Many people consider a rocking chair to be a key part of a baby nursery. If you're looking for the perfect chair to rock your baby to sleep, take a look at the suggestions below to decide on a traditional rocking chair or a newer style glider chair, and how to choose the best glider or rocking chair for your budget.
Determine the model, then finish, fabric, and whether or not you want an ottoman. Making your buying decisions in that order may make shopping easier. If you're looking for a glider, here are some basic questions that can help you find the right model for your needs: Do you want it to recline?
Last updated: March 2012 The lowdown on rockers and gliders Rocking chairs have been a nursery necessity for ages because babies (and parents) find the back-and-forth motion soothing and sleep inducing. Today's rockers and gliders take that basic idea and expand on it, providing a comfortable and even stylish place to cuddle, feed, and read to your child.
Gliders & rockers
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was sure I needed a rocking chair. I had lovely pictures in my head of rocking them to sleep, and reading them stories as they grew. So CraftyDaddy dutifully bought me a glider rocker and I loved it.
