30 Presents for a Nanny
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Buying gifts for your Nanny is not always that easy. This is because as we get older we start to accumulate all of the things that we need and therefore it can be hard to buy gifts and not know exactly what to get. We have therefore put together a list of items that you might find suitable to buy. There are different types of things to suit different tastes as well as budgets, so that there should be plenty of things that you will be able to select from and find a great gift idea for the Nanny that you are buying for.
30 Gift Ideas for Your Kids Nanny
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A wooden plaque can be a lovely way to share a sentimental message. This one has a heart shape and says on it ‘Nanny has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, A love that’s never ending and a heart that’s made of gold’ with a leaf, butterfly and heart pattern on it. It is 10 x 9.5cm and comes in a transparent sleeve with hessian twine for hanging.
Keyrings can be used with keys or as bag charms and this one would also make a good keepsake. It has two pendants on it and one is round and says ‘This Nanny belongs to’ and there is a rectangular one which can be personalised with a name. You can also change Nanny to another title such as Grandma. It is made from stainless steel which means that it is durable and will not rust.
Nans that like ornaments will like this elegant silver coloured rose. It is free-standing and has a heart on the base which says ‘Special Nan’. The rose itself has a long stem with leaf details and has a Swarovski crystal in the centre of it. It is 8cm high and it is boxed and so is ready to give away as a gift and will be really easy to wrap up as well.
Wine drinking Nanny’s will like this long-stemmed wine glass which is a generous size. It has ‘Nanny’s Wine’ painted on it with a flower design. The glass is 326ml in size and it features the lettering in black and the flower in purple and green. It comes in a postal tube which means that it stays safe in transit and is easy to gift wrap before handing over.
A sentimental coaster could go down really well as a gift. This one is white and in red print says ’Here sits the tea of the world’s best Nanny’ and it has a picture of an orange mug on it. It is made of wood and is 9cm x 9cm in size. It will protect surfaces from hot mugs and prevent scratches and watermarks as well. It has a high gloss finish.
A necklace can be a lovely gift to give to someone that likes to wear jewellery. This one has two pendants on it. One has a sentimental message to Nanny on it expressing love and thanks. The other is a crystal gemstone. The pendant is 2.8cm in size and the chain is 55cm plus an additional 5cm, so it can be altered if required. It comes in a jewellery bag.
Nanny’s that are sentimental will like this wooden box set. On the hinged lid of the box, there is a pretty butterfly wreath and inside it says ‘Nanny I love you here are 10 reasons why’. Inside the box, there are ten wooden hearts which each have a lovely thing on which Nanny’s will do to make their grandchildren happy such as: your big hugs, your irresistible smile, you’re my best friend and you trust me and I trust you.
If someone has more than one grandchild then this frame could be a great gift for them. It is a brushed, satin silver colour and is made of aluminium. It takes a 5 x 3.5 inch photo and says ‘We [heart] our Nanny’ on it. There is a star and heart design which is embossed. It has a fold-out stand which means that it can easily be placed on a shelf, desk or table.
If Nanny wears glasses then this could be a fun gift to give her. It is a comedy glasses holder which could be useful too. It is a Granny type figure knitting with a very large nose that is designed to have glasses rested on it. On the bottom, it says ‘Nan’s specs’. It is made of polyresin and is 13cm high. It can be used for sunglasses, reading glasses or other spectacles.
Shopping bags are always handy items to receive and this one is a natural colour and says ‘Officially the world’s coolest Nanny’ which is printed in pink and black with a heart underneath on one side of the bag. It is 38 x 47 x 13.5cm in size and has a 58cm long handle, so it can be carried on the shoulder. It is made from a premium polyester fabric.
Cushion covers can make great gift ideas. This one is 40cm x 40cm in size and it is made from a polyester blend fabric which has a linen like look and feel. It says on it ‘reserved for Grandma’ in pink and black print. It is just the case which means that you will be able to choose to buy a cushion inner or you may prefer to give them the cover as it is, so that they can use a cushion that they already have.
Bracelets can make lovely gifts and this one is a charm bracelet with a heart-shaped pendant on it that says ‘Nanny’. It also has a selection of beads that are pink, white and silver with a floral pattern. They come on a 19cm snake chain which is adjustable with a 5cm extender. The lobster clasp can be unscrewed to be able to add or remove beads and charms. Comes in a gift box.
Coasters can be really useful for protecting surfaces from extreme temperatures, water damage and scratches and they can be fun as well. This one is wooden and is engraved with a sentimental and fun message – ‘Nanny you are tea-riffic’. It is 10 x 10 x 1cm in size and is round and the edge has a pretty lavender colour. It is made by a small family business in Wales.
Aprons can make great gifts. This one is black and it says on it ‘Nanny’s Kitchen…where memories are made and Grandchildren are spoiled…’ which is in bright white print. It is made from a polyester and cotton mix fabric which is machine washable. It is a full-length apron and it has waist ties so it will fit most people. It is hardwearing and so will last a long time.
