What do I get my nanny for Christmas? And how much is a reasonable Cristmas bonus?

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She is 21, has been with us for 5 months now and is absolutely lovely.

I typically give a week's salary and a small gift (eg CD). My children are about to start painting mugs for various people, which will be filled with chocolates.

Baby is one so painting mugs out of question

handprint on mug? Messy but cute...

mmm, our nanny is muslim. it's still ramadan. wonder if to give her something to celebrate Eid (biut she's not been here long enough, just a month) or something for new year when she has a holiday. what do you think?

weeks wages? blimey that's generous. wish we could but we can't. gave last nanny just over that when she left mind.

If she's only been with you for a short time than I suppose you don't need to give her much - maybe if you call it one week's wages and then pro-rata it for however long she has been with you?

Dh suggested an ipod nano but then he thought we should not outdo her boyfriend. Plus I think one week wages AND an ipod is a bit much.

I was also thinking one week wages, is this the general consensus then??

blimey! a weeks wages and an i pod nano?!!! can i be your next nanny!!

Naaaah, it is a bit much.... I want her to know that we value her very much but I don't want to raise her expectations overly.

One week wages and a personal givt up to £50 worth I think. But what???

how about a voucher for champneys or something similar?

£200 in cash plus a small gift.