Gift ideas for new grandparents – first time grandparent Christmas gifts
If you’ve just recently promoted your parents to grandparents for the first time, Christmas is a great way to mark this momentous occasion with a special gift.
But what?
There are so many beautiful ideas on Etsy – it’s one of my favorite places to shop for memorable and unique gifts.
The first time grandparents in your life are bound to cherish these beautiful gifts. Some of these gifts work great as pregnancy announcements too!
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First Time Grandparent Christmas Gift Ideas
Show grandma and grandpa how much they mean to you and your family with these adorable first time grandparent gift ideas (hint - they also work GREAT as pregnancy announcements too!)
Grandpa Grandma 01 Shirt Grandma est 2020 Grandpa est 2020
Your little one's grandparents will wear these shirts proudly proclaiming their status as grandy's. If you upgraded your parents to grandparents this year, this is a great gift idea!
New Grandma Grandpa Mug
Personalised mugs are a great easy Christmas gift for a first time grandparent! Who doesn't drink tea or coffee? And every time they do, they'll be reminded of your little family. Stuff the mug with special treats to round out the gift!
New Grandma Gift Necklace
What better gift for a first time grandma than this beautiful commemorative necklace? Your mom will be able to wear this every day.
Personalized Grandparents Ornament
Personalised ornaments for first time grandparents make amazing gifts - they'll cherish them and use them year after year. Every time they see this classy ornament they'll be reminded of the happy memories of becoming grandparents!
Grandma Shark Tshirt Doo Doo Doo
Celebrate your family with matching Baby Shark t-shirts - here's one for grandma! So cute!
Personalized First Christmas As Grandparents
You really can't go wrong with personalised Christmas baubles to commemorate special occasions for your family. This bauble will be the pride of the first time grandparents Christmas tree and a delight for many years to come!
New Grandma Gift Necklace, Hearts
A beautiful necklace for grandma to commemorate her new relationship with her grandchild. This is a lovely sentimental gift for a new grandma to cherish.
This is What an Awesome Grandpa Looks Like T-Shirt
Does the first time grandpa in your life have a great sense of humor and love funny slogan t-shirts? Here's a great gift idea for him! (He sounds awesome)
Grandma's Kitchen Personalised Cutting Board
Becoming a first time grandparent is such a big milestone and one your parents have looked forward to and hoped for for a long time. This gift for grandma will be the pride of her kitchen and she'll love to show it to all her friends.
Personalized Grandparent Gift - State Cushion
Does the first time grandparent in your life live a few states away? Here's a great gift idea to let them know they're always in your heart. Every time they see this adorable cushion they'll be reminded of your family's love for them.
Portrait A4 BW drawing Custom illustration from your photo
Etsy is such a great place to buy personalised bespoke gifts - and what better gift for a new grandparent than a custom illustration of their darling grandbaby? All you need is a nice photo (and a frame - you'll probably want to get it framed too, because I'm sure Nana will want it done!)
Personalised Grandma Keyring
I saw this idea on Facebook and I LOVE IT! Get started from the first grandchild with this adorable keyring idea.
Wooden Polaroid Photo Block with Custom Message
Grandparents just can't get enough photos of their darling grandbabies - these cute wooden photo blocks are a super unique way to gift first time grandparents with a lovely photo or two.
My Favorite People Call Me Grandma
Get started early with this cool gift for a new grandma (or grandpa - it's personalisable). Your favorite first time grandparents can use this to display photos of their new grandbaby. And when grandbaby is older, they can use it to display their works of art!
Grandads and Nanas Grandparent gift spoons
These cute spoons are a great way to celebrate the occasion of your parents becoming grandparents for the first time.
Hand Drawn Ornament Family Ornament
For the grandparents who have it all, this is one custom keepsake gift idea they'll adore and treasure for life. Even better - you can easily repeat this gift every year without it ever growing old!
Then There Were Three Christmas Ornament Baby Announcement
Is your baby arriving sometime next year? But, you're itching to share the news with a Christmas announcement? This stately Christmas bauble is sure to be a hit for first time grandparents!
Check out even more personalised Christmas gift ideas from Etsy!