If you're looking for a Mother's Day present for nanny, whether it be your mum or mother-in-law, there are plenty of gift ideas for grandma that they will really treasure.
Whether you're expecting your first baby and want to buy a gift from bump or create a little Mother's Day hamper of all the things that grandma loves, there is no doubt that she will appreciate a special gift from those who gave her that special grandma title.
Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny and Grandma at a glance
• Best book Mothers Day gifts for Nanny: I Love Grandma This Much, £24.99
• Best personalised Mothers Day gifts for Nanny: Personalised Grandmother Definition Print with Photo, £5
• Best print Mothers Day gifts for Nanny: Grandma's Garden Print, £5.09
• Best spa day Mothers Day gifts for Nanny: Ragdale Hall Deluxe Spa Day for Two, £449
From beautiful prints to personalised items, whether you call her Grandma, Gran or Nanny, Mother&Baby have found the best Mother's Day gifts for Granny this Mother's Day.
When is Mother's Day?
This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Write that down in your diary now!
Best afternoon tea Mothers Day gift for Nanny
www.marksandspencer.com
This delicious Afternoon Tea Letterbox is full of treats that Grandma will really enjoy. There's a great selection and the great part is the box can fit through the letterbox, so if Nan is out and about she won't miss this special delivery.
One review said: "Lovely assortment of cakes and biscuits and nibbles, Would certainly order again." Another wrote: "A nice treat that is simple but effective good variety and excellent quality."
Pros
- Option to add a gift message
- Lovely selection of treats
Cons
- Some products will last a minimum of two days on receipt, but it's important to check
Dimensions: | 47 x 17.9 x 46cm |
Allergies: | Not suitable for nut or peanut allergy sufferers |
- 2 x Victoria sandwich
- All butter milk Viennese chocolate dipped fingers
- Luxury gold tea bags
- 2 x millionaires shortbread
- 2 x carrot cake walnuts
- All butter shortbread fingers
Best personalised Mothers Day gifts for Nanny
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With the option to choose between a coloured print or black and white, this Personalised Grandmother Definition Print with Photo is also available in five different sizes. You can choose your main word from Grandmother to Granny, and you can send your favourite photo of Nanny with her grandchildren!
One review said: "Lovely gift my mum was moved to tears. Absolutely loved it." Another wrote: "My mum absolutely loved this of her and my daughter. It's so special."
Pros
- Personalised with photo and name of 'nan'
- Beautiful quality
Cons
- Frames are not included
Dimensions: | 4 x 6 inches up to 11.7 x 16.5 inches |
Material: | Premium quality satin paper |
- Includes personalised photo
- Choose grandma's name
- 5 size options
Best book Mother's Day gift for Nanny
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Story time at Grandma's house will feel even more special with this personalised I Love Grandma This Much book. Create up to four grandchildren characters who's name features throughout this book as their characters go on an adventure to tell Gran how much she's loved.
One customer wrote: "These books are filled with wonder! I loved getting these books from my grandchildren and reading them together. Magical!" Another said: "I am moved to tears as these books mean so much to Grandma!"
Pros
- Great for if gran has several grandchildren
- Completely personalised
Cons
- Can only choose up to four grandchildren
Dimensions: | 22 x 22cm |
Pages: | 34 |
Material: | High quality paper |
- Choose between hard cover and soft cover
- Write your own dedication
- Personalise with grandma's name
- Up to four children's names
Best slipper Mother's Day gift for Nanny
www.marksandspencer.com
With a cosy faux fur lining, the Embroidered Mule Slippers are almost like a cosy retreat for Gran's feet. It features a hidden arch support for maximum comfort, as well as an antibacterial finish to fight odours. It also features some cute star embroidery.
One review said: "These slippers are perfect for my needs, so easy to slip on and very comfortable. Thinking of buying another pair."
Pros
- Cosy
- Nice design
Cons
- Might not be to grandma's preference
Available in sizes: | 3 to 8 |
Material: | N/A |
Washing instructions: | Wash on delicate at 40 |
Colour options: | Navy and pink |
- Regular fit
- Slip on
- Vegan friendly
- Contains recycled materials
Best print Mother's Day gift for Nanny
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This lovely Grandma's Garden Print can feature up to 10 flowers (grandchildren), with each flower representing the month they were born. It's such a thoughtful and personal gift for nan. We love how beautiful the illustrations are too.
One customer wrote: "Bought this for my grandparents. They absolutely love it! Would definitely buy again from seller. Fast customer service response too!"
Pros
- Choose up to 10 flowers
- Proof is available upon request
Cons
- Frames not included
Dimensions: | A5, A4, A3, A2 |
- Between 1 and 10 flower names
Best Mother's Day gift for Nanny from everyone
www.wonderbly.com
A beautiful story about the importance of family, and of course where it all started, Grandma, Mummy/Daddy and Me is a lovely three generation story. It celebrates the love through each generation, and you can customise the book characters so they look closest to each family member.
One customer said: "A great gift for my grandmother this year. I just had her first great grandchild." Another wrote: "My son has a wonderful bond with my mum. This is a book both of us can read with him individually... or we can enjoy it together."
Dimensions: | 23 x 23cm |
Number of pages: | 34 |
Best shopper bag Mother's Day gift for Nanny
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The Personalised Grandma's Wreath Shopping Canvas Bag feautres soft cotton handles to make carrying more comfortable, and the option to personalise with a name of your choice. Made from jute material, this bag is sturdy and Gran will love taking it shopping with her.
One customer wrote: "Amazing quality, bought this for my Gran and she loves it. Thanks so much." Another said: "A gorgeous gift that was very well-received. Nice quality. Definitely recommend. Many thanks."
