I am taking care of a 3 and 1/2 yr old boy, and i dont know what to get him for xmas. I am good at buying clothes...i have a Macys charge accout. I also dont wanna ofend his mom cause she buys him clothes at Childrens Orchard Store( used clothes) He has lots and lots of books. May be a toy?? I am looking for a KILLER gift( the best gift ever). Am i suppose to buy the parents too? Last year i only bought him and his grandma gifts, she passed away this year. He has toys but he does not play with them that much...and he is in school now.
So parents, what would you like your kid have???
He told me that he is going to ask Santa to give me a ticket to visit home...ha ha ha i wish! and he is also going to ask Santa if he can make him taller like me so he can go to Fashion Island by himself..i thought that was cute....He is my little friend
2007-12-18 04:56:06 · 8 answers · asked by Boom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I am asking this because when i was a live in Aupair i had a very bad experience. I bought the MOM a gift a nice bag..May be she did not like it cause i saw it on the floor with the kids toys next time i saw in by the swimming pool. I still think about it now and it makes me very mad. I would have given it to my mother.
2007-12-18 05:05:55 · update #1
personally I have never given a gift to the paretns but have always give a gift to the child. i didn't spend a whole lot but I did buy something I figured the would enjoy and that the parents wouldn't be hassled with :p
Some examples that I have gotten charges in the past have been a Ken and Barbie set each for twin girls, 'christmas' outfits for a brother and sister, a teddy bear for a little boy, a craft box with crayons, scissors, markers,sparkles, glue, string and ribbon, and construction paper for a group of siblings aged 2-7.
You know that child better than us (and sadly with many nannies better than the parents) so use your judgment, if he has an intrest in something work on getting a gift inthat intrest, if you feel he would enjoy a new outfit go ahead (mom will not get offended, all mothers enjoy not having to buy new clothes because someone else already did!)
2007-12-18 05:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 3 1/2 my daughter and I enjoy baking cookies. Perhaps you and he can bake something together and present that as a gift to his parents made by the both of you. Children that age love anything hands on. A coloring book and some crayons might be enough. Or buy a movie so he can sit down and watch at the right time.
2007-12-18 05:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by ASK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your gift should be thoughtful but not "the best gift ever"--that type of gift is reserved for parents and Santa, plus you don't want to show the parents up in front of their own child. I'd suggest some type of art set that comes with washable markers, crayons, colored pencils, and paper. Then its a gift he gets to use during his time with your.
For the parents, they are your employer and no gift is necessary. A nice card with a heartfelt message about how much you enjoy the time you get to spend with their child is sufficient.
2007-12-18 05:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really sweet of you. It certainly isn't required or even expected; if anything, they should be giving you a gift to show their appreciation for taking care of their son. If you can't think of any material item, how about an experience? Make up a little card saying you're going to take him to the zoo, children's museum, or something like that of his choice for the whole day. I'm sure he'll be thrilled! Merry Christmas!
2007-12-18 05:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by SoBox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you get him a book. Maybe one your enjoyed as a kid. That way it is something you and he can read toegther, and the parents see it as educational and thoughtful.
As for the parents. I don't see any reason why you should get them a gift, unless you are close with the fmaily outside of work. As his nanny, you are an employee and it isn't necessary to buy a gift for you boss.
2007-12-18 05:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by kesquillante 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh! those boys sound destructive! do you need to offer them something? even inspite of the undeniable fact that i assume if the girl gets some thing they ought to too. yet i does not get them lots. perhaps spend some $ on them. because of the fact it appears that evidently like till you spent a ton they're going to easily throw it away. then you certainly've wasted money. desire I helped, whether i did not precisely answer the unique question.
2016-10-02 01:29:31 · answer #6 · answered by chappel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would buy for the children only. Ask them what they like by showing them items online or ads from the newspaper, even @ a young age they know.
2007-12-18 05:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Lu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy him a car toy. And as for the parents, no! After all, you wouldn't get your boss a gift would you? I know I wouldn't, and I work for myself.
2007-12-18 05:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by killbasabill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