I don't think it's a NEED personally. However I ended up having a very needy and clingy baby so having somewhere to sit and bounce versus stand and bounce was a nice break
I’ve used one and it makes a world of difference when it comes to relaxing and stretching my hips. I’m about to start using mine for these last couple of weeks. I’ve been super tight in the hips.
I think it’s helped with my pelvic pain . But isn’t something you have to have .
No you don't have too but I used one