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100 English Phrases for Talking to a Babysitter

April 23, 2026

100 English Phrases for Talking to a Babysitter

No. Item Definition
1. Are you free this weekend? Ask about weekend availability.
2. Bedtime is at eight. State the bedtime.
3. Bring jackets if it’s cool. Advise taking warm clothes.
4. Brush their teeth after dinner. Give hygiene instruction.
5. Call me if you need anything. Invite contact for any issue.
6. Can I show you around? Offer a quick house tour.
7. Can we book you next week? Ask to schedule again.
8. Can you babysit tonight? Ask for evening childcare help.
9. Can you stay a little later? Request extra time.
10. Check the water temperature. Give bath safety advice.
11. Could you watch the kids? Ask the sitter to supervise.
12. Did she fall asleep easily? Ask about bedtime.
13. Did they eat okay? Ask about eating.
14. Dinner is in the fridge. Tell where dinner is.
15. Do you take cash or Venmo? Ask payment method.
16. Don’t hesitate to call. Encourage calling without worry.
17. Don’t leave her alone. Set supervision rule.
18. Don’t let the cat outside. Set pet safety rule.
19. Drive home safely. Polite parting wish.
20. Extra wipes are upstairs. Show where wipes are.
21. Feel free to use the toys. Allow toy use.
22. Give this medicine at seven. State medication time.
23. He can be shy at first. Prepare sitter for shyness.
24. He has asthma. Mention asthma condition.
25. He loves drawing. Share favorite activity.
26. He may fight bedtime. Warn about bedtime resistance.
27. He might wake once. Warn about possible waking.
28. Help yourself to snacks. Offer snacks to the sitter.
29. Her inhaler is in the bag. Tell where inhaler is.
30. Here’s how to disarm it. Explain alarm use.
31. Here’s the emergency number. Give emergency contact details.
32. How late can you stay? Ask about staying duration.
33. I’ll check in later. Say you’ll contact later.
34. I’ll leave my number here. Provide contact information.
35. If he cries, check on him. Give response instruction.
36. If they argue, separate them. Give conflict-handling advice.
37. In case of emergency, call 911. Give emergency action.
38. Keep an eye on the baby. Ask for close supervision.
39. Keep small items away. Prevent choking hazards.
40. Let me explain the routine. Introduce childcare instructions.
41. Let me know how it goes. Request an update later.
42. Make yourself at home. Invite comfort in the house.
43. Message me when they’re asleep. Ask for sleep update.
44. No guests, please. Set house rule.
45. No spanking, please. Set discipline boundary.
46. No sugar before bed. Set food restriction.
47. Our address is on the fridge. Show address location.
48. Pajamas are in the drawer. Say where pajamas are.
49. Please avoid that snack. Warn against specific food.
50. Please be firm but kind. Set tone for discipline.
51. Please change her before bed. Ask for diaper or clothes change.
52. Please come a bit early. Request an earlier arrival.
53. Please hold his hand outside. Give outdoor safety instruction.
54. Please keep them indoors. Ask children stay inside.
55. Please keep your phone on. Ask the sitter to stay reachable.
56. Please limit screen time. Set screen-time boundary.
57. Please lock the door. Ask for home security.
58. Please read a story. Ask for bedtime reading.
59. Please tidy up before bed. Ask for cleanup.
60. Rock him if he fusses. Suggest soothing method.
61. See you next time. Friendly goodbye.
62. Send me a quick text. Ask for brief message.
63. She likes this blanket. Share comfort preference.
64. She loves being read to. Share favorite calming activity.
65. She may need burping. Warn about burping need.
66. She naps around two. State usual nap time.
67. She scares easily. Warn about sensitivity.
68. She’s allergic to peanuts. Warn about peanut allergy.
69. Take them to the park. Allow a park outing.
70. Text me if there’s a problem. Ask for updates if needed.
71. Thanks for coming tonight. Express appreciation on arrival.
72. The art supplies are here. Show supply location.
73. The baby takes a bottle. Explain feeding routine.
74. The diaper bag is packed. Say supplies are ready.
75. The dog needs to go out. Mention pet care need.
76. The first-aid kit is here. Show first-aid kit location.
77. The kids are already fed. Say the children have eaten.
78. There are spare clothes here. Show backup clothing location.
79. They can play in the yard. Allow outdoor play area.
80. They can watch one show. Set screen-time limit.
81. They enjoy board games. Share activity preference.
82. They usually play well together. Describe sibling behavior.
83. Time-outs are okay if needed. Allow time-outs when necessary.
84. Use sunscreen if it’s sunny. Give sun-safety advice.
85. Use the baby monitor. Instruct monitor use.
86. Warm the milk a little. Give bottle preparation instruction.
87. Watch her near the stairs. Warn about stair safety.
88. Water is always okay. Allow water anytime.
89. We need a sitter Friday. Say childcare is needed Friday.
90. We prefer no sweets. State food preference.
91. We really appreciate it. Show gratitude.
92. We should be back by ten. Give return time.
93. We’re not expecting visitors. Warn against answering door.
94. What time can you come? Ask when the sitter can arrive.
95. Would you be available? Ask if the sitter is free.
96. You can head out now. Dismiss the sitter politely.
97. You can park in the driveway. Tell where to park.
98. You’re great with them. Compliment childcare skill.
99. You’re welcome to study here. Allow studying while babysitting.
100. Your dinner is on the counter. Show meal location.
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