14 best Mother’s Day gifts for Nanny and Grandma

Girl holding Mothers Day gift for Grandma

by Samantha Ball |
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Mother's Day is not only a day for mums but for the wonderful Nanny and Grandma's too, and if you've seen some Mother's Day gift ideas for Nanny, then the Mother's Day present is a lovely way to show her how much she's appreciated and loved not just you, but your little one too!

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 Mother's Day gifts for Grandma

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 30, 2025. Write that down in your diary now!

Best afternoon tea Mothers Day gift idea for Nanny

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny Afternoon Tea LetterboxImage by Marks and Spencer

This delicious Afternoon Tea Letterbox is full of treats that Grandma will really enjoy. There's a great selection from biscuits to mini-cakes. 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. You will have to check the expiry date on the products as some have mentioned they have shorter dates, but this is a great excuse to indulge in the Afternoon Tea box!
One review said: "I bought this as a surprise gift for my beautiful partner and she absolutely loved it full of quality and tasty products and well packaged well worth the money and would highly recommend."

Pros

  • There's an option to add a gift message so you don't need to send a card separately 
  • It's full of a great selection of delicious treats 
  • It fits perfectly through the letterbox, so the recipient doesn't need to be in

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 gift idea for Nanny

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny Personalised Grandmother Definition Print with PhotoImage from Etsy HuesandReflections

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 even adjust the name to what you call your Grandma, making it more personalised. Although it doesn't come with a frame, it's a thoughtful gift that you can send your own photo of Nanny with her grandchildren.
One review said: "Absolutely beautiful print, the quality is amazing, my mum is going to love it! Really easy personalisation process, clear communication from seller and speedy dispatch and delivery. Thanks so much!"

Pros

  • You can personalize the name to whatever you call your Nan, Nanny or Grandma
  • The image can be in colour or black and white
  • It's a unique idea that will look nice in any home

Cons

  • The print doesn't come with frames
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 idea for Nanny

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny I Love Grandma This MuchImage by Wonderbly

Story time at Grandma's house will feel even more special with the personalised I Love Grandma This Much book. While it's only limited to four Grandchildren, you can add a name and choose a character image that looks closest to your little one, and they will feature throughout the book! Their characters go on an adventure to tell Gran how much she's loved. It will make a great little keepsake and special book they can read together. One review said: These books are filled with wonder! I loved getting these books from my grandchildren and reading them together. Magical!"

Pros

  • You can personalise it with the names of grandchildren
  • Each page is beautifully illustrated 

Cons

  • You can't have any more than four grandchildren in the story
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 print Mother's Day gift idea for Nanny

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny Grandma's Garden PrintImage by Etsy seller lovechloe

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 review said: "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

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny Grandma, Mummy/Daddy and Mewonderbly

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

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny Personalised Grandma's Wreath Shopping Canvas Bagetsy

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

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 options4
  • Option to change the tense if more than one grandchild
  • Unframed
  • 4 x colour choices

Best bookmark Mother's Day gift for Nanny

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny Personalised Metal Bookmarketsy

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 idea 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: "Looks good, we'll made and adds a personal touch already been used."

Pros

  • It's a sturdy board, making it easy to carry items on
  • There are alternative name choices such as Nanny

Cons

  • This product is handwash only and not suitable for the dishwasher
Dimensions:24 x 20cm
Material:Wood
Care instructions:Hand wash only
  • Engraved message
  • Two egg cup holes
  • Sturdy, wooden board

Best journal Mother's Day gift idea for Nanny

Best Mothers Day gifts for Nanny Dear Grandma Journal Of A LifetimeImage by NotOnTheHighStreet seller From Me To You

The Dear Grandma Journal Of A Lifetime not only makes a lovely gift for Grandma, but one for you too. With 60 questions to prompt Nan, she can reflect on key moments, events and thoughts from throughout her life and share some of those moments with you. There's space for photographs and mementos within the book, and while Nan's answer might not always fit in the section you can add pieces of paper from a notebook into the relevant pages. One review said: "Great idea. Started using it straight away and it got my mother talking to her granddaughter about all sorts of things , space to put some photos so that it will become a wonderful keepsake for later days."

