A Nursing Rocking Chair or a Nursery Glider is a must-have for any mums and dads. It provides parents with the perfect place to feed their baby or bond and relax while their little one sleeps. Choosing the right nursing chair for a nursery or living space can be overwhelming, though.
If you are feeling lost in all of the different options available, this guide will help you find your way.
We have put together some important information about nursing chairs and nursing gliders that every parent should know before purchasing.
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Here’s our pick of the best nursing rocking chairs for Mums and Dads
Obaby 7 Position Reclining Glider Nursing Chair & Stool – White
Looking for the perfect nursing chair? They don’t come much better than The Obaby 7 position reclining glider nursing chair. It is the perfect addition to your home. With its gentle gliding motion, this reclining glider chair helps you find the perfect position for feeding your baby.
This reclining chair has extra deep cushions and padded armrests cushions with a handy storage pocket for all of those little things you need when feeding. It also includes a gliding stool that mimics the motion of a rocking chair, ensuring your peaceful time with your baby is uninterrupted.
With its contemporary feel, this nursing chair offers great support during those long feeding sessions and, for us at this price point, is one of the best nursing chairs on the market today!
Serenity Nursing Glider Maternity Chair White with Footstool
Looking for a comfortable chair for both you and your baby? The Serenity Nursing chair would be a fine choice. At the time of writing, the price made this piece of furniture a contender for the best nursing chair.
Nighttime feeds will be a breeze for tired parents; the gentle gliding motion helps parents unwind whilst comforting grizzly babies back to sleep.
It also comes with a matching footstool for those weary feet.
In addition, it has cushion pockets to store all of those little things that you need close at hand for those late-night feeds.
With seven recline positions, luxurious seat cushions, and padded arm rests cushions; this nursing chair is the ultimate in comfort! With all these features, this relaxation chair can be used anywhere in the house.
Kub Haldon Nursery Rocking Chair
New parents, are you looking for a great nursery room rocking chair?
With its smooth rocking motion, the Kub Haldon Nursing baby Rocking Chair is the perfect way to nurse your baby back to sleep during feeding time.
The soft linen upholstery fabric offers maximum comfort, plus the padded cushions come with a storage pocket on each armrest. This ergonomically designed nursing chair provides good support.
The angled, padded back and lower armrests allow for better posture and comfort while nursing, which helps promote correct posture. The gentle, soothing rocking motion will soothe your little one during any feeding time. With its solid wooden frame and easy assembly, this nursery chair is a must-have. You deserve to be comfy while feeding your baby in style!
This rocker is sure to please with its sleek design and beautiful colour scheme. This chair is available in a range of colours, a lovely piece of furniture with a modern look that’s ideal for almost any home.
And don’t worry about it being too big or heavy – at 14.4 kg, it’s lightweight enough for you to move around as needed without straining yourself! Its compact modern design is perfect for a small nursery. Oh, and there’s a full one-year warranty!
Sereno Nursing Glider maternity rocking chair with glide lock and matching footstool
Glider chairs don’t get much better than this! The Sereno Nursing Glider is perfect for mums-to-be looking for a comfortable and stylish chair to rock their new baby in. It is also almost identical to the Serenity nursing glider maternity chair but with one notable difference. This chair has a glide lock.
This glider chair has a gentle rocking mechanism and 7 reclining positions, so you can find the position that’s just right for you and your baby to rest. The ergonomic shape and fabric cushions provide full-body support, and the carefully constructed wooden frame base and legs are built to last.
It also features a matching footstool and handy pockets for the essentials! Plus, it comes in white or natural wood colour and with rounded edges to keep your little one safe. The Sereno and the Serenity are both great value well-reviewed rocking nursing chairs. So get this nursing chair and enjoy many years of happy memories with your child.
Obaby High Back Rocking Chair
Obaby High Back Rocking Chair - Grey
The Obaby High Back Rocking nursing chair is designed to provide a gentle rocking motion that’s perfect for feeding a baby. There’s an extra thick foam seat for the extra-wide seat. In addition, there’s back cushioning on the high back that provides full back and body support.
There’s also an extra seat cushion for extra lumbar support. There are also some handy armrest cushions. The soft upholstery is finished in two colours – white & grey or white & oatmeal fabric – so it will look great in any nursery or in any other room! We think it would work well in a living room of a modern home.
