14 Thoughtful Gifts for Grieving Parents Who Have Lost a Baby or Child

These suggestions are for parents who have lost a baby to stillbirth, suffered infant death, or lost an older child. Unlike many of our other gift guides, these ideas are not only ideas for moms, but also gifts for fathers who have lost a child, regardless of age. 

A charitable donation in the child’s name

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Look for not-for-profit organizations (with a designation 501(c)3 in the US) that support research, other struggling families, or children with the same interests.

Meals

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Maybe it’s the Southerner in me, but when someone is going through a hard time, my first thought is to send them a meal.

Write a Letter About Their Lost Child

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One thing that’s so hard for parents grieving the loss of a child is that they want to know that others remember their child’s life, just like they do.

Photobooks of the lost child

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Photo books can be amazing gifts for parents who have lost a child, especially if you knew the child well enough to have a lot of pictures.

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