Your Easy Guide to Nursery Seating

Choosing a nursery chair can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple breakdown of all the different nursery seating types, helping you choose the one that’s best for you and your little one — and pairs with convertible crib and dresser styles you love.

1. Rockers have curved sled-style bases that tip back and forth to soothe your baby to sleep.

2. Gliders slide back and forward slightly more smoothly than rockers, and they may also swivel.

3. Recliners include a lever or push-back mechanism that brings you from sitting up to laying back with a popout footrest. Many recliners can also swivel and glide.

4. Power Recliners have electronic controls that let you lay down without requiring any effort. You can control how far back you go, and they can also swivel and glide.

5. Ottomans are footrests for rockers, gliders, or recliners in their upright position. They can also double as spare seating in a pinch. Namesake seating is GREENGUARD Gold Certified for added safety.