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*likenight
writes:I don't know if I should get my boyfriend a gift for father's day. i know he isn't my father. but we just had our 1st baby 2 months ago, and he is a really good daddy to her. He also works and supports us. I just want to let him know he's importnat to us...I got him a card already. The reason it's hard to know what to get him is that he doesn't really like typical stuff like cologne or clothes. He's into arcade machines, and beer, and just electronic things, and it's hard to know what he would like. I have gotten him beer in the past so I don't want to get that again. And don't judge him for liking beer. He gets a cold 40 oz. beer after working all day, it's not like he's an alcoholic. I already make dinner every night too so that wouldn't be anything special. Any idea??
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reader, YummyMummy  +, writes (19 June 2007):
 I get my stepdad something for father's day every year. He hasn't been my father figure in life but he has been apart of the family for 5ish years now and he's the father to my little sister. My mum gets something from my little sister for my dad too as he is a big figure in her life.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 June 2007): Dude I said "we just had OUR 1st baby 2 months ago" He IS the father...
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reader, Jendorset +, writes (13 June 2007):
Im guessing he is your babys father ? Even if he isnt if he is raiseing her like his own then yes i think you should definately get him something. Perhaps you could get him something eletrical or gadget like. For example a personal organiser is electrical, or a hand held game player. Why dont you do a search on the internet, im sure there are loads of sites you may be able to find something just right for him.
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reader, GAMEchief +, writes (13 June 2007):
 If you don't celebrate father's day with him, he won't care, seeing as how he's not the father. But, if you plan on letting your child believe that he's the father, then go ahead and celebrate it, to make the situation more authentic for both you, him, and especially the child. As for what to get him, I don't think it would really matter. He's a guy that's into beer. He's a simple machine. Beer sounds like exactly what he wants, unless you want to throw in sex as well.
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reader, Midge +, writes (13 June 2007):
 No-one would judge him for having a couple of beers each night!
If he is good with your child, regardless if he is the biological father, and he helps support and care for your child, then I would most certainly say he deserves a little something.
And just so that you know he's not alone, my boyfriend is into his gadgets and not the usual stuff. Perhaps get him vouchers or something for a gadget shop.
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reader, ilikenight +, writes (13 June 2007):
ilikenight is verified as being by the original poster of the question He hates cake...lol. That's the 1 thing he hates. But the hand print idea is really good. Thanks!!
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reader, Clarey +, writes (13 June 2007):
 You could put your baby's handprint on the card and make a cake which you could take to the park with his nice cold beer. Spread a blanket out and relax in the sunshine...so long as it does not rain.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 June 2007): hi,
i would just get him a card or a picture of everyone in the pic so that it creates a nice family atmosphere.
get something small and sweet, its the thought that counts and the time you will spend with him on that day and just be thankful that he is being supportive. :) i hope it helps
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reader, Jencat +, writes (13 June 2007):
Why don't you send the card from you daughter as he is her daddy. That is what my daughter will do. You don't need to buy him a large present if money is tight maybe just some body stuff to pamper himself with.
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reader, Spl-ash +, writes (13 June 2007):
 a card already sounds nice... how about a special dinner? what he really likes or a family outing... enjoy the sun... a picnic...
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reader, LauraE +, writes (13 June 2007):
Of course it’s OK to get him a father’s day gift. Men buy gifts on mother’s day on behalf of their young children. I don’t know your man, so it’s difficult to suggest something. Can you ask one of his friends, or his family? If all else fails, get him some more beer – at least you know he likes it. Just hand him a cool beer, and say “thankyou for being a great dad, from (baby’s name) and me. And give him a kiss. He will be pleased that you thought of him.
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