New Grandparents Will Love These Sweet Gifts Almostttt as Much as They Love the Baby
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A new baby in the fam is exciting for everyone—but especially grandparents… because they get all the love and sweetness and cuddles without any of the stress of actually raising a child lol. So yeah, the promotion from parent to grandparent is a milestone moment that calls for a very thoughtful gift! It needs to be a special item that says "Congrats, I’m so happy for you!" or, if you're the new mama shopping for your parents or in-laws, "Thanks in advance for all the babysitting we’re going to ask you to do."
Below, you'll find the 35 best gifts for new grandparents to buy in 2023—including personalized gifts that’ll give them all the feels, practical presents that’ll come in handy when they watch their new bundle of joy, and even a few luxury gifts that'll show them how much you appreciate their help. Whether they’re world travelers or love to whip up a ~fancy~ dinner and a batch of cocktails, I'm sure you'll find something they'll love. So even if you’ve already given them the gift of a grandchild, here are 35 of the best gifts for new grandparents you can buy now.
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Subscription
If they love reading but have a hard time doing it these days—due to fatigue, vision problems, or something else—gifting an Audible subscription will make their day.
Oven Pan
If you thought your grandma was a good baker already, just wait 'til she gets her hands on this state-of-the-art oven pan! It doubles up as a griddle for the stovetop, plus it comes with a matching oven mat.
New York Times Custom Birthday Book
This customizable keepsake is essentially a compilation of New York Times front pages from each year since the giftee’s birth—just enter their birthday and UncommonGoods will do the rest! It’s ideal for history buffs and/or people who have lived a nice long life, like grandparents.
Heated Full Body Massage Mat
This portable mat will be a godsend for relieving their aches and pains! It uses nine motors, an optional heat function, and seven vibration modes to target the neck and shoulder area, upper and lower back, legs, or the full body.
The Large Check-In Roller
For the world traveler grandparent whose retirement fund is being put to good use (goalssss, am I right?), a high-quality suitcase will drastically improve their airport experience. This expandable one has a durable hardshell, 360-degree rolling wheels, and thoughtfully-designed interior compartments.
Recycled Cashmere Soft Wrap Sweater
It’s timeless, versatile, and so easy to style. The luxurious recycled cashmere will keep your sweet grandmother nice and warm.
Digital Picture Frame
The grandparents will love this. You can email pictures directly to the frame’s email address, and they’ll appear instantly. So every time you snap a cute new pic of the baby, you can make it show up in the frame immediately. Then grandma and grandpa can tap the heart button on the photo to say thanks. How cute is that??
Letters To My Grandchild Book
This really sweet gift will eventually become an even sweeter gift for the baby. With this book, grandparents can take their time to write down their hopes and dreams for their lil grandbaby while sharing wisdom from their own lives by using 12 different prompts. And once they're done and feel the time is right, they can share a piece of themselves with their beloved grandchild.
Baby Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Photo Frame Kit
Grandma and Grandpa will love this keepsake gift. The kit comes with everything you need: clay, a stencil kit, a frame, and more. Just add baby feet.
Promoted to Grandma/Grandpa Mugs
These mugs would be a super-cute way to surprise your parents with the news that there’s a new arrival on the way. But even if the new baby is already here, we’re sure the Grandma and Grandpa will love these mugs.
Personalized Picture Frame
This personalized photo frame would be a precious addition to their living room display of family photos.
Grandparent & Grandchildren Two State Print
If the new grandparents live in another state, this sweet personalized print reminds them that they’re still always close to your family’s heart.
"My Life Story So Far" Memory Journal
This journal has tons of meaningful prompts like, “A favorite adventure with my siblings” and “cultural and world events when I was growing up.” New grandparents can fill it out and add pictures or other memorabilia. Consider it a thoughtful way to learn more about your family and pass memories down to future generations.
Nursery Center
For grandparents who will be babysitting regularly, this is a perfect gift. It’s a changing table, bassinet, and play center that has compartments for diapers, wipes and other essentials. Plus, it folds up easily, so they can store it away when it’s not in use.
