Congratulations if you are pregnant or have just had a baby. Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed you will be spending a considerable amount of time sitting down with baby in the next few months. Babies are soothed by a natural rocking motion whether you are sitting or walking around. Walking the halls of your home for hours can get very tiring for both you and your partner. One solution is to invest in a good quality, well designed chair. Rocking chairs have come a long way from the traditional wooden rocking chair although these are still available and you may even have an antique one handed down through the generations. These chairs can be made more comfortable with the addition of padded cushions but they will still only have one rocking motion.
There is a huge range of nursing chairs or glider rockers on the market these days and you would be advised to do a bit of research before parting with your hard-earned cash. You should as with all purchases for baby or yourself try to get the very best that you can afford so that you don't compromise your comfort or safety for a few dollars. The great aspect about modern nursing chairs is that they come in a huge variety of colours, wood styles with or without ottomans to suit all nursery decors.
Key features to look for:
- Spot cleanable fabric
- Comfortable cushions
- Easy glide quiet motion
- Storage pockets
- Ottoman or foot rest
- Reclinable back rest
- Solid hardwood construction
- Padded arms
- Soft luxurious fabric
- Steel ball bearing system for ease of glide
- Manufacturers warranty
- Availability of co-ordinating nursery furniture
- Neutral unisex colour options
Remember that your nursing chair should last for years and will double as a great space for you and your toddler to snuggle up and read books together. Glider rockers are available from as little as 0 but can cost thousands of dollars. Invest wisely in your future nursing chair but make sure you read lots of customer reviews first to discover the good, the bad and the ugly!
Final note: Why is an ottoman or foot rest an essential feature of a good nursing chair? Post partum many women are still retaining a lot of fluid and being on your feet all day can allow that fluid to collect in your ankles and this can be painful and uncomfortable. So, mothers should take every opportunity they can to put their feet up making an ottoman an ideal accessory for a nursing chair.
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