Also means
nursemaid
Usage Note
Bambinaia is the traditional Italian word for a woman who cares for children in a private household — a live-in nanny or nursemaid. The more modern term baby-sitter (borrowed from English) is also common for hourly childcare. The masculine counterpart is rare but theoretically bambinaio.
Examples
"La bambinaia porta i bimbi al parco ogni giorno."
Natural Translation
The nanny takes the children to the park every day.

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