The 15 Best Nursery Glider Recliners to Get Your Baby’s Room Ready, According to Parents
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Getting your baby’s nursery in order is one of the best ways to take care of those nesting urges that settle in during pregnancy. With all of the baby products on the market, figuring out everything from the best breast pump to which glider-recliner to get can be overwhelming. Luckily, our team has done a lot of digging on the latter so you can put your feet up as soon as baby arrives (and maybe even before!).
If you’re hoping to get a nursery glider recliner on a budget, we have several picks under $300, such as our expert-recommended DaVinci Casey Pillowback Swivel Glider ($285). Of course, we couldn’t resist spotlighting some stunning, splurge-worthy options that your friends and family might want to help chip in on, like this Pottery Barn Kids Dream Deluxe Power Swivel Recliner, which starts at $1,699. Whatever your price range and decor scheme, though, you’re bound to find the perfect pick for you (and your baby) below.
The 15 Best Nursery Glider Recliners at a Glance
Meet the Expert
Rebekah Kimminau has been a baby product expert for more than 10 years. She is an international board certified lactation consultant, a CPST (car seat expert), postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. After helping parents in-person working at two different baby products stores, Kimminau launched her own online consulting business, The Baby Gear Consultant, working with clients worldwide.
How We Chose the Best Nursery Glider Recliners
Our family and home editors made these picks based on our personal experience with glider recliners and our expert’s recommendations. We took a close look at customer reviews, and considered the design and function of each chair, noting its material, swivel abilities and any extra features that add to its comfortability (like, for example, a built-in massage mode). In order to meet the needs of every budget, we also picked pieces at a range of price points.
The Best Nursery Gliders, According to PureWow Parents & Experts
1. Nurture& the Glider Recliner
When you’ve got a sleeping baby in your arms, the last thing you want to worry about is stuffing an extra pillow behind your head so you can get a few Zs in, too. Nurture&’s glider recliner has an electronic adjustable headrest (but is more affordable than the Pottery Barn chair that does the same). The perks don't end there, garnering so many rave reviews from editors that it earned our best overall rating. Take it from our executive editor, Dara Katz:
"For the first baby, I went with style over substance. The glider was boucle and chic, but after 9 months of nursing, I have a knot in my neck that never goes away! With the second baby, I wanted the opposite, and I'm so happy I landed on this one," she says. "It swivels and glides seamlessly (and silently), and the power recline and adjustable headset have helped me soooo much with the neck problems. It feels like zero gravity."
2. DaVinci Casey Pillowback Swivel Glider
Kimminau voted this her top budget pick, calling it “affordable, comfortable and supportive.” DaVinci has purposefully designed this one to transition to any other part of your home beyond the baby years, making it an even better value for your money. “At five feet two inches, I wanted a chair that my feet would hopefully be able to touch the ground [in] and that mine and my six-foot husband’s heads would be able to sit against the headrest, and this chair meets all of those needs,” says one happy customer. Along with its affordable price tag, it comes with a Greenguard Gold certification, meaning the furnishing has been tested “for over 10,000 chemicals and passes the most stringent emission standards,” so you can feel good about bringing it into your home.
3. Sarah Flint x Namesake Crawford Swivel Glider
Some people don’t want or have the space for a recliner, but still want the ability to rock baby to sleep. This number from Sarah Flint x Namesake offers a smooth back-and-forth gliding motion, 360-degree swivel and plush cushioning for arm and lumbar support to do just that. And while the stunning blue lattice pattern initially caught our editors' attention, it was a staff member's endorsement that really sold us: "Greenguard gold-certified, super comfortable, easy to wipe down and never squeaks," says Gallery Media Group Senior Director of Brand Strategy Liana Iglesias. What more could you ask for?
Oh, you'd like to put your feet up too? You're in luck—there's a matching ottoman to pair with it.
4. Monte Design Grano Glider Recliner
If you're shopping with longevity in mind, look no further. "I've had this chair for 10 years, and despite being barfed on multiple times, it—honest to god—looks as good as the day I got it," says PureWow Editor-in-Chief Jillian Quint. "I also love that it transitioned from a nursing chair to a reading and snuggling chair to a grownup reading chair." Its modern design makes it versatile, so it doesn't come off as kiddie, and you can customize its look with 37 performance fabric options and four base colors.
Other Nursery Recliners & Gliders Worth Considering:
5. Evolur Reevo Glider Massager
This chair had us at "massager," and that's likely what got your attention, too. Yes, in between feedings and wailing marathons, you can sit back and truly relax in this reclining nursery glider that doubles as a massage chair. Because, let's be honest, parents to new babies don't usually have a spa day in their future—although they certainly deserve one the most. So allow this plush seat to pamper you with its eight massage modes, four-point vibration and five adjustable intensity levels. Throw in the 240-degree swivel, ergonomic back rest and easy-to-clean polyester upholstery, and this option may ease your baby-growing pains in more ways than one. Better yet, it's friendlier to your budget than many others.
6. Pottery Barn Kids Dream Deluxe Power Swivel Recliner with Heat and Massage
Late-night feedings can be stressful enough (not to mention exhausting) but this chair practically turns the ritual into an act of self-care. It's heated to soothe your aches and provides three massage modes to get rid of any knots, plus there's a USB port to charge your phone—because you can only lovingly stare at your newborn for so long—and a remote to adjust your seat. Oh, and as if that weren't enough, there's a light at the base of the chair (accessible by remote), so you can easily walk around at night without stubbing your toe. Considerate, right?