Pros

  • It creates a beautiful keepsake and a wonderful chance to reminisce 
  • There are over 60 inspiring questions for Gran to answer
  • It's made from sustainably sourced materials

Cons

  • There might not be enough space to write when answering some questions
Dimensions:20.7 x 14.3cm
Pages:128
  • 60 inspiring questions
  • Space for photos

Best flower making kit for Nanny on mother's day

Forever Flowerz Charming Ranunculus Kitcraftbuddyshop.com

For those who love to use their hands to make beautiful creations, this flower kit would be ideal. Gift this to granny and help her create a floral masterpiece featuring bright and beautiful lifelike ranunculus. One reviewer said: "I have only made 3 so far, but I am delighted with how they look, as were my friends and family when I showed them. The instructions are clear and simple, although you do need to pay attention when separating each petal from their pile."

Pros

  • Simple instructions included
  • Creates a beautiful keepsake 
  • Lovely gift to make with grandma

Cons

  • Fiddly to start with as they arrive firmly pressed together

Best biscuits mother's day gift ideas for nanny

Biscuit Tin
Bouquet from biscuiteersbiscuiteers

Wow! What stunning display of floral biscuits! Inspired by beautiful botanicals from delicate roses and crocuses, to daffodils, pansies and primroses, these would make a gorgeous gift for granny! . Each lemon biscuit is hand-illustrated and hand-crafted and put in this stunning keepsake tin. One reviewer said: "The biscuits were fresh and delicious and the tin a lovely keepsake. I'd love to send them more often but the price is so high, they are very much for very special occasions."

Pros

  • 12 lemon hand crafted biscuits in a keepsake tin
  • Fresh ingredients used 
  • Individually decorated biscuits

Cons

  • Limited availability - when they're gone, they're gone

best home decor Mother's Day gift idea for Nanny

This velvet cushion will definitely stand out in grandma's house. A wonderfully unique gift that you can personalise with a message. The decorative cushion is super-soft to the touch, adding an extra comfortable layer to the seating area and there's lots of colour options to pick from. Each cushion is designed and made and the text can be printed in a variety of colour ways including golf or silver. One reviewer said: "Beautiful personalised cushion. I did think it was expensive at first but it is gorgeous! The personalisation is beautifully done and the cushion is very well made. I love the colour too! Granny very happy and we are too as you said it would get to us before Christmas and you kept your promise! Would definitely recommend."

Pros

  • Each cushion comes with a hollow fibre cushion but you can upgrade to a feather filled pad for a more luxurious feel.
  • Choose from a variety of colours 

Cons

  • You have only 255 characters to write a message with 
Size:50cm (W) x 30cm (H) / 20" (W) x 12" (H)

Best sweet treat mother's day gift ideas for nanny

trio of fudge CArtwright & Butler

If your nanny has a sweet tooth, this trio of fudge will be hard to resist. It's totally moreish so once open, don't be surprised if it doesn't last long. This collection features three different types of fudge including: Chocolate Fudge, Butter Fudge and Sea Salted Fudge. One reviewer said: "As a first time purchaser from this company I was very impressed with the service and communication. The items were well packaged in a sturdy box and, therefore, received in good condition."

Pros

  • Great price for three products 
  • A lovely selection of products 
  • Fast delivery 

Cons

  • Comes in brown carton 

Do I need to buy a Mother's Day gift for Grandma?

Best Mother's Day gifts for Grandma FAQs

Do I need to buy a Mother's Day gift for Grandma?

While you don't necessarily need to buy a Mother's Day gift for Grandma, it can be a thoughtful idea to get them a little present.

If you don't want to buy a present, you can always help your little one make a Mother's Day craft to give them instead.

Samantha Ball is a Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby, having written for the brand since 2018. She's a mum of two aged seven and three, and is currently expecting her third. She loves searching for the best and current trending products for little ones. She loves to bake, but spends most of her free time between football and ballet classes.

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