Pros
- Sturdy design
- Completely personalised
- Soft handles for comfort
Cons
- Not available in a bigger size
Dimensions: | 30 x 30 x 19cm |
Material: | Jute, canvas and cotton |
Colour choices: | Four |
- Personalised text
- 4 x colour choices
- Gift wrap available
- Cotton handles
Best gratitude Mother's Day gift for Nanny
www.notonthehighstreet.com
The Personalised Grandma And Me Print With Verse is a really simple but thoughtful gift. It's not too over the top so it can sit with pride on a shelf, and you have the option to gift it from more than one grandchild. You can choose gran's chosen name, and even choose from four colours for the background.
One customer wrote: "Its the perfect gift. Its well made and packaged securely. I was that delighted I ended up buying two more of the same product for other people. Delivery was rapid too."
Pros
- Personalise the colour and grandma title
- Simple but thoughtful
Cons
- Frame not included
Dimensions: | 8 x 8 inch |
Colour options | 4 |
- Option to change the tense if more than one grandchild
- Unframed
- 4 x colour choices
Best bookmark Mother's Day gift for Nanny
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If grandma loves to read, she will love a new bookmark with her favourite grandchildren's faces on! With the option to personalise with three or four images, you can also choose to have them printed in black and white or colour. You can also add a little personalised message for the bottom.
One review said: "Lovely lovely product! I bought one for my nan as she's a big reader, and she thought it was so sentimental. Quality of the product is so strong too - its not just cardboard or paper like some other bookmarks on here, it feels like metal, such great quality and highly recommend!"
Pros
- Personalised with 3 to 4 images
- Sturdy bookmark
Cons
- Tassel colour is random, (but you can add a preference note)
195mm x 60mm |
- 3 to 4 image options
- Available in black and white or colour
- Personalised message
Best breakfast board Mother's Day gift for Nanny
This egg board is fun and different! The board itself is a toast-shaped design with an engraved message for grandma in the middle, and two egg holes near the top.
One review said: "absolutely loved the egg board and it’s a perfect gift. It’s sturdy and it’s something nicer then using egg cups. I did have to end up giving the present early as it was only packaged in clear bubble wrap and the person who’s gift it was collected the package from the garden."
Pros
- Sturdy board
- Unique shaped with two egg holes
Cons
- It's hand wash only
Dimensions: | 24 x 20cm |
Material: | Wood |
Care instructions: | Hand wash only |
- Engraved message
- Two egg cup holes
- Sturdy, wooden board
Best spa break Mother's Day gift for Nanny
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Indulge in the ultimate bonding experience with this spa day for two at Ragdale Hall Spa. Nestled in Leicestershire, this luxurious retreat beckons with indulgent spa treatments and delicious dining. Whether lounging in the thermal spa or savouring gourmet cuisine, you and your mum can create cherished memories together. This bespoke break includes a treatment, lunch and more.
Pros
- Luxury break
- Treatment included
- Modern and varied spa
Cons
- Can't think of any!
- Includes: treatment, meals, champagne and canapes, full use of all facilities and flip flops
Best gardening set Mother's Day gift for Nanny
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Perfect for grans who love to garden, this beautifully pair is lightweight to wear and adjustable to keep them secure. It's designed by William Morris, and arrives in a cute wooden box. The hand cream is also lovely for those post-gardening days.
One review said: "Perfect gift for a green-fingered relative, she loved it."
Pros
- Vegan friendly
- Light weight and adjustable gloves
Cons
- Can't think of any!
- Hand cream
- Light weight gardening gloves
- Storage box
Best button print Mother's Day gift for Nanny
www.notonthehighstreet.com
This Grandma Button Print is customised so you can choose the number of grandchildren, their genders and their ages to produce a beautiful family image that will be treasured for years to come.
One review said: "Lovey thoughtful gift. Granny really loved it."
Pros
- Completely personalised
- Available in two sizes
Cons
- The print is sold unframed
A4 dimensions: | 21cm x 29.7cm |
A3 dimensions: | 29.7cm x 42cm |
- Name of grandma and children
- Different coloured buttons
- A4 or A3 size
Best breakfast tea set Mother's Day gift for Nanny
www.johnlewis.com
This charming tea set comes in vintage style packaging and nan even gets her very own dainty china cup and saucer. Perfect for the nans who love the finer things!
One review said: "I bought this thinking it would be a lovely present, but couldn't resist keeping it! I am enjoying it!"
Pros
- Matching cup and saucer
- Traditional tea set
Cons
- Not suitable for vegans
- Wrapped teabags
- Biscuits
- Matching cup and saucer
Best journal Mother's Day gift for Nanny
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Find out about grandma’s life before you or your little one came along with this 'Dear Grandma' Journal Of A Lifetime. Each page has questions which prompt her to write about key moments, events and thoughts, tell you her memories and reveal funny stories. There’s also room for photographs and mementos so she can create something that you’ll treasure forever.
One review said: "Great idea . Started using it straight away and it got my mother talking to her granddaughter about all sorts of things. There's space to put some photos so that it will become a wonderful keepsake for later days."
Pros
- Creates a beautiful keepsake
- Has 60 questions to help gran
Cons
- There might not be enough space to write in some questions
Dimensions: | 20.7 x 14.3cm |
Pages: | 128 |
- 60 inspiring questions
- Space for photos
Do I need to buy a Mother's Day gift for Grandma?
You don't need to buy a Mother's Day gift for Nanny or Grandma if you don't want. You can always help your little one make a Mother's Day craft to give them.
Samantha Ball is a Commercial Content Writer and freelanced for the Mother&Baby website for two years before joining the team full-time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.