Grandparents are famously hard to shop for. They "don't need anything," they already have a closet full of mugs, and what they really want is more time with the grandkids. The best gifts bring the grandkids with them: a shirt that says who their favorite little person is, or an outfit the grandbaby wears on the next visit.
Here are gift ideas for grandparents from the grandkids, organized by who wears them.
Start with the name they are called
Nana, Gigi, Mimi, Nonna, Yaya, Poppy, Pawpaw: the name a grandparent is called is part of their identity. A gift that uses the right one feels made for them, so check before you order.
Shirts grandparents wear
"My Favorite Player Calls Me Nana"
For the grandma who never misses a game. This one also lets you add a name.
Shop the Favorite Player Nana shirt
"My Favorite Cheerleader Calls Me Nana"
The same idea for the grandma cheering from the bleachers at competitions.
Shop the Favorite Cheerleader Nana shirt
"Best Nanny Ever"
A simple, proud shirt for a new or seasoned Nanny, great for Mother's Day or her birthday.
Shop the Best Nanny Ever shirt
"Best Pawpaw by Par"
For the grandpa who spends his mornings on the golf course.
Shop the Best Pawpaw by Par shirt
Outfits the grandkids wear to visit
These make wonderful gifts too: the grandbaby arrives wearing the message, and the grandparents get the photo.
Poppy's Girl and Mimi's Guy: "I love you" in sign language
Both designs feature the ASL sign for "I love you," a sweet touch for any family.
Gigi's Boy
A retro groovy design for Gigi's favorite little guy.
"Send Me to Nonna's"
A bird mail design for the baby who would rather be at Nonna's house anyway.
Shop the Send Me to Nonna's bodysuit
Grandpa's Co-Pilot
For the toddler who rides along on every adventure with Grandpa.
Shop the Grandpa's Co-Pilot shirt
Funny ones grandparents will show off
"I'm Not Spoiled, My Grandma Just Loves Me"
"Don't Make Me Call My Yaya"
When to give a grandparent gift
- National Grandparents Day in September.
- Mother's Day and Father's Day. Grandparents are parents too.
- Their birthday, especially paired with a framed photo of the grandkids wearing their shirts.
- A pregnancy announcement. A grandbaby bodysuit is one of the sweetest ways to tell them. See our pregnancy announcement ideas.
- Just because, before a long-awaited visit.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for grandparents who have everything?
Something that brings the grandkids into it: a shirt about their grandchild, an outfit the grandbaby wears to visit, and a printed photo of both.
Can I personalize a grandparent shirt?
Some designs let you add a name, like the Favorite Player Nana shirt. The product page shows exactly which details you can add.
Our family uses a different grandparent name. What should I choose?
Pick the design with the name they are actually called, or a general design like "I'm Not Spoiled, My Grandma Just Loves Me."
Find the one for your family: browse all gifts for grandparents.
