7 of the best nursing chairs 2024
Do you need a nursing chair?
Nursing chairs are designed to make feeding and soothing your baby more comfortable. But it’s not essential to have something specifically designed for feeding. A comfy armchair or rocking chair can work just as well. If you’re short on space, just feed on the sofa with some cushions or a breastfeeding pillow.
Features to look out for when choosing a nursing chair
Movement: Some rock, some glide. It’s down to personal preference which you go for. Rockers usually have a bigger movement although gliders are usually smoother. Gliders also, unlike rocking chairs, have nowhere for any fingers or toes to get trapped underneath.
Comfort: It’s likely you will spend a lot of time in your nursing chair so it’s important that it’s comfortable and supports your back well. Features that may add to your comfort are:
a padded back
padded armrests
armrests which can be lowered
multiple recline positions
a footstool
Storage: A storage pocket will very useful for keeping any essentials close at hand while breastfeeding.
The most popular nursing and rocking chairs to buy
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 13 January 2024.
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1. Ikea POÄNG rocking chair
A popular, supportive chair that comes in a variety of colours and materials.
H95 x L94 x W68cm
The price ranges from £95 to £215.
A matching footstool is available to buy separately.
2. Ickle Bubba Dursley Rocking Chair & Stool
The chair has a gentle rocking motion and comes with a matching footstool.
It’s quite compact so good for small spaces.
The chair measures H98 x W64.5 x D84cm and the stool is H37 x W50 x D38cm.
The armrests are padded and have storage pockets.
The seatpad and armrests can be removed for cleaning.
The frame is solid wood and the fabrics are faux suede.
Available in yellow, pink and grey.
3. Kub Haywood Reclining Glider Nursing Chair and Footstool
This soft, comfy chair glides and has seven different reclines.
The padded back cushions are designed to promote the best posture for feeding.
Comes with a matching, gliding footstool.
Storage pockets on the arms.
Arrives in plastic free packaging.
Made from solid wood.
Available in different colours.
4. Kub Paxton Nursing Chair
This rocking chair has a lovely modern design.
Solid wood frame.
High back is tilted and padded for full support.
Measures H102 x W56 x D74cm.
Available in light grey, warm grey and mustard.
Simple home assembly.
5. Obaby Reclining Glider Chair & Stool
A gliding chair with matching gliding stool.
Seven different reclines, which are adjusted by raising the arms.
Thick, comfortable cushions.
Padded armrests with a handy storage pocket on each side.
Chair is 100 x 65.5 x 72cm. Stool measures 34 x 49 x 38.5cm]
Available in grey and sand.
6. Obaby high back rocking chair
A high backed rocking chair with a solid wood frame.
The seat is padded and also comes with a matching cushion.
Measures H104 x W65 x D88cm.
Available in oatmeal and grey.
Home assembly.
7. Tutti Bambini Glider Nursing Chair & Foot Stool
This modern rocking chair can be bought with our without a matching knitted pouffe footrest.
It can also be converted to a static armchair.
Wide seat to provide plenty of room.
Engineered wood frame and soft, brushed fabric.
The pouffe has a removable, machine washable cover.
The chair measures H82 x W79 x D84cm.
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