where did the term babysit come from?

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where did the term babysit come from?

2006-11-06 02:18:02 · 3 answers · asked by That Girl Over There 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy

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Someone to sit with/next to the baby...

2006-11-06 02:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by needsumthin2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because you sit on them when they are being bad!! No, just kidding, I have no idea, I think it is a good question though. I'm curious to see the answers!

2006-11-06 10:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because they sit while they watch the baby. or maybe they "sit" in for mom while shes away

2006-11-06 10:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by confused mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