Being a father is a long-term job but there is something very special about that first Father’s Day, which is why we have put together a list of all the best first Father’s Day quotes for your next post. And if you’re looking for short first Father’s Day messages or even Father’s Day quotes from baby, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
First Father’s Day Quotes and Messages
“No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word―father.” —Lydia Maria Child
To the man who used to sleep till noon on Saturdays and now greets the day with a gummy grin from our squish – you’re one helluva pop, and I’m so proud of you!
“Being a dad for the first time means learning about strengths you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” – Linda Wooten
You must be one proud papa.
Every day, you show us what love and commitment look like. Thank you for being you. Happy First Father’s Day!
Your first Father’s Day! Time to enjoy a cold one (baby bottle, that is).
You and your baby have so much to look forward to.
Happy First Father’s Day! Don’t worry, nappy duty gets easier… eventually.
You’re everything I dreamed of and more as a father. Just…don’t quit your day job on the dad jokes, k?
Hope your day and your heart are full of love.
Rookie dad? As if! You were born for this role, nurturing our little one with so much love and patience.
Happy First Father’s Day! Now you understand why silence is golden (and suspicious).
Babe, our child hit the jackpot getting you as their dad. You make this whole parent gig look like a walk in the baby park.
Hey hot stuff, who knew daddy duties would make you even sexier? Our baby is blessed to have such a fun, caring, all-around amazing father figure in their life.
Remember, the best thing about your first Father’s Day is realizing how easy you had it before you became a dad. Happy Father’s Day!
Happy First Father’s Day to the man who loves, no matter how tired he is. You are our rock.
You’ve got this whole dad thing down pat – the snuggles, the sillies, the endless support. I’m in awe of you.
Your love wraps our family in comfort and warmth. Happy First Father’s Day, darling.
Welcome to the club, Dad! It’s a lifetime membership filled with love, joy, and priceless memories.
“The heart of a great father is the masterpiece of nature, a first Father’s Day is just the beginning.” – Antoine François Prévost, adapted
Congratulations on your first Father’s Day! By now, you must be a pro at singing lullabies and changing nappies, right?
To the world, you are a dad. To your family, you are the world.
Happy First Father’s Day! Now you understand why animals eat their young.
“A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely.” —Émile Gaboriau
“What a father says to his children is not heard by the world, but it will be heard by posterity.” —Jean Paul
To the world’s newest dad: your heart and dedication are unmatched. Happy First Father’s Day!
Cheers to you on your first Father’s Day! You’re doing a fantastic job, and we love you.
Happy First Father’s Day! You’ve officially earned your stripes in the world of baby whispering.
“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.” ― Reed Markham
“A father is a banker provided by nature.” —French proverb
You’ve taken to fatherhood with such grace and strength. Happy First Father’s Day!
Here’s to surviving your first year of fatherhood without losing any of the baby’s socks…or your sanity!
Looking at how you treat our [son/daughter] when [he/she] is so little I see how caring and protective you will be when [he/she] will grow up. You are the best dad in the world, happy first Father’s Day!
It’s such a joy to see my son as a father.
Baby, you started stealing my heart years ago. Now you’ve got our mini’s too – all wrapped around those strong, caring dad fingers.
Today we celebrate you—master of the nappy genie! Happy First Father’s Day!
To my partner and my co-pilot in this adventure of parenting—happy first Father’s Day!
Your journey into fatherhood has just begun, and you’re already amazing at it. Happy Father’s Day!
Our kiddo may have gotten your devilish good looks, but they definitely inherited your huge, loving heart. Watching you two together is the purest joy.
Cheers to your first Father’s Day! Remember, it’s only spit-up if it’s not your own shirt.
“A man’s worth is measured by how he parents his children. What he gives them, what he keeps away from them, the lessons he teaches and the lessons he allows them to learn on their own.” —Lisa Rogers
Congrats on surviving your first year as a dad! Today, you might even get to use the bathroom alone.
To a new dad, remember: Fatherhood is the perfect excuse for not knowing where anything is. ‘Sorry, I’m watching the baby’ works every time. Happy First Father’s Day!
“My father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.” —Liza Minnelli
Your first Father’s Day is just the beginning of many more memories and moments to cherish.
The adventure of fatherhood is just beginning, and the best is always yet to come. Happy First Father’s Day!
You were my superhero, and now you are a superhero for our [daughter/son]. I wish you a hundredfold of care you give us!
A great dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again.
“Dads are like chocolate chip cookies; they may have chips or be totally nutty, but they are sweet and make the world a better place, especially for their children.” —Hillary Lytle
Happy First Father’s Day! Every day, you make us proud with your kindness and patience.
