Giving Gifts From Baby And Toddlers
Here come adorable gifts from baby, toddler or any kid, perfect for any occasion: Whether it's for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, a birthday (Mom, Dad, Grandma, or Grandpa), Mother's Day, Father's Day, or just a thoughtful surprise for a friend or relative, here are some sweet and creative gift ideas that you can make with baby or your toddler.
Yes, even the littlest ones can help "create" a gift - not just receive them. Grandparents especially love handmade keepsakes and photo gifts are always a cherished favorite.
Find cute and meaningful DIY gift ideas for family and friends right here.
P.S. Some of these gifts are also a wonderful way to announce a pregnancy, a sweet surprise for soon-to-be grandparents.
Send a heartfelt "thank you" or warm greetings
with a special gift from baby!
Gifts From Baby For Grandparents
Baby Countdown Clock
A perfect surprise for future grandparents: This is just too cute! Let Grandma and Grandpa in on the exciting news with a baby countdown clock, a fun and heartfelt way to announce that a little bundle of joy is on the way.
Simply set the timer to your due date and gift it to your parents or in-laws so they can watch the days tick down until their grandchild arrives. There's no doubt, granny and grandpa-to-be will be overjoyed with this special surprise from baby.
A (#ad) baby countdown clock is perfect for long-distance grandparents, too. If you live far away, this countdown clock is also a great way to build excitement for baby’s first visit, or for all the visits to come. Oh, the anticipation and joy!
Cherished Photo Gifts For Grandparents
Create a beautiful baby photo book and have it professionally printed online. If you're new to making photo books, try Shutterfly.com for an easy and stunning result.
Prefer a hands-on approach? A scrapbook or photo album is a wonderful alternative. Fill it with baby's first pictures, special keepsakes like a first curl, and some grandparents' quotes to make it even more meaningful. Grandma and Grandpa will love flipping through these precious memories again and again.
Another thoughtful gift idea is a customized baby calendar: Create a personalized calendar featuring adorable baby photos for each month. If the grandparents live far away, mark special dates for visits and family gatherings to build excitement. You can even include sweet and funny grandparent quotes to make it extra special (follow the links above and below to inspiring or funny grandmother, grandfather, grandparents and grandchildren quotes). A memorable gift that will bring smiles all year long.
More verses to personalize your gift from baby: grandma quotes and grandpa quotes.
Handprints And Footprints Keepsake - A Gift Full of Love
Get creative with baby and make a beautiful keepsake for your partner or the grandparents. Mommy and Daddy can join in by adding their handprints or footprints alongside baby's for an extra special touch.
Here are some creative ideas:
- Turn baby's footprints into a butterfly, this is perfect for spring and Easter
- Explore seasonal themes like reindeer footprints for Christmas or a sun for summer
- Search "baby handprint ideas" on Google or Pinterest for endless inspiration
If you prefer a ready-to-use option, consider a clay handprint or footprint kit. Some sets even include both hand and footprints or kits for the whole family.
Tip: Always use non-toxic, baby-safe paints when crafting.A thoughtful and heartfelt gift that parents and grandparents will treasure forever.
Classic Children's Books For Grandparents To Read Aloud
Surprise grandma and grandpa with a collection of beloved children's books from their own childhood or your childhood. Whether it's fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Goodnight Moon, or The Three Little Pigs, these timeless stories will bring back fond memories while creating new ones with their grandchild.
No doubt, Grandparents will love sharing classic tales, reading them again and again as their grandchild listens with wonder! They are perfect for baby’s first library and for cozy bedtime stories as well ad a heartfelt keepsake for grandparents.
To sum it up, (#ad) classic baby books are a cherished gift for babies, toddlers, and the whole family to enjoy.
Personalized Photo Mug - For Grandparents, Dads, Aunts, Mothers, Family and Friends
A personalized photo mug will bring a daily dose pof baby smiles. Turn your baby's cutest smile into a heartwarming gift. Have their photo printed on a coffee mug and add a fun, loving message like: "Hello Granny!", "Good Morning Grandpa!", "Coolest Dad!", "I Love My Aunt!", "Best Mom Ever!". There's endless possibilities, create a one-of-a-kind keepsake that brings joy with every sip!
Shop and personalize these cute gifts on Zazzle: Find ready-made designs or customize your own to make the perfect present from baby for parents, grandparents, and relatives.
Personalized T-Shirts
Surprise the new grandparents with a fun T-shirt featuring a slogan like: "Best Grandma Ever!", "This Is What a Cool Grandpa Looks Like!", "Grandpa Gone Wild!", "Grandpa Is My Name, Spoiling Is My Game!" or "#1 Grandma!".
If you want, make it more personal and customize with the grandchildren' names like "Emma's Grandpa" or "Luke's Grandma" for an extra special touch.
Design your own on Your Own on Zazzle and create a unique keepsake by adding names, photos, or personal messages. Choose from pre-made designs or start from scratch.
Framed Photo Of Baby In A Slogan Onesie
Get baby a slogan onesie like "I love my grandma", "If you think I'm good looking you should see my aunt" (or uncle), "Mommy rocks", etc.
