13 Unique Gifts for New Grandmas (Like Katie!)

We’re all familiar with Mary Poppins’ magic bag, but it’s time for a carry-all that’s a bit more stylish. This one from Tory Burch can hold everything from diaper wipes to bottles to snacks, all while also looking and functioning like a regular purse. (It basically has superpowers.)

Your grandparent may not need a physical gift, but who doesn’t love a vacation? For many, a cross-country roundtrip is a picture-perfect trip, but those can be a logistical nightmare. Make things easy on them with the gift of Outdoorsy, a comprehensive platform that allows travelers to rent everything from trailers to motorhomes to vintage Airstreams for their cruises down Route 66 — or anywhere.

Grandmas typically have the best jewelry (just look at Katie’s collection!), but you can add to her stash with something by Mejuri. This stunning diamond necklace is simple enough for her to wear every day, and it’ll serve as a beautiful reminder of your love (while also reminding her that you have excellent taste in the finer things).

For grandparents, carrying and lifting kids might not be as easy as it once was (and wasn’t all that great back then, honestly) — and it can lead to some serious soreness in the neck and shoulder region. To soothe cranky muscles and offer relief, wrap up this weighted neck and shoulder heating pad as a gift. The slight weight creates a relaxing deep-pressure effect, and the heat setting can be adjusted easily with the attached remote.

Baking cookies with grandma is a rite of passage for any grandkid. But when baking with little ones, things tend to get messy. This floral smock won’t only protect Grandma’s clothes from flour-covered handprints, but will also keep her mixing spoon and spatula close at hand, thanks to the roomy front pockets. You can even customize the apron with a name (Katie is “Gogo” to her new grandbaby Jay), if you want to add an extra personal touch.

Not every woman goes by “Grandma,” but finding personalized gifts for “Nana” or “Gigi” can be difficult. This Etsy shop creates custom shirts with beautiful floral stitching that can be customized to say whatever name you’d like. Expecting parents: This would be an adorable way to break the baby news to a grandma-to-be.

As with children, there’s no such thing as a favorite grandchild, right? Thankfully, this cozy blanket will display every equally loved grandchild’s name and birth flower, and doubles as a beautiful décor piece. Plus, it’s perfect for snuggling up under for bedtime stories.

A more subtle nod to one’s grandparent status, this paperclip chain necklace comes with sparkling birthstone charms to represent each grandchild. It comes in silver and gold, and additional charms can be purchased each time a new baby joins the family. If you want a piece that also shows the kids’ initials, there’s a similar style available with both birthstones and letter charms.

In an ideal world, visits from grandma and grandpa would be frequent. Upgrading their luggage is a subtle way to let them know that not only that they should come and visit the little ones often, they should do so in style. This convertible bag from Beis has plenty of room for a weekend trip’s worth of clothes, and there’s even a separate shoe compartment to ensure clothes stay clean.

Instead of turning the guest room into a full-blown nursery, start small with something they can easily set up and take down when baby visits. This collapsible pack-and-play not only has room for a little one to roll around and sleep, but also has a removable changing station and bassinet. The best part? It can be set up and broken down with one hand — no tools or complicated instructions required.

Displaying finger paintings, macaroni art, and precious doodles in the home is an obvious must when you’re a grandparent, but how do you store old art pieces when it’s time to display the newest masterpiece? Instead of throwing those “vintage” works in a drawer (or *gasp* into the recycling), consider this handy-dandy frame that displays and stores up to 100 pages of artwork. There’s room for years’ worth of drawings, and it has a magnetic latch for easy storage and picture changes.

There’s no such thing as too many baby pictures, but finding enough wall space to display them all can be a challenge. Rather than printing out hundreds of photos, consider investing in a digital photo frame as a gift. Best of all, you can add photos to the slideshow with a few quick taps on your smartphone, even if your recipient lives far away. Pro-tip: We recommend pre-loading the frame with photos so that it’s ready to go as soon as it comes out of the box.

It takes a village to raise a kid, and every now and again, it’s important to thank those who lend a hand. This “recharge” set is perfect for grandparents who are constantly on the go and need to take a moment for themselves. Delicious tea and cookies will remind them to nourish their bodies, while the lavender candle, soap, and hand cream will help them relax after a long day of chasing around a grandtoddler.