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Your nursery rocker or glider may well be the most memorable piece of furniture you will ever own and it will hold a special place in your heart for many years to come.

Imagine...

Rocking back and forth in the still of the night, baby nestled in close, the only sound, your heartbeat and the soft, contented sigh of peaceful sleep...

Can you smell that precious baby breath?

Rocking away the small hours snuggling your sleeping baby, is probably one of the most tranquil things you will ever experience.

And the sooner you start shopping the better. Rocking chairs have been proven to reduce backache, and they're great for sore feet too. Just what a pregnant mommy needs to hear!

So what do you need to know about nursery rockers and gliders before you buy?







Traditional rocking chairs have been around for hundred's of years. They have a time-honored appeal and remind us of some of the best moments of our own childhood...



However, many people prefer the effortless, horizontal, floating motion of the more modern nursery glider chair.

The main difference between them is in the way they work.

The nursery rocker, rocks back and forth on curved runners. On a well-made rocking chair, these will have been carefully crafted to ensure a smooth, even motion.

{Dutailer - Hardwood Sleigh Back Glider}

The nursery glider chair has a flat, strong base, which sits firmly on the floor. Wooden arms, underneath the seat, pivot front to back on steel ball bearings, resulting in a smooth, noiseless, horizontal "floating" motion.

Whether you decide on a rocker or a glider for your baby nursery will ultimately be decided by the "comfort factor".

When you finally sink down into the hundredth chair for the day, and feel like you're in heaven, then you'll know - that's the one you should go for. (Within reason of course - custom designed, handmade rockers can go for upwards of $5000).

While comfort is, without doubt, your biggest deciding factor with this piece of baby nursery furniture, you may want to bear the following in mind during your nursery rocking chair hunt:

• Size - The traditional nursery rocking chair is generally smaller than the nursery glider. This will be an important consideration if you have a smaller baby nursery.
• Cost - A rocking chair is less expensive than a glider (again, in general). Also consider the fact that a used rocking chair can be refurbished much more easily than a used nursery glider.
• Practicality - The cushions of a nursery rocker are usually detachable, in many cases with zip-off, machine washable covers for easy cleaning. In most cases, a nursery glider will have to be spot, or dry-cleaned.
• Longevity - A classic, hardwood, traditional rocking chair is timeless, and it has no moving parts to wear out. When your years of rocking baby to sleep are done, you can move the chair to any room in the home, indoors or out. If treated well, this type of rocker will become a family heirloom, and let's face it - every house should have a well-used, well-loved rocking chair to welcome us home!


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{Dutailer - Juvenile Maple Glider}





The Nursery Glider Chair Advantage


On the other hand:
• Safety - The nursery glider with enclosed sides is safer than the nursery rocking chair, which is notorious for pinching little fingers and toes.
• Comfort for baby - The unique movement of the nursery glider has been shown to provide a great deal of relief to gassy babies.
• Sleep for baby - The nursery glider is completely noiseless. Unlike with a rocking chair, there is no risk of a squeak developing to keep baby awake and drive you mad. The nursery glider has proven to be remarkably effective at sending fussy little ones off to dreamland.
• Ease of use - A glider is easier to use than a rocker. One little push with your toes and you're off.
• Luxury - Some nursery gliders come with a swivel feature and/or a multi-positional or reclining back.
• Availability - Due to their current popularity, gliders are readily available in a broader range of styles than the traditional nursery rocking chair.

For detailed information about the nursery glider chair, click here.









So...



Rocker or glider? It's a pretty hard choice. You decide...
















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