Purpose
The nursing chair was designed to create a safe, intimate and comfortable space for mother and baby โ right in the heart of the public sphere. Its shape echoes the womb โ a soft, enclosing form that offers a sense of embrace and allows nursing with inner calm and deep connection.
Social Contribution
The chair addresses a core social need โ encouraging breastfeeding in public spaces as part of national policy supporting maternal and public health. It makes public space more inclusive and removes barriers to breastfeeding.
Key Features
- ๐ช Ergonomic structure: Wide seat with sloped back support for prolonged sitting comfort.
- ๐ Full accessibility: Height-adjusted seat and footrest enhance ease of use and suit a wide range of users.
- ๐งฑ High durability: Rigid material with ground anchoring, easy to clean and suitable for intensive public use.
- ๐ Optimal privacy and discretion: Enveloping design with fabric-holding feature for breathable, full-body coverage.
Outdoor & Indoor Versions
Outdoor: Smooth and weather-resistant finish with ground anchoring โ ideal for parks and public spaces.
Indoor: Mobile base with padded upholstery โ ideal for community centers and enclosed environments.
Standards & Safety
Built according to the highest safety and engineering durability standards, with meticulous attention to finish and public environment needs.
Background & Implementation
- ๐ Developed in collaboration with Bezalel Academy of Arts
- ๐ณ Prototype approved and will be installed soon in Elisha Garden, Musrara โ Jerusalem Municipality
- ๐ Registered and protected design in Israel
Vision
The chair empowers mothers to take their natural and rightful place in public life โ without compromising on privacy, comfort, or dignity. It contributes to building a supportive, inclusive society that embraces breastfeeding as a national value.
Why Itโs Implementation-Ready for Municipal Use
| Category | Principle | Municipal Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible Design | Suited for a wide range of users | Promotes inclusion and equity |
| Durability | Rigid casting + ground anchoring | Minimal maintenance |
| Neutral Design Language | Blends into surroundings | Accepted in traditional communities |
| Deployment-Ready | Mobile or fixed options | Easy to integrate into existing projects |
| Public Health Support | Encourages breastfeeding | Aligns with national health goals |
Partners Welcome
The chair invites public institutions, NGOs, municipalities, and organizations to join a nationwide effort to reshape the public sphere in Israel. We are open to pilot collaborations, technical guidance, and public outreach to bring this solution wherever itโs needed.
Voices from the Field: What Mothers Say
๐ Finally someone thought of it โ a real nursing chair, in every park and mall.
๐ถ Dafnaโs chair isnโt just furniture โ itโs a social statement. I hope every city adopts it.
๐ Knowing these chairs will be in parks and public centers changes how I leave home with my baby.
๐ถ The hardest part of nursing outside wasnโt the cloth or the heat โ it was that awkward stare from someone who doesnโt get it. With Dafnaโs chair, the stares stop and the calm begins.
๐ Regular benches never worked โ I couldnโt get comfortable, and my baby was restless. With Dafnaโs chair, we could both finally relax.
๐ถ Then: cover-ups, sweat, acrobatics.
Now: magnet, privacy, smiles.
๐ When I hear about initiatives like this, I feel like someone cares. I urge every public institution to join in.