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Nanny must haves
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Leslie Worthen
I have been a nanny for many years and know what products I like and dislike by now so here are some of my favs
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Clothing & shoes for the nanny
Toys for the kiddos & me ;)
Some of my favorite books
Things that help mealtimes
Art supplies I keep in my nanny bag
Pay !!
Clothing & shoes for the nanny
I go for an easy & comfortable vibe plus love slip on shoes !
Easy to slip on and off to chase kiddos
Hands Free Slip-ins - Shoes
I love buying inexpensive men’s tees for work since I will get them dirty every day lol
Men 5 Pack Round Neck Loose Summer Tops XL
The kids love when I wear different color and pattern toppers
Pair Eyewear
I can sit on the floor with babies comfortably in these
Women's Joggers
I love socks that don’t slip down and stay on all day
Avia Socks
Toys for the kiddos & me ;)
Having toys I love to play with also & Having toys that are education is a plus !
A great table activity
Magna-Tiles products at Target
If I could get every family of infants that I work for to buy this I would!
Lovevery
From infants to school age children’s love stacking and the colors are bright !
Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks
This is perfect for rainy days when we can’t go outside.
Adventure Avenue
The pieces are a great size for infants & toddlers
Puzzles for Kids
Some of my favorite books
I have so many favorite books yet here are some of my regulars
A fav gift for infants
Indestructibles Books - Durable paperback for babies
I love having something in the bath to keep kids occupied !
Bath Books for Babies & Toddlers: Fun & Interactive Learning
This whole series is a must have buy for little kiddos
Sandra Boynton: Books
I can recite this without even looking at it
Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? - by Bill Martin (Board Book)
Another book I can recite without looking at it lol
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault ...
Things that help mealtimes
Meal time with kids under 5 is challenging sometimes so these items may help
Easy to clean and doesn’t stain
Stainless Steel Kids Dishes for Mindful Mealtime – AHIMSA®
Spillproof plus great to grab and go
Simple Modern : Kids' Drinkware
Art supplies I keep in my nanny bag
My nanny bags stays stocked and with me every day
The only paint I use for littles !
Crayola Washable Paint: Non-Toxic Art Supplies for Kids
I have used these for years and they havnt torn up yet
Crayola Paint Brushes in Crayola Paint and Painting Tools(64)
Easy for 1 year olds to grab onto and a great learning tool
My First Crayola Palm-Grip Crayons 6 Count
I buy the big one and refill small containers
Gazillion Bubbles
I love keeping chalk in my bag for rainy days or not
Crayola Chalk
Pay !!
Nannies are household employees & are to be paid correctly !
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