The perfect gift idea for grandparents to give their grandchildren isn’t that hard to figure out!  Depending on the age of the grandchild, the perfect gift idea is usually the same: have some dedicated time to spend with your grandson or granddaughter. 

-with a newborn baby: the only thing they really need is love. For grandma and grandpa to simply sit and hold and watch the face of a newborn baby is enough.  The little hands, the gentle baby sounds, the soft skin are gift enough – and a great bonding time.  A picture of this magical time will be treasured for years to come – for grandparents or grandchild!

-with a one year old: the perfect gift grandparents can give may well be a little floor time – with the grandchild, of course! A one year old is so curious and active and there is no better way to understand and enjoy a one-year old’s actions than to get on the floor and be a participant. 

-once a child is walking, take them for a walk! What an achievement for the little one and how fun and safe to practice with grandma or grandpa.  All I have to do is say “walk” and “hand” to Seth David and there’s no turning back.   A walk hand-in-hand is still my favorite thing to do with my first grandson.

-eighteen months is a fun and exhausting age for child and grandparent.  You have to be prepared to run anywhere a toddler wants to go, climb, giggle, try out new words and great new food (as teeth are in and functioning pretty well at this point!).  A designated time for quiet time together is a good thing for both parties involved.   A quiet book before bedtime is a special time with child and adult alike.  Add in a bath and a sweet pair of pajamas (just because they won’t let you choose the jammies for too much longer!) and a warm and snuggly baby before bed.   

OK, that’s as far as I go at this point – as I have an eighteen month old and a 6 month old grandbaby.  I’ll try to keep this list going as times move forward!

Time, involvement, a walk, activities and quiet time.  Seems to be the important things in life for me.  Following are some fun gift ideas that make a great gift for a grandchild or for grandparents.

1. 1)      Take pictures of baby and grandparents together– a gift of memories will last and last for everyone.
2. 2)      Remind child and grandparent of their special bond with an “Everything’s Better at Grandma’s” Bib.
3. 3)      Children’s books make such a great gift for both child and for grandparents when they share quiet times together reading.