👉 A babysitter is a person who provides care and assistance to a child or young adult, usually for an extended period of time. These services can range from assisting with feeding and changing diapers to cleaning up after meals and other activities, such as helping with homework or playing with toys. The term "babysitter" comes from the English word "babushka," which means "little girl." In Russian, this translates to "babushka" or "masha." The term has been