The best gliders and rocking chairs

The Baby Relax Mikayla Swivel Gliding Recliner combines many of the best features in modern rocking chairs, all in one comfortable package.

It's able to serve as a glider, a recliner, and a swivel chair. Because of its high-quality construction, all of the chair's movements are extremely smooth and controlled, which is especially important for nursing mothers.

A padded leg rest invites you to put your feet up while you're using the Mikayla as a recliner, and the button tufting on the backrest acts as both a generous cushion and a fun design detail.

Speaking of design, it's also nice that the chair comes in several different colors and fabrics. You can choose between beige linen, gray linen, gray microfiber, and mocha microfiber. Note that the microfiber fabrics will be the easiest to clean.

Pros: Versatile rocking chair offering glider and swivel features inside a recliner, soft and comfortable cushioning, high back is good for tall people, nice looking design, easy to clean microfiber fabric

Cons: Price is a little high, some chairs squeak

If you'd like a stylish rocking chair glider that also provides smooth movement, the Naomi Home Brisbane Glider & Ottoman set is a great option. As you can tell from the name, the rocking chair ships with an ottoman so you can put your feet up and relax.

The smooth motion of the chair's gliding mechanism is a great feature. It's particularly key for nursing moms who need a steady, stable chair. The fact that it's light enough to move from room to room is a bonus.

The Naomi Home glider is available in a wide range of colors and patterns, including a fun chevron. All of the fabrics are easy to clean, which is a blessing for new moms.

Some buyers hate noted it was flimsier than expected. However, complaints are fairly rare for this chair, and it's a great deal for the price.

Pros: Many colors available, reasonable price point, matching ottoman provides good leg support, comfortable cushions on chair and ottoman, smooth gliding mechanism, fabrics are easy to clean

Cons: Construction quality is suspect, glider mechanism may develop a squeak

The Dutailier Nursing Grand Modern Glider is an expensive rocking chair, but it provides high- quality fabric, a sturdy build, and generous cushioning.

It also includes built-in feeding pillows that make this rocking chair even more appealing to nursing mothers. The pillows tuck into the back cushion when not in use. You'll just pull the pillows out of place when you need to position them. The Lady Qs review calls this built-in feeding pillow a tremendous feature that sets the Grand Modern Glider apart.

It also includes a fully adjustable backrest with extra seating space that's perfect for sitting comfortably with your baby. You can lock the glider into place, ensuring you remain in just the right position without movement while feeding your baby.

Pros: High construction quality, sharp-looking glider, built-in nursing pillows set this rocking chair apart, very comfortable cushions, position of glider can be locked in place during feeding

Cons: Higher than average cost, must purchase ottoman separately

Some items are just better when you stick to the original design. If that's your feeling regarding rocking chairs, the Coaster Milton Indoor Rocking Chair is the way to go.

The Coaster rocking chair has the two arc rockers, the four spindle legs attaching the chair to the rockers, the curved arms, and the all-wood design that represents the traditional look of a rocking chair. This model has no cushions on it, but you can easily add tie-on cushions to the seat and back for a bit of comfort.

This chair also weighs less than 20 pounds, making it easy to post up anywhere.

Pros: Beautiful looking traditional rocking chair, all wood construction, assembly takes a short amount of time, lightweight chair is easy to move around, easy to clean the chair

Cons: Customers report some problems with customer service, no included cushions

The Outdoor Interiors Resin Wicker and Eucalyptus Rocking Chair provides the right mix of stylish construction and weatherproof materials, making it a great option for using on an outdoor patio.

It has a wooden frame and a wicker seat for a classic look. The materials are fairly durable and meant to tough out the weather on your patio. You may want to occasionally apply linseed oil to keep the wood in top condition.

You will have to pay a bit more than average for this outdoor rocking chair, but it has plenty of durability to make it worth the extra cost, thanks to its combination of wicker and eucalyptus.

A common complaint in online reviews is the chair's tricky assembly process, as lining up the parts while tightening them is difficult for one person alone. However, once it's made, it's a great chair.

Pros: Very durable outdoor rocking chair, materials look nice, chair is comfortable for sitting for long periods, good build quality, wood only requires occasional maintenance care

Cons: Price is a little high, assembly can be tricky

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