World Breastfeeding Week 2025: why your feeding chair matters more than you think
As we mark World Breastfeeding Week 2025, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the often-overlooked elements that can make or break a feeding journey. One of the most powerful ways to support yourself during this time? A comfortable, supportive nursery chair.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping or doing a mix of everything, your chair isn’t just a piece of furniture – it’s your base, your rest stop, your 3am lifeline.
Beautifully demanding
Breastfeeding is an act of care, connection and nourishment. But as beautiful as it can be, it can also be physically demanding. And for many mothers, it can be a very challenging and emotional experience, especially in those early days, weeks and months with a new baby.
Parents are often told to focus on latch, supply, hydration and nutrition. And while all of that is important, so too is physical comfort. When you’re breastfeeding, you can spend hours hunched in awkward positions, particularly during cluster feeding phases or what feels like endless night time feeds. Over time, this can take a serious toll on your body, causing things like back and neck strain or shoulder tension.
The reality is, the more supported, relaxed and comfortable you are, the more sustainable and enjoyable your feeding experience can be.
What makes a great feeding chair?
When you’re feeding multiple times a day (and night), your chair becomes more than just a seat. It becomes your sanctuary. So, what should you look for in a nursery chair?
Ergonomic support
You’ll be sitting for extended periods, often in the same position. A chair with ergonomic back support helps maintain good posture, reducing the risk of aches and pains over time. iL Tutto nursery chairs are designed by parents for parents with those long days and nights in mind.
Soft but structured cushioning
You want a seat that’s comfortable to sink into but also structured enough to help you sit upright when needed. All iL Tutto chairs are designed to offer the perfect balance between soft and supportive.
Glide or gentle recline
A gentle glide can help soothe baby during feeds and make those middle-of-the-night sessions feel more manageable. One-touch recline options (like those in our electric recliner chairs) give you the ability to change positions and rest your body when you need to, without disturbing the baby sleeping in your arms.
Armrest positioning
Armrests play a key role in feeding comfort, especially when paired with a support pillow like the Snuggle Me Organic Feeding Pillows. This innovative pillow hugs your body to bring the baby into the ideal feeding position. This helps to reduce the strain on your arms and shoulders. Paired with well-positioned chair arms, it creates a supportive cocoon for you and your baby.
Easy to clean
From milk dribbles to nappy blowouts, a nursery chair sees its fair share of mess. Our OEKO-TEX certified fabrics are made with durability and ease of cleaning in mind so you can spend less time worrying about spills and more time soaking up the cuddles.
Beyond breastfeeding: comfort that lasts
While World Breastfeeding Week celebrates breastfeeding specifically, we know every parent’s feeding journey looks different and that every journey evolves over time. What begins as a chair for newborn feeds quickly becomes a place for storytime, snuggles and wind-down routines.
iL Tutto nursery chairs are designed to grow with you. Their timeless designs and premium finishes mean they won’t look out of place in your living room long after your nursery days are over. And comfort never goes out of style.
Because comfort isn’t just for the newborn phase. It’s for the long nights, the tired mornings, the emotional days and the everyday moments that matter most.
This World Breastfeeding Week, support yourself too
Feeding your baby – however that looks for you – is a mammoth job. It’s beautiful and fulfilling, but also tiring and intense. While the focus is often on what your baby needs, we’re here to remind you that your comfort matters just as much.
This World Breastfeeding Week, we’re celebrating our amazing community of iL Tutto parents. However you feed, make sure you’re supported. Explore our collection of nursery chairs to discover complete comfort, style and practicality for every feed.