A sentimental cushion cover can make a lovely gift. This cushion is just that – as it has a picture of a tree on it with a number of owls. Under the tree it says ‘Grandma’s Treasures’ and then the names of her grandchildren are above the owls. It is 45 x 45cm in size and it is not only a beige cushion cover but comes with the inner pad as well.
Personalised items are often really appreciated because they are so thoughtful. Any Nanny that enjoys a glass of wine will therefore appreciate a personalised wine glass. This one can have any message put on it for a Nanny and it has three lines, one with 20 characters then with five characters and then 20 characters and you can get duplicates as well. It is engraved carefully and will make a lovely keepsake gift.
Mugs can make lovely gifts and this one says ‘I love you Grandma’ on it, both on the front and inside the cup at the base. It also has a pink and blue floral design on it. It is made from bone china and it is microwave and dishwasher safe. It comes in a pretty box so it is easy to wrap up or could be handed over without wrapping it.
A print can make a really great gift and this one can be personalised. It has a heart and a poem on it that is sentimental and showing thanks. It can also be printed with the name of who it is from. It is available in different sizes and there are framed and unframed versions or a wooden block option, so you can choose the one that you think will be the best.
A planter can be a great gift for a Nanny that likes her plants. This one is engraved and can be customised so you can put any message on it. It is designed for outdoor use and it is 14 x 43 x 15cm in size and can hold a selection of plant pots that you could pop in before giving. It is made of Acacia wood which is sustainably sourced, durable and renewable.
Grandmothers that like ornaments will appreciate this figurine. It is a woman sitting down with a girl leaning into her and it is called ‘with my Grandmother’. It is 5.2 x 3.7cm in size. It is made from hand-painted resin and is free standing so will go on any shelf, desk or table and it is easy to clean with a soft, dry duster. It is cast from an original design by Susan Lordi.
Ornament loving Nanny’s might appreciated this family tree photo stand. It is a metal tree that has six photo frames hanging from it which are all 8.1 x 5.6cm in size. It means that family pictures can be displayed in an original and unusual way. It could be lovely to pop photos of the grandchildren in it before giving it as a gift. The tree has pretty branches and leaves and is 58.4 x 53.3 x 1cm in size.
Mugs can make lovely gifts and this one would be a very special one to give. It says on it ‘Best Grandma Ever’. It is pink and has a marbled design on it with gold foiled writing and rim. It comes with a lid and a spoon as well as a greetings card that you can fill out and enclose in the gift box. The mug is 14oz so a generous size for any Grandma that likes drinking a lot of tea!
Sudoku lovers will enjoy this ‘Nanny’s book of Sudoku’. It has 200 puzzles in it and they are all the traditional 9 x 9 grids but have easy, medium and hard levels. They are printed in large format in a book that is 8 x 10 inches in size, which means that it will be easy for them to see. It is also printed on good quality paper so great for rubbing out if they make mistakes. Answers are included.
Sentimental Nanna’s will like the glass plaque. It is a free-standing ornament that has a poem on it explaining how much a Nanna means to someone. It has a glass base so that it is secure and on the base are some ceramic pink roses. The plaque itself is heart-shaped with a curved edge. It is about 5 x 5.75 inches in size and has a base that is 5.5 x 3.5 inches in size.
Nanny’s that drive may like this keyring which is designed to go on car keys. It has a pendant on it which says ‘Drive Safe Nanny I Love You’ on it and has a heart and picture of a car on it. The pendant is 4.5cm in size and it is made of stainless steel which means that it is durable and it will not rust or tarnish. It is a lovely budget gift that shows how much you care.
Novelty gifts can be a lot of fun and this plaque will make Nanny’s smile. It is a plaque that has the house rules for Nanny’s on it. It is 210 x 297 in size and is made of PVC with pre-drilled holes in the corners for hanging it up. The rules are great fun and include things like ‘bedtime negotiable’, ‘kitchen open 24/7’ and ‘endless love given’.
Trinket boxes can make lovely gifts and this one is engraved with ‘Nanny’ and has a pretty heart on it. It is made from a silver coloured metal which is shiny and pretty. It is heart-shaped and has a lid that comes right off. It is small, cute and only 6 x 6.5 x 2.5cm in size. It is fabric lined so will protect the items inside it.
Photo frames make lovely gifts for those that like to display memorable pictures. This frame is unusual as it has the word ‘Nanny’ cut out of the mount so a photo is displayed in each letter. The frame is 50 x 20cm in size and it has a stand but also mounts, so you can choose whether to hang it on the wall or stand it up on a shelf.
Some people collect boxes and others find them useful for storing things in. This wooden box is special as it has a sentimental poem on it for a Nanny and it can be personalised with the names of who it is from. The box is 14 x 10 x 7.5cm in size with a hinged lid and a shabby chic appearance with dots and heart-shaped buttons on it.
Socks make a great gift and this pair will make any Nanny smile. On the bottom, they say ‘best Nanny ever’. They are made of 80% cotton so they are soft and comfortable and they are grey and white in colour. They are machine washable and they will not fade and they are durable. They are 12.5 inches from toe to top and 3.5 inches across so fit most sizes of feet.
