Feeding chairs?Are they worth it?

[belle75]

Hi girls,
Just wondering how many of you have a chair for feeding and whether you're happy with it? Any recommendations? Are the rockers worth the money? TIA

[spooky]

My friends swear by them but I didn't get one for my first as I personally think they are a bit ugly so I didn't want to pay that much for something that I wasn't happy to have around as furniture ... I did however end up spending more than the chair would have cost at the osteopath fixing my back after feeding on the (unsuitable) couch.

This time I have bought the IKEA Poang chair and footrest for feeding. It is very comfortable, cheaper than the feeding chair and I like the look of it in the lounge.

The idea scenario IMO would be to borrow one if you can, then you don't have to pay for something you don't want to keep after - unless of course you like them, then they are a fantastic investment. The best you can do is make feeding as comfortable and convenient for yourself as possible.

[belle75]

Thanks Rosead! I have the same feelings about them being "ugly" Am trying to avoid buying one. Had a sit in one at baby bunting and it was soo.. comfy but so ugly IMO!

[mbear]

5 years ago when i had my first DD my mum and dad bought me a feeding chair (rocking chair). Mum made the cushions to match the babys bed linen - it looked great !. I have used it with all my babies - its simply stayed in the nursery room. But during the odd occasion when i dont have a newborn in the house () i have found it to get in the way.
If you dont have space in your house, or babys room, then i wouldnt get one. But luckily we do and even though there have been months where i havent sat on it due to babys being older, im glad i havent gotton rid of it .........................yet.

[belle75]

Thanks mbear. That's another one of my concerns - space. I really don't have much. I already have a single bed in the "nursery" (am planning to sleep in nursery with bub as DH will be working and is worried about us disturbing him After fitting in the cot, changetable and chest of drawers, there isn't much space left!

[blueiris]

I'm looking at getting the Poang chair from Ikea. I know a few people who have got this chair for the nursery & love it. I also love that it's only $169 compared to $300+. I tried one out in the store last month & it felt sooo comfy.

I figure when we finished with it in nursery we could always use it in the lounge after too.

[misty]

A good chair for feeding is brilliant. My advice is don't be sucked in by chairs which are sold as feeding chairs - but look at everything. I got myself a Laz-e-boy when I was pg with my first and it is fabulous. it is an armchair (so comfy) it is a rocker and it is a recliner. I have used it nostop for the past 3.5 years. either for breastfeeding, cuddling babies (and toddlers) to sleep, or even for reading bedtime stories.