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The best nursing chairs for comfy night feeds | Reviews
During your baby’s first months, you’re likely to spend a lot of time feeding—and we mean a lot—both in the day and at night, but with the best nursing chair it can be a little more relaxing. Purpose-designed nursing chairs should be comfortable and supportive, whether you’re breastfeeding - or bottle-feeding.
For breastfeeding, a chair should help you get in the best position for helping your baby latch on. Plus, it should minimise any discomfort or backache for you. And once the feeding years are over, a nursing chair can provide a cosy spot for bedtime stories with your child.
Do you need a nursing chair?
A nursing chair isn’t essential, and not everyone has the space for one. Many new mums carry out feeds perfectly well in a normal armchair, on the sofa, or sat up in bed, with pillows or cushions for extra support. Doing this means you’re not tied to the room the chair is in. However, plenty of new mums like having a purpose-designed nursing chair.
Consider the space you have available and think about how much you’re willing to spend on a nursing chair - you might not want to keep it long-term. You can wait to see if you need one, but the time between ordering and it being delivered can take some time if you require it immediately.
How much movement do you want?
Some nursing chairs are fixed in position, while others have adjustable backrests. A recline function will be useful, especially if you feel like resting during a feed. A choice of three or so different positions should be fine, although some chairs provide more.
Some babies find a rocking or gliding movement comforting. If you like the idea of this, search for a chair that has either of these functions or both. Top tip: check that the movement isn’t noisy - a creak or squeak every time the chair rocks could be a big distraction in the middle of a quiet night feed.
How big a seat do you want?
If space is limited, plan where to put the chair and take measurements.
Go for a more compact option, perhaps without a separate footstool. If you have an older child who likes to cuddle with you for a story or wants to sit next to you while you feed your baby, go for a larger seat.
Do you mind what it looks like?
Nursing chairs can look a bit old-fashioned. Some wouldn’t look out of place in a care home! But, some brands realise being a parent doesn’t mean your sense of style goes out of the window. If the chair fits in with your style and décor, you’re more likely to want to keep it after you’ve stopped nursing.
Is the fabric easy to clean?
Most newborns bring up a little milk, and the odd bout of sickness is inevitable, so make sure the fabric is washable or can be wiped to prevent stains. Plush velour might be soft to the touch, but it can be a nightmare to clean unless treated with a stain guard.
What to look for in a nursing chair
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Fabric: Does this feel soft against your skin? Also, make sure that it’s easy to clean.
Headrests: A supportive headrest is a bonus. Pick one so that you can rest comfortably, and check it’s at the right level for you.
Armrests: Are these at the right height and width for you, and are they supportive?
Recline mechanism: If your baby is asleep in your arms, you won’t want to disturb them when you reach for the recline mechanism, so make sure it’s in easy reach when you’re sitting down. You’ll probably only need three recline positions, but be sure it’s quiet to operate.
Cushions and padding: Try the chair out in the shop to make sure it offers good support for your back and that it’s cosy.
Storage pocket: This is really useful when you don’t want to move and disturb your sleeping baby. Use it to keep spare muslins, wipes, a magazine, a book, and a bottle of water close to hand.
Rocking or gliding mechanism: Some chairs rock or glide gently to soothe your baby.
Test it out to make sure it isn’t jerky.
Footstool: Check if there is a matching footstool and if it costs extra. Sit in the chair to test if the footstool is at the right height for you.
The best nursing chairs to buy
1. Kub Haywood Reclining Glider Nursing Chair and Footstool
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Best overall nursing chair
Wow, this is a solid chair that glides smoothly. The build quality is great, and it’s easy to put in the recline positions. Plus, it has a spacious seat. It’s a good option if you have back problems, as it’s ergonomically designed to aid your posture – our testers found this particularly comfortable to feed in.
