This year, September 20-26 is ! This international effort was created by nannies and industry leaders over 20 years ago. During National Nanny Recognition Week, people around the world celebrate the hardworking, dedicated, and loving nannies in their lives.

We love this week at �����鶹, but we also think that you don’t need to wait for this special week to show appreciation for the nanny in your life! Let your nanny know how grateful you are for their work with some of these ideas below.

Check in on your work agreement

This may not be the flashiest way to show your nanny appreciation, but it’s something that they’ll appreciate themselves. As your nanny’s employer, it’s your job to stay up to date on their paperwork, taxes, pay, and so on. Check your work agreement and see if changes are needed.

Has your nanny’s role changed? Have you both agreed to expand their child care tasks? Have they begun taking on other tasks, like running errands or tidying the house? If so, nix those non-child care tasks from their routine. Or, sit down and talk to your nanny about updating the work agreement.

Reevaluate pay and benefits

On that note, if your nanny has taken on more duties, consider giving them a raise to match. You might also think about your nanny’s benefits, like health insurance, paid time off, annual bonuses, or reimbursements. 

Offering benefits can help you retain your nanny for longer, and show that you care about their health and wellbeing.

Treat them to something special

Want to give your nanny an actual token of appreciation? Treat them to something special that falls in line with their personal interests. Put thought into their gift and show them that you care.

If your nanny loves hiking and being outdoors, pick up a gift card to a store like REI or Patagonia. If your nanny is passionate about baking, find some beautiful cookbooks or treat them to an upgraded kitchen tool. Do a little research into their hobbies, and you’ll find the perfect gift for your nanny.

Not really sure what to choose or short on time? You usually can’t go wrong with a gift card to a spa for some pampering and relaxation, or a gift card to a good local restaurant.

Get the kids involved

If you’re considering a handcrafted gift for your nanny, why not get the children involved? Maybe they can create a hand-drawn thank you card to go along with a flower arrangement. Or, they can help you prepare a special meal or bake a treat for your nanny. 

If your kids are old enough, you can even ask them for ideas. They may want to put together their own gifts for their nanny.

Why showing appreciation is important

Presents are wonderful ways to show gratitude toward your nanny, but remember: how you treat your nanny all the time is even more important. Respect, clear communication, understanding, and kindness can go a long way in making your nanny feel appreciated.

When you show your nanny appreciation in these ways, you’ll strengthen your bond and set good expectations for your professional relationship. Your nanny will know that you care about them and that you’re appreciative of their hard work.

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Nanny Appreciation Week also known as National Nanny Recognition Week has been observed since 1998 in the last week of September to recognize and celebrate nannies. As we celebrate and recognize all the important nannies this week for nanny appreciation week, I want to provide some great ways to show your nanny you appreciate them by giving you five diffrent ideas that will surely help you figure out what to get that special nanny!

5 Gifts That Any Nanny Would Love:

• Gift Certificate for a Massage

What better way for them to relax than with a massage? Look up your local spas and get your nanny a gift certificate so she can go and enjoy some relaxation and feel rejuvenated afterward!

If you want to do something extra special, add in a manicure and pedicure and boy your nanny will feel extra spoiled!

• Weeklong of Fun and Surprising Gifts 

Credits go to for this amazing idea!!

You can do a treasure hunt for your nanny. Here are the days of the week and what you can do:

Day one: Starbucks gift card tucked away in the diaper changing station in the diapers. See all the details by clicking .

Day two: Grocery gift card hidden in the refrigerator! The note can read “Thanks for keeping us well fed. Here are some groceries for you too!”

Day three: Dunkin’ Donuts gift card hidden in the tub! Since the Nanny helps with the baby’s bath or bathing the kids, we decided to give her a dunkin gift card. 

The note can read, “We knew we would find you here. Thanks for keeping us clean. Donut you know we would stink without you. (Also consider, donut know what we would do without you!)”

Day four: Shell Gas gift card. If the nanny drives the kids around, then surprise her with a tank of gas! More details by clicking .

Day five: Amazon gift card. Since your nanny could be exhausted with keeping up with all the kids and all for the week, get her an Amazon gift card where she can shop online and relax while at home! More details by clicking .

• Nanny Themed Jewelry

I think this is a beautiful piece of jewelry that shows they are appreciated and loved. It would make a great gift for nanny recognition week or anytime of the year really! Take a look .

• �����鶹made Gift from the Kids

What better way to show your nanny how much the kids love them by the kids being involved in making a gift? There are so many wonderful ideas for the kids to make their nanny something that she can cherish forever or you an purchase something personalized with special photos too! Here are a few ideas: 

*Handprint framed art from kid(s)

Have the kid(s) paint a handprint on a sheet of paper with a creative design (like the heart pictured) or something else and then write on the paper a sweet poem to your nanny or you can do it with vinyl on the glass of the frame. 

*Picture collage of the children

You can check out Shutterfly to come up with a few gift ideas with the pictures you have of the children and nanny and create a wonderful and memorable gift that way. Here are some of my favorites:

*Cotton tote bag with picture found .

*Monogram Stainless Steel Water Bottle found .

*Photo Gallery Candle found .

• Nanny Favorites Gift Basket

Do you know what your Nanny loves? If so, purchase all their favorites and put it in a gift basket and this is a very sweet and thoughtful gift. 

If you do not know what all your Nanny’s favorites are then try using a form like this and find out:

If you are interested in the actual pdf of this you can check it out here at .

Or you can create your own with some questions and have your Nanny fill it out.

We hope you enjoy these gift ideas and that you will take the time to show your nanny how much you appreciate them. After all, they do become a part of the family. 

Also, if you are in need of a nanny for your family or you are a nanny interested in a nanny position, please check out our family section and our nanny section. We’d love to help you find the perfect match!

What are some gifts you like to give to your nanny?

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