Watching our child look up at you is to see the purest love reflected. Happy First Father’s Day.
“The reward of child rearing is spending the rest of your life proudly knowing this person you helped guide.” —Mike Sager
Happy First Father’s Day to the man who has taken our family from two to three, seamlessly.
Your baby is off to a great start with a wonderful dad like you.
“Every son’s first superhero is his father.” — Tiger Schraff
Happy First Father’s Day! It’s just like any other day, except today you get more coffee.
There are and there will always be challenges on the parenting path. It impresses me how you deal with them! Happy first Father’s Day!
“My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it.” —Clarence Budington Kelland
Happy First Father’s Day! Get ready for the ultimate workout—chasing a toddler. Start stretching now!
Here’s to you, Dad! It’s your first Father’s Day, so let’s make it nap-worthy!
Here’s to the man who didn’t just step up to fatherhood but leaped into it with his whole heart.
Celebrating you today, not just as my husband, but as the incredible father you have become.
“A good father is one whose only reason for putting down a laughing baby is to pick up a crying one.” —Linda Poindexter
You are the heart and joy of our family. Happy First Father’s Day!
“By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” —Charles Wadworth
Being a new dad is like starting a new job where you have no training and can’t quit. Welcome to parenthood!
This journey of parenthood is wild, but you’re my dream teammate. Our kid is so lucky to have you as their dad.
Your love as a father shines in our baby’s eyes. Every day with you is special, but today is extra special. Happy First Father’s Day.
“The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” —Dan Pearce
“It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” —Anne Sexton
First Father’s Day vibes: Powered by love, sustained by wine. Have a great one!
“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” —Steve Martin
Seeing you with our baby for the first time was when I realized what love truly means.
Happy First Father’s Day! It’s just like Mother’s Day but without all the excitement.
“When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” —Dave Attell
Who knew you could function on so little sleep? Happy First Father’s Day to our superhero!
“A girl’s first true love is her father.” —Marisol Santiago
“Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.” — Barack Obama
“A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” —Susan Gale
Happy First Father’s Day! You’ll soon learn that ‘I wouldn’t trade my kids for anything’ is a total lie. Especially during diaper changes.
“No man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.” —Hedy Lamarr
Watching you become a father has made me fall in love with you all over again.
Seeing you as a father is seeing you at your best. Happy First Father’s Day to my one and only.
On your first Father’s Day, remember: the days are long, but the years are short. Treasure every moment.
Happy First Father’s Day! Spoiler alert: The sleepless nights are totally worth it!
Today is a celebration of the heart you put into fatherhood every day. Happy First Father’s Day, my love.
It is just your first Father’s Day, and you deserve the most beautiful congratulations! I wish you to enjoy every moment of being a dad!
“Every son quotes his father, in words and in deeds.” —Terri Guillemets
“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” —Sigmund Freud
Your baby may not remember this first Father’s Day, but they’ll definitely appreciate the nap you’re going to give mom. Happy Father’s Day!
Here’s to the new dads who find wonder in the smallest smiles and the biggest heartbeats.
“When you need real understanding, when you need someone to care, when you need someone to guide you … A father’s always there.” —Thomas J. Langley
Today we celebrate you, not just as a man, but as the amazing father you’ve become.
“A father’s words are like a thermostat that sets the temperature in the house.” —Paul Lewis
They say the best parents get promoted to grandparents… at this rate, you’ll be there in no time. Happy First Father’s Day!
A father doesn’t just hold your hand for a while; he holds your heart forever.
Don’t look at others who seem to be perfect. Don’t listen to those who think they know best. You are an awesome father to our child!
On my list of reasons why I adore you, your natural daddy skills are at the very top. Happy first day celebrating you!
“The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” – Dan Pearce
“A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” —Dimitri the Stoneheart
“A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.” —Frank A. Clark
To the newest dad on the block: You’re killing it at the dad game (and the dad jokes)!
Today is your day, Dad! We appreciate all that you do, more than words can say.
Your baby is little but you share a big love.
It’s hard to believe you have a family of your own now.
“She did not stand alone, but what stood behind her, the most potent moral force in her life, was the love of her father.” —Harper Lee
You fill our lives with happiness and our hearts with love. Happy First Father’s Day, love.
You’ve always been a wonderful son. Of course you’ve became an amazing dad, too.
My heart could burst watching the pure adoration between you and our mini me. You’re one-of-a-kind, baby!
Fathers, your first Father’s Day is the beginning of a new chapter filled with wonders you’ve yet to discover.
