Depends on the relationship. My former employers came to my sister's wedding - who also sat for them when I wasn't available. All was fine. I went to my former charge's 1st Communion and a baby shower mb threw for her sister in law (who I was friendly with.) No awkwardness at all.

I'd invite if you feel comfortable doing so, and if she doesn't want to come, she can decline.

It definitely depends on the relationship you have with the family. I invited my mb to my bridal shower and I know she was happy I did. The whole family came to the wedding and I was so happy they did. I share in their joy all the time, why can't they celebrate mine?

I was invited to an MBs baby shower and would not hesitate to invite them to mine if the occasion arose.

I was invited to an MBs baby shower and would not hesitate to invite them to mine if the occasion arose.

I invited my employers to my wedding. They see me every day, called the proposal before it happened, and have been curious and supportive through the planning process. I can't imagine not inviting them.

Um, I invited my boss to my wedding. A boss at another job attended my fathers funeral. It is normal in the non nanny world. Why would it be not ok in this situation?

I think it depends on the nature of your relationship with your MB. It sort of sounds like the answer in your case might be no.

I don't think there's a right or wrong - but I don't think anyone who doesn't know you and/or the MB can give you a useful answer.

My MBs would be thrilled to attend a special event.

In professional settings bosses and coworkers are invited to personal events. I just attended my former charges bridal shower. I think its fine to invite her! Congrats!

Wow, I'm so glad I've had different MBs than the other nannies posting on this thread. The ones I have worked for would totally come to a baby/wedding/etc event. Yes my MBs were my boss but damn ladies, it's ok to be friends, too. I still have lunch monthly with two of my former MBs- from a share that ended 6 yrs ago. We've gone to countless lunches/birthdays/showers, etc for one another

Please don't. It will seem like you're just looking for a gift. Your MB is your professional world. Your baby shower is in your personal world.

Probably not.

I say it's best to keep things professional and friendly with her.

It might put her in a really awkward position if you do invite her and she doesn't want to come and then she has to politely decline.

I would simply err on the side of caution and not invite her.

Congrats by the way!

My charge was the ring bearer in my wedding. He's 21 now and planning his own wedding, but that little boy will always be like a first son to me. I've loved him since he was 9mos old.

I am getting together a guest list for my baby shower to give to my mother and wanted to get some opinions on inviting MB to shower? I have worked for them for 2 years now and we maintain a very nice, professional relationship. Would you invite MB to baby shower or other event (bridal shower, actual wedding, birthday,etc.)? I don't want to make her feel obligated to attend or like she has to buy a gift.