2nd Trimester

Did you use the ottoman with the glider?

Just curious.  For those who have a glider, was the ottoman a must? 
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Re: Did you use the ottoman with the glider?

  • We just have a regular wood rocking chair in our room, and I'm not missing the ottoman part of it. I can see how it would be comfy, but not really needed if you ask me.
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  • I went without the ottoman for 3 months and couldn't take it anymore. I had to have DH go buy the matching ottoman. I had colicky twins and we spent alot of time in the glider and my feet and lower legs would throb. Once I got the ottoman, I could rock for hours and even fell asleep a few times in it!
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  • Neither. I spent all the time on the couch.  Being in a room with nothing to do is boring, especially at 3 am.  So I'd get up and watch tv.
  • I'd go check 'em out in stores yourself.  I did not think that I would need an ottoman until DH & I went to Babies R us to register. I sat down in the glider put my feet up in the ottoman, and I swear I was going to fall asleep. Who need a blow up bed when there's gliders sold with ottomans? Stick out tongue

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  • I was a must for me I love having my feet up. ?I just had mine delivered yesterday and I love it!
  • I don't think it was a must, but I did need something to elevate my knees while BFing in the glider.  The ottoman was okay, but it rocks, too, so I couldn't stabilize as well, KWIM?  I think next time I'd rather just get a nursing stool or other footstool.  Besides, the ottoman takes up extra space, and our nursery is pretty small.

    I did most of my nursing on the couch during the day, night feedings (when DD was still doing them) in my bed, because she slept in a cradle by our bed, and when she was older, I nursed before naps and bedtime in the glider.  And I don't use the ottoman much at all for just rocking.  So, no, I don't think it's a must.

  • We didn't use either really.  But if you are gonna get a glider, might as well get the ottoman - it is super comfy that way.  Ours is the tooth brushing chair now.  =D
  • I use my glider and the ottoman daily. I love it. While it isn't a necessity, neither is the glider. But both are so nice. I would recommend that if you get the glider you get something to put your feet on, whether an ottoman or a footstool of some sort.

  • I use the ottoman every time I use the glider.
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  • YES YES no chair was more comfy with my swollen post partum ankles and a cranky baby!! I used the ottoman every night. PLUS it was a little soft spot for DH to sit when he was supporting me through those long middle of the night breastfeeding sessions!!
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  • I love my ottoman, I still use it and the rocker to rock my daughter to sleep.
  • Heck yes we did. We'll use it again too. We spent many many many comfortable hours in our glider and ottoman. I wouldn't buy it without it. That's just me. Well and my husband. He feels the same way.
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