With my first baby, I went with style over substance. The glider was boucle and chic (and backordered for half a year, of course), but after nine months of nursing, I wound up with a knot in my neck that would not go away. SO, with the second baby, I wanted the a chair that could support a tall girl (5' 8") throughout nursing, and I'm so happy I landed on this glider.
The Nurture& Glider Recliner was delivered in two big boxes, one with the back piece and one with the base. As I was very pregnant and couch-ridden (by choice), my husband and a friend carried the boxes up our twisty stairs. My husband was able to assemble the glider with ease, and I was immediately happy with my new chair, replete with juuuust the right amount of bells and whistles: It glides seamlessly (and silently), and the power recline and electronic adjustable headrest have helped me soooo much with the neck problems—even if I'm in a reclined position, I can adjust the neck position to be more upright, instead of straining my traps for 30 minutes or more. It feels like zero gravity. In fact, before I even had the baby, I would post up on the glider to feel light as a feather in the depths of my pregnancy (and sure, get out of dish-cleaning duty).
Also, nobody talks about what a mess feeding a baby can be, so I love that the material is easy to clean, since it was designed with real people—and lots of spit up—in mind. Today, I use the nursery glider even more than was the baby was first born since my now-8-month-old basically needs to be in a sensory deprivation tank to eat, and, honestly, I look forward to my super comfy feedings—as does my fully supported neck.
Fast Facts
- Dimensions: 33.3" W x 38.2" D x 42.1" H
- Color Options: 3 (ivory, gray, navy)
- Fabric: stain-resistant, non-toxic 96% Polyester 4% Nylon
- Swivel: none
- Certifications: Wood: FSC Certified Birchwood and Poplar Plywood. Nurture& products meet and exceed ASTM Safety Standards Made with non-toxic materials Prop 65 compliant TB117-2013 and UFAC (fabric compliant) TSCA Title VI compliant. Does not use any fire retardant chemicals.