17 Thoughtful First Time Grandma Gifts
Looking for something special for a new grandma on the block? These first-time grandma gifts are sure to make any grandmother smile!
Becoming a grandparent is a special time in someone’s life and should be celebrated.
If you know someone who is expecting their first grandchild, or who has recently become a grandma, then you may be wondering what kind of gift you can give to mark this special occasion.
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There are lots of thoughtful and unique gifts that would make any grandmother feel important and loved.
Here are just a few ideas to get you started!
What are some good first-time grandma gifts?
For the grandma who loves her kitchen
For the kitchen-loving grandma, there are some very cute and special items you can gift to her.
This 100% cotton kitchen towel is just darn adorable and can be displayed all the time in the kitchen. This is a standard dish towel size at 28 inches square and comes at a very reasonable cost!
It may not be as functional as a regular kitchen towel as it is more on the thin side, but it’s lovely to be used as a display item.
The Chicago Metallic Professional Lasagna Trio Pan is a kitchen grandma’s best friend. This unique pan will help grandma prepare 3 separate dishes in one pan.
The pan measures 13 x 9 by 1 1/2. Each loaf measures 3 1/2 by 1 1/2-inch high and is heat safe up to 450 degrees F. And, it’s dishwasher safe.
This is a wonderful gift for the grandma who loves her kitchen.
This Green Tea Herbal Kit is a perfect gift for a grandma to be with 48 tea bags ranging in classic favorites such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Decaffeinated Breakfast, and Lemon & Orange teas.
It’s already in a box and it is presented really nicely, so all you really need is a bow, which is perfect for a tired new mom in her third trimester looking for a gift for her mom or mom-in-law.
Keep your gifting really simple (but practical) and gift this beautiful mug that is high quality and can hold 15 oz. of fluid.
This little gem is dishwasher safe, and honestly, everyone who reviewed this mug on Amazon gave it a four-five star rating, so you know it’s a good buy (at the time of writing this, of course).
For the sentimental grandma
Sentimental gifts can be personalized either by the giver or the grandparents receiving them.
For the grandma that loves to show off her family, this little brag book is the perfect gift.
It’s compact so she can keep it in her bag at all times. And, it takes standard 4 x 6 photos making it super simple to fill up with special babies as they come into her life.
This Sonogram Frame is perfect for the sentimental grandma. Imagine how she would display it in her home, so proudly that she is going to be a grandma for the very first time.
A sentimental grandma may not have much wall space left, so if this is the case, a digital photo frame is a perfect solution!
Help grandma load it up with beautiful family photos and show her how to add new pictures too for when the new baby finally arrives.
Here is another unique way for the sentimental grandma to show off her beautiful blossoming family – displayed in this gorgeous tree assembly!
This metal family tree picture frame is a wonderful gift for the grandma who loves to fill her walls with family photos.
A brag board? You bet!
The perfect gift for a new grandma who can’t wait to show off her new grandchildren.
This trending string art design brings a little homey feeling to the sign and is a beautiful keepsake.
For the grandma that needs pampering
All grandmas can use a little pampering, but if you have a new grandma that is going to help out with the new baby, or has been already, then these are the perfect gifts for her.
Get grandma a personalized throw blanket with all the names of her children and (if you know) the name of the new baby that’s going to call her grandma so soon!
Ohhh Ahhh, these Genuine Sheepskin Slippers are too comfortable to pass up when shopping for a gift for grandma-to-be.
All feet need this kind of comfort and even the grandma who has everything will appreciate these.
A Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray is everything a new grandma needs to relax in the bathtub.
Pair this with some bubble bath and a bath pillow and she’s going to be there to help you babysit your new baby without you having to ask!
More great gifts for a first-time grandma
Grandma’s house always smells so good, and you can bet your bottom dollar that she loves candles. Keep the atmosphere coming with a wood wick candle. These are so relaxing!
This is a tear-jerker of a gift, isn’t it? This special necklace is the perfect reminder that the bond between mom, grandma, and granddaughter is very strong.
A paper time capsule that she will adore for generations to come.
With this keepsake collection of twelve letters, you can fill each with words of wisdom that only a grandparent can impart then postdate and seal with the included stickers.
These cute socks are a simple gift that is sure to make grandma laugh out loud.
She will enjoy wearing them too! This is actually a great gift for announcing to your family that there will be a new addition soon!
Keep it simple with a keychain that she will keep with her at all times!
This keychain is hypoallergenic and won’t stain or tarnish either.
Do grandmas need gifts?
Yes, they sure do! They are so excited to have a new baby to hug- it’s probably been a while.
We should be spoiling grandma just a little because you know she will be spoiling the new baby for years to come.
What about a grandma who has everything?
Buying a gift for the grandma who seems to have everything already can be challenging, but you have to remember that it’s not the gift that counts, it is the thought that counts (cliche, but true).
No matter what gift you go with, she’s going to love it because of what the gift represents, not what the gift IS.
