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Is it worth buying a special nursing chair?

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glamourbadger · 11/03/2006 12:03

I'm 27 weeks pregnant with twins and setting up my nursery. Wondering if it is worth buying a special nursing chair? They are pricey but I think it might be a wise investment as I can foresee spending hours of my days feeding.

Any recommendations from twin Mums? Did anyone find a special nursing chair useful - or are they a waste of money? The chairs I have tried out are amazingly comfortable but none too stylish! thanks

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Cristina7 · 11/03/2006 12:24

Not a mum of twins and have never had a nursing chair. IMO you're better off breastfeeding while lying down. I don't know if that can be done with two at a time, though. Will you BF mostly in the nursery or in other places too in the house?

Twinkie1 · 11/03/2006 12:26

Didnlt have twins but bought one of those rocking ones - the ones on runners which are supposed to be ultra comfy and I would say was a huge waste of money - better of on the bed with loads of pillows that you can push around you and the babaies to get really comfy.

catj · 11/03/2006 12:29

I b/f my twins for 12wks and didn't bother with a special chair. I just sat in a normal armchair but I had a couple of V-shaped pillows,one on my lap and one behind me for support. If I wanted to feed lying down I put the babies side by side in the middle of the bed and I swapped sides so I could see them both. Obviously you can only feed one at a time that way!

FrumpyGrumpy · 11/03/2006 17:57

If money and space are no object.....

I bought a comfy chair when I had dd, I used it in her room for night feeds and later for stories and it was fab. Loved having a nice chair for her and me (IKEA one, bouncy thing).

I didn't feel that the nursing chairs were at all worth it - you have a chair, you have boobs.

Also, when I had DTs I needed to feed anyroom anytime, even in the garden (July birth). I didn't have any time to play with, not like the time I had with DD so the chair well....... its only now that the DTs are 19 months that we all squeeze into it!!!

If you have the money and space then you'll find a way of using it but as far as breastfeeding is concerned (or bottle) you can do it anywhere. Best of luck honey.

FrumpyGrumpy · 11/03/2006 17:59

By the way, how are you generally, babes ok? Feeling fine?

ScummyMummy · 11/03/2006 18:06

I have twins and breastfed them. Think you are better off with a sofa and v shaped cushions tbh- you need plenty of space, especially if you are planning to breastfeed for longer than a month or so. I think those chairs are probably designed for feeding one at a time and my only piece of advice would be to get the hang of feeding them together as soon as you can- otherwise you will spend every waking hour breastfeeding. I found that feeding both when one was hungry worked well and they synchronised pretty fast even though one always ate/drank a bit more than the other.

Tommy · 11/03/2006 18:12

don't have twins but do have nursing chair and, while it was brilliant for feeding DS2, when DS1 was around, I had to feed on the sofa so he could sit and have a cuddle as well. I would imagine that for twins, you would want to feed them together which wouldn't work in a nursing chair!
good luck

Kelly1978 · 11/03/2006 18:32

I wouldn't apy out for one. I fed my twins on the sofa. Plus feeding twins is very hard work, so I ended up expressing my milk and giving it to them in bottles. I really think you would be more comfty on the sofa and I would invest in lots and lots of pillows!

Chapsmum · 11/03/2006 18:36

I love my chair, its one on runners and it was on sale from pram world at 120. I rocked in it when preg and now the wee chap loves it. he gets a story in it at bedtime from his dad and he crawls to it for a cuddle and a rick during the day when he wants a nap. Best piece of nursery furniture I got!

expatinscotland · 11/03/2006 18:39

I'd loved to have had one. In the early days, however, made do w/one of those semi-circular pillows and a bunch of other pillows for my back to get myself leaning forwards a bit.

expatinscotland · 11/03/2006 18:39

Oh, I got a really good footstool, too!

cece · 11/03/2006 18:44

ditto the v shaped pillow. bought cheap ones from a local linen shop not an expensive'breastfeeding' one!

Also had an old fashioned rocking chair with wings and arms and used it a lot! I have a bad back so found bf very uncomfortable apart form in my chair. But then I didn't have twins..

cece · 11/03/2006 18:45

oh and I never eally go the hang of bf lying down in bed. mosobs too big....

FrayedKnot · 11/03/2006 18:48

I thought about getting one but in reality I found I did most of my daytime feeding downstairs on the sofa (tv, snacks, drinks, phone, books, to hand etc etc). When I finished feeding DS would normally sleep so I would put him in his carry cot / bouncy chair afterwards.

I also did all night time feeds lying down in bed, so wouldn't really have used one a great deal.

I did have a chair in DS bedroom which I used for feeds before naps when he was a bit older, but it was just an ordinary upholstered chair without arms.

jambuttie · 11/03/2006 19:47

I am mum to twins too but never bought the chair. I did use it in scbu though and it was not very comfortable as I fed both babies at once.

Found it best sitting on my bed proped with pillows and a pillow under each baby

comfy mum= easy feed

Passionflower · 11/03/2006 20:01

I have \link{http://www.mothercare.com/invt/lz4608&bklist=\this}. Not nec for bf but lovely for reading stories/cuddling before bed . Wouldn't be without it for the world.

TwoIfBySea · 12/03/2006 16:11

I also used \link{http://www.chilternmills.co.uk/app/products/default/pid-17/cid-0/scid-257/sscid-258/psid-3314/pscid-8426/default.aspx\one of these} while sitting in the centre of the sofa so I had lots of room and could get comfy. I laid it across my lap, it meant I could feed either downstairs or on the bed upstairs. Argos do them lots cheaper.

So if you were looking to get something particularly for the nursery I would just find a large comfy chair and footstool and get a pillow. Then you would have more choice.

Good luck!

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glamourbadger · 12/03/2006 16:13

Thanks so much for all the feedback - v useful. Does seem a lot of cash for something I'll only use for a short time. I might go with a larger armchair instead as at least I can use it afterwards.

FrumpyGrumpy - thanks for asking after me, everyone here is lovely! I'm doing fine but my poor twin 2 isn't growing as fast as her bigger sister. Have a doppler scan on Tuesday to try establish their blood flow - fluid around them seems fine so fingers crossed.

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TwoIfBySea · 12/03/2006 16:16

Oh and I meant to say Glam that the pillow comes in very useful before the birth too, supports your back when sitting down or belly when lying down!

I took it into the hospital with me.

squigglepuss · 13/03/2006 15:28

I don't think you need a specialist b/f chair, but you certainly need to have a very comfy chair. One that gives good back support and preferably supports your head too as you will be feeding a lot and when very tired. I have one from IKEA which is very comfy and much cheaper than the special ones: \link{http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15585&catalogId=10103&storeId=7&productId=11055&langId=-20&parentCats=155851576815940\this}. Good luck and happy feeding.

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