Ickle Bubba Eden Nursing Chair Review

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Overall rating:

What we like

Extremely comfortable
Easy to assemble
Not an obvious feeding chair so versatile for use after feeding

What we don't like

Surface clean only
Pricey

Key specs

Price on writing: From £334 | Dimensions: H:93cm x W:74cm x D:93cm | Weight: 26kg | Colours: Charcoal, ochre, pale grey

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How we tested the Ickle Bubba Eden Deluxe Nursing Chair

New mum Anna used the Ickle Bubba Eden Deluxe as a nursing chair to breastfeed her newborn son over a period of several weeks. During this time she took rigorous notes on how the chair looks, how comfortable it was as a support while breastfeeding and how she'd rate it for longevity after breastfeeding. She also took into consideration how easy it is to clean and whether it represents good value for money.

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How easy is the Ickle Bubba Eden Deluxe to assemble?

"You do need to put it together," explained Anna, "But it isn't difficult - the instructions are straightforward and the materials are good quality so it feels very sturdy."

How big is the Eden Deluxe chair?

The chair's dimensions are 93 x 74 x 93cm and, according to Anna, it's pretty much the same size as any other armchair.

We keep the chair in our son's nursery, which is the smallest bedroom. If we had the space for it in the living room I'd keep it in there - it can easily be used as a normal chair!

-Parent-tester Anna

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Is the Eden Deluxe Nursing Chair worth it?

The chair is fantastic! It looks lovely, is very comfortable and not too big. I'd give it 10/10 for comfort, it looks so stylish and there's nothing I would change about it!

Parent-tester Anna

Ickle Bubba Eden Deluxe Nursing Chair

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What are the main benefits of the Eden Deluxe Nursing Chair?

"It makes breastfeeding more comfortable," explained Anna. "The width of the chair is perfect for me to lean my arm on the armrests while feeding."

The seat is a good length so I am able to sit with my bottom against the back of the chair and have my feet on the floor (I am 5ft7).

-Parent-tester Anna

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How easy is the Ickle Bubba Eden Deluxe chair to clean?

The chair's fabric is surface clean only, and it comes with a detachable cushion with removable cover. According to Anna, "we have been able to spot clean it with water and it hasn't spoiled the fabric at all."

How durable is the Eden Deluxe chair?

The chair is sturdy and well made – I think it would be fine if moving house, as long as nothing spilt on the material. It was also so easy to put together that you could take it down and put it back up again!

Parent-tester Anna

Ickle Bubba Eden Deluxe Nursing Chair

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Overall verdict

One of the main appeals of the Eden Deluxe Nursing Chair is that it has been designed with the feeding mum in mind, but doesn't look so much like an obvious nursing chair that it will stick out like a sore thumb long after the days of feeding or rocking your baby to sleep are a distant memory. Anna was extremely impressed with the comfort of the chair, and said she thought it represented great value for money because of its potential for use as a regular, comfortable chair long after breastfeeding.

Finally, we asked Anna to rate the Eden Deluxe for the following:

Practicality:

Comfort:

Look:

Design (as a feeding chair):

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About the author

Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy, baby care and general parenting-related content. As a parent of three primary school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews, features buyers' guides.

She regularly reviews a wide range of parenting and lifestyle products for Mumsnet, from breast pumps to kettles, board games and cribs. Jenny is also a sci-fi author (writing as J M Briscoe) and experienced journalist.

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