Nursery Rockers

For the 3 a.m. feeds. Soft, quiet rockers for new parents who want to hold the baby a little longer without the back ache.

High backs and headrests for your neck, lumbar pillows for your lower back, footrests that fold out when your legs need a break. Side pockets keep a bottle, your phone and the burp cloth close. The rock is slow and silent, and several models include an anti-tip system.

  • Teddy, bouclé, flannel and corduroy that feel soft on a newborn’s cheek
  • Footrests, headrests and lumbar pillows on many models
  • Compact shapes for small nurseries
  • Free shipping to the contiguous US
Nursery rocker in a bright, calm nursery

Buying guide

How to choose a nursery rocking chair

Start with the floor plan

Measure the spot before you fall for a fabric. Our nursery rockers run from 19.7 inches wide (The Posy) to 31.5 inches wide (The Carson). Depth matters even more, because a rocker moves backward and some chairs stretch out. The Posy reaches 52 inches deep with its footrest extended, The Snowberry 49.4 inches with the footrest out, and The Carson 63.8 inches fully reclined.

Leave room behind the chair so it never knocks the crib or the wall on the back swing. Our rocking chair size guide shows how to measure clearance step by step.

Features that help at 3 a.m.

Night feeds are long, so support counts more than looks. A high back lets you rest your head. The Clover stands 43.3 inches tall and comes with a lumbar pillow. The Lambkin has an adjustable headrest. Also check:

  • Footrest: built in on The Hazel, fold-out on The Snowberry, hidden on The Posy, included with The Frost.
  • Side pockets for a phone or burp cloths: The Lambkin, The Nestle and The Carson.
  • Seat height: 14.4 inches on The Fleece, 16.9 inches on The Hazel, 19.3 inches on The Carson. A higher seat is easier to get out of with a sleeping baby in your arms.

Fabrics in this collection

Teddy is the most common fabric here. It feels soft and warm, and you will find it on The Posy, The Snowberry, The Petal, The Cubby and The Nestle. The Hazel and The Wisp use corduroy velvet, The Clover uses flannel, and The Fleece is a boucle teddy.

Most of these chairs come in ivory, cream or white. If you worry about marks, look at grey on The Petal, The Nestle and The Wisp, taupe on The Hazel, or camel and forest green on The Cubby.

Which model fits your nursery

For a small room, The Petal measures 26.8 by 29.5 inches and is made for small spaces, with solid wood in its build. For the most support during feeds, choose The Clover or The Lambkin. If you want to lean back and turn toward the crib, The Carson swivels, rocks and reclines, holds up to 330 lb, and also sits in our recliner rockers. The Wisp, The Frost and The Cubby also appear in our reading rockers, so they can move to a reading corner later.

Still deciding between a rocker and a glider? Read rocking chair vs glider, see our picks in the best nursery rocking chairs, or line every model up on the rocking chair comparison page.

Common questions

What is the best rocking chair for a small nursery?

The Posy is our narrowest nursery rocker at 19.7 inches wide, and The Fleece measures 21.1 by 27.2 inches. The Petal, at 26.8 by 29.5 inches, is made for small spaces.

Which nursery rocking chairs have a footrest?

The Hazel has a built-in footrest, The Snowberry has a fold-out footrest and The Posy has a hidden one. The Frost comes with a footrest.

Is there a nursery rocker that swivels and reclines?

Yes. The Carson is a swivel rocker recliner with side pockets. It reaches 63.8 inches long when fully reclined and has a listed weight capacity of 330 lb.

Is a rocking chair or a glider better for nursing?

Both can work for feeding. The right pick depends on your room size and the motion you prefer, and our rocking chair vs glider article walks through the differences.

What colors do your nursery rockers come in?

Most come in ivory, cream or white. The Petal, The Nestle and The Wisp also come in grey, The Hazel comes in taupe, The Cubby in camel or forest green, and The Carson in grey, beige, brown or black.

How long does delivery take, and will I need to assemble it?

Shipping is free to the contiguous US and delivery takes 9 to 21 business days. Most chairs need light assembly, so order a few weeks before your due date to have it ready.

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