What is a good Father's day gift for a Father who lost their baby?

Question

To let them know that they are appreciated and that they are still a father even though their baby isn't here. How can I make that day special for them?

Answer 1

First, I'm sorry for your loss.  Secondly, I apologize for the 1st and 3rd replies, apparently they've never been close to someone who lost a child.  

I would recommend something from the heart.  We lost my nephew in the beginning of April.  My wife made a shadow box containing his obituary, a poem that was written by my father-in-law, a few pictures, and a rose from his memorial service.

She was given a Willow Tree figuring called Hope.

Answer 2

Unless you are the mother of the baby that passed away, you need to not say or do anything because Father's Day will be a difficult day for that dad and you don't want to interfere.

Answer 3

maybe a set of the baby's footprints that were taken at the hospital...or for an older baby a small album of pictures of the baby...maybe include a note from the baby's perspective telling him what a good father he was for the time they had together.

Answer 4

I think that would be cruel to remind him of his loss.

Let sleeping dogs be

Answer 5

First off let me tell you how very sorry I am to hear about your loss. I think it was REALLY sweet of him to honor you on Mothers day, and he was right to do so because no matter what you are a mother to the little one you lost.  I also think it is sweet of you to think of him and wish you both the best of luck with coming to terms with your loss.

As far as a gift goes, I would keep it along the same lines as what he did for you. Buy him, or make him, a special card and surprise him with his favorite meal.  If there is a movie he's been wanting to see then add that to your plans.  My husband loves getting breakfast in bed and having a day to just relax, free from all yard work and household chores. The kids and I do our best to get the house clean the day before so we are free to relax with dad.

I don't know how old your little one was but if you have some sweet pictures of daddy and baby maybe having the picture put on a mug or something like it would be nice too.  If this by chance was a miscarriage then I would go with a nice card and meal and just spend the day cuddling up with him - my sweetheart ached as much as I did with our miscarriage so spending that time together was what he REALLY needed.

Good luck to ya hon, I wish you the very best with your ideas and with your loss!  Happy belated Mothers Day!