https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:19:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400039 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:27:21 +0000 ChitownRo 1400039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys. I will ask her food preferences. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400033 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:25:17 +0000 yellowbird 1400033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably ask her what she prefers to do and if she's planning on bringing her food? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400022 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:23:28 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1400022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours usually brings most of her food, but we let her know that she is welcome to any of our snacks, etc. I am actually happy because sometimes she eats the things that DH and I can't possibly finish ourselves like Super Bowl leftovers. I always ask if she likes anything in particular when I'm about to order groceries or go to the store. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400015 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:21:40 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1400015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always make sure to ask my sitter what she'd like. She has celiac disease so I always ask her what I can keep on hand for her. She usually brings her own snacks but she's like family to us, so I never mind getting her something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400013 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:21:06 +0000 Greentea 1400013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. That would be extra nice. You don't want a hungry nanny! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400012 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:20:40 +0000 septca 1400012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our nanny brings her own food, but we did ask at the beginning if there was anything she would like to have in the house. She said she really liked sparkling water. We have a soda stream, so I always make sure there is a bottle of sparkling water in the refrigerator for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400011 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:20:25 +0000 Cole 1400011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The way it has been handled with the families I work for is I bring my lunch but I am welcome to snacks/drinks. Certainly if I forget my lunch or something no one has ever minded me grabbing whatever is there but it seems to be easier so they aren't worrying about what I will eat for lunch the next day when they are low on groceries. Usually I just drink water and maybe nibble on whatever I put out for the kids for snack so it isn't like their grocery bill is increasing because their nanny is drinking three sodas a day and four prepackaged snacks.</p> <p>ETA: The way the first family brought this up was by saying that they eat out a lot and stink at grocery shopping so it was probably best if I just brought lunch but to help myself to any of the snack items. It made it less awkward since it was less about don't eat our food and more about the fact that there might be nothing to eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1400010 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:20:04 +0000 LuLu Mom 1400010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My BFF is a nanny &amp; she's welcome to eat anything in the fridge &amp; makes the grocery list (she does the cooking) so she's told to buy whatever she wants for herself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1399997 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:17:49 +0000 mrs. bird 1399997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it can go either way. i had one contract where it was included that they expected me to bring my own lunch to work but that i was welcome to leftovers in the fridge (that was a super intense contract, which isn't a bad thing to spell out all your expectations to avoid frustrations on either end). other times we've kept a running grocery list that i was encouraged to add whatever i wanted. </p> <p>it's nice to provide food, but it is an expense for you, is that something you're okay with? if you don't have a preference either way, you could say something along the lines of, 'do you usually bring meals with you or is there anything you'd like us to have around?' and see where she goes with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1399994 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:17:24 +0000 Bao 1399994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was always asked what I wanted and often would make lists of things the kids and I wanted at the store that week. Nothing extreme just mac n cheese, soups, chicken nuggets, pizza etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1399989 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:16:12 +0000 bushelandapeck 1399989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have offered this to our nanny but she always declines. I try to make sure there are drinks, snacks and pb/j in the fridge in case she gets hungry and we occasionally give her money to grab lunch out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1399965 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:08:57 +0000 travelingnanny 1399965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely ask her what her food preferences are. It is very thoughtful and appreciated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1399962 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:08:10 +0000 mamimami 1399962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where I live this just depends on your arrangements. Our nanny brings her own food, but I know other people who let their nannies eat whatever is in the kitchen. It's something you should probably figure out and consider in the compensation package if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/food-for-nanny#post-1399945 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:01:12 +0000 ChitownRo 1399945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go back to work on Monday and our nanny is coming over this afternoon to spend a few hours with us to learn Ollie's routines etc. Should I ask about her food preferences so that I can stock those foods in the house? Is it normal to provide lunch and snacks for nannies? </p>