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In some senses, nursemaid is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
A woman or girl employed to care for children.
verb
To tend to as a nursemaid.
To care for or look after.
I don't believe I have to nursemaid these two rookies through their entire probationary period.
‘Make the most of it,’ said Ford. ‘Because what I want you to do is to nursemaid that package out of the building.