30 Unique Pregnancy Announcements for Grandparents
Bursting with excitement over a new pregnancy? Whether you’re planning to announce the happy news to the whole world—or want to keep things under wraps for a little while, the first people many expectant parents choose to tell are the grandparents-to-be. After all, they’ll probably be almost as excited as you are—especially if it happens to be their first grandchild!
Of course, an in-person meetup, a handwritten letter or a snap of the sonogram are all great ways to tell your parents you’re pregnant—but you only get one chance to share this joyous news, so it’s worth putting some time and thought into the big reveal. Looking for inspiration? Here are some of our favorite shoppable pregnancy announcements for grandparents. From adorable gifts to cheeky greeting cards and sentimental keepsakes they’ll treasure forever, these grandparent announcement gifts will make the moment memorable.
Break your egg-citing news with this unique pregnancy announcement gift for grandparents. Nestled inside a gift-wrapped box is a tiny quail’s egg which contains a note of your choice.
Buy it: Starting from $10, Etsy.com
Check out this awesome pregnancy announcement box for grandparents. The set includes a cute baby onesie that reads “hello grandparents” and a magnet frame for your sonogram print.
Buy it: $26, Nordstrom.com
Soon-to-be grandparents will feel like they’ve won the jackpot once they scratch these novelty lottery tickets to reveal the message: “We’re having a baby.” And at only $5, this pregnancy announcement gift for grandparents is a real steal.
Buy it: $5, Amazon.com
Here’s a funny pregnancy announcement for grandma: A cheeky card for ladies ready to embrace all the aspects of grandparenthood. Looking for something a little different? This Etsy seller has tons of funny greetings cards that celebrate life’s biggest events including the birth of a new baby.
Buy it: $6, Etsy.com
Looking for luxury pregnancy announcement ideas for grandparents? This minimalist bar necklace, made from 14 karat gold vermeil, can be personalized with up to eight characters to read a grandmother’s name of choice.
Buy it: $148, KendraScott.com
Custom mugs make great pregnancy announcement gifts for grandparents. We like this set sold on Etsy, it comes with a vintage-inspired metal mug for Grandma, Grandpa and baby.
Buy it: Starting from $26, Etsy.com
Pearhead is a go-to brand when it comes to shoppable pregnancy announcements for grandparents. Case in point: This sweet sonogram photo frame that reads “only the best parents get promoted to grandparents.”
Buy it: $13, Target.com
How about wine-themed pregnancy announcements for grandparents? Yes, really! This Etsy seller creates custom wine labels that reveal the happy news to vino-loving family and friends.
Buy it: Starting from $6, Etsy.com
Is there anything cuter than a tiny baby onesie? We don’t think so! Luckily, there are tons of personalized grandparent pregnancy announcement onesies on the market. We love this option because it includes a sweet message and baby’s birth month.
Buy it: Starting from $15, Etsy.com
Searching for pregnancy announcement gifts for grandparents who’ve been around the block a few times? This personalized serving tray, illustrated by artist Jo Faulkner, is a sweet, sentimental option. Add Nana and Pop-Pop’s special monikers—plus, the names of up to 10 grandchildren to create a bespoke keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come.
Buy it: Starting from $65, UncommonGoods.com
Next up is a winning pregnancy announcement gift for sports fans. The gift-wrapped set includes a custom note with your due date and a baseball personalized with their preferred title and the year they became a grandparent.
Buy it: $12, Etsy.com
Looking for a pregnancy announcement gift you can roll out to the whole family? Minted has a great selection of announcement cards designed by independent artists. This pick features your sonogram front-and-center, and can be customized with your details of choice.
Buy it: Starting at $64 for a pack of 25, Minted.com
Surprise your parents with a set of matching T-shirts that announce they’ve been promoted to the esteemed roles of Grandma and Grandpa. It’s available in 14 fun colors in sizes XS to 2XL.
Buy it: Starting from $15, Etsy.com
Searching for fun ways to tell Mom you’re pregnant? Check out this sweet, silver teaspoon by Pearhead. It’s engraved with a love-heart alongside the words: “You’re going to be a Grandma.”
