Nanny Gift Ideas

Nanny Gift Ideas

By Babysits
6 min read

Nannies do so much for us and our families, from getting the kids ready in the morning to putting them to bed at night (and a lot more in between!). They deserve to know just how much we appreciate them. Buying a gift for your nanny or babysitter, whether it’s for their birthday, Christmas, or just because (!), is a great way to show you care and that you value everything that they do. Check out our top 10 nanny gift ideas below for some inspiration:

Nanny gift ideas

1. Homemade gifts

If you’re looking for a more personalised gift for your nanny, then homemade crafts are a great shout. It also gets the kids involved and lets them express their love and appreciation in their own way. At Babysits we have a tonne of craft ideas you can try making for your babysitter or nanny. We also recommend making this cute DIY pop up card to go along with whatever gift you end up choosing!

2. Picture frame

Continuing with the personalised gifts theme, a picture frame including a photo of your nanny with your family is another great option. You can buy one from a local store or even create your own (like this cute acorn picture frame).

But what if you have far too many photos to choose from!? Then why not make a scrapbook with notes and dates handwritten beside each memory.

nanny gift ideas

3. Journal

Nannies tend to have a lot on their plate! So why not buy your nanny or babysitter a journal or daily planner? It’ll help them keep track of all their future appointments or give them a space to note down memorable moments from the day.

4. Tote bag (and other reusable items)

Nannies and babysitters are usually always on the go. Whether it’s going between families or running various errands, they’ve not only got to remember their own belongings but also your little one’s! That’s why a tote bag is a handy gift idea, as it means they can keep everything in one place and on them at all times. In addition, items such as reusable water bottles or cutlery could also be useful to go along with this gift idea, as you never know when your kid might get thirsty or hungry!

nanny gift ideas

5. Spa gift basket

We all deserve a break, especially if you’re a nanny! Kids are great but running after them all day can be tiring, so a basket filled with some spa goodies is a wonderful way to relax at the end of the day. Some ideas you can include in your basket are face masks, bath salts, a foot scrub, nail varnish, etc.

6. Cook their favourite meal

Is your nanny or babysitter usually the one preparing dinner? Then letting them put their feet up while you treat them to their favourite meal could be an ideal gift. If the kids want to help out in the kitchen too then you can try out one of our kid-friendly recipes to go alongside it.

nanny gift ideas

7. A plant

Whether your nanny lives with you or at their own place, a plant can be a nice way to spruce up their space. Usually succulents are a good go-to plant for beginners as they require minimal care. Another take on this gift idea could be for your nanny and kids to try out this plant experiment together and see whose plant grows the quickest!

8. Jewellery

Jewellery can be a good gift idea that works for all budgets. Whether you want to spend a little extra at their favourite store or make it into a fun activity for your kid so they can create some personalised friendship bracelets, your nanny is sure to cherish it.

nanny gift ideas

9. A mug

Chances are your nanny needs a strong cup of coffee in the morning to get them started with the day or likes a relaxing chamomile tea before bed. Which makes a mug a simple but practical and lovely gift idea! There are plenty of “best nanny ever” mugs to choose from online or you can buy a plain mug and let your kids personalise it with paint and whatever else they can get their hands on. A nice additional touch would be to throw in their favourite type of tea or coffee to this present as well.

10. Money or gift cards

I know, I know, some of you might be rolling your eyes. But let me tell you why you should consider money as a gift option. First and foremost it means your babysitter or nanny can actually spend it on something that they truly want or put it towards something bigger they’re saving up for. It also means that nothing goes to waste and there’s no awkwardness from pretending to like it!

If you want to make it a tiny bit more personal you can always get them a gift card for their favourite shop or restaurant. If your nanny is living abroad then getting them a gift card for an airline company is something that they’ll likely appreciate a lot, because who doesn’t miss home sometimes?

And those are our top 10 nanny gift ideas! What do you think? Is there anything else you think should be on the list?
We hope this gave you some inspiration and we’re sure your nanny or babysitter will appreciate the sentiment no matter the gift. ;)


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