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Sharing the news that your parents are becoming grandparents is something you’ll both always remember, so we’re going over some first grandchild announcement ideas for inspiration with this special memory!

These are all such incredibly sweet and memorable first grandchild announcement ideas! There’s nothing like getting to tell your parents and in-laws that they’re going to be grandparents, so let’s make sure it’s an announcement they’ll always remember.
Whether you want it to be a complete surprise, give a gift of a mug, picture frame, a sweet little onesie, go the funny route, or you’re not quite sure, there is an idea below that will be perfect for your cherished loved ones!
They will have the *best* surprise ever no matter what you go with! Now go get the camera and press record so you can always remember this sweet moment.
This post is all about first grandchild announcement ideas.
Memorable First Grandchild Announcement Ideas:
1. First Grandchild Coming Soon Onesie
Short, sweet, to the point, and most important, adorable! This onesie says it all. Wrap it up and gift it and watch the grandparents-to-be be surprised and thrilled with the news that they are becoming grandparents to their first ever grandchild!
This onesie comes in a variety of sizes and in both short sleeve and long sleeve depending on your preference. They use Gerber onesies for these, which run small size wise. They recommend sizing up one if you’re not quite sure what size to get.
This is a great option because it ships same day! No long waits to receive the package means no long wait to share the good news.
2. Congrats You’re Going To Be Babysitters Grandparents Onesie
Got a running joke about your parents or in-laws being babysitters once a little one is in the picture? This onesie would be PERFECT! How cute?! Definitely a funny way to announce your pregnancy.
This onesie comes in a variety of sizes from newborn to 12 months in short and long sleeve options. They also use Gerber onesies, so keep that in mind sizing wise. Their shipping takes a little bit longer, but you can add on the option to rush ship it if you’re in a hurry!
3. Grandparents Keychains
This keychain set would be such a touching gift since they get to have the keychain on them as a little reminder of the little one on the way!
How fun would it be to attach it to their keys when they aren’t looking and wait for them to see it and figure out the exciting news?!
Since this one is on Amazon, you can take advantage of the quick shipping from Amazon Prime!
4. Let The Spoiling Begin Onesie
I’m sure I’m not alone in knowing that I’ll have to reign in grandma when it comes to spoiling! We’re going to have a spoiling monster on our hands for sure. You too? Grab this onesie to get grandma or grandpa all excited for the upcoming spoiling they’ll get to do!
This onesie comes in one size, 0-3 months. Also on Amazon, so you get Prime quick shipping.
5. The Best Parents Get Promoted to Grandparents Onesie
How touching is this first grandchild announcement idea? So true, right?! Make this announcement extra sweet and memorable with this adorable onesie.
This is an option that’s ready to go because it comes in a beautiful box that says “carrying something special” on the front, and a card inside that says “guess what…” Give this gift during the holidays, their birthday, or just because, and it’s sure to be the best gift ever!
Plus, another one from Amazon, so you’ve got the quick shipping.
6. Surprise! You’re Going to be Grandparents Onesie
If your pregnancy comes as a bit of a surprise, this onesie would be such a good one to get! Becoming a grandparent is definitely the best kinda surprise.
This onesie comes in gray and white, and either 0-3 months or 3-6 months.
7. Grandparent Pregnancy Reveal Countdown Blocks
Probably one of the more unique gifts of the bunch, but a favorite too! How fun would it be to set this up in your parents or in-laws house when you’re over visiting in a place they’d likely see, and watch them find it and figure out the news. The reaction on their faces would be priceless!
PLUS, they’ll have this rustic and pretty reminder every day of the exciting news and a fun way to count it down.
8. Bun in the Oven Gift Box
Have y’all seen those bun in the oven videos where someone puts an actual bun in the oven and asks their husband, parent, or whoever to check what’s in the oven and they’re always so confused?! Cracks me up! Hilarious, look them up on YouTube if you’ve never seen one.
You could do that! Or recreate a similar moment with this little gift box that’s a bit more clear with the messaging featuring a tiny bun.
You actually have the option of a ton of different notes you could put on the upper flap of the box! There’s what’s pictured above, “done baking 2022”, “the best moms get promoted to grandma”, “a little birdy told us you’re going to be a grandpa”, and more! How cute, right?
Of course you could always go with no note on the top and maybe get some hilarious confusion of your own!