Pros
• Neutral design looks good in lots of rooms
• Bow-back design to support posture
• Lots of padding for extra comfort and side pockets
Cons
• No removable cover for washing
Product specifications
• Footstool included: Yes
• Assembly required: Partial self-assembly required
• Care instructions: Wipe clean with warm soapy water or dry clean (check with dry cleaner)
• Dimensions: Glider: h201 x W59 x D72cm, Footstool: h47.
5 x W50 x D39.5cm
Review: "This glides so effortlessly and smoothly – it really helped soothe my son to sleep much more quickly than normal. For that reason, along with the superb comfort, it’s my favourite of the chairs tested. I often suffer with backache, but the cushion on the chair feels especially supportive, so I know it's helping my posture. Top marks!"
2. Obaby Reclining Glider Nursing Chair
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Best for comfort
The gentle gliding motion of this nursing chair soothes your little one to sleep whilst helping you unwind at the same time. The backrest angle can be easily adjusted, and there are an impressive seven positions to choose from - you will always find the perfect seating position to suit you.
Pros
• Soft grey tones will look good in any nursery
• Extra deep cushions for added comfort
• Arm cushions feature handy storage pocket
• Easy to put together
Cons
• Seat covers aren't washable
Product specifications
• Footstool included: Yes
• Assembly required: Self-assembly required
• Care instructions: Wipe clean with warm soapy water or dry clean (check with dry cleaner)
• Dimensions: 71.
9D x 65.3W x 99.6H centimetres
Review: "After struggling with a standard armchair in our nursery, we finally decided to get a nursing chair - and oh my, I am glad we did! This is hands down the most comfortable chair I’ve ever sat in! It makes long night feeds much more comfortable. And standing up to rock the baby to sleep is now also a thing of the past - as we can sit and rock baba to sleep in the chair now. So glad we bought it!"
3. Kub Chatsworth Glider Nursing Chair and Foot Stool, Grey
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Best for practicality
The Chatsworth glider chair in a white wood finish provides maximum comfort and support with soft corduroy cushions. The cushion pockets provide handy extra storage space and the unique seven-recline position design enables you to adjust to the positions best for feeding. The gentle rocking mechanism helps get your baby to sleep.
Pros
• 1-year guarantee
• Sleight back design to support posture
• Padded armrests for comfort
• Arm cushions feature handy storage pocket
Cons
• Cushion covers must be hand washed
• Only one colour choice is available
Product specifications
• Footstool included: Yes
• Assembly required: Partial assembly required
• Care instructions: Cushion covers are to be hand washed only.
• Dimensions: 67L x 67W x 102.5H centimetres
Review: "Highly recommended item! We had tried this chair in the store and it felt super comfortable for my pregnant back. Having owned it for a couple of months now I can confirm that first impression! It's become my evening armchair, for when I need to relax. It's extremely comfy and quiet, and my husband put it together in less than an hour. Well built. We will try it soon for nursing, when our baby arrives. For now, it's a 10/10."
4. Sereno Nursing Glider Maternity Rocking Chair
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Best for easy-cleaning
Available in two colours, this nursing chair has seven reclining positions that you can then lock into place. With smooth rounded edges, the chair is made from sponge-clean fabric that can withstand those day-to-day stains.
Pros
• Neutral tones look good in all nurseries
• Available in two different wood colours
• Spindle back design for extra support and comfort
• Arm side pockets
Cons
• Seat over and footstool cover aren't machine washable (sponge clean only)
Product specifications
• Footstool included: Yes
• Assembly required: Self-assembly and assembly available
• Care instructions: Wipe clean with warm soapy water
• Dimensions: Chair: 72D x 68W x 103H centimetres, Footstool: 40D x 50W x 38H
Review: "After hours and hours spent feeding on our sofa, which although comfortable is quite low and soft, I was developing back pain with some radiation down my leg.
I researched breastfeeding chairs and thought this one best seemed to fit, I like the fact it has a glide lock, so if you don’t want to rock all the time, you don’t have to. It’s very comfortable and supportive, and I’ve noticed a big difference in my back pain since using it. It has handy storage pockets at the side for putting books, water, phone, snacks etc in. We also use it as a chair for soothing to sleep, which helps take some strain off the arms from walking to sleep."
