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nanny vs baby sitter

Both "nanny" and "babysitter" are correct terms used to refer to a person who takes care of children. The choice between the two depends on the formality of the situation and personal preference.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 949 views

nanny

This is a correct term used to refer to a person who is employed to look after a child or children in their home.

The term 'nanny' is often used in a more formal context and typically refers to a professional caregiver who may work full-time for a family.

Examples:

The family hired a nanny to take care of their children while they were at work.
The nanny read bedtime stories to the children every night.
The nanny has years of experience working with children.
The nanny is responsible for preparing meals and helping with homework.
The nanny is like a second mother to the children.

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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:

babysitter
childcare provider
childminder
au pair
daycare worker

baby sitter

This is a correct term used to refer to a person who looks after a child or children for a short period of time, often in the child's own home.

The term 'babysitter' is more commonly used in informal settings and usually refers to someone who provides occasional childcare, often in the evenings or on weekends.

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.
The babysitter is responsible for ensuring the children's safety and well-being.
The babysitter charges an hourly rate for her services.
The babysitter is a high school student looking to earn some extra money.

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A free baby sitter and the night off.
I'm a middle school class vice president, a certified and trained baby sitter, And I recently got internet in my room.
Well, I don't know if I can get a baby sitter in time
But since you've been its baby sitter...
You're making a post graduate into a baby sitter.
So, I have to keep paying for a baby sitter?
She's not coming, I'm not a baby sitter.
I hate to start with a bunch of excuses, but the baby sitter was late and I still haven't unpacked all the boxes so this was the only paper I could find.
And I don't feel like acting as a baby sitter!
I have worked as an ice-cream girl, a waitress, a ticket controller, a baby sitter,
Baby sitter, cleaning lady, super.

Alternatives:

nanny
childcare provider
childminder
au pair
daycare worker

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