Take a picture of baby wearing it, frame it and give it to the grandparents, aunt, uncle, mommy, daddy, etc.
The best place to get these bodysuits or even design them yourself from scratch is Zazzle.
More ideas for funny slogan onesies to give to mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle and friends.
Special - gifts from baby for Xmas:
Mother's Day, Father's Day and Valentine's Gifts From Baby
Many of the gift ideas above also make great gifts for Mother's Day, Father' Day, or Valentine's Day. However, since these occasions celebrate love in a special way, here are a few thoughtful variations:
Budget-friendly option: Buy a beautiful card and write a heartfelt message about how much baby loves Mommy or Daddy. Add an extra personal touch by signing it with baby's handprint or footprint (ordinary watercolors work great and wash off easily).
To add a poetic touch, include my sweet poem "Our First Mother's Day" or "Daddy, My Hero" to make the card even more meaningful.
A simple, heartfelt gift from baby that parents will treasure forever.
Mother's Day Gift Ideas For Mom:
- Dress baby for the occasion: Surprise Mom by dressing baby in an adorable onesie that says "Mom's Little Princess", "I Love Mom", or something equally sweet.
- Gift a precious keepsake: Consider a Precious Moments figurine with a loving message like "I Love You, Mom". These timeless collectibles make wonderful gifts.
- DIY snow globe: Get a customizable photo snow globe and insert either a picture of baby (or baby & mom) on one side and / or a sweet note like "I/We Love Mommy" or a heartfelt poem on the other
- Photo and poem gift: Frame a beautiful picture of Mom and baby and pair it with a first Mother’s Day poem
These ideas are simple, thoughtful, and guaranteed to make Mom’s heart melt!
Our First Mother's Day Poem:
Mommy, I'm little and l love you so,
your hugs are the safest place I know.
Your voice is soft, your touch is sweet,
being with you makes my world complete.
On this first Mother's Day, just know,
l'll love you forever as I grow.
(c) Eva Dittmer
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Father's Day Gifts For Dad:
- Daddy's girl picture frame: Capture a special moment of dad bonding with baby, whether he's playing, cuddling, or even changing diapers. Frame the photo in a "Daddy’s Girl" or "Best Dad Ever" picture frame, a keepsake he'll cherish forever.
- Handprint or footprint keepsake: Create a clay impression of baby's tiny hand or footprint and carve "Daddy's Girl" (or "Daddy's Little Buddy" for boys).
- Personalized Pacifier: Surprise Dad with a pacifier that says "I Love My Dad", available in pink, blue, or neutral colors. A small but adorable way for baby to make a statement on Father's Day or Valentine's Day.
- Framed photo and poem: Gift Daddy a photo frame featuring a sweet picture of him and baby, paired with a 1st Father's Day poem for an extra special touch.
- Your toddler can help you find flat stones for the cute "Dad - you rock" stone art gift and also add the wobbly eyes. Older kids can do this meaningful handmade project on their own. You find my tutorial here.
Meaningful ways to celebrate Dad's love!
- Our First Father's Day -
Daddy, My Hero:
Daddy, I’m still tiny, but I know,
You love me more than words can show.
Your arms are strong, your heart is true,
My favorite place is safe with you.
On this first Father’s Day, just see,
I'm the luckiest baby as I have thee!
(c)Eva Dittmer
Gifts From Baby - Gift Exchange Between Siblings Or Cousins
Welcome baby into the family with a special sibling gift exchange. When big brother or big sister visits the hospital for the first time, surprise them with a small gift "from" the new baby such as a cuddly teddy bear for a brother or a tiny doll for a sister, so they can have their own "baby" to care for.
In return, the older sibling can bring a little present for the newborn, like a cute pacifier or a soft baby rattle.
This simple yet meaningful exchange helps create a loving bond right from the start.
Cute Gifts From Baby For Everyone
Magic Photo Mug With Baby's Photo
Create a personalized magic photo mug from your favorite baby photo. Check out Snapfish, Walmart or Zazzle for this fancy gift from baby. The magic photo cup looks just like a "normal" unicolor mug. But once you pour a hot beverage into the mug you can watch baby's photo appear as if by magic!
It's simple to create, just choose the photo you want to appear on the mug and let Snapfish or Walmart, or any other photo service offering it, do the rest. A really unique gift idea especially if the presentee never has seen such a mug before!
Travel Mug With Baby Art
Buy a "Create your own" or "Design your own" tumbler and insert either baby's photo or print its hand- or footprints or even both as well as some nice text to personalize it.
With a bit of creativity you can come up with a great and cute artwork everyone will love. The DIY tumblers and travel mugs come in various colors and with various designs to do your artwork on.
Baby's Photo As A Jigsaw Puzzle
Turn a precious baby photo into a one-of-a-kind puzzle! Choose a single picture or a collage, add a custom message, and have it printed as a high-quality jigsaw puzzle, a fun and sentimental gift for parents, grandparents, or siblings.
Many photo gift companies offer this, but for top-notch quality, check out Ravensburger. Their personalized photo puzzles come in a beautiful gift tin, making them a perfect keepsake. Visit ravensburger.us to create yours today.
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