This armchair is perfect for parents who want their children to have a comfortable place to sit and feed their little one. And because it’s made of solid wood, you can be sure that this chair will last through all those years of use. Chic and stylish, rocking functionality and great value for money! What more could you ask for?
Terence Rocking Chair in White
Terence Rocking Chair in White
You’ve been looking for a rocking chair to put in your nursery, and you can’t find one that fits the style of your home?
The Terence Rocking Chair is the perfect match for any nursery decor. It has a classic traditional design with clean lines and will look stunning in any baby’s room. In addition, this chair is easy to clean, so it won’t get dirty or stained from baby posset, drool, or spilled milk. And because it’s made out of durable materials, this chair will last a lifetime.
You’ll love telling bedtime stories to your new baby in this chair. A chair to be passed down from generation to generation!
Oscar Rocking Chair
The ultimate in comfort for baby and family. The luxury fabric is soft to the touch and has stain-resistant Scotchgard protection to keep your chair looking pristine while you enjoy some quality time with your little one.
With a wide seated design for easy feeding and curved wooden arches that allow for gentle rocking motion, curled up together, you can spend hours in front of the fireplace reading your child their favourite books.
This nursing chair is so stylish it won’t look out of place in any home. Makes the perfect gift too!
Deluxe Glider Nursing Chair and Footrest
This gliding chair and stool cushion set could be the solution you are looking for.
The steady rocking motion of the chair and stool will soothe you and your baby during this crucial bonding time.
During feeding, the extra-deep cushions provide superior comfort, allowing you to feel completely relaxed. You can adjust the chair’s recline by raising the arms; there are seven positions to choose from. In addition, a gliding lock secures the chair into a static position.
Both you and your baby will be floating off into la-la land in no time!
Hilston Nursing Chair
Hilston Nursing Chair - Silver
Feeding your precious little bundle of joy should be done in comfort and style, and the Hilston Nursing Chair will do just that.
This premium nursing chair is proudly made in the UK with quality fabrics and durable materials that will last for years to come.
This nursing chair gives you an ergonomic, soothing rocking motion while feeding your little one. The upholstered seat with its soft, durable woven fabric includes piped detailing and a button-back design.The reversible cushion can also be removed for easy cleaning. The rocking legs are made of solid oak wood, and this Mamas and Papas Hilston nursing chair are available in a wide choice of colours.
This is the most expensive chair on our list, but it doubles as a stylish place to relax and read a book when it’s not being used for feeding time. A timeless piece of furniture that wouldn’t look out of place in any home.
FAQ and Nursing Chair Buying Tips
What is a nursing chair?
A rocking chair/nursing chair or nursery glider is typically a chair that has been designed to support your weight and provide an ergonomic position, comfort, and support while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding a baby. It typically comes with armrests, a backrest, and footrests so you can sit up straight without straining or getting stiff. A good nursing rocker should be able to recline in multiple angles so that you can find the best position for your baby to feed.
You might be wondering: what makes a good nursing chair?
- Size – Some chairs can be quite big, so a small nursery chair may be a good option if you have a small nursery
- A flexible backrest to support different positions
- The most important features of a nursing chair rocker or glider are its ability to recline multiple angles and come with armrests, backrests, and footrests – leg rests
- The glider or rocking chair should be made from durable and robust materials like hardwoods. The cushions should be relatively easy to clean with a sponge, like cotton or leather
- If you are using a nursing chair with arms, make sure they are padded well enough to prevent rubbing, as you may end up with sore spots on your arms
- The rocking motion or gliding motion should be smooth and squeak-free and stop easily when you need it to
- A locking mechanism that locks the chair in place while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding
Should I buy a glider or rocking chair for my baby’s nursery?
You might be asking yourself, is it necessary to get a rocking chair for your baby’s nursery?
If you want to have the option of rocking your new addition and calming them to sleep, then yes. They also provide comfort and support to mums when feeding.
However, it should be noted that many mums do without one. They can also help to complete that perfect nursery look.
What is the difference between a glider and a rocking chair?
There are two types of chairs that you can choose from when selecting one for your baby’s nursery: a rocking chair and a glider.
The traditional rocking chair has curved bands at the bottom but If you are looking for a soothing back and forth motion, then consider purchasing a glider.
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Important note. When deciding between our top picks, we considered each chairs cost at the time of writing. However, we would not hesitate in recommending any of the chairs. Prices can fluctuate a fair bit, so our number five choice could easily be our number one choice if the price were right.
Please be sure to double-check all chair sizes before purchase.
