Thoughtful Gifts for New Grandparents

A new baby is a cause for celebration. While it’s customary to consecrate a new mother-to-be and the new infant with a baby shower, new grandparents also deserve acknowledgement. This doesn’t mean throwing the new grandparents a shower of their own but commemorating their new position by giving them a thoughtful gift. One of these gift ideas for new grandparents will be perfect for honoring the occasion.

For the New Grandmother:

1. A Grandparent is Born Personalized Frame

From PersonalizationMall.com and regularly priced $24.95, give this beautiful wood frame with high-gloss laminate front featuring the quotation “When a child is born, so is a grandparent!” Personalize it with the baby’s name and date of birth, which is included in the frame’s cost.

2. “What Happens at Grandma’s” Gift Set

Prepare grandma for her new grandchild’s visits. This gift set, selling for $34.95 at CookiePots.com, includes everything grandma will need for when baby comes over. The cute set arrives in a gift box containing a bib, 3 diapers, diaper wipes, baby powder, a plush infant toy, and a “Proud Grandma” pin.

3. A Grandparent’s Legacy Guided Journal

For $12.99 from Wellhaven.com, this guided journal will capture the most memorable moments in grandma’s life. Encourage grandma to share her life stories with her grandchild.

4. Camp Grandma Cookie Plate

This cookie plate is great for the grandma who loves to bake. The 11-inch diameter plate, from UptownCountryShop.com, is painted in bright colors and with lots of details. It may be purchased as a gift for the new grandparent for $19.99.

5. New Grandma Personalized T-shirt

At PersonalizationMall.com, the “First Time Grandma” t-shirt priced at $19.95 is a wonderful gift to celebrate the new position and allows grandma to brag about her new grandchild.

For the New Grandfather:

1. Personalized Autographed Hand Print Baseball Kit

This unique new grandparent gift from BabyScholars.com allows the imprint of the baby’s hand to be placed upon a baseball. The kit may be purchased for $22.00 and includes a display case, an official league baseball, instructions and supplies for placing the baby’s handprint.

2. “Grandpa’s On Duty” Diaper Belt

Equip grandpa with everything he needs to perform a diaper change. This “manly” diaper belt from CookiePots.com includes 3 diapers, diaper wipes, baby lotion, hand sanitizer, baby powder, and a washcloth. For $35.00, it’s a handy gift for grandpa.

3. Grandpa Golf Mug

An 11 oz. ceramic mug with a golf design, this item from PersonalCreations.com can be purchased for $12.95 to hold grandpa’s coffee in the morning.

4. Personalized New Grandpa Hat

Buy this khaki baseball cap for grandpa for $14.95 from PersonalCreations.com. You can choose little pink or blue baby feet to have embroidered on the front.

5. New Grandfather Photo Frame Plaque

For $24.99 at Wellhaven.com, the black and white frame can hold a 4″ x 6″ picture of grandpa holding his new grandchild. The verse on it reads “Among the most powerful handclasps is a new baby around the finger of a Grandfather.” This is a very thoughtful gift for a new grandfather.