A nursing chair has been in use for over 100 years, and dates back to Queen Victoria. A Victorian nursing chair is typically built using a glider rocker design, which provides a smooth glide to help relax your child to sleep, or help ease them into feeding. Most often, you will find these chairs being built from wood, with fabric-covered cushions being placed over the slats and ottoman. The ottoman is used to provide a comfortable position during nursing of your child. Even though a glider nursing chair was originally used by royalty, they are now affordable enough for every nursing mother.
![]() Shermag Glider Rocker w/ Ottoman in CherryFiber fabric cushioned seat and back, padded arms, with special pocket under the arm pad. Featuring an extra tall back for neck and back support as well as extra high arms to assist in cradling. This glider and ottoman set is sure to provide maximum support and comfort. A multi-purpose brake system…
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![]() Stork Craft Tuscany Glider and Ottoman, Espresso/BeigeYour baby deserves the best. Your child’s safety is our greatest concern. Stork Craft strives to exceed your expectations in the areas of safety, performance, usability and style. All Stork Craft products meet or exceed domestic and international regulatory standards for juvenile furniture safety…
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![]() Graco Avalon Glider with Ottoman, EspressoThe Avalon Glider Ottoman provides maximum comfort and style at an exceptional value. The generous seat area with high density foam cushions and padded arms provide amazing comfort while the deluxe steel ball bearings provide an exceptionally long and smooth glide motion. Solid hardwood…
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Because nursing gliders have become so affordable, more and more mothers are finding extra uses for them. Besides just nursing your child in the chair, you can also spend quality time relaxing and taking in the moment, or even rocking a fussy child to sleep with the smooth gliding action. As your child grows, and you no longer need to care for them in the chair, the neutral colors blend into other areas of your home, which is another reason so many homemakers are looking for a nursing chair.
In your living area, the comfort of these chairs begins to shine. Your family and guests will quickly scurry to choose a nursing chair as their sitting place because of the same comfortable glide that you and your child love. The way that nursing chairs are designed helps to ensure your chair as a maintenance free life under normal wear and tear. As long as you keep your more rambunctious family members away from the chair, you should be able to receive years of use from it.
Depending largely upon your budget, and how often you will be sitting with your child, you can expect to spend between $100 and $500 for a quality nursing chair. If you are trying to save money, there are numerous ways you can find high quality, but slightly used chairs, and put some extra cash back into your pocketbook. With all purchases, how much you spend does determine the level of craftsmanship you receive, but you do not have to go overboard and purchase the most expensive chair you can find. A mid-range chair will typically last much longer than a lower priced model. Chairs on the higher end of the pricing spectrum may not show enough difference in quality or features to justify the increase in cost.
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