Lovely things you do for your nanny?

[Ihavethislittlesister]

Just wondered. Mine is turning out to be fabulous and I want to make sure she knows she's appreciated. I can't pay her more so I'm trying to think of nice ideas

ah, this is really nice

I try to thank her at the end of the day for all her hard work, and say how happy the kids seem, make sure we always have her favourite herbal tea in, and buy her (small) bunches of fresh flowers occasionally to say thanks.

I'm a nanny - a heartfelt thanks goes a long way I sometimes get a text on the weekend if the kids have asked for me or said something nice about me or a text to say thank you from mb if she's noticed something I've done that's not the usual (ie left a portion of lasagne for both bosses, or sorted out the kids outgrown clothing) and the odd early finish here and there is always appreciated too

A thank you at the end of the day means a lot. Not every day because then it just becomes a habit.

The occasional text saying 'you are a star!' When they've gone the extra mile or sent a photo/video.

A cheap bunch of daffs or tulips occasionally, when you are picking yourself up a bunch. Again, don't make it seem like you are doing it out of habit! My bosses never buy me treats because I am usually on a healthy eating kick! But if she does like the occasional treat, it's nice to know that you are thinking about us!

My ex-boss gave me her old Prada handbag when I coveted said it was a lovely bag a year later, I never use it as I'm scared people will think I'm rich and steal it!

Oh yes nbee84 an early finish if you are home early or equally a late start!! Very appreciated.

These are great thanks!!

I currently work for two families and they are very different ..its taken me a while to 'see' the little thing they do iyswim. Like letting me finish early and very, , very generous with holiday (I didn't realise not all bosses are like this) but they don't outright say thank you etc. The other family are much more personable. I don't ever get to leave early but they are always thanking me. . buying/giving me/my dd bits and bobs occasionally. .

I do love having extra holiday (they go away a lot) but find myself almost constantly doubting whether they consider me in disposable, or think im doing a great job etc. Whereas I don't even consider it with the other family.

Janiston - Your kids could only love someone else so much if they're secure in your love for them, and theirs for you. They know you're there for them, so they can go off and be excited about seeing someone else they love. So really it's a massive compliment to you when they do that!

As others said the odd thank you - early finish or late start if home is nice tho in one job starting at 8 was worse then 7am as took 12 mins at 7am and 45 mins at 8 coz of school/work etc traffic so left house just after 7am so may as well started normal time iyswim as still up at same time

Paying on time as well. Seems silly to mention it but amazing how many of my friends employers pay late - it's rude and unprofessional and shows lack of respect to your nanny

Janiston - just means they are happy and secure. Children's lie is like an elastic band - the more people they have in their life the more they care about

Doesn't mean your children don't love or want you - just means they are happy and hope you reliese that :)

Little presents are common and appreciated, the best ones also show thoughtfulness eg a gift to suit the holiday you are about to leave on, or a bottle of wine on your boyfriends birthday show me my bosses are listening/interested. Bonus time off is great too. And yes, a text or a thank you to note when nanny has done something beyond the call of duty like bake for the weekend or extra errands.

thank you guys. these are really good. I am so keen to ensure relations are good and she feels appreciated so I will make note of all of these