There's nothing quite like the joy of becoming a grandparent for the first time. Not only do they get to watch their baby welcome their very own bundle of joy, but now they have a little human to channel more of their love into.
From digital photo frames to keep them updated with new baby photos to matching "New Grandparent" mugs, we found thoughtful and heartwarming gifts that will help welcome Grandma and Grandpa into their new roles and bring a smile to their faces as they embark on this exciting journey.
New grandparent gifts under $25
Make memories last with this unique journal for Grandma to write in. Help them tell the story of their life from their first memories to important moments. This journal is a great gift for any grandparent who wants to share their story.
This book gives new grandparents a way to share their stories through a keepsake collection of 12 letters. Each letter begins with a unique prompt, encouraging grandparents to share experiences and advice with their grandbabies that can be opened and read later in life.
New grandparents will love staying cozy in these colorful socks. The bottom of each features a fun message. One sock says “I’m a Grandma/Grandpa” and the other, “What’s your superpower?”
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New grandparents will love these novelty mugs that showcase their promotion to the new roles. Made of 100% ceramic, they are great for their morning coffee or tea.
This pair of hats is perfect to help them show off their excitement about becoming grandparents. Embroidered with the messages “Grandma Est. 2026” and “Grandpa Est. 2026,” they are lightweight and adjustable for a comfortable fit.
Let visitors know they’re newly minted grandparents before they even step foot in the door with this sweet personalized doormat. Featuring a slip-resistant back, the front is made with high-quality UV ink that’s durable and fade-resistant, according to the brand.
New grandparent gifts under $50
“I know so many new moms who want to do a baby book but don’t have time,” says associate editor Erica Marrison. “So I love the idea of giving one to the grandparent (who likely would love to do it and has more time).”
A great product to keep at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, the Philips microwave steam sterilizer uses natural steam to kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria without chemicals to sterilize baby bottles, pacifiers and other products in just two minutes, according to the brand.
This set is one they’ll look forward to using when their grandkids get a bit older. It has 16 total cards — eight for grandparents and eight for grandkids — with guided prompts to help them be the best of pen pals. When it arrives in the mail on either end, it’ll brighten everyones day!
This personalized daily calendar will help keep soon-to-be grandparents involved in the countdown as their grandbaby grows. It comes with a stand and easy-to-tear pages featuring the date, pregnancy progress and a fact about pregnancy or the baby’s development. The calendar starts on the order date and counts down to the baby’s due date.
We all know our grandparents make the best meals, so allow the new ones to write theirs down in this custom notebook. It’s a gift that the entire family will cherish.
A 2025 Shop TODAY Gifts We Love winner, Lenox’s classic ornaments get the custom twist with dozens of options to commemorate life’s most precious moments, including becoming a grandparent for the first time.
New grandparent gifts under $100
There’s nothing like a fresh bouquet of flowers to celebrate any occasion, including becoming new grandparents! This bouquet comes in a mug that, once the flowers have lived out their lifespan, can be used for coffee, hot chocolate or tea.
Let Grandma and Grandpa share in every milestone and memory with this digital photo frame that can create an endless carousel of the new baby and other family pictures. This Wi-Fi-connected digital picture frame allows you to send photos or 15-second videos from anywhere in the world. With unlimited free cloud storage, built-in 32GB memory and support for a 32GB micro SD card, you can store up to 40,000 photos and small videos, according to the brand.
Newly-minted grandparents will be so excited to receive this heartwarming blanket printed with a sweet message. Made with 100% cotton, this throw blanket showcases a beautiful floral motif on an off-white background and fringe edges.
Grandparents new and old will cherish this adorable ceramic plate with a hand-painted photo of their growing family. It’s perfect for home decor but can also be used to eat or serve food during special occasions.
How we chose the best gifts for new grandparents
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best gifts for new grandparents. We comb through customer reviews and even use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
Don't forget to check out Shop TODAY's other gift guides for every momentous occasion in your life including wedding anniversaries, birthdays, graduations and more.
