Renee and I recently dropped into Lone Star Baby to pick out the glider for our BurbMom.net Project Surprise couple.
As usual, silliness ensued. Click on the pic below to see our great glider adventure. See if you can guess which chair we chose and make sure to go to BurbMom.net to see the nursery reveal!
Things to Remember When Choosing a Glider:
1.) Know Your Space Gliders come in a variety of sizes. Make sure to measure the glider to assure you have enough space in your nursery to rock with ease. It's no fun only being able to rock half way because you're afraid of damaging your walls! And, if you're keen on a place to rest your feet (ottoman)...make sure to account for those measurements as well.
2.) Comfortability! Once you've determined the size that will work best in your nursery...go for comfort! The Rock Station as we at Peekaboo DG like to call it is typically Mom and Dad's (and big bro & sis's) favorite part of, not only the nursery but, the house. Make that space a comfy one.
3.) To Hassock or Not? Many ask, "What the heck is a hassock?" The answer is: a glorified ottoman. Most of our client's want a place to prop up their feet, but the reality is that sometimes small spaces don't allow for it. We highly recommend a place to raise your feet, so if you don't have room for the ottoman, we often create small ottomans sometimes called tuffets.
4.) Growing With Family This is a phrase we use often at Peekaboo DG. When choosing a glider, think of how you can transition that glider into your next nursery and then later (after babies) out into the house...perhaps your master bedroom or den. If this makes sense in your overall design scheme, then it helps justify spending a little more to get a quality glider.
5.) Keeping Little Fingers Safe In researching gliders, we have heard complaints on the wood/metal based gliders. The report is that little fingers can get caught in the movement of the slats at the base. This is not a problem with all wood/metal gliders, but be sure to verify this before purchasing.
6.) Side Table a Must! When planning your Rock Station, be sure to make room for a side table. This will prove a very handy place for a bottle, book or maybe even your beverage of choice (whatever beverage that may be...we don't judge here at Peekaboo...Just remember to Pump and Dump, Ladies!).
Here were our favorite chairs according to comfort:
"BEST" RECLINER
"BEST" CHAIR GLIDER/ROCKER
COMFY GLIDER
Happy Shopping!!