When a mom-to-be finds out that she's pregnant, one of the most exciting things to do can be sharing the news with loved ones. Next to letting a partner in on the little one, parents can be the most thrilling people to tell. Not only have Mom or Dad likely been looking forward to this moment for ages, but their reactions are typically emotional — and epic. That's why some parents-to-be have been taking their pregnancy announcements up a notch and coming up with some seriously clever ways to tell grandparents.
Thanks to social media and sites like Etsy, gone are the days of just making a call or writing a letter to let parents know that they're going to be grandparents. Instead, moms-to-be have endless options for revealing the news that are both Instagram and Pinterest worthy. From mugs that have the baby news at the bottom (to catch grandparents off guard during the last sip) to personalized gift boxes that will leave parents in tears, modern announcement ideas are just as big as grandparents' reaction to their dreams coming true. So for the best parents who are about to be promoted to amazing grandparents, check out 30 of our favorite pregnancy announcement ideas. But be prepared, keep those tissues close — because we guarantee that the waterworks are going to start as soon as grandparents see these!
Buy a Scratch-Off Card
This pretty card hides a secret pregnancy announcement for grandmas-to-be that will leave them floored — and regardless of what you're hoping for, there are so many designs on Etsy to choose from (and many of them are totally customizable). Grandma will really think she hit the lottery, even if she doesn't get her prize for a few more months.
Add a Baby Cake Topper
Make the sweet news for parents even sweeter by sharing the pregnancy announcement on their favorite dessert. Whether you have a Cricut machine at home and can DIY it, or decide to find one online to order, this gets the message across in your own words (and comes with a sweet dessert).
Order a Personalized Grandma Necklace
For a sentimental pregnancy announcement idea for Mom and Dad, consider giving them key chains with personalized charms (like these) — or necklaces, for Grandma in particular. There are few things more exciting than finding out that you're going to be a grandma, but a gift can't hurt!
Use a Pregnancy Announcement Sign
Pregnancy announcement signs are more than great photo props — they're also a cute way to surprise parents with the baby news. You don't necessarily need a professional photographer on hand to make this photo shoot happen — it would be just as cute using the self-timer on your phone!
Get a 'Freak Out' Grandma Mug
Let's be real, most moms freak out when they find out that they're going to be a grandma — so this mug is the perfect pregnancy announcement idea for parents. It'll also probably become their new favorite mug, reminding them of all the excitement to come.
Use a Grandma Onesie
A personalized onesie will certainly grab parents' attention as the pregnancy announcement sinks in, and it will be even more special when the baby-to-be finally arrives and grandma gets to dress them in the onesie that delivered the news in the first place.
Try a Grandparents-to-Be Fortune Cookie
For an unexpected way to announce a pregnancy to parents, get the best fortune a cookie has ever given them. This fortune cookie is actually made of felt, so they can keep it forever, but if you want to do the real deal, that's an option, too. What haven't they thought of?!
Put the Pregnancy Announcement in a Mug
Parents won't see the pregnancy announcement coming when they sip on their cup of coffee or tea — until they get to the bottom, of course. It's the perfect setup: Invite the future grandma over for coffee, and let her reveal the big news to herself as she drinks.
Use a Personalized Balloon Pregnancy Announcement
Parents won't know what to think at first when they unbox a balloon … until they pop it for the ultimate pregnancy announcement surprise. Just make sure you don't give this to any grandparents in your life who might not love the sound of a balloon popping.
Gift a Grandma-to-Be Charm Bracelet
Make the major pregnancy announcement while also giving mom a special gift that she'll treasure — especially since it has the year stamped on it that she became a grandma for the first time, which is a big deal! This one comes in several different finishes and accent colors.
Buy a Grandparents-to-Be Pregnancy Announcement Card
There's nothing more meaningful than a handwritten card, and this pregnancy announcement card for parents will definitely be one that they cherish. There are tons of different designs available on Etsy depending on your parents and your relationship with them, and most of them are very affordable.
Wear a Pregnancy Announcement T-Shirt
Some moms live for the moment that they get to become grandmas, and this T-shirt will let her rock the exciting pregnancy news as soon as she opens it. This idea could also mean wearing a T-shirt that announces the news yourself if you want to go that route instead.
Use a Sonogram Countdown Frame
The count is officially on as soon as parents find out that they're going to be grandparents, so what better way to announce a pregnancy than with this adorable countdown frame? It'll also give Grandma a sweet way to display her first photo of her grandbaby.
