Nursery rocking chairs are a wonderful gift for new parents. They help soothe a sleepy or colicky infant with a consistent rocking motion while in a parent’s or caregiver’s arms.  For breastfeeding mothers, nursery rocking chairs can provide a relaxing place to both feed and comfort their baby.

When shopping for nursery rocking chairs, you should keep the following criteria in mind: quality of construction, aesthetics, size and price.

Finding a quality nursery rocking chair does not need to be a challenge, and here at Nursery Rocking Chairs we hope to help make this experience a pleasurable one.

Here are some recommendations for several quality nursery rocking chairs that you might want to consider for your home nursery:

Teak Rocking Chair

This teak nursery rocking chair is one of the most beautiful rocking chairs you can buy. It has a gently slopping seat and superior mortise and tennon joinery, making it a quality nursery rocking chair that will last for generations. Currently it is also on sale for around $300 at Amazon (although normally it costs well over $800).

Hudson Rocker

The Hudson Rocker is another quality wooden rocking chair that looks beautiful in a nursery and costs under $250. The Hudson Rocker has a deep, wide seat with a tall back that provides excellent support.  Some minor assembly is required.

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When shopping for nursery rocking chairs, there are certain features you should select to create the best nursing room environment for you and your baby.

First, you should look for a quality nursing rocking chair. Given the precious cargo these chair will be holding, you want to make sure they do not accidentally break or collapse while being used.  It will be well worth the money to invest in a well crafted chair that assures the safety of both you and your infant.

Second, you will probably be happiest with a large or oversized nursery rocking chair. Remember, nursery rocking chairs should be sized for two (parent and infant). This is especially true if the mother will be breastfeeding the infant. She will be very glad to have the extra space to move around and position herself and baby in the most comfortable manner possible in the chair.

Third, beauty should be an important feature to consider as well. You will want a rocking chair that looks beautiful in your nursery as well as being functional and comfortable.  A beautiful nursery rocking chair will also make a wonderful family heirloom to passed down through the generations.

Finally, price will be an important consideration for many families. You may be surprised at how affordable even quality rocking chairs can be compared to other furniture in your home.  It also may be worth spending a little more on nursery rocking chairs that are beautiful, comfortable and will last for years.

If you keep these four criteria in mind while shopping for nursery rocking chairs, you should be able to find one that is an ideal addition to your family’s nursery.  For more suggestions about how to choose a quality nursery rocking chair, please return to the Nursery Rocking Chairs homepage.