Wondering if you should give a holiday gift to your babysitter or an end-of-year bonus to your nanny? We surveyed over 400 families across the US to get the inside scoop on what parents are gifting and tipping babysitters and nannies this holiday season. Here’s what they told us:
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Tips: Most people will tip the babysitter during the holidays on average of $25-$50. Nannies get 1-2 weeks pay as their tip.- Gifts: In addition to giving a bonus or tip, the majority of parents also give their nanny a gift, and most give her time off during the holidays, too.
- New Year’s Eve: Most parents book a babysitter a month in advance and pay more than 1.5 times the normal rate.
- Holiday stress: What stresses parents out the most during the holidays? Nearly a third say it’s family gatherings that cause the most stress!