lines!
Thanks,
John Paxton