childhealthnurse
nounUK /ˈtʃaɪld hɛlθ nɜːs/
US /ˈtʃaɪld hɛlθ nɜːrs/
A nurse who helps keep children healthy and takes care of them when they are sick.
The child health nurse weighed the baby and gave the mother some feeding advice.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A nurse who visits families at home to check on babies and young children.
A child health nurse came to our house to check the newborn.
3. A nurse who works in a clinic giving vaccines and health checks to children.
We saw the child health nurse for my son's booster shot.
4. A nurse who supports parents with advice on feeding, sleep, and child development.
The child health nurse reassured the new parents about their toddler's sleep.