baby-sitter
Hired child minder
A baby-sitter is someone hired to look after children while their parents are away, typically for short periods like an evening out.
The term emphasizes the caretaking aspect—keeping watch over children who are too young to be left alone.
Baby-sitter is often shortened to sitter in casual use: We need to find a sitter for Saturday night.
The verb baby-sit and noun baby-sitting describe the activity itself.
Hired child caretaker
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
- nursemaidDomestic child caretaker
- governessPrivate household teacher
- mother's helperDomestic childcare aide
Carefully attentive, observant
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- attentivePaying close notice
- mindfulConsciously attentive
observant · responsible · safety-conscious · protective · diligent · conscientious · monitoring · checking in
Calm during delays
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- caringShowing kind concern
tenderness · empathy · attentive · warmth · soothing · reassuring · comforting · bonding
Limited work schedule
- occasionalHappening at intervals
- fill-inTemporary substitute person
- short-termOf limited duration
- reliefEasing of distress
backup · on-call · date night · evening · weekend · summer · after-school · drop-in
nanny
Hired child caretaker
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
- nursemaidDomestic child caretaker
- governessPrivate household teacher
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
mindful · observant · responsible · safety-conscious · protective · diligent · conscientious · monitoring · checking in · keeping watch
patience
Calm during delays
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
caring · tenderness · empathy · attentive · warmth · soothing · reassuring · comforting · bonding · affection
part-time
Limited work schedule
- occasionalHappening at intervals
- fill-inTemporary substitute person
- short-termOf limited duration
relief · backup · on-call · date night · evening · weekend · summer · after-school · drop-in · last-minute