You also can choose for this to be turned into an ornament – perfect for the holidays!
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9. Hello Grandma and Grandpa Picture Frame
This handmade wooden frame would be a stunning gift to give the grandparents-to-be so that they can display the good news proudly (as we all know they will!) It’s customized so you get to add your baby’s name and the year.
SO many options with this stunning frame. 15 different stains/backgrounds to choose from, which is great because you could coordinate it with their house if you want to. Or not, since they all look great!
Also, you get to pick from 11 different bouquets to go on the frame. You can contact them if you want other personalizations as well.
10. Coupon Valid for One Grandchild
How funny is this one?! Such a fun option to gift to the grandparents-to-be. It’s customized, so you get to put the year you’re due. You can add other customizations as well!
You also get to choose the font color, and they have a ton of options, both matte and glitter!
11. You’ve Been Promoted From Dog Grandparents to Human Grandparents Card
If you already have a pup on your hands, this would be such a cute card to give them! Especially if they take their puppy grandparenting very seriously.
LOTS of color options for the envelope! And you get to choose if you want just a single card, or a set of up to 8. Which tbh is a bit confusing because how would you have 8 different people to give this card to? I guess if both sets of parents got divorced and remarried and you’re giving each person their own card…anyways. No matter your family, there’s a set amount for you! ๐
The card comes in a protective plastic wrapping, but you can also choose to not have that included.
12. You Can Stop Asking Now Onesie
We ALLLLLL know those family members that just won’t quit asking! I swear, you get married and then BOOM, incoming questions left and right. If they’re coming from your parents or in-laws, shut them up in the sweetest way possible with this first grandchild announcement idea ๐
For me and Scott, this is his grandparents, so maybe we’ll get this for them!
This also comes with a card that says “surprise!” which is super adorable.
13. What Do You Get Grandparents Who Already Have Everything Card
This card is super sweet ๐
And a good fit for those parents or in-laws that are especially hard to shop for come gift giving time! My mom is someone who buys something for herself if she wants it, so giving her a gift is a challenge. Anyone else have those people in their lives?
If your parents or in-laws are like this, this first grandchild announcement idea would be so perfect!
There are plenty of options with this card when it comes to the text color. For the envelope, you have either the option of kraft or white. (kraft is what’s pictured above.)
You also get to add your own personalization to the inside of the card. First is choosing from either “a grandchild” or “another grandchild.” And second is the text you want to see below that, such as Baby Smith Due July 2022, or whatever your preference is.
14. Promoted to Grandpa Golf Balls
Got some golfing grandparents on your hand?! These would be such a cute first grandchild announcement idea!
Even if they aren’t major golfers, you could take them to a Top Golf or putt putt and give them these as their golf balls! What a fun surprise that would be!!
You get to customize these with a few different options for grandma and grandpa name, and the year. They also have different listings in blue or pink if you know the gender!
Bonus – lots of the reviews say how quick the shipping was!
15. First Grandbaby Arriving 202X Onesie
Another adorable onesie first grandchild announcement idea! This one has the option to customize with the date or anything else you’d prefer. You type in the customization when you order with something along the lines of “July 2022” or “Coming Soon” or “Baby Smith July 2022”. Whatever your preference is!
Size options go from newborn – 24 month, and either short or long sleeve. These are also Gerber onesies meaning they run a bit small.
16. Grandma/Grandpa Established 202X Mugs
LOVE these custom mugs for your grandparent pregnancy announcement!! Commemorate the two most important years of their life, when they became a parent, and when they became a grandparent. This will easily become the favorite mug in the cabinet!
You can buy these mugs as a set or individually. You have the option of either 11 oz or 15 oz and either all white, or white with a black handle.
And yes, they are dishwasher safe, because who wants a handwash only mug?! ๐
17. Let the Spoiling Begin Onesie
Another option for those grandparents who you KNOW will be spoiling the heck out of their grandchildren! We all know they are antsy to get to the spoiling, so celebrate the exciting news with this adorable little onesie!
Onesie comes in 4 different sizes and there are 8 colors to choose from for the font. You can customize if you’d like as well! Just type it into the listing before adding to your cart.
We’ve got them all! From the sweet and touching, to the funny, to the ones that politely say “quit asking!!!”, one of these first grandchild announcement ideas will fit for your grandparents or in-laws. Not add to cart and place your order so you can go ahead and give them the best gift they will ever receive!
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