The 10 Best Rocking Chairs For Nurseries

This wiki has been updated 24 times since it was first published in December of 2018. No nursery is complete without a pleasant rocking chair. After a long day of pumping bottles full of milk and doing drool-covered laundry, a parent deserves to sit back on some truly comfortable furniture. You'll melt into each of our attractive selections, while their gentle gliding motion will soothe a baby. Note that kids and tots shouldn't use these unattended, as they can tip over. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Dutailier Sleigh

The Dutailier Sleigh (appx. $592) gives nursing parents some much-deserved rest and comfort. It is a glider and ottoman combination with a reclining back, so you can put your feet up and find that perfect position while lulling a little one to sleep.

Can be locked in place
Well-padded cushions
Neutral look matches most decor

2. Belham Living

If you're working with a smaller room and a limited budget, then the Belham Living (about $129) is just right. You can easily tie a cushion onto it, though the seat is contoured to be comfortable on its own, too. Plus, it offers that classic aesthetic.

Lovely spindled legs
Ergonomically curved armrests
Made from stain-resistant rubberwood

3. Delta Children Lancaster

Nobody ever said nursery furniture couldn't be luxurious. The Delta Children Lancaster (appx. $270) is a piece you'll want to curl up in, even when you don't have a child in your lap. Its thick padding hugs and swaddles you, just like you do with baby.

Liquid-repellent fabric
Nice gentle motion
Supportive springs in the seat

4. Nursery Works Ami

Don't let the price of the Nursery Works Ami (about $999) put you off: you're getting multiple pieces of furniture in one. It allows you to sit beside your bassinet, rocking both you and baby at the same time, and converts into a double seat, though extra cushions are sold separately.

Arm height is perfect for feeding
Upholstered by hand
Warm wool cover

5. Angel Line Windsor

If you're looking for an affordable alternative to designer models, the Angel Line Windsor (around $151) fits the bill. It's available in 16 diverse frame/cushion color combinations to complement any style, and features a sturdy construction.

Side storage pocket
Easy to assemble
Can make a creaking sound

6. Baby Relax Double

There's enough room for two on the Baby Relax Double (around $280), meaning you and your partner can sit side-by-side in awe of that little bundle of joy, or a child can join you on it for story hour. It's also ideal for sibling bonding time.

Very supportive high backrest
Accommodates a lot of weight
Hard to rock on carpet

7. Delta Children Emerson

The Delta Children Emerson (appx. $400) is so sophisticated that you'll want to hold onto it once your baby grows up and you convert the nursery into an office. Its quilted back feels extra plush and the whole thing seems to hug you while you rock.

Seat cushions comes out for cleaning
Completely silent motion
Too short for taller individuals

8. Nursery Works Sleepytime

You get the classic, exposed wooden legs many want, but with a modern seating area that's cozy and spacious in the Nursery Works Sleepytime (appx. $499). It has a lumbar pillow — something recently-pregnant women are sure to appreciate.

Nice place to nap
Colors are true to photos
Some find the padding too stiff

9. Naomi Home Odelia

The Naomi Home Odelia (around $230) looks high-end enough to sit in your entertainment room, but has all the functionality you need for feeding and soothing a cooing cutie. It boasts a moderate recline and a footrest you can pop out when you please.

Also swivels 360 degrees
Elegant contrasting trim
Back isn't well padded

10. Delta Children Middleton

You'll love bonding with baby in the Delta Children Middleton (about $400), or simply relaxing in it on your own. The nail head trim will be right at home in a western-themed room, but the fabric shows stains easily, so drape a blanket over it before feedings.

Good video game chair for kids too
Matching ottomans available
Seating area could be wider

Last updated by Brett Dvoretz

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