How do I choose a nursing chair?
Short answer: Start with safety and fit, then practicalities. Sit in it, or check the seat height and depth, so your feet rest flat and your arms are supported. Gliders and rockers can help with settling. Keep them away from where toddlers play.
- Sit in it, or check the seat height and depth, so your feet rest flat and your arms are supported.
- Gliders and rockers can help with settling. Keep them away from where toddlers play.
- Never fall asleep with your baby in a chair.
Allow space to rock or glide without hitting the cot or walls.
What the guidance says
- Never sleep on a sofa or in an armchair with your baby.
Related questions
What is a nursing chair?
A supportive chair, often rocking or gliding, for feeding and settling.
Shop at Baby Kingdom
- Dorel Dahlia Nursery Rocking Chair Velvet
- Eden Deluxe Nursery Chair and Stool
- Madison Electric Recliner Chair - Bouclé
- Madison Swivel Glider Recliner Chair - Teddy Fabric Olive
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
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Sources
- NHS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.