Try a Wine Label Pregnancy Announcement
Let celebrations start early by making an epic pregnancy announcement to parents and loved ones with the help of personalized wine bottle labels. For the wine-loving grandma in your life, what could be better than a fully customized label on her favorite red or white?
Send a Surprise Mail Pregnancy Announcement
This tiny package holds some epic news that parents will be thrilled to read. Hey, good things come in small packages … and that also applies to the baby they'll be holding in their arms in a matter of months. Kind of a perfect way to announce!
Eat Pregnancy Announcement Chocolate
There's no sweeter way to tell parents that they are about to become grandparents than with a chocolate announcement, especially for grandparents who have a sweet tooth! It's also a nice treat for people who likely rarely indulge in this way.
Get a Grandpa Whiskey Glass
Not all grandparents are going to be into wine, so here's a gift for the ones who are more into hard liquor. Perfect for parents who love a a nice drink, this etched whiskey glass-turned pregnancy announcement will be something to cheers to for years to come.
Send a Funny Pregnancy Announcement Card
It might take parents a few minutes to realize what this card is actually announcing: an exciting pregnancy! But for the grandparents-to-be who have good senses of humor, something like this should be right up their alley. This could be a great long-distance option, too.
Serve a Pregnancy Announcement Spoon
As parents dig into a yummy dessert, they won't realize the sweet pregnancy announcement that their (adorable) spoons are actually holding, and it will remain such a nice keepsake of what is sure to be such a celebratory moment. Get one for yourself, too!
Make a Pregnancy Announcement Puzzle
Let parents put the pieces together — literally! — before officially making the pregnancy announcement. If you want to be extra sneaky, put the pieces in a box that belongs to a totally different puzzle, and the future grandparents will be totally surprised!
Use Pregnancy Announcement Hat Sets
From Easter to Christmas and Halloween, there are a variety of little hats to pick from for the most precious pregnancy announcement for parents — and truly, it's hard to imagine anything more adorable than a tiny hat! As a bonus, this can actually be used by baby.
Try a Hummingbird Pregnancy Announcement
Let a little birdie tell parents the thrilling news that they're about to become grandparents! Whether Grandma likes hummingbirds, enjoys gardening, or just has an appreciation for super cute things (don't we all?) this could be the perfect announcement choice.
Order a Boxed Onesie Pregnancy Reveal Set
This adorable gift box set can be mailed directly to parents for a memorable pregnancy announcement option. If you're busy and excited to fill parents in as soon as possible, this could be a great choice, since they do all the work (and the shipping) for you.
Use Grandparents Countdown Blocks
These countdown blocks aren't just a cute pregnancy announcement idea for parents — they also let them keep track week by week. And let's be real, they're going to be counting down the days with or without our help, so we might as well give them a fun way to look forward to the due date.
Use a Baby Booties Pregnancy Announcement Set
Give grandparents a kickstart on their collection of special things they get to dress baby up in with this adorable bootie pregnancy announcement set. Sure, announcement onesies are super cute, but this is something just a little bit different for those who want to go against the grain.
Get a Pregnancy Announcement Magnet
This swoon-worthy pregnancy announcement magnet will give parents something to look at as they look forward to the exciting day — whether you send it through the mail or present it to them in person. For a little extra fun, stick it on their fridge and wait for them to find it!
Get a Grandparents Promotion Sign
This rustic sign makes for a pregnancy announcement that parents will seriously cherish — and will be able to show off to friends (and if this one isn't your taste, there are plenty of others to choose from on Etsy too). Something tells us they'd take this promotion over one at work any day.
Use a Tree Ornament Pregnancy Announcement
For a little star that's coming soon, get grandparents excited with this unique pregnancy announcement reveal set. This is a funny one, but there are lots out there to choose from — including plenty that can be customized to fit the personalities of the future grandparents.
A Wooden Pregnancy Test
Showing off a positive pregnancy test can be a fun way to announce the news, but for anyone who wants to keep the real deal to themselves or is looking for something a bit more, um, hygienic, this wooden test is actually really cute (and something the grandparents will want to hold onto).
Use a Crack Me Egg Pregnancy Announcement
Whether parents want to share the gender or just the initial pregnancy announcement with grandparents-to-be, these crackable eggs are a clever way to share details about the little one getting ready to hatch. They're practically a work of art!
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