Custom Welcome Mat
This welcome mat really says it all. Grandma and Grandpa will be so excited to set it out on the front porch as soon as they unwrap it.
'Grandma’s Brag Board' Photo Holder
Trust me, Grandma will be thrilled to hang this "brag board" with photos of all her favorite people.
The Weekender
Nothing says “please come visit soon” like a pretty duffel bag. Grandma will already be pre-planning her next trip when she sees this gift.
Grandparents Mug and Wine Glass Holder
If you want a gift that will give them a chuckle, this hanging organizer to hold coffee mugs and wine glasses will do the trick.
Repurposed Sari Patchwork Apron
Whether they’re baking cookies, grilling, or whipping up a gourmet meal, any grandparent will love this one-of-a-kind colorful apron made of repurposed sari swatches.
Custom Brass Photo Calendar
Grandma and Grandpa can count down the days until their next visit with the grandkid using this personalized photo calendar.
Leather Picture Keychain
Grandpa will love this customized leather keychain with a picture of his favorite people.
Convertible Mini Classic Diaper Bag Backpack
Who knew a diaper bag could look so chic?? This adjustable leather bag has plenty of pockets for diapers and other essentials, so the grandparents will have everything they need for a day out with their grandbaby.
Baseball Park Map Insulated Pint
If the new grandparents are sports fans, they’ll love taking this insulated cup with a print of their favorite baseball field while taking the baby for a stroll around the neighborhood.
Fun Size Burlap Wrapped Bouquet
Whether you’re looking for something that says "thanks for babysitting" or you just want to send them a sweet gift because you love ’em, a bouquet of fresh flowers is always a good choice.
Audio Baby Monitor
This little baby monitor will come in handy if the baby goes down for a nap (or is spending the night) while at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. It works up to 1,000 feet away, so they can go spend time in the backyard or anywhere else in the house while the baby is sleeping. And it couldn’t be simpler to use—no complicated Wi-Fi setups or new apps to download here.
Jade Plant
If Grandma is a plant lover, she’ll appreciate this lush jade plant that comes in a sleek white pot.
Sleep Tight Kit
The new grandparents need their rest if they’re going to be babysitting. Help them get some quality sleep with this gift set that includes a silk eye pillow, a lavender and chamomile sleep spray, a gel eye mask, and muslin pouches filled with organic lavender and flax seed.
Echo Show 8
Depending on how tech-savvy grandma and grandpa are, they might need a little help setting this one up. But once they do, they’ll be able to video chat with the family anytime they want (assuming the other family members have an Alexa app or Echo device with a screen). And that’s just the beginning. They can also watch TV shows or movies, listen to podcasts or audiobooks, control smart-home devices, and display pictures.
Grandma and Me
Award-winning children's author Carole Boston Weatherford wrote this beautiful book filled with “all the sweet reasons why Grandma's love is so special!” It’s the perfect bonding moment between grandma and le baby.
Pitcher and Tumbler Set by Xaquixe
If Grandma is the type to always have a batch of lemonade (or sangria) ready for visitors, she’ll definitely appreciate this gorgeous set.
Everlasting Cheer
I’m all for items that are unique to you. And this cutie puzzle can be personalized to include a pic of said grandparents or the tiny tot.
Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers
If Grandpa loves his bourbon and spending his afternoons out on the golf course, he’ll get a kick out of these whiskey chillers.
Goodnight Moon
If the grandparents will be babysitting, gifting them some books to have around for the baby would be a nice gesture. If you can find board books of your own childhood favorites to give to your mom and dad, I'm sure they’ll be touched (and more than a little nostalgic for the days when you were their baby).
Waffle Robe
Everyone needs a good robe. This lightweight textured one from Parachute will last for years and years and would be a great gift for any grandparent.
Plush Edit Slipper
She’ll be the most stylish grandma around with these comfy slippers that come in a variety of colors.
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