The Best Chair for Nursing a Baby

There are many things to consider when choosing a nursing chair: comfort, size, whether it features armrests and footrests, if it offers movement that can be soothing to mother and child, and if cover is washable.

  1. Comfort

    • The mother will need to decide how firm or soft she would like her chair, as this is personal preference. The mother will need to lean back while she nurses for a comfortable nursing position, so be sure the chair has good back and shoulder support.

    Chair Size

    • Different factors impact chair size choice: Are there other siblings in the house who may be snuggling in for reading time while mom nurses the baby? The mother should choose a wider chair. Is the chair back high enough for the mother to comfortably lean her head back? Can she reach the floor with her feet? Make sure the chair fits the mother.

    Armrests

    • Armrests give the mother support to have her arms in a comfortable nursing position, and they help any nursing pillows to stay in place.

    Footrest

    • A footrest helps keep the mother's feet raised. That helps the mother place the baby in a comfortable nursing position, of which there are many mothers can try.

    Movement

    • Rocking chairs, rocking recliners and gliders are popular choices for nursing chairs because the movement is comforting for babies and for mothers as well.

    Chair Covering

    • Chair covering for a nursing chair should be able to be cleaned, either with a damp cloth or in a washing machine. One option is to cover the chair with a washable slipcover. Another option is having the chair fabric protected.

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