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Fantastic Gift Ideas from Grandma and Grandpa

We know you love to spoil your grandchildren!

There's nothing better than seeing your grandchild's eyes light up when they unwrap a gift that you picked out for them. But sometimes it is difficult to know exactly what to get your grandkid.

Have you been searching for the perfect birthday gift for your grandchild? Well, we came up with some pretty great birthday gift solutions for your grandkid!

Take a look at these gift ideas, whether it's for your granddaughter, grandson, first birthday, or a keepsake.

First Birthday Gifts Ideas from Grandma and Grandpa

A 1st birthday is such a special time. Especially for you as grandparents. Finding that perfect gift for a first birthday party can be such an enjoyable moment. We know that your grandchild might not remember their first birthday, but you will. So here are some ideas on what to get your grandchild for their 1st birthday party.

Toys, Toys, and more Toys!

This is a little obvious. But what kid doesn't love toys? They are growing and growing fast and toys help with many different facets while they are growing, from hand-eye coordination to problem-solving. Be sure that you check to make sure the toys are appropriate for the age. Most toys are labeled with the specific age that the toy is meant for. Or you can ask your grandchild's parents if there are any toys they'd think are best for your grandchild's birthday.

A Keepsake Gift That Says "I Love You"

This gift is more for when your grandchild gets a little older. Giving your grandchild a gift that they can look back on to remember their 1st birthday would be something they would love, their parents would love, and you’ll love. Frame a picture of them when they were firstborn, or get together a bunch of photos of them throughout their first year of life. Make the collection into a photo book or even a VidDay video slideshow. This way, when they are older, they can look back and see how happy and loved they are.

Birthday Gifts for a Granddaughter from her Grandparents

Any gift you give your Granddaughter will be cherished.

Here Are Some Great Gift Ideas That Your Granddaughter Will Love

A scientific game to fill them with curiosity
Veterinarian playset, to make sure no puppy gets sick
A museum membership, so their minds stay curious
A little tikes First Aid kit, to play doctor
Microscopic kit to discover all the fun things out there

Grandson Birthday Gifts Ideas from his Grandparents

Gifts for Grandson can be a little tricky, and you might be a little overwhelmed with the number of things that are out there.

Here Are a Few Things We Know Your Grandson Will Love

Legos to build and create with
Physics experiment lab kit to explore the world
Board games to encourage problem-solving
Musical instrument to unleash their creativity

A Keepsake Gift for Your Grandkid

Keepsakes are meaningful gifts for birthdays. Here are some ideas for valuable keepsake gifts from grandparents to grandchildren.

Time Capsules

This idea takes a bit more effort to put together, but a time capsule is a great keepsake gift.

Save the birth announcement, pictures, cards, printed programs from the day your grandchild is born, first walking, athletic and music events, different levels of graduation, etc. Once you've gathered everything together, put them into a special box for your grandchild. Then once it's their birthday, you can go through the box with them and then ask them where they'd like to store it for when they are older. It's a fun and interactive keepsake gift.

Family Heirlooms

You might have some meaningful items that you want to pass down to your family members. Giving a family heirloom to your grandchild for their birthday is a beautiful and thoughtful idea.

They make such meaningful gifts that your grandchild can hold on to and cherish forever. Whether it's a ring that's been passed down through the family or some gem, your grandchild will be more than happy that grandma and grandpa want to pass it down to them. Plus, it's something you can tell a story with, explaining to your grandchildren how you got it and what it means to you. It creates memories that will last a lifetime.

Video Keepsake

Have Grandma and Grandpa create a thoughtful group video for your grandchild's birthday. This video gift is a keepsake that your grandchild can keep forever.

It's so simple to use VidDay. You can easily collect video messages from friends and family sending their best birthday wishes for your grandchild's birthday. Then you add fun photos of you and them together. Choose your favorite theme and some background music, and you're ready to go. You'll make special birthday memories with this beautiful video gift that your grandkids can look back on as the years go by.

Create a Memorable Birthday Gift for Your Grandchildren

Birthdays are always a time for celebration! Whether you're celebrating a birthday for your grandson or granddaughter, a birthday is a time to celebrate with friends and family. It's a time to get together and enjoy some birthday cake, good food, and of course, a group birthday video gift.

Bring some joy to your grandson’s or granddaughter’s birthday party with a meaningful video gift. The best way to say Happy Birthday to the grandchildren is with sincere birthday wishes from your friends and family in a group video gift. Need a little help with birthday wishes — check out our birthday wishes generator for some inspiration. Why are group birthday videos such a great birthday gift?

“Created a video for my grandson’s birthday. Friends and family had lots of fun recording their messages and the final product was wonderful! I had a question and it was immediately answered in chat. Would highly recommend using VidDay for anyone wanting to make a special gift.” — Heather Kinley

Great question! With our birthday video maker, you can collect messages from all the loved ones of your grandson or granddaughter in one surprise birthday video, which means that everyone can join in on the birthday celebration, whether celebrating from a distance or nearby. Learn more about creating your birthday video with our handy birthday video guide.