I would give her a very good piece of jewelry, gold earrings or locket, but something from a quality jewely store as well as a cash gift and a handmade card from child. You sound like a nice person.

Yes, we nannies ONLY care about money and gift cards.

We don't care at all about remembering the kids.

We only care about our bank, so pay up, NF!

Personally I would appreciate a sentimental gift or a monetary gift. The best would be both. I think a framed picture of her and your child plus a card with a thoughtful note and monetary gift would be best. I think a whole photo book is a bit much, especially since I take literally thousands of pictures of the kids I nanny for and don't really need more. A gift card or money is always appreciated!

What us nannies really love to receive as tokens of appreciation are money and gift cards above anything else.

Oh that and cupcakes...Cupcakes never hurt!

Anonymous wrote:Don't give money.

It's very impersonal and really doesn't illustrate your appreciation. She won't remember your money.

But she can remember your child with a lovely photo album and a letter from the children.

This is what we really want. Something to remember the children by.

You're hilarious.
Sentimental gifts are great. But money is great too. In many cases, even better.

Chances are the nanny already has pictures of the kids. She doesn't need a photo album full of more pictures of them.

Don't give money.

It's very impersonal and really doesn't illustrate your appreciation. She won't remember your money.

But she can remember your child with a lovely photo album and a letter from the children.

This is what we really want. Something to remember the children by.

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Anonymous wrote:My favorite gift that I have recieved upon leaving a position was a photo book that the mom put together of pictures of the kids starting from when I began with them through their current ages. Its been so nice to pull out when they cross my mind, or I hear from the mom about how they're doing. A letter or picture from the kids is always nice as well.

That is such a great idea! But, I was just kicking myself the other day for not taking more photos of them together. :/ I really regret that.

I'm sure she'd just be happy to have pictures of them, even if she isn't in them! Maybe to end the book you could have a picture of her with them.

Yes picture, but one generous $$$$$$$.

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Anonymous wrote:My favorite gift that I have recieved upon leaving a position was a photo book that the mom put together of pictures of the kids starting from when I began with them through their current ages. Its been so nice to pull out when they cross my mind, or I hear from the mom about how they're doing. A letter or picture from the kids is always nice as well.

That is such a great idea! But, I was just kicking myself the other day for not taking more photos of them together. :/ I really regret that.

I'm sure she'd just be happy to have pictures of them, even if she isn't in them! Maybe to end the book you could have a picture of her with them.

Anonymous wrote:My favorite gift that I have recieved upon leaving a position was a photo book that the mom put together of pictures of the kids starting from when I began with them through their current ages. Its been so nice to pull out when they cross my mind, or I hear from the mom about how they're doing. A letter or picture from the kids is always nice as well.

That is such a great idea! But, I was just kicking myself the other day for not taking more photos of them together. :/ I really regret that.

My favorite gift that I have recieved upon leaving a position was a photo book that the mom put together of pictures of the kids starting from when I began with them through their current ages. Its been so nice to pull out when they cross my mind, or I hear from the mom about how they're doing. A letter or picture from the kids is always nice as well.

Our beloved Nanny will be leaving us as my child is starting school this year. I want to give her a Thank you/Good bye gift to thank her for all she's done. I know there's no gift that could really belie the extent of our appreciation, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what we could give her?