baby sitter
Parents' evening substitute
A baby sitter is someone hired to look after children while the parents are away, typically for short periods like an evening out.
The term emerged when babysitting became common paid work for teenagers.
Also spelled babysitter.
We need to find a baby sitter for Saturday night.
Hired child caretaker
- au pairForeign live-in childcare worker
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- nursemaidDomestic child caretaker
governess · daycare · mother's helper · maternity nurse · look after · tend · nurture · watch over
Consistently performing as expected
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- dependableWorthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- referencesSources cited for verification
background check · experienced · punctual · mature · honest · discreet · recommended · vetted
Recreation period for children
- storytimeScheduled narrative session
- naptimeDaytime slumber break
- snacktimePeriod for light eating
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
games · crafts · coloring · cartoons · lullabies · hide-and-seek · piggyback · playground
Display or supervisor
- overseeManage and direct
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- chaperoneProtective adult companion
- look afterProvide care and supervision
attend · guide · keep an eye on · check on · supervise · manage · in charge · drop-off
Resistant to young hands
- first aidInitial injury treatment
- CPR certifiedTrained in emergency revival
- smoke detectorCombustion particle sensor
- cabinet locksFasteners securing storage doors
safety gates · outlet covers · stair gates · window guards · poison control · safe sleep · car seat · sunscreen
Pay calculated by time
- payWages for work
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- schedulingAssigning times to events
weeknight · weekend · date night · occasional · regular · full-time · part-time · overnight
nanny
Hired child caretaker
- au pairForeign live-in childcare worker
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
nursemaid · governess · daycare · mother's helper · maternity nurse · look after · tend · nurture · watch over · care for
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- dependableWorthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
references · background check · experienced · punctual · mature · honest · discreet · recommended · vetted · bonded
playtime
Recreation period for children
bedtime · games · crafts · coloring · cartoons · lullabies · hide-and-seek · piggyback · playground · homework help
monitor
Display or supervisor
look after · attend · guide · keep an eye on · check on · supervise · manage · in charge · drop-off · pickup
childproof
Resistant to young hands
- first aidInitial injury treatment
- CPR certifiedTrained in emergency revival
- smoke detectorCombustion particle sensor
safety gates · outlet covers · cabinet locks · stair gates · window guards · poison control · safe sleep · car seat · sunscreen · night light
hourly rate
Pay calculated by time
- payWages for work
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- availabilityState of being obtainable
scheduling · weeknight · weekend · date night · occasional · regular · full-time · part-time · overnight · last-minute
baby sitterbiological parent
One who conceived offspring
parent · mother · father · adoptive parent · custodial parent