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I commend you for planning to breast feed! The biggest thing to think about when planning your nursing space is comfort. Some babies do nurse more quickly than others, but, in the beginning, you may be nursing as long as 30 to 40 minutes at a time and if your baby nurses every 2 hours you will only have 1 and 1/2 hours in between sessions. Make sure that whatever you will be sitting in is comfortable and has a high back that supports your shoulders and neck-your glider will be perfect. I also recommend an ottoman, a short stool, or you can even use a phonebook to prop your feet on. I never had much luck with the boppy pillow; I used the breast friend pillow and I loved it! Keep water, snacks, computer for email or watching movies, radio, phone and/or reading materials within easy reach. You will also need burp cloths and a blanket. Best of luck!