5. Ikea Poang
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Best budget nursing chair
Although it isn’t a purpose-designed nursing chair, this high-backed seat is a popular choice with mums. The covers are removable and machine-washable, so it’s easy to keep clean, and a matching footstool is available separately. It doesn’t rock or recline, but it’s an ideal budget buy.
Pros
• 10-year guarantee
• Affordable
• Easy to assemble
• Lightweight, can easily be moved from room to room
Cons
• Not an actual nursing chair
• No recline feature
Product specifications
• Footstool included: No
• Assembly required: Self-assembly required
• Care instructions: Washable cover
• Dimensions: 82D x 68W x 100H centimetres
Review: "No recline features, but the angle is well-designed – it’s upright enough to make feeding comfortable, yet I can lie back and relax while feeding too.
The open armrests are a real plus point, as my son’s legs can slot beneath them, meaning he's less squashed. The price is fabulous, and overall, this is the chair I’d most recommend for breastfeeding."
6. Honley Nursing Chair - Off-White Boucle & Dark Wood
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Best for style
If style is most important to you, then this is the nursing chair for you. This soft boucle nursing chair provides optimal comfort while feeding your baby. Its ergonomic design has been considered so you are able to support your baby during feeds. However, when it comes to cleaning, you'll want to avoid using household cleaning agents, sticking to a damp cloth, a duster and a vacuum.
Pros
• Ergonomic design
• Range of variations available
• Removable cushion
• Stylish
Cons
• Expensive
• Fabric is fairly impractical
Product specifications
• Footstool included: No
• Assembly required: Self-assembly required
• Care instructions: Full cleaning instructions listed
• Dimensions: 82D x 78.
5W x 82.5H centimetres
7. Gaia Serena Nursing Chair
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Best popular nursing chair
An in-demand chair amongst mums, the Gaia nursing chair is beautifully contoured with classic styling, adding a contemporary feeling to any nursery. Complete with padded armrests and a cushion to support your lower back during feeds, the generously sized seat means you can cuddle up with your little one as you feed.
Pros
• Soft grey tones will look good in any nursery
• Wide seat with a generous amount of room
• Arm cushions feature handy storage pocket
• Range of variations available
Cons
• No footstool included
Product specifications
• Footstool included: No
• Care instructions: Protective armrest can be removed and machine washed.
• Dimensions: 81L: x 78W x 94.2H centimetres
8. Kub Paxton Nursing Chair, Mustard
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Best for design
In a Scandi design, the Kub Paxton Nursing Chair brings a modern touch to the nursery.
We love the mustard colour choice which is bound to add character and be the focal point of any room. A sleek and stylish nursing chair made with solid wood structure for safety and longevity, this chair is an ideal nursing chair.
Pros
• 1-year guarantee
• Ergonomic design
• Range of variations available
• Stylish
Cons
• No recline feature
Product specifications
• Footstool included: No
• Assembly required: Partial assembly required
• Dimensions: 74D x 56W x 102H centimetres
9. Tutti Bambini Noah Rocking Chair - Pebble Grey
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Best for longevity
If you're wanting a nursing chair you'll use after the breastfeeding stages, this chair by Tutti Bambini converts to a regular armchair, thanks to its adaptable legs. This chair has been designed as a nursing chair, rocking chair and comfortable armchair for relaxing. A gorgeous padded seat means you'll be comfortable during feeds, and a smooth rocking motion means baby will be asleep before you know it.
Pros
• 3-year guarantee with online order
• Converts to an armchair• Removable padded cushions• Soft touch brushed fabricCons
• May be larger than expected
Product specifications
• Footstool included: No
• Assembly required: Self-assembly required
• Dimensions: 84D x 79W x 82H centimetres
Review: "The quality of the chair is superb. It makes rocking baby to sleep a great deal easier. It’s quite comfy though some might wish to put a pillow behind their back. We didn’t really check the size of the chair and found it a little too large for our bedroom but it fits nicely in the nursery. It was easy to assemble though it will need two pairs of hands when carrying it. Assemble in the room you want to install it as we found it difficult to fit through our doors."
