Birthday Ideas for Nanny

[Anonymous]

We like to really celebrate birthdays in our household and our nanny is no exception! We have a fun breakfast and/or lunch, birthday person gets to pick their dinner, we make dessert and we decorate with balloons, banners, etc.

I am curious if other families also get their nanny a birthday gift and if so, has there been anything that your nanny really appreciated? I know some people like an extra day off, etc.

[Anonymous]

We made her cupcakes of her favorite flavor. We bought her a present (a board game) because she and her family like to play board games and we like this one. My kids made an art project for her - butterfly made of their handprints. And we let her go home early that day.

[Anonymous]

this is sweet: a day off, visa gift card or spa treatment to prevent burnout are top 3 (as an NCS and Private Educator, trust me lol)

Anonymous wrote:We like to really celebrate birthdays in our household and our nanny is no exception! We have a fun breakfast and/or lunch, birthday person gets to pick their dinner, we make dessert and we decorate with balloons, banners, etc.

I am curious if other families also get their nanny a birthday gift and if so, has there been anything that your nanny really appreciated? I know some people like an extra day off, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We made her cupcakes of her favorite flavor. We bought her a present (a board game) because she and her family like to play board games and we like this one. My kids made an art project for her - butterfly made of their handprints. And we let her go home early that day.

Letting her go home a whole hour early. The butterfly art project would be in the trash immediately. Cupcakes? Like she can't buy her own cupcakes. A board game that she probably already has.

Your generosity is underwhelming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We made her cupcakes of her favorite flavor. We bought her a present (a board game) because she and her family like to play board games and we like this one. My kids made an art project for her - butterfly made of their handprints. And we let her go home early that day.

Letting her go home a whole hour early. The butterfly art project would be in the trash immediately. Cupcakes? Like she can't buy her own cupcakes. A board game that she probably already has.

Your generosity is underwhelming.

Trolly polly is back.

[Anonymous]

My nanny family has gifted me a very generous gift card to a favorite store the last few years (which is SOOO appreciated) and bought me lunch/dinner. My nanny family last year before COVID, hosted a small gathering with my favorite food as dinner and a game night. But we were very close.

[Anonymous]

The kids made cards, a crown and cupcakes, we put out the heart-shaped plate for the nanny, and gave four tickets to box seats at a baseball game (obviously pre-Covid).

[Anonymous]

Anything the kids make or something with pictures of them. Unlike a previous poster, I save that kind of stuff forever!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We made her cupcakes of her favorite flavor. We bought her a present (a board game) because she and her family like to play board games and we like this one. My kids made an art project for her - butterfly made of their handprints. And we let her go home early that day.

Letting her go home a whole hour early. The butterfly art project would be in the trash immediately. Cupcakes? Like she can't buy her own cupcakes. A board game that she probably already has.

Your generosity is underwhelming.

I agree either give me money or the day off with pay

[Anonymous]

I am a Nanny & I have always received something for my birthdays.

It could range from a homemade birthday cake, cupcakes, a scented candle, a handmade card from the kids (if old enough!) + a gift card.

It doesn’t have to be expensive - even a bouquet of flowers is appreciated.

It just feels good for me to feel acknowledged as well as appreciated for what I do.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here.

A day off would be the perfect gift for me

Nannies tend to be tired with the numerous hours so that extra time off is really welcome.

Another idea I like : anything to pamper myself and relax.

Thank you OP for thinking about your nanny

[Anonymous]

We celebrate the nanny's b'day yes. Often I'll make a nice breakfast and we'll all eat together when she gets there. Or sometimes I'll make a cake, or chocolate dipped strawberries, or something.

We get her presents. Gift certificates to her favorite salon or restaurant, a spa day, pampering gifts like lotions or perfume, etc... And sometimes (though not always or a given) a half day off.

[Anonymous]

We usually take our nanny out to dinner at a place of her choosing and give her flowers, presents and cake there. This year we ordered dinner to be delivered and had the party at home. Our nanny likes clothing, designer purses and electronics so we usually get her those items as birthday gifts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We made her cupcakes of her favorite flavor. We bought her a present (a board game) because she and her family like to play board games and we like this one. My kids made an art project for her - butterfly made of their handprints. And we let her go home early that day.

Letting her go home a whole hour early. The butterfly art project would be in the trash immediately. Cupcakes? Like she can't buy her own cupcakes. A board game that she probably already has.

Your generosity is underwhelming.

Your attitude is obnoxious

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anything the kids make or something with pictures of them. Unlike a previous poster, I save that kind of stuff forever!

Nanny here, me too! I have ALL the cards I have received through the years. Sometimes I reread them.