Light the candle for her arrival, that way she knows it’s fine to use it
2026-07-07 14:34:02
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Maqcl :
When I au paired I remember there was no ready to eat food and I only had sunflower seeds to eat for a whole day as I was too nervous to just start cooking. So maybe a little welcome pack- WiFi code, how to turn oven on etc
2026-07-07 14:23:50
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Bubbles :
From an ex au pair, please make sure to let the kids know that they’re not to go in her room, unless she specifically invites them in, as it’s important for an au pair to get a proper break and have her own space and time away to recharge and rest 💞 the hamper you’ve made is lovely! Such a thoughtful gesture! I’d say just add snacks and drinks to that and in general ask her what she likes to eat for breakfast etc and stock those ingredients in the fridge for her 😊
2026-07-07 17:55:55
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Aituuu🪷 :
This is how all families should be like… sadly it was the worse year of my life
2026-07-08 08:08:19
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queenlydia35 :
snacks for sure and some bottles of water/her own reusable water bottle. earplugs lol
2026-07-07 13:55:58
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Laura :
A mini fridge just for her upstairs, so she can have chilled drinks and snacks and a fan for the heatwave, also will she have plug adapters?
2026-07-07 18:50:25
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maddiexhawks :
As an au pair I’m so jel you guys seem like the nicest family to work for
2026-07-07 14:10:40
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user2610534393245 :
Periods aren’t embarrassing 😁
2026-07-07 17:45:41
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Holly 🧚 :
As a previous au pair, I think the most important thing is to not assume she will speak to you if there is a problem. Ask her regularly how things are going, let her know she is doing a good job and treat her like another adult in the house. Make sure you and your partner are on the same page about this too and they also know how to make her feel comfortable. Another small thing is get a poster board that she can stick pictures up on, I brought pictures with me but I wasn’t allowed to stick them up anywhere
2026-07-09 08:12:36
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Isabell :
from an ex-aupair I loved it when I came into the room and I had a few pamphlets from the town I was living in and the bus plan. and my friend even got a gift card from the local coffee shop, I was so jealous 😂
2026-07-08 19:54:54
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Jax :
Definitely a fan at the moment. Bottled water / juice cartons etc. deodorant , fresh towels. WiFi code , tv channels list etc
2026-07-07 17:44:00
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Becca Wilkinson :
A spare phone charger or a plug adapter! You can never have to many x
2026-07-07 16:53:46
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Katy :
A little intro sheet with info about the house (WiFi, any codes needed, mobile numbers) and a map or link to Google maps with local shops, bus stops, doctors, chemist etc. marked on it!
2026-07-09 14:54:42
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athomewiththelindes :
What about a get to know us note? Some things about you as a family? Also some towels of her own? X
2026-07-07 13:53:16
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Manu :
Eu espero que minha experiência seja com uma família incrível assim❤️
2026-07-14 22:52:54
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E 🌷 :
updateeee
2026-09-08 18:13:07
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Anne :
hello mam
2026-09-08 06:16:43
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RemyElizabethB :
Yes, snacks for sure. Maybe a wee mini fridge of her own. If it was me I’d be too scared to go and just grab food out of cupboard outside of meal times etc.
2026-07-07 15:32:09
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Mynameis :
Can you just adopt me please? I’m 38 with two kids and a husband, dog, cat, Guinea pig, chickens and 5 cows
2026-07-08 21:50:12
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house_of_fabulous :
This is so sweet, I used to train new au pairs coming into the UK and I've never seen any host family be so welcoming 🥰
2026-07-07 23:50:00
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Sarah :
My first au pair family printed a family photo and framed it in my room!
2026-07-07 21:42:15
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Amy :
I was an au pair, when I arrived the family had put photos up of my family and friends in my room and the first night they cooked me my favourite meal. It really made me feel so welcome
2026-07-07 14:13:57
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Rose McCulls :
When I au paired the kids were allowed to go into my room whenever they wanted and would take my make up etc to play with. Make sure your kids know it’s not their space!
2026-07-26 07:54:52
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tess :
As a current au pair, this is so thoughtful and amazing!!!! She’s going to love it and you’ve been so thoughtful :)
2026-07-08 17:20:43
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