Nursery Rocking Chairs : Indoor Rocking Chairs

1. Nursery rocking chairs often use a back-and-forth gliding motion rather than an up-and-down bobbing motion. This is more soothing for baby and potentially less hazardous for breastfeeding mothers.

2. You'll be spending more hours that you can imagine in your nursery rocker, so choose a model with ample padding on the seat, back, and arms. A reclining back and side storage pockets can also make your time more enjoyable.

3. Nursery rockers are often paired with matching gliding ottomans so you can rest your weary feet while you rock. Retractable footrests support your knees in the best position for feeding your baby.

4. Both rocking horses and rocking cradles predate the rocking chair. It's likely someone took the rockers from one of these baby items and attached them on the bottom of a chair in order to create the first nursery rocker that both adults and babies could enjoy together.

5. Most parents naturally rock in their nursery rocking chairs at the same rate as the human heart beat. This may be why nursery rockers soothe newborn infants, who are used to listening to their mother's heart beat from inside the womb.

6. Unlike a crib, your nursery rocker is sure to be used long after your baby has gone to college. With that in mind, choose a durable model with a timeless style that will look good when your chair graduates to the main part of your home.