10. Eden Deluxe Nursery Chair and Stool
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Best value for money nursing chair
With the new Eden Deluxe Rocking Nursery Chair from Ickle Bubba, you can soothe baby to sleep, enjoy cosy cuddles and find a reassuringly comfortable space for feeding.
Surprisingly affordable given the quality, what's included and how expensive it looks, this nursing chair is definitely one of our favourites. The durable woven fabric can withstand wear and tear while the solid pine legs provide a sturdy and supportive base.
Pros
• Matching footstool included
• Additional cushion for lumber support
• Range of variations available
• Stylish
Cons
• No care instructions listed
Product specifications
• Footstool included: Yes
• Dimensions: 93D x 74W x 93H centimetres
Review: "Perfect for our nursery for our first baby. Goes beautifully with the rest of the furniture in there and is also super comfortable. Very happy."
11. Tutti Bambini Oscar Rocking Chair Stone - Natural
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Best for simplicity
Tutti Bambini's Oscar Rocking Chair has been designed as a nursing chair, rocking chair and comfortable armchair all in one.
Its soft fabric in a natural stone colour palette is sure to fit in any space, making it an adaptable chair to feed your little one in. It includes a lumbar cushion to support correct posture when breastfeeding.
Pros
• 3-year guarantee with online order
• Ergonomic design
• Removable padded cushions
• Soft touch brushed fabric
Cons
• We can't think of any
Product specifications
• Footstool included: No
• Assembly required: Self-assembly required
• Dimensions: 91D x 74W x 96H centimetres
Review: "Lovely rocking chair that is large enough for my husband to fit in comfortably to do the night feeds."
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Chairs for feeding: what are there and how to choose?
Help in choosing
The nursing chair is a multifunctional piece of furniture suitable for both expectant and breastfeeding mothers.
During pregnancy, the chair will help relieve fatigue from the muscles of the back and legs, take a comfortable position and fully relax. After the birth of the long-awaited baby in the chair, it is convenient to feed the newborn and just relax from household chores. And the smooth rocking of the chair has a relaxing and soothing effect on the baby, helping the mother to quickly lull the child. Other family members can also use the lounge chair. nine0005
The shape and the ability to adjust the backrest is one of the important parameters that you need to pay attention to before buying a chair. The ergonomic shape of the back and several levels of inclination will allow you to take the most comfortable position for a good rest.
Having armrests would also be an advantage. The optimal height of the armrests of the chair will allow the mother to relieve the load from the muscles of the hands while feeding or rocking the newborn.
The presence of a footrest depends on the model of the feeding chair.
The leg support provides extra comfort, relieves stress and reduces swelling in the legs. Feeding chairs with a footrest are slightly more expensive. There are also models in which both the chair and the support sway simultaneously. nine0005
Pockets are an optional but practical accessory for the highchair. It allows you to keep the things you need close at hand. The pockets are located on the side of the armrests and differ in quite a large capacity.
What should I look for when choosing a feeding chair?
Size . The chair should fit in the dimensions of the room, and should also be comfortable for mom. The most comfortable are models with a high back, which allows you to fully lean with your head on the back of the chair. nine0005
Adjustable . The advantage of the chair for feeding is the ability to adjust the angle of the backrest, as well as the height and width of the chair. Thus, the chair will adapt to the individual parameters of both the mother and other family members.
Back shape . The most comfortable are the chairs, in which the back has an anatomical shape. The anatomical backrest allows you to unload the spine as much as possible and relieve tension from the muscles of the back and neck. nine0005
Oscillator . Currently, there are three ways to swing: on skids, spring and pendulum mechanism. Unlike skids, the pendulum and spring mechanisms are quieter and do not touch the floor when swinging, protecting the floor from scratches.
