With my first son, having a really great nursery glider totally saved me. Through sleepless nights and restless naps, I could count on the glider if I needed to nurse or just rock my son to sleep. I slept in that chair more times than I care to count. So with baby number two, we invested in two upholstered nursery gliders that are also recliners. We placed one in our bedroom and one in the nursery. Both have been worth every penny already.I made sure to choose gliders with built in ottomans, and were stylish enough that I could keep them as reading chairs long after my sons were sleeping in their own rooms and beds. The best thing about gliders is that some are incredibly affordable. But when hunting for cheaper gliders, make sure they’re hitting all the must-haves on your list. For me, I needed arm rests at the right height to prop a boppy on for nursing, built-in ottomans (I didn’t have space for an extra piece of furniture), and the ability for it to lean back if I wanted to take a quick snooze in it.
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More Options: Finish » Hoop Chevron Glider and Ottoman Hudson Wingback Rocking Glider Tuscany Glider & Ottoman Grand Royale Swivel Glider and Ottoman Emily Swivel Gliding Recliner Baby Relax Abby Rocking Chair Goble Rocker Glider & Ottoman Home Deluxe Glider Chair And Ottoman Glenda Swivel Reclining GliderHome / Pregnancy / PlanningYou will log countless hours in your rocking chair feeding, shushing, singing and reading to your baby. Rocking chairs are not one-size-fits-all, and you'll want to pick one that suits you so you can enjoy your time there. Here are some chairs we love. ‹ prevnext › Best gliderAt first glance, it might seem that every glider in your local baby store is the same, but this Status Roma Glider has a few extra features that makes it stand above the rest. Its nice, high back gives you plenty of space to lean back and rest your head during those nighttime feedings. Pockets on the side give you places to stash your phone, magazines or a few burp cloths so you'll have everything you need when you sit down with Baby.Price: $255
Easiest to cleanWhether you love it or hate it, the Eames Style RAR Rocking Arm Lounge Chair definitely is a conversation piece. Your rocking chair will see it all, from spitup to diaper explosions. This chair wins our award for easiest to clean because you can simply wipe it off. No muss, no fuss, no trips to the washing machine at 3 a.m? Price: $129.99 Most modernWe love the clean lines of this Nurseryworks Bungalow Rocker and that it doesn't scream "nursery." After you have logged numerous hours with your little one, you can easily transition this chair to another space in your home.Price: $399 Very vintageIf you are a mama with a passion for upcycling and DIYing, you might find your perfect rocking chair somewhere other than the local baby store. Check out your grandparents' home, garage sales or local thrift shops to find something that you love and is sturdy. The nice thing about upcycling a chair is that you can paint it to match your nursery theme exactly, and you can add fabric cushions to maximize the comfort level.
Check out how Sherry from Young House Love revamped a rocking chair. Out of the boxWhen searching for your rocking chair, keep an open mind. Just because it was originally designed for living room use doesn't mean you can't drag it into the nursery. A La-Z-Boy reclining rocker is super comfortable and a great place to sleep during nights when your baby is sick or extra fussy. Most comfortableThis Small Swivel Rocker and Ottoman from Pottery Barn makes us want to grab our littles and snuggle up for storytime. No matter what rocker you choose, comfort should always win. When it is 3 a.m., you have a teething baby and you haven't slept four consecutive hours in more than a week, a comfortable rocking chair is much more valuable than one that matches your nursery decor.Price: $749 Best for multiplesIf you are preparing for twins or more, you will need to increase the size of your rocking chair. This Eddie Bauer Chair and Half Rocker will keep your little ones from fighting for lap and chair space.