When it comes to having the best possible nursery for your baby, many aspects need to be considered. From wall color, cot options, shelving, wardrobes, and of course the spot mother will spend the most time in, the rocking chair. Dream Furniture’s nursery experts recommend ordering your rocking chair at month five of your pregnancy, which means a local manufacturer is best. All rocking chairs need to hit the trifecta, have a good lumbar shape, have the perfect support height, and have smooth motion when rocking or bouncing.

Finding a local manufacturer can be just the start of the challenge. Let’s look at the steps you should take to choose the best rocking chair, why local manufactured is best, and what are the best characteristics of a rocking chair.

As with everything in life, skipping to the end will lead to confusion, frustration, and unnecessary costs. The core of every rocking chair, whether in the most classic style seen in movies or the sleeker style of the Bubble Glider, is the wood that supports it all.

One of the chief concerns when choosing the wood for any rocking chair is how the wood will react to any type of moisture, whether from humidity or an unexpected flood. Dream Furniture uses pine wood, carefully selected to ensure each rocking chair will last a lifetime.

Choosing local manufacturing is important for wood choice, different types of wood react differently to certain environments. Local manufacturers know what kind of wood will last the longest and how to treat the wood to endure the longest.

 

What Is The Best Seat Height For A Rocking Chair?

Rocking chairs are going to be the mother’s favorite breastfeeding chair, not only because of the rocking but because of the height and comfort of the chairs. The height of the armrests, the shape of the back, and even the material used to cover the chair are important to consider.

To choose the perfect size, height, and shape you need to measure the comfort of the chair from the bottom up. Your feet should be flat when seated, your back should fit nicely to the curve of the backrest, and you should be able to cradle with your arms resting comfortably on the armrests. The entire range of rocking chairs from Dream Furniture are standard with ottomans as well. This means the mother can raise her feet, which helps with milk flow and to ensure easy comfort and relaxation.

What Are The Best Characteristics Of A Rocking Chair?

What is comfortable for one can be extremely uncomfortable for someone else, the Serenity Glider, the Slimline Rocker, or the Giggle Glider all have different shapes and sizes for this reason. There are several things that you need to consider when ordering your rocking chair.

• Shape Of Chair: Wingbacks, gliders, & rockers are all different shapes and heights. The best shape for a rocking chair is the one that offers you the most comfort but also the most support during feeding or reclining.
• Cushion Thickness: Long hours of sitting and rocking can be uncomfortable if the cushion thickness is not enough. The ideal thickness ranges from 100mm to 150mm, ensuring longevity of the cushion and comfort for hours if needed.
• Support & Stability: The rocking motion of a rocking chair should not be uncontrollable, which is why stability is important. At the same time, a rocking chair should provide support for any breastfeeding position that is comfortable for the mother and baby.
• Material Feel: Often overlooked, the feel of the material is vital to the comfort of a rocking chair. Rub count should be high, between 30,000 and 50 000, to be comfortable but to allow for wear and tear.