What are the pros of a breastfeeding chair? What are the cons? What are the alternatives? A breastfeeding chair is designed to provide a comfortable place to feed your baby. Most recline into different positions to support your back, and some have a rocking feature to help soothe your baby. However, they can be expensive, and not all mums find them comfortable. Could a breastfeeding chair make life easier? Or will it just sit unused in your baby's nursery? Read what worked for BabyCentre mums. "I really love my nursing chair. It’s fantastic not just for breastfeeding but for feeding in general and comforting a baby. I didn't get it until my son was two months old. My only regret is not having it sooner. He associates it with his quiet, cuddly time and it calms and settles him as part of his bedtime routine. I would definitely recommend one." "I think it’s the comfiest chair in the world! I slept in it at end of my pregnancy as I couldn't get comfortable in bed and it really helps with backache too.

I used it for all feeds at first because I had a caesarean and couldn't get comfortable on our sofa. I use it for bedtime and night feeds only. I think my baby knows the chair means bedtime." "We used my Gran's old rocking chair. However, in retrospect I would have bought a proper nursing chair. The rocker was difficult to get out of with a sleeping baby. If you have the room in your baby’s nursery, I would definitely get one. It was much easier to settle my little one in his room at night than on the sofa in a busy house.” "I didn’t have one for my first, but was given one for my second. I’ve never fed in it as the arms are too high and I can’t get my daughter into a comfortable feeding position. Instead I do most of my feeding in our recliner downstairs or lying down in bed during the night." "I didn't feel the need for one for either of mine. Night feeds were done in bed and day feeds wherever I was at the time. However, I did buy a nursing pillow second time round and wish I had had one all along."

"I used one for night feeds with my bottle fed baby. It’s important to be comfortable whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Now that my second baby shares a bedroom with her sister, I don’t want to disturb my sleeping tot. So, I feed my baby in bed and feel a lot less sleep deprived that way." "Breastfeeding chairs are completely unnecessary in my opinion and just another expense you can do without. ski chair lift advertisingYes, comfort and position are really important, especially at first. patio chair cushions navyBut we managed by experimenting with different cushions and pillows that we already owned."old rocking chair youtube "A chair in the nursery is invaluable. table and chair rentals east point ga

It doesn't have to be a proper breastfeeding chair. We bought a second-hand one from an auction site." "I’d recommend getting a chair, but it doesn't have to be one marketed specifically for breastfeeding. I used a comfortable reclining chair. It was a lot cheaper than the breastfeeding chairs I saw but it was perfect for feeding my baby in peace. cheap white swivel chairs ukI found the recline function very useful for comfort, but even that isn't a necessity. egg chair for dollsAny comfortable chair will do, just add a cushion!"chaise lounge chair pillows "When I was pregnant I spent ages researching whether to get a breastfeeding chair or not. cheap chaise lounge chairs

In the end we got an armchair. It's much prettier than a breastfeeding chair and doesn't take up half as much room. We use it for story time now and I'm glad we didn't spend the extra money." "I already had a rocking chair and just put that in the baby's nursery. It was a nightmare to sit in at first as I tore badly and couldn't get out of it. buy chair slipcoversHowever, since my little one started sleeping in the nursery I’ve used it every night. It gently bounces and when I don't need it any more I plan to put it back in our living room." "We have a nice low and wide armchair which I sit cross-legged in with a feeding cushion on my lap. I used to sit up in bed or feed lying down but I always woke my other half up when I sat up to put the cushions into position. I do think it's important to be able to adapt to feeding in different types of chair. Otherwise you get stuck when out and about." Track your baby’s development

Join now to receive free weekly newsletters tracking your baby’s development and yours throughout your pregnancy. Enter your due date or child's birthday dd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec yyyy 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Enter your email address Privacy policy & terms Support for your parenting journey. Delivered to your inbox. My Baby This Week Newsletter Keep up with your baby’s development with personalised weekly newsletters. Get the latest parenting news, plus expert advice and real-world wisdom. Special Offers from Our Partners Receive discounts, deals and parenting information from BabyCentre’s partners. Log in or sign up to post a comment! We are delighted to invite you to the 19th European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) which will take place in Lisbon, Portugal and and to announce a very exciting educational programme for nurses.

This year the Nurse Programme includes an additional 2 sessions and we are honoured to have a large faculty of Endocrine Nurse Speakers. Our Meet the Nurse Expert sessions will run in parallel to the ECE Meet the Expert sessions and this year we are also working closely with our diabetes colleagues with a session dedicated to diabetes and endocrinology overlap. The MDT session will bring the latest developments in bone health throughout lifespan. The Professional Development session will focus on expanding the nursing role and expertise. There will be dedicated networking session and poster presentations so you can meet with colleagues from around Europe and exchange expertise. It is also a great pleasure to inform you that once again the congress registration fees for nurses will be substantially reduced to just €100 Euros. or become an ESE member for a reduced rate for nurses at just €35 Euros annually. Apply for ESE membership We hope you will join us in Lisbon to share our expertise and to celebrate the advances in Endocrine Nursing.

Sofia Llahana, Chair of the ESE Nurse Working Group On behalf of the ESE Nurse Working Group, ESE Clinical Committee and ECE Programme Organising Committee Meet the Nurse Expert: 08:15 am – 09:00 am Endocrine late effects of cancer treatment in children: providing nursing care and seamless transition, Tanya Urquhart, UK Nurses symposium: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Diabetes meets endocrinology – clinical practice overlap and seamless care Chairs: Philip Yeoh (UK) & Elisabeth Rutten (Belgium) Diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism in patients with diabetes mellitus, Elena Shelestova, Georgia Links between hypogonadism, the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, Andrew Dwyer, Switzerland Challenges in the management of patients with Cushing’s disease and diabetes, Mies Kerstens, the Netherlands At risk of two endocrine emergencies: the patient with Type 1 diabetes and Addison’s disease, Sofia Sjöberg, Sweden 11.50 – 12.00 pm: Q&A with panel

Nurses professional development and networking session: 12.15 pm – 14.15 pm Chairs: Meg Keil (USA) & Judith van Eck (The Netherlands) Presentation from ECE 2016 best nursing poster award winner, Christine Yedinak, USA  (title to be added) Utilising the Competence Framework to develop the role of Endocrine Nurses in Adrenal Insufficiency, Janina Kirchner, Germany Introducing the E-learning module in Adrenal Insufficiency for Endocrine Nurses in the Netherlands, Johan Beun, the Netherlands Developing a European Position Statement for Endocrine Nurses providing care for patients with adrenal insufficiency, Sofia Llahana, UK Presentation of the Best Nursing Poster award for ECE2017, poster displays and networking session with lunch and refreshments. Providing nursing care for the Adult patient with Endocrine Late Effects of cancer treatment, Cecilia Follin, Sweden Multidisciplinary Nurses Symposium: 15:30 pm – 17:30 pm Update on diet and lifestyle throughout lifespan to improve bone health