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Road-Tested: 7 Of The Best Nursing And Rocking Chairs In Australia In 2025
We all know that the fourth trimester is a notorious Baptism of Fire for new parents. The fourth trimester is described as the first 12 weeks of a baby's life outside the womb. It can be crazy, with feeds all around the clock - as for some reason your baby doesn't understand night from day. Crazy, eh?
During this period - and beyond - it's important to have the right tools around you to make the transition into parenthood easier. It's about survival after all! That's where a great rocking chair or nursery chair comes into play. Women spend enough time feeling uncomfortable during pregnancy, there's no need for that to continue during the early months.
In fact, there's no need for either parent to be uncomfortable, as well as sleep-deprived. The right nursing chair can put baby and parent at ease during feeding time, which can subsequently soothe a stressful period.
What to look for in a rocking chair:
When choosing a nursing chair or chair for the nursery for your home, it's important to look for a product that works in your home and for your family.
- Size:
Is your nursery quite compact or is there room to move? This is something to take into consideration before choosing between a rocking chair, which is generally just one chair that rocks from front to back, or a glider chair, which often comes in two pieces; the chair and the footrest (both of which glide) and takes up a little more room.
- Longevity:
Does your nursing chair look like a nursing chair, or is it possible to incorporate it into your home furniture set up after you no longer need to use it as a feeding chair for your baby? If the chair won't fit within your home furniture, you have to decide how you'll use it down the track, and whether you'll need to sell it, place it in storage or pass it on to a friend.
- Comfort:
Does the chair you're considering feel comfortable for long periods of time? You may be stuck there underneath a beautiful baby for quite a while, so you want to make sure your butt won't go to sleep! Look for plush cushioning and a fabric that will see you through all the seasons. For example, if your home tends to get warm, then leather may not be the right option for you.
- Stability:
It's very important to consider the structure of the nursing chair you're considering, to ensure it can hold everyone who intends to use it, is well made and comes with a good warranty.
If the fabric has been fire treated, this is also a big plus!
1. Il Tutto Chelsea Glider Recliner Nursery Chair in Egg Shell, $889.00
Glider Nursery Chairs are the most ideal rocking or nursing chair to soothe your baby to sleep, calm them when they’re unsettled, and create a place of peace for both parent and child. iL Tutto’s signature style, the Chelsea Glider Recliner Chair is designed to support parents as they nurture their baby from newborn, to then story-time with them, all the way through until your child can read on their own. This is possible due to the Chelsea Glider Recliner Chair’s timeless, high-quality design.
What makes the iL Tutto Chelsea Glider Recliner Chair different?
The Chelsea Glider is versatile, that’s why it’s iL Tutto’s best seller! Your Chelsea Glider Recliner Chair may start in your baby’s nursery, however, it has the ability to live far beyond the breastfeeding and bottle-feeding years, to adorn your bedroom, living room or even your favourite reading nook. The practicality and longevity this recliner offers the whole family is priceless. A piece that truly grows with a family.
Why try the iL Tutto Chelsea Glider Recliner Chair?
The Chelsea Glider reclines with an easy pull of a small handle, which will gently raise your legs to recharge your tired body after long and busy days with your young family. Or, you can opt for the Electric Recline model of the Chelsea, which allows you to recline and sit up with the simple touch of a button, so you can lock in your preferred position. Perfect for those with compromised core strength following childbirth, or c-section recoveries. It also features a USB port – handy for those long nights of multiple feeds - you can BYO your device and charge it simultaneously.
Features:
- Ergonomic Design to support the feeding parent
- Premium fabric that is exclusive to iL Tutto
- Spring-loaded recline that allows you to sit up without using abdominals to allow for
- rest after birth
- Offers a higher back rest which makes Chelsea suitable for all heights
- Comfortable and supportive for feeding and settling your baby
- Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified. See FAQs below for more information
- Classic style to suit every home
- Glider base to offer a gentle and smooth gliding motion
- 360-degree swivel base
- Subtle Cream coloured fabric
- Includes recline feature
- Online exclusive to iL Tutto
- Designed in Australia
- Weight capacity of 100kg
Priced from $889 (with 10% off your first purchase when you subscribe to the iL Tutto family).
Real customer reviews:
“Absolutely Perfect” Best money I have ever spent! The Chelsea recliner is so comfortable and provides the perfect support and features for feeding time with my new bubba. The eggshell colour is beautiful in my natural-themed nursery. 100% recommend this product. Love love love!” - Kelly B
“Absolutely love it! Very comfortable” It’s easy to assemble and it glides, swivels and reclines.. it’s like 3 chairs in 1. Perfect for assisting with nursing and putting bub to sleep! Delivery was also timely and affordable :)” - Daniella G
2. Quax Deluxe Rocking Nursing Chair, $749.95
What makes the Quax Deluxe Rocking Nursing Chair different?
