Gifts for grandparents don't need to be expensive or clever. Most grandparents want the same thing: more of the grandkids. These 6 photo gifts put your family's best moments where they'll see them every day.
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6 photo gift ideas for grandparents
1. A photo book of the grandkids
A book of the grandkids' year is the gift grandparents pick up again and again. It's easy to pass round at family visits, and it doesn't need batteries or a password.
Tip: add short captions with names and dates. In ten years, everyone will be glad you did.
Start with our photo books, in softcover, hardcover or layflat.
2. A photo blanket of the whole family
Grandparents, grandkids, the dog, the big family lunch: fit them all on one blanket for the sofa. It's a warm reminder of everyone on cold evenings.
Choose a photo blanket in 32" x 39" or 37" x 56".
3. A family photo pillow
A collage of three generations on one pillow turns their favourite chair into the best seat in the house. Add a few words that mean something to your family.
See our photo pillows.
4. A calendar of the grandkids
Twelve months, twelve new photos. Put everyone's birthdays in so nobody misses one, and they'll have something new to look forward to each month.
Make a photo calendar for the kitchen wall or the desk.
5. A photo mug for the morning cuppa
The grandkids' faces with every cup of tea or coffee. Simple, useful and an easy gift for the children to help make.
Design a photo mug with one photo or a collage.
6. A canvas for their anniversary
For a ruby, golden or diamond anniversary, a canvas of the two of them, with their names and the year they met, gives the living room a new centrepiece.
Turn their favourite photo into a canvas print.
Gifts for grandma
- A photo book of the grandkids to show her friends.
- A family photo blanket for the sofa.
- A calendar with everyone's birthdays in it.
Gifts for grandpa
- A photo mug for his morning coffee.
- A family photo pillow for his favourite chair.
- An anniversary canvas of the two of them.
Gifts from the grandkids
Let the children help choose the photos, or add a drawing of their own. A calendar or a photo mug is easy for kids to make with a little help, and a personalised card with their photo on the front goes with any gift.
How to make it personal
- Choose recent photos. Grandparents often see the grandkids less than they'd like. New photos feel like a catch-up.
- Mix in a few old ones. A photo of them at your age, next to one of you now, always gets a reaction.
- Add names and dates. Captions help memories stay clear for years.
- Think about their eyes. Bigger photos and fewer per page are easier to enjoy than lots of tiny ones.
- Order early for Christmas and birthdays. Personalised gifts are printed to order, so check the delivery time for your country on the product page before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gift for grandparents?
Something with the grandkids in it. A photo book or a photo calendar is hard to beat, because they'll use it all year and show it to everyone who visits.
What do you buy a grandparent who has everything?
Memories rather than things. A photo book of their life story, a family photo blanket, or a canvas of the two of them for a big anniversary.
What can grandchildren make for their grandparents?
A photo mug, a calendar with a different photo of them each month, or a card with their drawing on the front. Let them choose the photos.
What should I buy a 70-year-old grandma?
Something warm and personal: a photo blanket for the sofa, or a photo book of the family with big, clear photos.
Start with your favourite family photos
The best gift for grandparents is already on your phone. Pick your favourite family photos and turn them into a photo book or a photo calendar they'll enjoy all year.
Writing a card to go with it? See our New Year wishes and Christmas card messages.
