Did you use a glider or rocker?

Question

i will be nursing, i was wondering if a glider or rocker is really needed. our nursery is small, also i dont want to waste the money if they really arent that great..if a glider is not the way to go, how about a regular rocking chair?

Answer 1

I use my glider all the time! I love it! My daughter is 10 months and i still use it often.

Answer 2

I think they both work the same ways, a glider is a little more comfortable but i would settle for a rocking chair!!! They will both get the job done!!! Good LUCK

GOD BLESS

Answer 3

My glider was a god send with my second daughter. It's super comfy and you get to be in a good position while feeding. I'll be using the same one when this baby is born. It was the best gift I got.

Answer 4

I used a regular rocking chair when I nursed my babies. It was a gift from my mom. They didn't have gliders back then, but I would think those would be great too. Nursing time was such a great bonding time with my babies, the rocking was just so natural a thing to do. Never miss a chance to rock your baby. Time passes so quickly and then the next thing you know, they're too big to rock.

Answer 5

We have a glider & ottoman. Love it! We've used it a lot and still do. Our daughter loves to be rocked in it. Of course a rocking chair would do the same trick I'm sure so you could go with that.

Answer 6

The rocking chair in my living room was just fine.

Answer 7

It would not be a waste of money. Before I had my son I swore I didn't need one... I soon regretted that decision! They are wonderful to have.

Answer 8

I used a glider for the last baby out of 3, and it was nice, but not necessary.  Once the baby grows a bit, their legs push against the arms, or they bump their heads, and then it just becomes a pain in the butt!  A rocking chair works fine too if you are comfortable in it.  

I think the best investment is a nursing pillow.  It can be used anywhere - chair, couch, etc., and can help baby learn to sit when they are older.

Congratulations!

Answer 9

Didn't use either...... I say they are not really needed, I see that others disagree.

My opinion is Glider over rocker, but neither is needed

Answer 10

I love my glider! A nice cushioned rocker would be good, too, though. I got a really good deal on my glider with a gliding ottoman at K-Mart. Check for sales! A glider or a rocking chair don't really take up much room, and it's nice for helping the baby go to sleep.

Answer 11

I liked the glider chair ... esp in the middle of the night .. I did all the night time feeds for our twins ... and it was just comfy ... I really enjoyed my time with the girls in the glider ....

Answer 12

I love my glider!  We didn't have it the first couple of nights my son was home and it was so much better once we got it!  I'm sure a rocking chair would be ok, too, but I think gliders are the best.

Answer 13

I love our glider!  I breast and bottle fed both my girls and it was very nice.  Mine also has an ottoman, which I love as well.  Walmart has a glider that is about 85.00.  Do they make regular rocking chairs anymore?

Answer 14

Certainly not needed, but very very nice!  I never nursed in mine because it was too narrow and my baby was too long and would hit his head or feet.  But I use it often to calm him before bed time and to read stories.

I nursed on the couch usually.

Answer 15

I got a glider from my SIL and I love it!!  I actually loved it when pregnant as well.  It was the only comfortable seat in the house.  Now, I love to nurse my baby in my glider with a Boppy.  Very comfortable.  

Try to find a used one on craigslist.org or at a yard sale.