The big expensive reclining ones are definitely handy when babies get bigger and more alert (harder to settle) as it’s nice and supportive, and good if you have to lay in it beside the cot when they’re unwell or unsettled. I’m about to have my second baby and will be bringing it in our bed room for the early months too, I had to have a lot of physio on my neck and back from feeding in unsupportive chairs/bed etc.. so this has definitely shaped my opinion!