Father's Day 2026: 7 Gift Ideas from the Kids
Another tie? Dads deserve better. The Father's Day gifts that really land are the ones that come from the kids, or that create a moment together. Here are 7 ideas tried and approved by Swiss dads, from free handmade crafts to keepsake gifts that stay on the nightstand for years.
- In Switzerland, Father's Day falls on the first Sunday of June (different from France).
- Gifts that involve the child touch more than objects do: a drawing, a book where dad and the child share an adventure, an outing together.
- For a custom-made gift, order 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
1 A book where dad and his child are the heroes
This is the Father's Day gift that often brings a tear to the eye: a watercolor illustrated story where dad and his child set off together on an adventure. Catching a magic fish by Lake Geneva, building a den in the forest, exploring the mountains: you choose the world, Pitiboo creates the story and the custom illustrations.
The best part? The gift keeps giving: it's dad who reads this book at night, with his child curled up against him, in a story that's about the two of them. From CHF 48.–, preview before printing, delivered anywhere in Switzerland.
2 Breakfast "like a restaurant," ordered the night before
Free and foolproof: the kids make a paper menu the night before, dad ticks his choices at wake-up, and the kitchen turns into a restaurant. Braided bread, eggs, orange juice squeezed by little hands: service is approximate, the memory is perfect.
3 A dad-and-child outing on the calendar
Give a voucher for a day together, no phones allowed: a treetop adventure course at Signal de Bougy, summer tobogganing, paddleboarding on the lake, a hockey game in autumn. The child draws the voucher, the family picks the date. The gift is time together, and that's what dads ask for again.
4 A mug or apron with the kids' drawings
The classics endure because they work: a mug printed with the child's drawing goes with dad's coffee every morning. Several Swiss services print mugs, aprons or t-shirts from a scanned drawing, for CHF 20.– to 40.–.
5 A family handprint to make together
A plaster or clay handprint kit: dad's hand, and inside it, each child's. Make it in secret on a Wednesday afternoon. Available at craft stores from CHF 25.–. Simple, a little messy, unforgettable.
6 A "dad and us" photo album
Gather the photos of dad with the kids (there are usually fewer than photos with mom, this is a chance to fix that) into a personalized photo album. Add the kids' quotes: "Dad is the strongest because...". Guaranteed effect.
7 A video interview with the kids
Film the kids answering questions about dad: "How old is dad?", "What does he do at work?", "Why do you love him?". The answers from 3 to 6 year olds are absolute treasures. Simple editing on a phone, zero cost, guaranteed laughs and emotion on the day.
This year, give dad an adventure with his child
A custom illustrated story where dad and his child are the heroes. Created in French-speaking Switzerland, preview before printing, delivered in 7–10 days.
✨ Create their book from CHF 48.–Frequently asked questions
When is Father's Day in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, Father's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of June. This differs from France (third Sunday of June): check the date based on which country the dad you're spoiling lives in.
What Father's Day gift works for a very young child?
For a toddler, focus on a keepsake: handprints, a framed drawing, or a personalized book telling a dad-and-child adventure that dad will read every night. The gift becomes a shared moment rather than an object.
Can dad be a character in a personalized book?
Yes. At Pitiboo, dad can appear as a character alongside his child in a custom illustrated story. That's the whole idea of the gift: giving dad an adventure with his child, to read together again every night.
See also: Mother's Day gift · Personalized book guide · The bedtime story ritual