As nannies, we all know days go by soooo much smoother when a routine is set in place. Children not only find routines to be safe but also thrive when a routine is put in place. The same goes for a nanny having all of her essentials on her hands, having everything on hand will help your day go smoothly. This is why it’s important to know what a nanny should bring to work .
What are a nanny bag essential?
A nanny bag essential should include all of the following. A phone Charger, Cash, Ibuprofen, Stain Remover Pen, Notebook, Hand Sanitizer, Wipes, Comb, and Hand Lotion.
Phone Charger – With landlines and house phones fast becoming a thing of the past, it is important to have a fully charged phone with you at all times in case of emergencies and parents being able to reach you throughout the day. In the case you are outside of the home with a fast-dying phone, having a portable charger is a great option. I recommend this great portable charger for on the go
Apart from energy, having access to your phone during your free time such as during the baby’s naptime, is a great sense of entertainment and nothing helps the time go by faster than scrolling through social media or being able to text with friends, am I right or am I right?
Cash– Having cash on hand will help in the event of the need to buy something for the child or yourself. Often times something as small as the ice cream van driving by the park might require you to need cash to buy an ice cream.
Notebook– Having a notebook is essential to have in a nanny bag, you’re able to keep track of your hours and overtime, and write down important facts that come about the day.
Wipes– Children are sticky and messy. Somehow, children tend to always want to be near you or on your person when they are their stickiest. Be sure to have wipes on you to be able to refresh yourself at any moment, especially at the end of the day.
Comb– Laying and playing on the floor, being outside in the elements with strong winds, or babies pulling on and playing with your hair, have left me many a times going to the bathroom only to be in shock at my reflection seeing my hair looking like a cockatoo bird. Having a comb, will help you in looking well-groomed at all times.
Stain remover Pen – Having a stain remover pen such as this one, will help you save your clothing from messy hands.
Ibuprofen – Children and parents alike can be a headache, parents will often have a full medicine cabinet of children’s medicine while being out of Advil for themself. Be sure to bring your own, in the case of a headache or inflammation from an injury such as muscle strain from lifting kids
Lotion– Having to constantly wash hands and clean, hands can take a beating. Be sure to bring lotion with you keep your hands moisturize from the constant washing.
Deodorant – Because mush and body Oder is a real thing when taking care of children all day long
What should I bring to work as a nanny?
As a nanny it is essential to always rotate your nanny bag essentials by the season, since a simple change in weather will require you, to have different needs. Listed are what a nanny should bring to work with them by seasons.
do what you need to bring by the seasons. spring, summer, fall, winter.
| spring | summer | fall | winter | |
| Umbrella, | Hat Sunglasses sun cream | Umbrella Raincoat activity book | Warm boots tea ChapStick Gloves | |
| rain boots | swimsuit change of clothing t-shirt Bug spray phone charger | recipes, arts and craft | ||
Best Nanny Bags
A nanny purse comes down to personal taste, style, and preference. Yet a nanny bag should always be able to serve the same purpose no matter the look, to be able to stand day today.
Affordable Nanny Bags :
Cloth Bags.
Water Resistant/ Plastic Bag
Leather Bags
