How Important is a Rocking/Glider Chair

JJGilmore

We're finishing up our nursery and with two of everything are running out of room! 

How important is a rocking/glider type of chair. I was thinking I might nurse on our adjustable tempur pedic bed, sitting up. Should a chair be a priority item, or would it be the worst thing in the world if we didn't get a rocking chair due to space constraints and finances? 

ougrad1

I never used one with any of my children.  We always sat in the keeping room to feed and never really rocked because I didn't want it to become something they "had" to have in order to fall asleep.

 

Rangergal9

We got a glider from my aunt and uncle and I'm glad we never had to pay for one because I never really used it.  We had it in the nursery but really only used it to rock a baby to sleep if she would wake up and cry.  I did all my nursing in my bed (well didn't nurse the twins).  So for us, it was unused!

stuzyq14

I nursed/bottle fed in bed (easier since my DH had to help with all feedings the first 3 months).

My mom would use the glider to rock them to sleep if she was helping out, but mostly it just takes up space/holds clothes now.

I think it will get more use when I  move it to the new baby's room and only have one to feed at night.

It's funny, this was the one item I 'had to have', but I am so happy we didn't spend a ton of money on it - it will be a good reading chair as the kids get bigger. 

rachelle2824

I've never used one and don't think I would use one even if I had it. I nurse wherever I am with my giant twin pillow. I think you would really have to search hard to find a chair/glider wide enough to accommodate the twin pillow if you plan on tandem nursing any way.

JJGilmore

Thanks for all the great feedback. My mother and aunts seem to think this is a "Must Have" item, but I don't share that affinity. We spent a fortune on our Tempur Pedic adjustable bed, and I think as long as I"m relaxed and comfortable, the babies will be, too, and that's what matters most. 

 

MrsLnt

We weren't rock-to-sleep types, and I EFF, but a glider was a necessity for us. We didn't take them out of the nursery for overnight feedings so I needed someplace to sit, and if someone is fussy you'll want a place to sit and try to soothe them. In those first 3 months especially, the rocking motion is very helpful for them. Our nursery is very small and I was spent out by the time I made it to the glider stage but I'm glad I spent the $50 or so for one on CL. 

MrsOjoButtons

I'm glad you asked this!  I'm starting to brainstorm the seating arrangements because we don't have living room furniture on the main level of the house (where the bedrooms are), and I'm not sure a chair wide enough to nurse twins would fit in the babies' room.  

I think we'll stick with a loveseat and comfy arm chair in the dining/sitting room, and consider a thrift sale glider in their room when only one baby needs to be held.  I've seen them on my military base's yard sale website for $50ish bucks, which is fine by me. 

HisGirlCridey

I guess I'm in the minority. I have two girls who adore being rocked lol

cookiemonster03

We're in the market for one. Pacing their room when they're super fussy has gotten old (ironically this was not an issue when they were younger).

erinruns

I had a rocker and used it a ton.  When they were newborns and cried we all ended up in the rocker.  Likewise when they were sick and needed to be rocked.  Being able to have them upright and be comfortable was key.  Once they were older we used it to read books before bed.  The only reason I got rid of it was because with toddler beds in their room, there was no room.  I loved that chair!

google123

I think it's a must have item.  We still use ours.  It's calming.  My kids don't need it to fall asleep, but it helps sometimes. 

amf22Wed97981

We use ours all the time.  In fact, now that they are 1, we use it more and more.  I want to buy a new one since what we are using is a hand me down. 

This past weekend was a great example.  It's Christmas and the entire house was sick- including the dog.  Both kids had an ear infection and we had two horrible nights of not much sleep.  I was thrilled to have our glider!

If you are on the fence, my thinking is wait until you have the kids, see what your needs will be and how you will use the nursery.  I think you'll know better what you need once you spend some time with the kids. 

 

susanb1102

I don't think its a "must have" but I'm happy to have ours. My advice is that is if you do get one, get a decent one that can be used as regular furniture later on. I did a lot of research and ended up getting a Walmart one (I got the "Enchanted" glider which is the same maker as another more expensive brand Newcastle I think) and it glides, rocks, swivels and reclines. I love it.