Our favourite nursing chairs for you and babyShopping for new babies can be an exciting but confusing time, particularly when it comes to the nursery. Our round-up aims to cut the confusion by bringing you what we think are the best and most genuinely useful products this year for sleeping arrangements, daytime play and downtime, as well as storage. This is from one of several furniture collections from Silver Cross, all of which include a cot bed, dresser and wardrobe. We love the soft antique white of this range, along with the striking pewter effect handles, and excellent build quality. The dresser starts life as a changing station, but you can simply remove the top to transform it to a chest of drawers. 2. Stacking Toy Box: £27, gltc.co.uk Here’s a way to keep their things neat, while injecting some colour into a room. Available in seven gorgeous colours, which are designed to mix and match, the stackable storing boxes are ideal for anything from nappies to LEGO.
There’s a useful, blackboard label and they are easy to assemble and great quality, too. Available with natural or white upholstery, this white chair is tremendously comfortable and offers great ergonomics, with a nice wide chair footstall, making it ideal for relaxing in when pregnant and for feeding your baby, as well as reading to them when they’re a bit older. There are seven reclining positions making it super=versatile. Take note: it will need assembling so any heavily pregnant mums should make sure they have a helping hand. New this season, this stunning cot is aimed at those want a change from the sea of white and wooden cots that line the floors of most nursery retailers. The quality is amazing and there are lots of thoughtful details, like the top cot changer and storage drawer. And because it transforms into a bed, it will last your littlun up to five-years-old. This delightful toy box is a fun and practical way to store anything from blankets and muslins, when they’re tiny, to toys when they’re older.
Little fingers won’t get trapped, thanks to the cut away front, and there’s a padded top that youngsters will love to sit on. There’s also a blue atlas design if the butterflies don't appeal. Although kids aren’t supposed to use this until they’re at least a year old, this rocking horse named Buddy will finish off a nursery beautifully, as well as being a friendly face for babies to wake up to. Then, when they’re old enough they can hone their balance and fine motor skills on his back. The frame feels solid and little ones will love pressing Buddy’s ears to hear the rattles and squeaks. Bouncers are great for when babies want to sit up. This is pricey compared to others, but the build quality is exceptional and the colour combinations, of which there are many, are gorgeous. There are three adjustable height settings, ranging from almost horizontal to an upright position that’s good for playing or feeding. It’s lightweight and foldable, too. You can buy a wooden toy bar to add on if you want extra stimulation for them while they’re in the chair, which makes a nice change from all the plastic options out there.
This innovative bedside crib, which tucks neatly alongside an adult bed, means your baby can sleep next to you whenever you want. With a zip-down mesh wall, you can comfort little ones without having to get out of bed. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib for the nursery and finally, the removable rocking bassinet can be removed so you can rock them to sleep wherever you are. Again, this is part of a wider range, allowing you to kit the whole nursery out in JCB theme if you so desire. But even on its own, this fun bookcase is charming. It’s easy to assemble, has three useful shelves and comes in one box. The vibrant yellow is cheery too. Don’t panic if you like the concept, but think this looks too big or the wrong shape, as there are loads of combinations and coloured draws to choose from. It’s nice and low, making it easy for children to reach and organise their things, and the frame has multiple grooves so you can place boxes and shelves where you want them.
The Silver Cross Nostalgia range gets a huge thumbs up from us, for durability, beautiful design and nice neutral colouring. Meanwhile, for storage, our favourite product is the GLTC Stacking Toy Box. 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. Yes, comfort and position are really important, especially at first. But we managed by experimenting with different cushions and pillows that we already owned." "A chair in the nursery is invaluable. 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. I found the recline function very useful for comfort, but even that isn't a necessity. Any comfortable chair will do, just add a cushion!" "When I was pregnant I spent ages researching whether to get a breastfeeding chair or not. 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. However, 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.