Nursing chairs are one of those items when you're preparing to have a baby that you'll likely ask yourself, “Are nursing chairs worth it?” Every parent you speak to will likely have a different answer and, annoyingly, the true answer is that it varies from mum to mum and dad to dad. In reality, some babies sleep better than others, while some require a car drive, stroll in the pram or, in this case, rocking to sleep in a chair. You won't know until baby arrives what your little one is like so, our recommendation? Buy yourself a nursing chair that you actually like the design of so, either way, it'll double as an extra comfy seat in your living room or bedroom. No risk, all the reward.
Once you've made the decision to actually buy a nursing chair, you'll want to consider your non-negotiables. For instance, do you want armrests? If you're planning on using the chair for breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding, armrests will provide a little extra weight support while you're cradling baby's head. Similarly, consider whether you'd prefer a rocking chair, glider chair, cuddle chair or swivel chair. In our experience, glider and recliner chairs aren't as attractive, but that doesn't mean you won't find one to your liking. See the Obaby Savannah chair for instance, neutral and without visible gliding mechanisms, you'll simply need to accessorise with a throw and some scatter cushions. Elsewhere, we're big fans of the Tutti Bambini Noah chair; complete with a pouffe to put your hard-worn feet up and arms for weight support, it's reasonably priced and minimalist in design.
Obaby Savannah Swivel Glider Recliner Chair - PebbleTutti Bambini Noah Rocking Chair & Pouffe Set PebbleThink you've been convinced?
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Nursery rocking chairKolton Rocking Chair, Whitewash BoucleWhy we love it: The very nursing chair the one and only power couple Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes have in their gorgeous Brighton nursery, this Made.com number is not only chic and attractive for the years after your tot grows up but, with its wide base and part-reclined backrest, it's super practical for getting your baby to sleep. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding friendly.
Pros: Available in five colours, covered for 10 years and constructed with more sustainable, traceable timber.
Cons: No armrests for arm and (baby's) head support and no matching cots in the range.
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Best nursing chairs UKObaby Round Back Rocking ChairWhy we love it: While the Obaby high back rocking chair and the Obaby reclining glider chair may be popular choices in the world of baby travel systems, cribs and nursing chairs, if you ask us, they're just unsightly and not as eco-friendly in terms of longevity in your home post newborn. For us, the Obaby round back rocking chair is our rocker of choice and, accessorised with a cute cushion and blush pink or baby blue throw? It'll look right at home in your nursery.
Pros: Solid wood frame, extra thick foam seat, back cushioning plus extra comfort from the 180-surround design and, in terms of cuddle space, it's suitable for you and your child until they're seven years old.
Cons: Pebble grey shade is still a little dull - got to be the beige, for us!
Customers are saying: Easy to assemble, so comfy and not too bulky for smaller spaces.
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Tutti Bambini nursing chairsTutti Bambini Noah Rocking Chair & Pouffe Set PebbleWhy we love it: One of the most popular nursing chairs on the market, and one of the most attractive and comfy, it'll have your little one calm and sound asleep in moments with some repetitive rocking motions and, for mama, none of that dreaded bicep aching with the added armrests for extra support.
Pros: Plush soft-touch upholstery, includes solid wood oak chair legs, too, so you can use it as a non-feeding chair once they get older, and the fabric is treated for easy cleaning.
Cons: Doesn't recline or glide.
Customers are saying: Prevents back ache from breast feeding with the supportive backrest and is extra wide to make fitting two of you on the seat cushion all the more doable.
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Baby nursing chairsBarker and Stonehouse Floyd Swivel Cuddle ChairWhy we love it: Much more stylish than a purpose-built nursing chair, in our opinion, this Barker & Stonehouse cuddle chair swivels to achieve that same gliding motion as some of the more cumbersome chairs and, with both armrests and an extra-wide seat, it'll not only keep you comfy while feeding into their second year, but it'll double as a gorgeous living room accent chair afterwards, too.
Pros: One of the only nursing chairs for sale in this guide, it features a sprung seat and webbed back for the utmost support, and the includes a five-year guarantee - a must, what with all the money you're fleshing out on car seats and pushchairs.
Cons: For alternative colours, you'll need to pop into an actual Fenwick store.
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John Lewis nursing chairsHendricks Rocking Chair, Light Wood FrameWhy we love it: In a gorgeous duck egg blue, this natural wood rocking chair can be accessorised with the brand's matching footstool and, in a relatively neutral design, it'll easily stand the test of time outside of your nursery once your bubba grows up.
Pros: Includes a bolster cushion for extra support, arrives fully assembled and includes a 15-year guarantee.
Cons: 19-week delivery and arrives from Romania, so not the most eco-friendly in terms of travel miles
Customers are saying: Great service from John Lewis, lovely fabric and the rocking motion is very calming.
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Nursing chair Mamas & PapasHilston Cuddle Chair - Off-White BoucleWhy we love it: Another best-seller, the Hilston Nursing Chair is not only on-trend with its sumptuous boucle upholstery but, with a rocker base to mimic the forward-backward reclining positions of some bigger models on the market, it's a two-in-one piece of furniture without any unsightly bulkiness.
Pros: Mamas and Papas stock moses baskets in a similar/complementary shade, and the whole range of chairs comes in multiple shades from baby pink to pearl grey.
Cons: On the upper end of price points and the fabric isn't stain resistant.
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Best nursing chairs for small spacesGaia Baby Serena Nursing Rocking Chair, OatWhy we love it: Slightly more accessibly priced and with inwards protruding armrests as opposed to ones that extend outside of the chair frame, the Gaia Baby Serena Rocking Chair is both stylish and compact and a top pick for more modestly sized homes.
Pros: Can be bought with a matching ottoman footstool for extra storage, comes with free delivery and the laminated legs prevent splintering to protect little ones crawling about.
Cons: Smaller size means it doesn't have the same functions as a glider nursing chair, but positive reviews are plentiful none the less.
Customers are saying: Really comfy with soft arms and it looks stylish in situe.
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Nursing chairs for nurseryEden Deluxe Nursery Chair and StoolWhy we love it: Ickle Bubba nursing chairs are a top choice for mums and dads in the UK and, while the Ickle Bubba Dursley rocking chair is a best seller, it doesn't offer buyer much use once you're baby ages up from a design POV. Enter the Eden…
Pros: Very much affordable and includes a stool even with the lower end price point. Plus, it provides lumbar support and features high-quality solid pine legs.
Cons: Only available in three colours, which even IKEA can outdo with their £120 chair.
Customers are saying: Great quality and value and very comfortable.
Nursing recliner chairsObaby Savannah Swivel Glider Recliner Chair - PebbleWhy we love it: We'll level with you, nursing glider and recliner chairs are not attractive in the slightest so, to find one that looks like a regular armchair and not a Victorian contraption is a mean feat. We present to you the Obaby Savannah.
Pros: 360 degree swivel and glide, and it's currently reduced by almost £50.
Cons: Not as suitable for small homes with it's flush-to-the-floor design.
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