Granted, this Pottery Barn Kids number is a splurge, but if you have the funds, you may find it's worth every penny...and are likely to use it as a massage chair long after your nursery days are over.
From $1,899 at pottery barn kids
7. Babyletto Nami Electronic Glider Recliner
With its mid-century modern-looking design, this Babyletto chair is worthy of your living room. The boucle finish and arched back give it stylish flair, while its foam-filled cushions, sturdy handmade frame and quiet electronic recline get the job done on all fronts. The recliner power button will move you to variable positions depending on your needs, and both that and a USB port are conveniently located on the inside of the arm.
8. Dream on Me Chatham Swivel Chair
Trying to find a chair that glides *and* reclines within a small space is tricky, but this Dream On Me glider recliner does the trick—and swivels, too, for extra versatility and comfort. At 29.5 inches wide, it’s a few inches smaller than most of the chairs on this list, but still a comfy 30 inches long, meaning it won’t feel like you’re cramming you and your baby in. Plus, it has side pockets for extra storage, which is especially important in smaller rooms. Reviewers can’t get over the easy assembly, comfortable foam filling and the quality for the price, so it sounds like you can’t go wrong.
9. Carter's by DaVinci Arlo Recliner Glider
Another beauty from DaVinci, the Arlo recliner has a lower seat, so it should help accommodate shorter caregivers. The Arlo’s metal base allows you to smoothly swivel and glide in any direction so you can be comfortable no matter what position you’re holding baby. The water-repellent and stain-resistant fabric will help keep any number of fluids that are part of caring for a baby from leaving their mark, while its Greenguard Gold certification means its been tested for harsh chemicals and is safe for you and your little one. Though the armrests are a little lacking in width and padding, that does leave room to tuck a pillow for support—and given its classic wingback design, we think we can overlook the armrests.
10. Evolur Raleigh Glider Recliner
This is a great budget pick that swivels, glides and rocks back and forth. Its simple design boasts an ergonomic backrest, a range of reclining options, comfy arm rests and some handy side pockets. Its resilient foam padding is upholstered in easily maintainable polyester fabric that comes in a variety of colors, ranging from neutral beige to a beautiful rose pink, so you can add that special pop to your baby’s room.
11. Babyletto Kiwi Glider Recliner
This glider has an electric keypad to control its functions on the *inside* of the arm rest, so you can easily see what you’re doing, even with a baby in one arm. Our expert says it’s her favorite electronic glider recliner thanks to its support pillow for your back and the very smooth glide motion. Outside of its great tech features, it’s also plenty roomy, and we love the neutral wooden base and boucle finish (I'm partial to the olive green color)—great, soothing natural textures for a nursery.
12. West Elm Paxton Glider Recliner
With an extra-wide interior seat cushion, this choice is perfect for people who need a little more wiggle room—whether it be just for yourself, or if you have an older child who’ll want to join their new baby sibling for snuggles and stories. This one looks the least like a nursery chair (seriously, did this come from Article?!), so it can easily be moved to any room in your house (especially if you choose the beautiful vegan leather upholstering). You can choose between manual or electronic versions—the latter of which comes with the all-important USB charging port, crucial for all the late-night “why won’t my baby sleep?!” Googling you’ll be doing in this thing.
13. DaVinci Piper Recliner Glider
DaVinci glider recliners are a favorite among parents, and the Piper, with its 26-inch high seat back, is the pick for those on the taller side. “I’m six feet and my hubs is six feet two inches,” one reviewer says. “I searched long and hard for a chair that was wide enough that we didn’t feel cramped and tall enough to rest our heads. This is it!” The downside to that is it sits a little deep for people on the shorter side, and they might find it tricky to get the recliner back down. The Piper’s sturdy build, however, is the perfect base for its 360-degree swivel, forward-and-backward glide and comfy recline position. The design is so straightforward and classic on this one that it’ll likely last you far beyond the baby years.
14. Pottery Barn Kids Wingback Swivel Glider
Wingback chairs will never go out of style, and their classic and whimsical look makes them a popular choice for a nursery. Pottery Barn’s wingback chair swivels, glides and reclines with ease whether using the manual or power model. The winged back and rolled armrests were designed to give new parents and nursing mothers ample shoulder and elbow space, while the solid hardwood frame and thick padding make it equal parts sturdy and comfy.
From $1,299; $1,099 at pottery barn kids
15. Viv + Rae Hudak Reclining Glider
Boasting more than 3,000 5-star reviews, this impressively marked-down pick is hailed by buyers as being a great value for the price. If you’re looking for a traditional, slightly old-school aesthetic, you’ll adore the button-tufted design complete with contrasting piping, which gives it the look of a classic reading chair—meaning you can easily transition it to the family room in the future. Reviewers love its uber comfy foam filling, quiet movement and the fact that it reclines almost completely flat for the perfect napping position (for parent and baby alike).
What to Look for in a Nursery Glider Recliner
While comfort, aesthetics and price are obvious considerations, our parents cited a few other things they wish they thought of when they were shopping for nursery chairs, which we used in our research:
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