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Babysitter vs nanny

Both 'babysitter' and 'nanny' are correct terms used to refer to a person who takes care of children. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality and the specific duties involved.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 887 views

Babysitter

This is a commonly used term to refer to a person who looks after children for a short period of time, usually in the absence of the parents.

You can use 'babysitter' when referring to someone who takes care of children on a temporary basis, such as for a few hours in the evening or during the day.

Examples:

We hired a babysitter to watch the kids while we went out for dinner.
The babysitter played games with the children until their parents returned.
She works as a babysitter on weekends to earn extra money.
The babysitter put the children to bed before the parents came home.
The babysitter is responsible for feeding the children and putting them down for a nap.

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Babysitter's not feeling very well. Boom.
Babysitter's trying to get ahold of them.
Luke Skywalker solved our babysitter problem?
They're your babysitter, teacher, next-door neighbor.
My mother got a babysitter which is responsible for Lucie.
And A Babysitter Who's Going To Kill Me.
Babysitter's mom called it in.
I... I liked 'Bad Babysitter'.
Babysitter called the police, and Stephanie's car was left in the parking lot like the others.
And You Had The Babysitter Track Us Down At The Restaurants, At Movies.
Our babysitter just pounded another chardonnay.
And please, send your babysitter away.
Cleaning lady and babysitter are one.
He needs ritalin and a babysitter.
I'm a surgeon, not a babysitter.
My babysitter's father, dead.
But I'm a little old for a babysitter.
She's dropping Marcus off at the babysitter, hon.
I got a pretty babysitter for 'em.
No, she's like a certified, professional, five-star babysitter.

Alternatives:

childcare provider
childminder
sitter
caregiver
nanny

nanny

This term is also commonly used to refer to a person who takes care of children, but it often implies a more formal and long-term arrangement with a broader range of responsibilities.

You can use 'nanny' when referring to someone who is employed to provide full-time childcare, often living with the family and taking care of the children's needs on a regular basis.

Examples:

The family hired a nanny to care for their young children while they were at work.
The nanny prepares meals, helps with homework, and takes the children to activities.
She works as a nanny for a family with three children.
The nanny is responsible for the children's education and well-being.
The nanny has a close relationship with the children she cares for.

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Part of every nanny placement package.
Our crazy nanny who kidnapped me.
Plus there's the nanny scandal.
In particular about a nanny or a governess that travelled with them.
It's the nanny, Your Majesty.
I believe Lola's nanny, Caroline, was listed.
Stop torturing ellie about the nanny.
We thought about getting a nanny.
I'm a nanny and nannies mind kids.
That nanny - she's a very charming woman.
He gave our nanny permission to go outside for a smoke.
Yes, his nanny, in Miami.
Apparently, their nanny just quit.
And thank you for letting my nanny bring Sashi over.
Never introduce a great nanny to a desperate mother.
After a day of extensive interviews, I found us a perfect nanny.
My sister is this family's nanny.
[Sighs] Maybe she needed a nanny.
Laurel's nanny had an emergency with her immigration papers, so...
This is adorable Marsha and her nanny, Yohania.

Alternatives:

childcare provider
childminder
sitter
caregiver
babysitter

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