This beautiful nursing chair from Quax is stylish, practical and makes feeding your baby a joy. The stunning contemporary European design comes from Quax of Belgium.
The Deluxe Rocking Nursing Chair is ergonomically designed to offer optimal comfort and features an integrated headrest and supportive armrests. The solid birch wood runners on the underside, integrated headrest, and ergonomic armrest will allow you to feel supported as you rock back and forth.
Why try the Quax Deluxe Rocking Nursing Chair?
Available in Sheep, Stone, and Sand Grey, the Quax Deluxe Rocking Nursing Chair is the perfect addition to any nursery or living room. The aesthetic is stylish and practical and most importantly - comfortable - for you and your little one.
PU foam padding and sturdy polyester upholstery covers the back, sides and seat of this chair. The 100% polyester fabric is strong, easy to clean, and durable, allowing it to hold up well - even with kids around.
Real customer reviews:
"Very comfortable and sturdy. Good high back and headrest with great arm rests." - Kyra
"Excellent quality - very comfortable." - Alison
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3. Pottery Barn Wingback Glider & Recliner, RRP from $1,599.20
Crafted with new parents' and nursing mothers' needs in mind, this plush nursing chair boasts a winged back and rolled armrests to offer ample shoulder and elbow space, plus a timeless design. Your chair for the nursery will be virtually silent as it reclines and glides so as not to wake a sleeping baby – plus, the reclining mechanisms are thoughtfully within easy reach. Carefully crafted with a solid hardwood frame and extra-thick padding, this gliding chair reclines back without swiveling for easy comfort.
Features:
Expertly crafted with laminated hardwood frame and extra-thick padding.
No-sag steel sinuous springs provide cushion support.
Tongue and groove joinery ensures lasting strength and endurance.
The Wingback Recliner is equipped with a manual reclining mechanism on the exterior, right-hand side of the armrest.
The recliner mechanism is designed to be virtually silent and can be easily used while holding your baby.
Once the Wingback Recliner is reclined it will be stationary and will not move.
Perfect for:
Anyone who wants to incorporate their chair into their home's furniture set-up after it has been used it no longer has use as a nursing chair.
4. Freedom Evie Fabric Rocking Chair, RRP: $899
With its mid-century styling, retro curved back and super-supportive high back with lumbar cushion, the Evie rocking chair is so comfy you'll want to rock around the clock. A chic pick for your nursery, bedroom or living zone.
Features:
Upholstered in soft Dapple fabric
High back and lumbar cushion provide back and neck support
Mid-century inspired timber frame
Colour: Natural Dapple
Perfect for:
Anyone looking for optimum back support in a nursing chair. The high back offers maximum support and the Scandi minimalist look means that the chair fits in beautifully to any room in any home.
5. The Feelter Linen Rocking Chair, RRP: $1,089
A heavenly, superior sitting experience awaits you in the high quality The Feelter Linen Rocking Chair. Laze the day away encased in the bowl of endless cushions, placed upon the high-density rebound sponge base and back of the chair. To top it all off, you can put your feet up on the included matching linen, sponge-filled footstool.
6. Babyhood Vogue Feeding Glider Chair & Ottoman, RRP: $749.00
Features:
Materials: faux leather fabric, steel frame
Includes: 1 x glider chair, 1 x footstool
Designed to offer optimal support & an alternative to bulky recliners that are hard to fit in a nursery
Smooth gliding motion
Unique twin layer cushion seat design allows greater support & comfort while feeding
Generously sized for your convenience
Pillowtop technology on both seat & ottoman pad
Hands-free lift for easy exit
Scratch-resistant & stain-resistant fabric
Lockable recline position to adjust the angle of your seat
360° swivel
Footstool dimensions: H46 x W40 x D46
Base covers to protect timber & tiled floors
Real review: Stacey, templeandwebster.com.au
"Love it! Very comfy. I could do with a little more back support so I just add a very thin cushion."
7. Il Tutto Paige Recliner Glider Chair in Vanilla Bouclé, $889.00
The Il Tutto Paige Nursery Chair is wrapped in luxurious Vanilla Bouclé fabric, to bring an extra touch of glam & style to your home. This fabric creates a cosy, warm and an oh-so inviting aesthetic which allows it to fit effortlessly into any nursery or even living room style.
The Il Tutto Paige Nursery Chair still offers the same features it's loved for, boasting a higher backrest with an easy to access recline function to rest your feet up as well as armrests at the correct height for relief while breastfeeding or bottle feeding your baby. Easy to assemble, so you can start to enjoy the comfort straight away so you can kick your feet up in Bouclé style & comfort even before your baby arrives.
Features:
Ergonomic Design to support the feeding parent
Premium Bouclé fabric that is exclusive to iL Tutto
Comfortable and supportive for feeding and settling your baby
Spring-loaded recline that allows you to sit up without using abdominals to allow for rest after birth
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.
Glider base to offer a gentle and smooth gliding motion,
360-degree swivel base
Includes recline feature
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