Feeding the nanny

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's a nice idea to offer a simple sandwich and other foods for lunch. I'm surprised you wouldn't.

I've told her to "help herself" when we have a pot of coffee going or muffins or something like that. And I wouldn't care if she made herself a sandwich...I just am wondering if people tend to keep a few nanny's favorite foods on-hand?

Why wouldn't you get the drinks and a few other foods she prefers? She is in your home 8-10 hours a day.

Well, that's why I'm asking. I'm at my office for 8 hours per day and food is not provided for me....so it just didn't occur to me to provide food specifically for her. She's never mentioned wanting anything and brings a lunch bag every day. I know she likes energy drinks, which we don't buy...but I guess we could keep a supply in the fridge as we do with sparkling waters.

My kids are 3 and 4 and she makes them their lunches either at home or a packed lunch for the "school" they do two days per week.

But you can leave your office and may even get a lunch break. Nannies can't leave.

[Anonymous]

Yes, every employer I've had keeps basic bananas, trail mix, string cheese, nuts, etc on hand that I can grab during the day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a nice idea to offer a simple sandwich and other foods for lunch. I'm surprised you wouldn't.

I've told her to "help herself" when we have a pot of coffee going or muffins or something like that. And I wouldn't care if she made herself a sandwich...I just am wondering if people tend to keep a few nanny's favorite foods on-hand?

Why wouldn't you get the drinks and a few other foods she prefers? She is in your home 8-10 hours a day.

Well, that's why I'm asking. I'm at my office for 8 hours per day and food is not provided for me....so it just didn't occur to me to provide food specifically for her. She's never mentioned wanting anything and brings a lunch bag every day. I know she likes energy drinks, which we don't buy...but I guess we could keep a supply in the fridge as we do with sparkling waters.

My kids are 3 and 4 and she makes them their lunches either at home or a packed lunch for the "school" they do two days per week.

Doesn’t sound like she expects it if she brings her lunch. My nannies have always brought their own lunch.

[Anonymous]

When I was a Nanny for toddlers I ate what they ate and made us all lunch at the same time..

[Anonymous]

Will close the loop here. I asked her if she wanted me to add anything to our shopping list for her to eat or drink at our house. She said no. I encouraged her to help herself to anything we had in the fridge or cupboards and let me know if she changes her mind about picking up something.

[Anonymous]

Relax, ladies, this is not a big deal at all. Nanny for my entire life. Some parents do, some do not, never a big deal for me. I get the best rates and can buy anything I want, and my food is often better and healthier than my employer's because they do not have time to cook, and I do. One thing I know, if I liked energy drinks I would never have been hired, haha. Unhealthy stuff!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Curious what people do about meals while your nanny is working. I have never provided food to our nanny although I've said she's welcome to help herself to coffee, sparkling water, etc. or snacks but she usually comes with her own lunch bag with her food and drinks. A neighbor was talking about going grocery shopping for food for the nanny and I was shocked...is this something most people provide? I really don't mind if she makes herself a portion of whatever the kids are having or whatever, but do people actually provide a supply of food for a non-live-in nanny?

I cannot believe that people have someone working in their home taking care of their children and do not tell this person she is welcome to have something to eat and I do not mean a PB&J sandwich!

[Anonymous]

I've always eaten their food. I cook for them and eat leftovers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Curious what people do about meals while your nanny is working. I have never provided food to our nanny although I've said she's welcome to help herself to coffee, sparkling water, etc. or snacks but she usually comes with her own lunch bag with her food and drinks. A neighbor was talking about going grocery shopping for food for the nanny and I was shocked...is this something most people provide? I really don't mind if she makes herself a portion of whatever the kids are having or whatever, but do people actually provide a supply of food for a non-live-in nanny?

I cannot believe that people have someone working in their home taking care of their children and do not tell this person she is welcome to have something to eat and I do not mean a PB&J sandwich!

I KNOW! It's unbelievable to me. I spend my entire Sunday meal prepping for our nanny. It's really the least I can do!

[Anonymous]

as a former nanny I always had food provided for me by the parents. They gave me free range of the fridge of whatever I wanted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Relax, ladies, this is not a big deal at all. Nanny for my entire life. Some parents do, some do not, never a big deal for me. I get the best rates and can buy anything I want, and my food is often better and healthier than my employer's because they do not have time to cook, and I do. One thing I know, if I liked energy drinks I would never have been hired, haha. Unhealthy stuff!

Maybe you should take your own advice and relax. An energy drink isn't going to kill you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Relax, ladies, this is not a big deal at all. Nanny for my entire life. Some parents do, some do not, never a big deal for me. I get the best rates and can buy anything I want, and my food is often better and healthier than my employer's because they do not have time to cook, and I do. One thing I know, if I liked energy drinks I would never have been hired, haha. Unhealthy stuff!

Maybe you should take your own advice and relax. An energy drink isn't going to kill you.

Yeah, we all have our vices...

[Anonymous]

This topic comes up at least once a year and is hotly debated. Glad you asked the person who knows best—your nanny!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a nice idea to offer a simple sandwich and other foods for lunch. I'm surprised you wouldn't.

I've told her to "help herself" when we have a pot of coffee going or muffins or something like that. And I wouldn't care if she made herself a sandwich...I just am wondering if people tend to keep a few nanny's favorite foods on-hand?

Why wouldn't you get the drinks and a few other foods she prefers? She is in your home 8-10 hours a day.

Well, that's why I'm asking. I'm at my office for 8 hours per day and food is not provided for me....so it just didn't occur to me to provide food specifically for her. She's never mentioned wanting anything and brings a lunch bag every day. I know she likes energy drinks, which we don't buy...but I guess we could keep a supply in the fridge as we do with sparkling waters.

My kids are 3 and 4 and she makes them their lunches either at home or a packed lunch for the "school" they do two days per week.

But you can leave your office and may even get a lunch break. Nannies can't leave.

There is also a difference working in an office and a house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Curious what people do about meals while your nanny is working. I have never provided food to our nanny although I've said she's welcome to help herself to coffee, sparkling water, etc. or snacks but she usually comes with her own lunch bag with her food and drinks. A neighbor was talking about going grocery shopping for food for the nanny and I was shocked...is this something most people provide? I really don't mind if she makes herself a portion of whatever the kids are having or whatever, but do people actually provide a supply of food for a non-live-in nanny?

I cannot believe that people have someone working in their home taking care of their children and do not tell this person she is welcome to have something to eat and I do not mean a PB&J sandwich!

Did you even read the post you quoted? OP clearly said she's told the nanny that nanny is welcome to whatever is in the house. Sheesh.