Nursing included caring for children as well as breastfeeding. The low seat of the chair allowed the mother, who would have been wearing a stiff corset, to interact with small children without bending over. This chair form was particularly popular in England and found primarily in upper class homes.
Childcare and nursing were integral parts of this role. A specially designed chair allowed the mother, dressed in a tight corset, to interact with tiny children without having to bend down. This type of chair was especially favored in England and typically seen in affluent households.