cheaper alternative to glider?

jlsimon56 · February 2011

I admit, I haven't looked much for a second hand glider, but I know that is an option.

I am looking for a glider or rocker for the baby's room, but don't want to spend a ton. Like, $150 max. I do want it to be comfortable! And be good quality so I can use it again for the next baby. Any recs?

I was considering this: https://www.amazon.com/Rocking-Chair-Modern-Style-Finish/dp/B002NA1GRG

Thanks!

LittleApple · February 2011

That chair you linked looks super uncomfortable! I would go with a basic wooden rocking chair with a full back.

lrn327 · February 2011

Pretty chair! You might get uncomfortable though after a while if your LO really enjoys rocking. We have the Ikea Poang Rocker (not the regular Poang but the actual rocking chair). I like it really well actually. We got the leather cushion so paid more but you can probably get one for around $150 if you go with the basic cushion.

pam1005 · February 2011

We have the Ikea chair: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29860966

and we also have this glider from Walmart.com: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dorel-Glider-Rocker-Espresso/11974335

We love both and they have held up through our first child and a couple of moves. We are using them for this LO as well.

jlsimon56 · February 2011

Ok thanks I will look into that! The rest of the nursery is all Ikea anyway, haha. I have never sat in the chair I posted, it just looked mod and cool. (Obviously not a good way to choose a chair I'll probably sleep in sometimes!)

I do have a wooden rocker that was my grandmother's, but the seat is SO LOW to the ground, I have a hard time getting in and out of it, even when I wasn't pregnant. And it doesn't have arms. Are arms important?

Thanks for the replies.

ssinca · February 2011

almost all of the rockers/gliders at walmart are >$150:

https://www.walmart.com/browse/Furniture/Gliders-Rockers/_/N-8s0cZaq90Zaqce/Ne-2p47?browsein=true&ic=48_0&ref=125863.409548&tab_All&catNavId=414099&fromPageCatId=414099

if you aren't opposed to used, I've seen quite a few on craigslist for about $50 as well. most of the ones I've seen have the wood frame, completely upholstered ones are more expensive.

Fashiongal1973 · February 2011

pam1005:
We have the Ikea chair: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29860966
and we also have this glider from Walmart.com: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dorel-Glider-Rocker-Espresso/11974335
We love both and they have held up through our first child and a couple of moves. We are using them for this LO as well.

I have the Wal-Mart one that is on this post and like it. There is not room in DS room for a big upholstered chair. The one you posted a link to is funky and fun but I personally need something with a high back because there have been many times where I fall asleep rocking DS.

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