Your pregnancy is a big life change — and not just for you. Your own parents may feel almost as excited as you are about your growing family. After all, they’ll also be gaining a new family member and may even be becoming grandparents for the first time!
How should you tell your parents that you’re pregnant?
Although a simple phone call, printed sonogram photo or in-person conversation always works, imaginative baby announcements can help share your big news in surprising, touching and sometimes hilarious ways. Giving your parents something tangible — or snapping a photo of their reaction — will be particularly appreciated by Instagram- and Facebook-loving moms and dads, who can then reveal that they'll soon be grandparents with their friends on social media.
Of course, you should share this news however you prefer — you get to decide the best way to announce your pregnancy. The following examples from real-life moms and dads may help inspire the perfect pregnancy announcement that you (and your parents) will treasure.
Pregnancy announcements for grandparents
Win grandparents over with a onesie
For someone with a sense of humor, a fun way to tell parents you're pregnant is with a custom newborn outfit that asks them what they'd like their grandparent name to be.
Snap a sibling photo
Your parents love pictures of their grandkids. So announce your pregnancy to parents who are already grandparents by sending a photo of your firstborn with a photo of your sonogram. You could also get your kids “big sibling” shirts and place a “little sibling” onesie beside them.
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Gift baby essentials
Help your parents get ready to be grandparents by giving them a box with a baby bottle, pacifier, toy or other small items that let them know the big news.
Say it with sweets
If you don't consider yourself a baker, ask a local bakery if they can whip up a batch of cookies in the shape of rattles, strollers or other baby items. Be sure to include a few large cookies with the baby announcement for the grandparents.
Make them a winner
Who doesn't like lottery tickets? Custom cards with scratch-off sections recreate the fun — and everyone is a winner!
Let your baby-to-be help tell your parents you're pregnant
Tell your parents you’re pregnant by writing them a letter "from" the baby. Expect happy tears all around as you watch their reaction.
Put a fork in it
Order up engraved utensils, then invite the grandparents over for dinner or out to a restaurant. When you sit down to dine, inform them you have new silverware and ask what they think.
Add to their photo collection
Find a grandparent-themed picture frame, insert an ultrasound photo and mail it so they can proudly display the very first image of their grandchild.
Replace their old coffee mugs
You can't go wrong with a grandparent-themed mug.
Recruit the dog
If your pet is the first “grandchild” in the family, this is a fun way to tell your parents you're pregnant. Dress your dog or cat in a “big brother” or “big sister” bandana the next time the grandparents-to-be come over. If your parents live far away, sending them a sweet photo will work just as well.
Make them a countdown clock
Your baby will make his appearance in how many days? Give the grandparents-to-be a countdown to your due date. You can opt to purchase a pre-made sign or create your own using a chalkboard, poster or an online print-out.
Let them read between the lines
You're reading What to Expect When You're Expecting to prepare for every step of pregnancy. Help grandma and grandpa prepare for their duties by sending them books to read or memory journals to fill out once baby arrives.
Write a personalized note
If you’re far away — or just want to watch your parents’ reactions to the news — consider giving the future grandparents a card to read. Bonus: If you’d like to film their faces while reading your message, this baby announcement idea makes it easy to do so.
Seek a second opinion
Already clothing shopping or ordering outfits for baby? To tell your parents you’re pregnant, video call them and say you need their help — do they approve of this cardigan set, onesie or sleeper sack for their future grandchild?
Show them what they're made of
Plenty of poems and sayings about grandparents exist. Print one out in a pretty font and frame it, or write a heartfelt message about what your parents will each mean to your baby, and send that as your pregnancy announcement.
Create a sign
Lots of expectant parents hold up a letterboard or special sign to announce their pregnancy on social media, but grandparents can join in on the fun, too! If you know your own parents will want to shout the news to everyone they know, make it easy for them: Create this Instagram-friendly sign that they can post on social media.
Say it with special artwork
Some artists will turn ultrasounds into keepsake artwork such as prints or embroidery. Parents who live far away will cherish having this first look forever.
Make a toast
Expectant moms may not be able to partake, but you can still gift a bottle of wine with a personalized label to share your big news. This announcement can be particularly fun if the timing works to reveal your news around a holiday or family get-together.
Break out the message board
You can use this trend in two ways as a pregnancy announcement for grandparents: Create the message and send them the entire board as a sweet keepsake, or, if you want to keep the board yourself, send them a photo. (Bonus: You can also share the photo on social media!)
Help decorate their Christmas tree
If your parents celebrate Christmas, the perfect gift is your coming baby — and ornaments to tell your parents you’re pregnant. You can create DIY ornaments or order custom ones online.
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