Baby Granddaughter Gifts

Keepsakes

• Keepsake gifts last a long time, showing proof of a grandparent's love for a granddaughter. Wooden or ceramic figurines, music boxes, plaques and photo frames make delightful mementos for a baby girl. Select a special keepsake plaque for a baby granddaughter. There is a wide variety of sayings from poetic to heartwarming. Decide on the background photo, picking from animals, beautiful flowers, angels or nature scenes. Another charming keepsake present is a photo frame. A photo frame is a practical and reusable gift. Place a photograph taken with your granddaughter inside to add a personal touch. Photo frames come in several shapes, materials and colors such as a baby carriage or decorated with teddy bears. Some photo frames come inscribed with a sentiment.

Handmade

• A traditional gift to bestow on a newborn granddaughter is a handmade baby quilt. These knitted or crocheted blankets made from love come in many styles and colors. Not all grandparents know how to sew; however, this does not mean a handmade baby blanket is out of the question. Many individuals make a business out of creating handmade baby items. Other handmade baby gifts are hats, socks, embroidered bibs, burp clothes, assorted clothing, toys and pillows.

Time

• The gift of time has no comparison. Visit often to show how much the new addition to the family means to you. Offer to babysit, allowing parents a chance to spend some time alone. This gives a grandparent a chance for one-on-one time. Some grandparents live far away and cannot physically spend time with their granddaughters. Use a video camera and tape yourself acting out puppet scenes or reading a story. Include a message of love for the baby grandchild. Mail this gift to your granddaughter's parents with instructions to play.

Monetary

• Some grandparents choose to gift with money. Instead of stuffing money in a card, think about investing in the grandchild's future. Set up a savings account with a high interest rate and invite your son or daughter to participate with monthly deposits. Purchase a life insurance plan that offers flexibility and grows with a grandchild.