The bonus is sufficient.

I am quite sure she will be happy w/just that.

You sound like a very gracious + generous employer by the way who truly appreciates all that your Nanny does for your family.

The bonus is enough but I think it'd be nice to add a little gift, like a pp said : "just because". It shows you care

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I usually attach something tiny, like an ornament, picture frame, or candy dish. Just because.

No gift needed. And unlike PO, I don’t care if it comes in a card. But it is thoughtful to have the kid color a picture or something.

Gift not needed, but a nice gesture is something “from” your child (a photo, a handprint, a picture they colored) and a it would seem very distant if you gave a bonus but no card. If you want the easiest possible thing, trace your kids’ hand onto a sheet pf typing paper, or let them color or do stickers on it, then inside write a note of appreciation for your nanny from you (and your coparent if relevant). Then stick the cash or check in and seal it up. That would be plenty thoughtful for me and I’d prefer it to a physical gift that I may not want or need.

MB here with a question. Is it expected that we'll give our nanny a Christmas bonus (1 weeks pay) *and* a physical gift, or is the bonus alone enough (assuming we put the check into a nice greeting card)? She bought something for my son and put it under the tree for him, so now I feel somewhat obligated to do a physical gift but I truly can't think of a gift to give her and it's starting to just feel like one more thing to do. She's getting a bonus and paid vacation for the entire week between Christmas and New Years, and I plan to include a nice message in the card, but I don't want to offend her by not getting a gift. She's been with us since October of this year, if that matters. Any guidance would be very welcome.