Buy it: $10, Amazon.com
Homebirds will be delighted to receive this eco-friendly, soy-wax candle—but they’ll be jumping for joy once they read the fine print and discover you’re pregnant! Available in a range of heavenly scents including vanilla bean, black amber and pumpkin spice latte.
Buy it: Starting from $16, Etsy.com
This golf ball set is a tee-rific pregnancy announcement gift. Add your Dad’s preferred moniker and the year he’s set to become a grandparent.
Buy it: $19, Etsy.com
If you’re announcing your pregnancy during the holiday season, you might like this ceramic ornament from Etsy. The festive gift is decorated with foliage and can be personalized with your message of choice.
Buy it: $25, Etsy.com
Give soon-to-be grandparents this charming keepsake journal alongside your first sonogram photo for a simple, understated pregnancy announcement. This heirloom-quality book has space for notes, cards and pictures as well as writing prompts to help them record precious memories.
Buy it: $14, Amazon.com
Here’s a sweet pregnancy announcement for grandparents: Freshly baked cookies decorated with baby’s family name and due date.
Buy it: $10 for a set of 2, Etsy.com
Start the countdown to baby’s arrival with these rustic wooden blocks. Grandparents-to-be can flip the blocks to keep track of your pregnancy, week-by-week. Plus, there are options for solo grandmas or grandpas, first-time grandparents and those that already have grandchildren.
Buy it: $19, Etsy.com
Still searching for funny pregnancy announcement ideas for grandparents? Check out this whimsical “bun in the oven” keepsake. The handmade ornament is made from salt dough so it has the same texture as a real bread roll. Choose from a range of note templates, or create your own, and the bun will arrive with the note rolled up inside the gift-wrapped package.
Buy it: Starting from $10, Etsy.com
Create a unique pregnancy reveal for grandparents using this felt letter board set. Write a personal message using the interchangeable letters and snap a cute photo to send to your parents. Trust us, this pick will be a hit with Insta-grans in the making.
Buy it: $20, Nordstrom.com
A handwritten card will always be a popular pregnancy announcement for grandparents—and with good reason. It’s a sweet, simple gesture for families that want to share the news with their nearest and dearest privately. That’s why we love this bestselling card from Etsy; you can customize the printed message inside to reveal your good news, but there’s still space to write a note by hand.
Buy it: Starting from $3, Etsy.com
This sentimental letter-writing set is a thoughtful pregnancy announcement gift for grandparents-to-be. The set includes paper, envelopes and writing prompts that’ll encourage your folks to share their memories, hopes and dreams with the next generation.
Buy it: $15, Barnes&Noble.com
New grandparents, who enjoy a tipple every now and then, will love this hand-etched glass set. It comes with a wine and whiskey glass for Grandma and Grandpa complete with the year.
Buy it: $33, Etsy.com
There are plenty of options for couples planning cute pregnancy announcements for grandparents—but this pint-sized gift is extra-special. The message in a bottle is a magical alternative to a traditional greetings card. Plus, it’s completely customizable—add a note, choose a glitter color and select from a range of fun packaging options.
Buy it: Starting from $13, Etsy.com
Looking for grandparent announcement gifts that are out of this world? Create a sky map that shows the stars exactly as they were on the date and location you discovered you were pregnant. Each map is fully customizable, with an option to add a personalized message and a frame.
Buy it: Starting from $55, TwinkleinTime.com
The best pregnancy announcements for grandparents complement their individual style. And we think this retro-inspired sweatshirt that reads “Grandma” in a cool, colorful font will be a big hit with trendy ladies that want to show off the happy news.
Buy it: Starting from $37, Etsy.com
Here’s a grandparent pregnancy announcement gift for puzzle enthusiasts. The fully customizable jig-saw puzzle, decorated with a sweet animal design, reveals the happy news in your own words.
Buy it: Starting from $15, Etsy.com
Last up on our list of pregnancy announcements for grandparents is this fun baby onesie. Made from 100 percent cotton, the bestselling bodysuit has the words “Grandma & Grandpa I can’t wait to meet you” emblazoned across the front.
Buy it: $17, Amazon.com
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