3 mums share the story of their breastfeeding journey
Every mum has a unique breastfeeding journey. For some, reading breastfeeding success stories can trigger a lot of emotions. But all nursing journey stories have their ups and downs.
When we share our breastfeeding stories, it helps to normalise all experiences, the good ones and the not-so-good ones.
We’re fortunate that three of our iL Tutto mums have been kind enough to share their breastfeeding journey and stories with us
Nicole’s breastfeeding journey
While it was a little bumpy at the start, Nicole reflects on her breastfeeding journey with her now 7-month-old son as a positive experience.
In the beginning, Nicole was dealing with an oversupply issue, which she says was quite painful and challenging to manage. After speaking with the Australian Breastfeeding Association and getting support from a lactation consultant, she was able to manage her supply.
“Initially, I had to pump a little bit to relieve some of the pressure,” she recalls. “The best advice I had was to treat it like a sports injury, so that meant lots of ice and lots of rest.”
Returning to work was another transition period for Nicole, navigating pumps and flange sizes to ensure she could maintain her supply.
One constant in Nicole’s breastfeeding journey has been her Chelsea Electric Glider Recliner Chair.
“I spoke to a lot of mum friends who all had manual nursery chairs and they recommended that we get an electric one,” she explains. “We had narrowed our choices down anyway, but then we sat on some of the iL Tutto chairs at a baby expo.”
After an unexpected caesarean, Nicole was grateful for her decision to go with an electric chair, saying it made her recovery much easier.
“I love that it’s electric,” she says. “If he falls asleep when he’s feeding, I can just put the recliner down without having to push it in manually. It’s such a comfortable chair for overnight feeds and I’ve even slept in the chair on occasion!”
Ellandra’s breastfeeding journey
After a stressful start to her breastfeeding journey, the experience changed for Ellandra when she saw a lactation consultant. Her daughter was five days old and not latching so feeding was a very challenging experience.
“I’m a first-time mum and so didn’t understand why she wasn’t latching,” she recalls. “It turned out that I needed a nipple shield. Once I had that advice from a lactation consultant it made things a lot easier.”
Ellandra used the nipple shield for the first three months. While she admits that it was necessary, she was relieved when she was able to continue her breastfeeding journey without it.
“The nipple shield was essential but my daughter would often knock it off while feeding,” she says. “This made it very challenging for me to breastfeed while out and about.”
That’s where Ellandra’s iL Tutto nursery chair was her breastfeeding saviour. She was doing most of her feeds at home and says that her Quinn Recliner Glider Chair was the most comfortable spot to spend all those hours with her baby.
Ellandra and her husband chose this chair for a few reasons. Firstly, she loved the aesthetic of the chair, with the beautiful vanilla bouclé fabric. But one of the features that she has loved the most is the 360-degree swivel base.
“I think the reason that iL Tutto is so popular is because the chairs tick all the boxes,” she adds. “They’re so comfortable, they look nice and they’re really great quality as well. I love that when my breastfeeding journey is over, we can move the chair into the living room so we can enjoy it for many years to come.”
Frankie’s breastfeeding journey
When Frankie reflects on her breastfeeding journey, she is thankful to have had such an overwhelmingly positive experience. Her milk came in on day one and it has been smooth sailing since for the last 10 months.
Frankie also chose the il Tutto Chelsea Electric Glider Recliner Chair and says that it has been such a beautiful part of her breastfeeding experience.
“I love being able to go into the nursery, sit on one of the most comfortable chairs I’ve sat on and enjoy this wonderful connection with my baby,” she explains. “It’s almost meditative for me.”
Initially Frankie chose the Chelsea Chair because of the width and comfort. But she also enjoys the electric functionality of the chair.
“From a comfort perspective, I’ve even slept on it on nights when my son has had a rough night and I needed to stay close by,” she admits. “The USB ports have actually been a game changer for me. My phone always has charge so I play a lullaby to help him fall asleep and even get a few work emails done at the same time.”
Before she bought her iL Tutto chair, Frankie purchased a second hand rocking chair, saying that it was “like sitting on a piece of wood.” She’s so glad she made the decision to invest in an iL Tutto chair for her own well being and comfort.
“It’s so worth it every morning and evening when I sit there and breastfeed my son,” she reflects.
Start your breastfeeding journey with iL Tutto
Just as our nursery chairs have supported Nicole, Ellandra and Frankie, they’ve supported countless other parents around the world. Whether you choose the luxe Quinn, the roomy Chelsea or the mod cons of Frankie, you’re getting a chair designed with your needs in mind.
Our chairs are packed with features that make feeding your baby easier, whatever your journey looks like. From the gentle gliding motion to electric recline, ergonomic design and in-built USB ports, you’ll find comfort in every feed.
Explore the range of nursery chairs and find your perfect feeding companion.