nurserymaids
Hired infant minders
Nurserymaids is the plural of nurserymaid, a woman employed to care for young children in a household.
The term is old-fashioned, largely replaced by nanny or babysitter.
A nurserymaid typically lived with the family and handled feeding, bathing, and supervising children: The nurserymaids took the children to the park each afternoon.
Hired child caretaker
- governessPrivate household teacher
- au pairForeign live-in childcare worker
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
- nannyHired child caretaker
caregiver · attendant · minder · sitter · daycare · playgroup · supervision · infant care
Forming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- patienceCalm during delays
- compassionConcern for others' distress
encouragement · guidance · reassurance · attachment · trust · emotional support · warmth · gentleness
Paid household labor
- servantOne employed to serve
- staffOrganization's workers collectively
- housekeeperDomestic cleaning professional
- butlerChief domestic servant
cook · footman · upstairs-downstairs · uniform · apron · cap · quarters · employer
Immersion for cleanliness
- feedingGiving food to
- dressingSauce for salads
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
supervising · playing · tidying · pram · stroller · highchair · changing table · teething
babysitter
Hired child caretaker
- governessPrivate household teacher
- au pairForeign live-in childcare worker
- childminderProfessional youth caretaker
nanny · caregiver · attendant · minder · sitter · daycare · playgroup · supervision · infant care · toddler care
bonding
Forming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- patienceCalm during delays
compassion · encouragement · guidance · reassurance · attachment · trust · emotional support · warmth · gentleness · soothing
domestic service
Paid household labor
- servantOne employed to serve
- staffOrganization's workers collectively
- housekeeperDomestic cleaning professional
butler · cook · footman · upstairs-downstairs · uniform · apron · cap · quarters · employer · mistress
bathing
Immersion for cleanliness
comforting · supervising · playing · tidying · pram · stroller · highchair · changing table · teething · potty-training
nurserymaidsgoverness
Private household teacher
head nurse · nanny · tutor · matron · housekeeper