Motherhood comes with a new set of responsibilities, mainly around nurturing and taking care of the baby; nursing is one of them. It is not an easy task for new moms, and some might even struggle during the initial days. Feeding and pampering the baby multiple times during the day and even at odd hours is a tough task.
Therefore, it is very important to put together a cozy and comfortable nursing station at home for happy nursing and bonding experience for both—the mother and the baby. Here's a comprehensive guide to creating a well-stocked and comfortable nursing station at home.
Invest in a comfy gliding chair
Get a comfortable gliding chair with thick arms and a wide seat. The right posture and comfortable seating are very important for a relaxed nursing time. The chair should be sturdy enough to accommodate you and your baby for a long time if needed. Always try the chair before purchasing it. Reclining chairs with soft and easy-to-clean fabric are also a great alternative to the glider chair.
Placement of station
Make sure you set up the nursing station in a well-ventilated room that does not need air conditioning while feeding the baby. Always keep an end table with proper storage beside your chair. You can use the end table to keep the essentials such as a bottle of water, phone charger, some snacks and your favorite novel handy.
A baby tracker is a must
It is the one-stop solution for maintaining your baby's food and medicine logs. Keeping a check on your baby's meal timings is the best way to make sure that he is eating enough. Apart from it, one can also record sleep duration, diaper changing time, and medicine intake. Make sure you can easily erase it after logging the data for about one week.
A good pillow is always worth it
A good-quality pillow is your best friend during nursing hours. It can support the baby's head during feeding and at the same time take the strain away from your shoulders, arms, and back. Invest in a good fabric pillow to make the most of your nursing station.
Stock up on essentials
Always keep close a bag full of essentials such as baby sanitizer, nursing pads, burp cloths, towels and cream. It saves time and the effort of getting up and fetching these things when you need them. A digital clock can also help you in recording the length of feeding sessions.
Never forget right lighting
Lighting plays an important role in managing nursing stations and affects the mood of the people using the space. Low lighting is perfect and suits best for late-night feeding sessions. There is no need for fancy lighting. Whatever lighting you use, make sure it does not make your baby uncomfortable while feeding.
Summing Up
There is no such thing as a perfect nursing station. You create a space that suits you and your baby the best. There is no fixed spot in a house for this setup; one can feel more comfortable in the living room or even while watching TV. However, make sure your nursing station is comfortable and is loaded with all the essentials to make it easy for you and your little one.
Author Bio: Prapti Chauhan is a professor of Genetics in Bangalore. She has contributed to several online research papers. However, she passionately develops content on pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, the benefits of cord blood banking and umbilical cord lining and more.
