8 Thoughtful Grandparents Day Gift Ideas

National Grandparents Day is a wonderful day for grandchildren to give a big thanks to their grandparents for all they’ve done. What better way to celebrate than to have your kids give their grandparents something special that they’ve made or picked out themselves? Pottery Barn Kids is here to help grandchildren celebrate their grandparents with creativity and joy.

Basket of Love

Your DIY Grandparents Day gifts can be baskets or jars filled with crafted, baked or packaged goodies by your kids. Have your children draw or write thoughtful sayings on labels for the goodie baskets. Grandparents love to cherish these types of little notes. Put DIY handprints on cards for treasured Grandparents Day gifts from grandkids: handprint a mug, blank apron or a planter. Or, cut out little handprints, laminate them and hang them on a key chain. Give a set to both grandparents!

Classic Frames Always Delight

Ideas for Grandparents Day gifts are endless when you take a simple frame and fill it with original art or other mementos that grandparents cherish. Personalize the frame with a grandchild’s name and fill it with a one-of-a-kind piece of art created by your child. Fill a first-year frame with photos they may not already have of their new grandchildren. Fill a shadow box frame with mementos from an event your children shared with their grandparents. Or, give them a linen keepsake box with a lid slot for a grandchild’s photo. It’s sure to get filled up fast!

A Growth Chart for the Grandparents

Your kids love to see how much they’ve grown, and grandparents cheer on those growth spurts. Gift your kids’ grandparents with personalized growth charts to keep in their own home. When your kids visit, they’ll astound their grandparents with how much taller they’ve become. The growth charts can become family keepsakes as time goes on.

Made Especially for Grandma

Give grandma a bit of sparkle with a piece of keepsake jewelry for Grandparents Day. Whether it’s a bracelet or necklace, she’ll proudly wear it. Personalize the piece with a footprint symbol, birthstone or the initial of each grandchild.  

Personalized Books to Share

Delight both grandparents and grandkids with a vibrant and creative personalized picture book that’s customized with their names on the cover or throughout the story. Their shared story time will be even more magical when your children and parents bond when reading this Grandparents Day gift over and over again.

Toy Storage Box Heaven

They love when your kids visit and enjoy some playtime together. Give grandparents the gift of organization with a personalized toy storage box to store your children’s toys. Beautifully crafted toy boxes come in all sizes, colors and styles to fit into any styled home.  

Let Them Know They Rock

If your toddlers spend a lot of time at their grandparents’ home, they also probably spend a lot of time in grandma and grandpa’s arms. Treat grandparents to a wingback rocker chair, or swivel rocker and recliner. Comfy and contemporary nursery recliners are designed with crisp, clean lines that fit into any room of the house and blends in with all decor styles.

For Grandparents on the Go

Gift your parents with a carrier set that’ll help them take the grandchildren anywhere. From infant car seats to strollers and play yards to bassinet sets, a carrier set as a Grandparents Day gifts makes it easier for Grandma and Grandpa to keep active with their grandchildren.