Regalos Recomendados › Gifts for dad (even the one who wants nothing)Gifts for dad (even the one who wants nothing) Ideas people say worked for dads who "don't need anything": family photos, tools they'll use, and comfort.
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Ranking: most recommended Digital photo frame (#1 · 10) Photo book / photo album (#2 · 5) Good socks (#3 · 4) Fancy chocolates (#4 · 3) Heating pad / hot water bottle (#5 = · 3) Bird feeder (window or camera) (#5 = · 3) Tools (drill, socket set) (#7 = · 2) Jigsaw puzzles (#7 = · 2) Merino wool socks (Darn Tough, Smartwool) (#7 = · 2) Hoodie (#10 = · 2) Massager (massage gun, neck or foot) (#10 = · 2) #1
Digital photo frame
10 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 4 threads (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it Family uploads photos from their phones and they show up on the frame automatically. Who it's for Parents and grandparents with family far away. “The Aura is such a great gift!”
— u/missinghutch · r/AskOldPeople · 2025-05-29 · View comment “— a digital frame (big hit!)”
— u/ComplexTomatillo6278 · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-09-16 · View comment See options on Amazon →
See all 10 sources #2
Photo book / photo album
5 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 3 threads (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it A keepsake that gets looked at again and again. Who it's for Relatives who value memories. “Or, put a photo album together of your fav pictures of you and him!”
— u/222BySuzyQ_TWD · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-06-28 · View comment “Now every year she wants a hardcover bound photo album of all the things they did together.”
— u/ladyofgreentea · r/AskReddit · 2026-10-01 · View comment See options on Amazon →
See all 5 sources #3
Good socks
4 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 3 threads (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it Everyone wears them and few people buy themselves good ones. Who it's for Literally anyone. “Lately, themed socks- sushi, otters, Van Gogh print etc.”
— u/Forward_Puffin_026 · r/AskReddit · 2026-10-01 · View comment “My daughter got me some crazy colored socks.”
— u/johnlal101 · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-06-28 · View comment See options on Amazon →
See all 4 sources #4
Fancy chocolates
3 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 2 threads (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it It gets eaten, takes no space and is almost always appreciated. Who it's for Someone who "has everything" or wants no more stuff. “My dad liked books so I’d always give home books and he also like chocolate covered cherries & these special cookies from a bakery near me.”
— u/ToneSenior7156 · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-09-11 · View comment “I think we also got him some fancy Belgian chocolates so that he actually received something at the time.”
— u/WpgGardener · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-09-11 · View comment See options on Amazon →
See all 3 sources #5 (tie)
Heating pad / hot water bottle
3 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 1 thread (max. 5 per thread) + 1 on X (about the product in general)
Why people love it Relief for back, neck or cramps; used more than you'd expect. Who it's for Someone with aches or who's always cold. “My dad is similar and I got him a nice heating pad.”
— u/lnsybrd · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-06-28 · View comment “Me regalaron una almohadilla térmica cervical por mi cumple y estoy sentada en el sillón con eso en vez de estar en la vigilia por el cumple de Charly. Qué me han hecho?”
— @Ma_paulit on X · 2026-10-23 · View post (original quote in Spanish) See options on Amazon →
See all 4 sources #5 (tie)
Bird feeder (window or camera)
3 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 1 thread (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it Something alive to watch from the window; camera models send photos to a phone. Who it's for Older folks and nature lovers. “Got my inlaws a bird feeder that has a camera in it.”
— u/Semhirage · r/AskReddit · 2026-10-01 · View comment “Bird feeder with a camera that sends videos to an app instantly.”
— u/Sullivanthehedgehog · r/AskReddit · 2026-10-01 · View comment See options on Amazon →
See all 3 sources #7 (tie)
Tools (drill, socket set)
2 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 2 threads (max. 5 per thread) + 5 on X (about the product in general)
Why people love it Tools that get used for years, especially a cordless drill. Who it's for Someone who fixes things at home. “I save up some money to get him this tool set he kept talking about at the store so when I went to do jobs with him I would save the money he gave me and bought him that tool set he wanted and still uses today 😊”
— u/swingingcouple714 · r/AskReddit · 2026-09-25 · View comment “My dad has brand loyalty for this battery power tools.”
— u/itsveryupsetting · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-09-11 · View comment “El mejor regaló para un hombre, un taladro.”
— @sneidrrrr on X · 2026-10-14 · View post (original quote in Spanish) See options on Amazon →
See all 7 sources #7 (tie)
Jigsaw puzzles
2 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 2 threads (max. 5 per thread) + 1 on X (about the product in general)
Why people love it Calm entertainment for several afternoons, alone or together. Who it's for Someone who enjoys quiet hobbies. “Puzzles”
— u/andylovesburritos · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-08-18 · View comment “Me regalaron un rompecabezas de la lunaaaaaa 😍😍😍”
— @llou_u_ on X · 2026-10-25 · View post (original quote in Spanish) See options on Amazon →
See all 3 sources #7 (tie)
Merino wool socks (Darn Tough, Smartwool)
2 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 2 threads (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it Warm, long-lasting, and some brands offer lifetime warranties. Who it's for Someone who walks a lot or gets cold. “Wool socks!”
— u/NoGift2044 · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-09-11 · View comment “I really appreciate marino wool socks.”
— u/Visible-Kale2855 · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-09-20 · View comment See options on Amazon →
See all 2 sources #10 (tie)
Hoodie
2 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 1 thread (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it Comfortable clothing that gets worn constantly. Who it's for Teens and casual adults. “probably the comfrt hoodie i got him last year.”
— u/mortpost · r/AskReddit · 2026-09-25 · View comment See options on Amazon →
See all 2 sources #10 (tie)
Massager (massage gun, neck or foot)
2 different people recommended it on Reddit, across 1 thread (max. 5 per thread)
Why people love it Muscle relief at home, no appointment needed. Who it's for Someone who works out or stands all day. “Massage gun.”
— u/daisyvenom · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-06-28 · View comment “Back or neck massager.”
— u/CrustieTwinky · r/GiftIdeas · 2026-06-28 · View comment See options on Amazon →
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