Nanny vs. Babysitter?
Babysitting is a term used for occasional evening and weekend care of newborn babies, infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children, and younger teenagers. Babysitters are people who enjoy spending time with children evenings and weekends, generally to supplement their other income. They come in all shapes and sizes, from older teenagers, to moms and grandparents looking to earn a bit extra, to trained and sometimes highly educated individuals whose work in a regular day job is in child care or education. Babysitting is usually seen as the occasional evening and weekend child care versus a permanent day time child care position filled by a Nanny. A babysitter looks after your children while you are out in the evenings or on weekends so that you can socialize, go out for a meal, visit friends or attend a meeting. Basically, a babysitter helps you keep or rediscover a social life and maybe your sanity too! A Nanny is an experienced, qualified, and sometimes educated permanent or t