Retainer . The stopper system allows you to fix the chair without getting up from it. It is very convenient if you hold the baby in your arms.
Foot support . As mentioned above, the presence of leg support depends on the model of the chair. nine0005
What types of chairs are available?
In our article we will look at the most popular types of feeding chairs.
Wooden glider chairs are chairs with a natural wood frame and a footstool.
The model can have a tilt-adjustable backrest and a stopper. These chairs have a pendulum swing mechanism.
The metal glider chairs have a metal frame, leg support included, as well as the ability to adjust the backrest angle (depending on the model) and seat height. These models rotate around their axis and have a pendulum swing mechanism. nine0005
Rattan nursing chairs have a natural rattan frame, removable upholstery on the seat and small armrests. These models do not have the ability to adjust the back angle, are suitable for outdoor use and have a more elegant design. Feeding chairs made of rattan can have both arched (runners) and spring swing mechanism.
The wicker chairs have a natural wicker frame. Their characteristics are similar to rattan chairs, only the rocking mechanism of these models is only arcuate. nine0005
The Classic Feeding Chair looks like a regular chair.
The frame is made of natural wood, both fabric and practical eco-leather are used as upholstery. The backrest can be adjusted depending on the model. Swinging is carried out by skids.
Micuna Nursing Chairs
Micuna Nursing Chairs are specially designed for expecting and breastfeeding mothers. A high back, comfortable armrests and an ergonomic seat will allow the expectant mother to relax and rest comfortably, relieving tension from the muscles of her back and legs. A distinctive feature of the Relax models is the presence of a folding backrest and a rising footrest: even more relaxation for a good rest. All Micuna rocking chairs have rocking rails: a good solution that will allow you to rock your newborn. The feeding chair can also be used by other family members to relax. nine0005
In addition to Mikun's feeding chairs, you can purchase a comfortable ottoman for legs, as well as legs that are installed instead of rocking runners.
In our online store you can buy inexpensive Micuna nursing chairs upholstered in high quality fabric or eco-leather.
Rocking chair Micuna Wing/Confort white/soft gray
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Rocking chair Micuna Wing/Moom white textile pink tierra/light gray
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Highchair
What is a highchair? This is the first furniture of the baby, the first item on which he will have to sit upright, which means that not only comfort, but also a beautiful posture and good mood of the baby depends on how well it is chosen.
If the baby is uncomfortable sitting in a high chair, then the purchase will be useless - it will become impossible to seat the little rebel there.
How do you choose the right chair? First of all, you need to start from the needs - for what it is needed. One of the first needs, when young parents come to the store for a high chair, is the need to feed the child and eat for him on his own. Every mother knows when a child picks up a spoon in her first year - wait for the pogrom, while holding the baby in her arms means getting dirty from head to toe. It is not surprising that parents rush for a chair in which they seat the baby. nine0005
There is now a great variety of high chairs on the market for baby products. Consider the main options:
1. Perhaps the most popular is a high chair that can be folded like a "book" - manufacturers provide a wide range of colors, a variety of shapes and "gadgets". On the one hand, it has a convenient design, such a high chair can fit in the most modest kitchen, can be folded and put away when not in use.
On the other hand, after 3 years the chair can be thrown away - in the future it cannot be used in any way. And it’s hard for a mother to lift a two-year-old baby into a high chair, and the design does not imply the possibility of climbing onto it on her own. Plus - the chairs are made of plastic, it is easy to wash, you can remove the tabletop and clean it right under the tap, and then there is a minus - the tabletop is usually sharpened just for food, it is impossible to conveniently lay out a drawing notebook on it. nine0005
2. Also a popular model is a transformer chair, the obvious convenience of which is long-term use, and three, four and even five-year-olds will comfortably sit behind such a chair when it is in the “table + chair” state. That is, as soon as the baby grows out of the “high” chair, it can be lowered down and continue to be used for another couple of years. The disadvantage of this model is that it cannot be folded compactly, it will stand and take up space, both at lunchtime and at any other free time.
