NURSING CHAIRS may feel like more of an indulgence than a necessity, but whether you're breastfeeding or not, it's helpful to have a comfy chair in baby's room for an adult to relax in.

The best nursing chairs rock and are especially handy since the rocking motion can also help soothe baby to sleep. If you're looking for a chair baby can sit and rock in, don't miss our roundup of best baby bouncers.

These can morph into reading chairs for you and your little one to snuggle up in for bedtime stories, or even turn into your favourite piece of living room furniture.

This list of best nursing chairs is compiled based on the top-rated styles, according to parents.

Breastfeeding mums are always on the lookout for chairs and pillows to help them stay comfortable in the early days of near-constant baby feeding.

However, having a dedicated space for a parent to sit is just as essential if you want to give your baby a bottle or dad wants to read little one a bedtime story.

A nursing chair isn’t just for the early days; the best chairs will become favourites for the first few years and are also handy when grandparents come for a visit.

The good news is, you can easily find a baby rocking chair to suit your style, your space and your budget.

In fact, some of the best nursing chairs out there aren’t even technically designed for the nursery (we’re looking at you, Ikea Poäng chair).

Rocking chairs, glider chairs, reclining chairs... here are the best nursing chairs that will have you singing Rock A Bye Baby to your little one.

1. Best wipe-clean nursing chair: Ikea Poäng rocking chair

• Ikea Poäng rocking chair, £215 at IKEA - buy here

This value chair can take you through the nursing days, and take your kid from tiny tot to teenager.

It's made from wipe-clean leather for easy stain removal.

A high back offers support, and you can get a matching footstool for added comfort.

If you're looking to spend under £200 on your baby rocking chair, opt for the standard Ikea Poäng armchair - it doesn't rock but it has a soft bouncing motion to help soothe a fussy baby.

2. Best stylish nursing chair: Pottery Barn Kids Charleston Slim Reclining Chair

• Pottery Barn Kids Charleston Slim Reclining Chair, £899.10 at John Lewis - buy here

Yes, this stylish glider rocking chair is eye-wateringly expensive, but you may be able to justify the price tag when you see how easily it can work as a statement furniture piece in your living room.

This isn't a chair for a year or two, it's an investment piece for the long haul.

It's also perfect for smaller nurseries and comes with plush, firm cushions offering nestling comfort. The seat swivels and manually reclines in three different positions so you can feed and snuggle with your baby.