Mail Call
Even the smallest children love getting letters, postcards and small gifts in the mail. They certainly know how to tear things open, and hearing news and pictures from you regularly helps keep you in their life at all times.

Web Cam
Web cameras are exceedingly cheap (as cheap as $19!) and increasingly easier and easier to use. Buy a set for you and your child and set up regular web-based calls. While small children aren't always great on the phone, they love watching Grandma and Grandpa onscreen, talking and waving and making silly faces. You can even record your own video greeting to email for your grandchild to watch anytime.

Digital Photo Frames
There are dozens of digital photo frames, but the best we've found are actually hooked to your telephone and allow you to upload pictures remotely to have the child's frame change every day, if you'd like. Check out www.ceiva.com for the details. We do it both ways with all of our grandparents and grandkids and they love it!

Visit Often
Of course, nothing can take the place of a real life baby hug. Set aside as many visits a year as you can to meet up with or visit your grandchildren.