“[My father] has always provided me a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch.” —Chelsea Clinton
Happy First Father’s Day! Watching you become a dad has been so beautiful.
“Being a dad isn’t just about eating a huge bag of gummy worms as your wife gives birth. It means being comfortable with the word ‘hero.’” — Ryan Reynolds
What a delight to know I have a supportive husband and our child has a loving and caring father. Happy first Father’s Day to you!
“Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.” —Reed Markham
You make this crazy newborn life look easy, babe. I’m in awe of your dad’s skills every single day.
Happy First Father’s Day! May your coffee be strong and your baby’s naps be long!
Your first year as a dad has shown just how incredible you are with our little one. Happy Father’s Day!
Celebrating your first Father’s Day makes me feel so proud and lucky.
Remember that you don’t have to do anything extraordinary to be a great father. Just being there and showing your love is sometimes enough. Happy first Father’s Day!
Happy First Father’s Day! You are more than we ever dreamed of and everything we ever needed.
“The greatest thing a father can do for his children is love their mother.” —Anjaneth Garcia Untalan
Life has given us a wonderful family, a happy home, and love for each other. Most importantly, it has given us each other. I am so grateful to have you as my husband on this first Father’s Day.
Congratulations on your first Father’s Day! Remember, screaming is just your baby’s way of saying, ‘I love you so loudly that everyone can hear.’
Your strength, patience, and love have built the foundation of our new family. Happy First Father’s Day.
Once you know you have a baby, you become a father. But it takes time and effort to become a dad. And I’m sure you’ll be a great one!
“A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.” —Knights of Pythagoras
First-time fatherhood brings a love you never knew you had and dreams you never knew you wanted.
On your first Father’s Day, remember: if at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way mom told you from the start.
Happy First Father’s Day! You are already an incredible dad—thank you for everything you do.
Being a father is making miracles out of nothing, and I never question your ability to do so! Happy first Father’s Day!
“Becoming a father means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.” – Wayne Rooney
“One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” —George Herbert
Here’s to your first Father’s Day and to celebrating many more—even if you do smell like spit-up!
Our adventuring trio just got way cuter with you leading the charge! Here’s to many memory-making Daddy Dates ahead.
Happy First Father’s Day! I hope you like your gifts with a side of drool.
Happy First Father’s Day! Don’t worry, I’ll wait until next year to start the dad jokes.
They say it takes a village, but with you as our little one’s dad, you’re raising them up to take on the world single-handedly. Superhero status achieved!
Becoming a dad means you’ve earned a front seat in the adventure of a lifetime.
You are the best example of a kind, responsible, and well-rounded person, and you will be a great role model for our child. Happy first Father’s Day!
“It is a wise father that knows his own child.” —William Shakespeare
Here’s to you, for all the diaper changes, sleepy cuddles, and heartfelt lullabies. You’re doing amazing. Happy First Father’s Day!
Seeing the love you have for our child makes every day brighter. Happy First Father’s Day!
“Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.” —Erika Cosby
Watching you with our child fills me with so much love and gratitude. Happy First Father’s Day!
Welcome to Fatherhood! Where coffee becomes a food group and sleep is just a myth.
First Father’s Day tip: Learn to function on a level of tired that would legally qualify you as a zombie. Enjoy!
“The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.” —Justin Ricklefs
Seeing you as a dad brings out a whole new side of you.
To the love of my life on his first Father’s Day: you are already an incredible dad.
“Great fathers don’t find fault. Great fathers find solutions.” —Reed Markham
A father’s love is the guiding light for his children, leading the best way with the strength of his wisdom and the comfort of his heart.
Welcome to the Dad Club – where every day is a new adventure, usually involving poop.
You’ve embraced every aspect of fatherhood with open arms. Happy First Father’s Day!
Cheers to you on your first Father’s Day! Here’s to hoping your day is as peaceful as a nap time… but we all know that’s not going to happen.
“Perhaps it takes courage to raise children.” ― John Steinbeck
Your first Father’s Day is the start of a new chapter in our love story. Thank you for being amazing.
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Short Happy Father’s Day Messages, Father’s Day Puns, First Birthday Wishes and Short Baby Quotes.
First Father’s Day Messages from Baby
I’m glad I’m your baby and you’re my daddy.
I know I’m little, but I also know I have the best dad ever.
Thank you for all the cuddles and smiles and love!
I love it when we read or play games. Being with you is so much fun!
You set such a good example for me, Daddy.
So that is it for our list of First Father’s Day Quotes and Messages. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
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